Highlights
- Discover Hoa Lo Prison and its powerful wartime history
- Enjoy a tasty Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit famous Train Street café
- Ride a cyclo through Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi
Description
Make the most of your day in Vietnam with this guided shore excursion from Halong Bay to Hanoi. After being greeted at the cruise port, travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle through the scenic countryside.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, beautifully located by West Lake. Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, where you’ll learn about the country’s wartime history. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant before taking a relaxing cyclo ride through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter. Stop for a cup of coffee at the famous Train Street, where trains pass just a few feet from local cafés—a uniquely Hanoi experience! Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable English-speaking guide will share fascinating stories about local life and culture. After a full day of exploration, return safely to Halong Port in time for your ship’s departure.
Includes
Round-trip transportation between Halong Port and Hanoi
Air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Professional English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to all attractions
Cyclo ride in Hanoi Old Quarter
Traditional Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
Bottled water during the tour
Excludes
Tips for guide and driver (optional)
Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
Important Information
- • Please provide your cruise ship name and arrival/departure time when booking
• The itinerary may be adjusted to fit your ship’s schedule
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Moderate walking involved; wear comfortable shoes
• Dress respectfully for temple visits (no short shorts or sleeveless tops)
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and drinking water
• Tour operates rain or shine
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund