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Tour Overview
This itinerary discovers the history and culture of the 1000-year-old capital of Hanoi, a mesmerizing blend of Vietnamese heritages with French colonial marks. Join us on a Hanoi jeep tour to explore how modern meets ancient qualities in the architecture and lifestyle of Hanoi - in a way that you never did before!
Imagine hopping on a real jeep which evokes the historical resonance, slowly crossing by the renowned attractions while all eyes are on you!
Departing daily from morning to late afternoon, this full-day Hanoi jeep tour will bring you from impressive historical relics to bustling valleys full of eateries.
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Tour Highlights
- Unveil Hanoi’s hidden gems like local markets and backstreets.
- Jeep tour to must-see sights like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Opera House, Old Quarter.
- Taste original cuisine of Hanoi with included lunch.
- Back in time by visiting historical relics & see B52 American aircrafts.
Itinerary
Morning Time:
Hanoi Jeep Tour’s guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Quick safety brief will be given at our meeting point, and we will then begin our day trip.
The fist destination we take you to see is the Hanoi Opera House – the biggest theater in Vietnam. It is also considered a famous historical and architectural landmark in Hanoi where a range of important events have taken place. After that, let’s see the real Hanoi with authentic life experiences with the unknown-parts of the city: maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets... This is the unique point of the trip as we show you the messy yet lively Hanoi, not just the beautiful and sparkling touristy spots.
On the second part of the Hanoi Jeep tour, we take stops at the must-see places of this beautiful city. One attraction that no history lover should miss is Ho Chi Minh mausoleum - the Mecca of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, sacred place built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remained after he passed away. After that, We take you through the Thanh Nien street which lies between 2 beautiful lakes of Hanoi, considerably one of the most beautiful streets of the city.
Then we move to banana island which we call the hidden charm of Hanoi - just about 3,4 km far from the center but stand out with the opposite beauty to modern city. Here you have a chance to visit the farms, local houses, talk with local people to know about their lifestyle, enjoy the organic tropical fruits they grow and try traditional green tea.
After that, you will visit the peaceful & alluring out-skirt villages around West lake and Truc Bach lake to enrich your experiences about the contrast in harmony of life between the city center and the out-skirt. Then we will visit and learn about Van Nien pagoda, a 1000-year-old Buddhist pagoda and one of the most ancient pagodas in Hanoi.
On the third part of this Hanoi Jeep tour, you will pass Hoang Hoa Tham while we are traveling. It is the most beautiful bonsai street in Hanoi that will impress you with the fresh green trees and colorful flowers. Our Jeep will take you through the back street, see the small alleys of Hanoi before admiring the B52 American aircraft which was shot down by Vietnamese people.
For lunch time, you will stop at different AUTHENTIC restaurants, eateries and food stalls to savor the tastiest dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes, local delicacies and specialties.
Afternoon time:
We soon leave the busy streets of Hanoi, then travel through the city’s Old Quarter area, enter the urban outskirts and reach the countryside. We’ll cross the bridge to the other side of the Red River where you could immerse yourselves into the tranquil countryside. Explore the charming villages lying along the Red River Delta and learn about how these local residents live their daily life. After the visit to those villages, our Hanoi Countryside Jeep Tour will also take you to the vast green rice paddies, where you watch the people working meticulously and talk to them.
After visiting the rice paddies and rural villages, Hanoi Jeep Tour team will take you to visit a Hanoi local market where you can see people trade local goods.
Hanoi Jeep Tour countryside also wants to give you a gist into the history of Vietnam by visiting Co Loa. It is attached to the images of An Duong Vuong - the King who founded the country and built it as the name of Au Lac Country from 247 BC. When you arrive at the historical place, the tour guide will take you to visit the temple dedicated to King An Duong Vuong, where you will learn the history from our guide.
Continuing, the Jeep driver will ride again though the farm to visit a local family who have their own farm to grow fruits where you have a chance to visit and enjoy some fresh tropical fruits. Get pick from the farm now you understand and see all the differences of local daily life of the Red river delta.
Now, time to enjoy our last ride. The Jeep will drive along the back of the Red River to return to Hanoi, on the way you still see spectacular landscapes and amazing rice farms. After long driving and visiting, free to relax and enjoy Vietnamese coffee or the famous Hanoi Egg coffee.
Finishing the tour, we will then drop you off at your hotel lobby. Tour ends.
What's included
Trip Notes
Time travel: Possible to travel all year around.
Price for infants and children will be quoted as follow:
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (Maximum 1 child under 2 years old travels with 2 adults; from the second child, 50% of the regular fare will be applied)
- Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 12 years: 100% of the regular fare will be applied
During Peak Season and special occasions, surcharges may be added to the price:
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Compulsory meals would be added during these times of the years, depends on hotels or resorts you will stay overnight.
- Vietnam Lunar New Year: 24 January – 27 January: Extra fee will be applied during holiday.
Visa requirements:
For Vietnam: You must have a valid passport and a visa (or pre-approval letter for a visa on arrival) to enter Vietnam. Our consultant will be happy to advise you on visa requirements.
Your passport must be valid for six months beyond your planned stay, and you must have at least one blank page for each visa stamp.
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