Vietnam-Visitor-Hanoi-Walks

Hanoi Half Day Trips

Overview

1.HANOI HALF DAY CITY TOUR

2.HANOI CRAFT & FOLK ART

3.BAT TRANG POTTERY & DONG KY VILLAGES

4.BUT THAP PAGODA

5.GOOD MORNING HANOI

6.HANOI COOKERY CLASS

7. HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR


Itinerary

1.HANOI HALF DAY CITY TOUR

Tour departure: Daily from your hotel in Hanoi
Duration (approximate):08:30 – 12:00 hrs or 13:30 – 17:00 hrs

Itinerary: Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his former residence (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole month of Oct & Nov), One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature .

Inclusion:Transfer,English speaking guide,entrance fee.

 

2.HANOI CRAFT & FOLK ART

Tour departure: Daily from your hotel in Hanoi
Duration (approximate):08:30 – 11:30 hrs or 13:30 – 17:00 hrs

Itinerary :Visit Vietnam Museum of ethnology where display a wide range of textiles, craft

of 54ethnic minorities living in Vietnam followed by an hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarters of Hanoi to experience the bustling, real lifestyle and business of the Quarter.

Inclusion:Transfer,English speaking guide,entrance fee.

 

3.BAT TRANG POTTERY & DONG KY VILLAGES

Tour departure:Daily from your hotel in Hanoi
Duration (approximate):08:30 – 12:00 hrs or 13:30 – 17:00 hrs

Itinerary:Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi, drive to Bat Trang, the famous village is situated approx. 15km outside of Hanoi, surrounded by fertile farmland. Watch the artisans forming, painting and glazing their products, which are then baked for several days in huge kilns. Proceed to Dong Ky, the famous traditional wood carving village. Watch carpenters forming, carving and polishing wood products, making decorated pictures by snail, oyster shells.

Inclusion:Transfer,English speaking guide,entrance fee.

 

4.BUT THAP PAGODA

Tour departure: Daily from your hotel in Hanoi
Duration (approximate):08:30 – 11:30 hrs or 13:30 – 16:30 hrs

Itinerary:Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi, drive to But Thap Pagoda, which was built in the reign of King Tran Thanh Ton (1258-1278). The pagoda is well-known by traditional Vietnamese Art of wood carving and sculpture. Some splendid works of art are housed in the pagoda including the statue of Buddha with thousand hands and thousand eyes, and the statue of Tay Thien Dong Do Vietnam.

Inclusion:Transfer,English speaking guide,entrance fee.

 

5.GOOD MORNING HANOI

Tour departure: Daily from your hotel in Hanoi
Duration (approximate):06:00 – 09:00

Itinerary:6:00A.M- Pick up from hotel and drive to Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart of Hanoi. It is great spot to start a healthy day with the sun rising over the water. Locals concentrate around this lake in the early morning by involving themselves in Tai chi, aerobics and some light sports or simply by a stroll around the lake. We take a walk around the lake, there will be plenty of opportunity to capture the wonderful shots or perhaps even join in with the locals! We conclude our Hoan Kiem experience at a Café boasting marvelous views of the lake. Whilst enjoying the view and our traditional Vietnamese coffee, we prepare ourselves for a true Yoga experience.

7:30A.M- Drive to West Lake for an hour of healthy, relaxing Yoga. The class conducted by a professional yoga teacher. Breathing and relaxation techniques are combined together to re vitalize your body, mind and soul.

Note: The Yoga class is designed to suit everyone needs, one with or without prior experience, young or old, everyone can enjoy and get spiritually touched.

9:00A.M- Drive back to the hotel and enjoy well deserved breakfast.

Inclusion:English speaking guide,entrance fee.

 

6.HANOI COOKERY CLASS

Tour departure: Daily from your hotel in Hanoi
Duration (approximate):08:00 – 11:30

Itinerary:

08:00 Meet our guide at the starting point for the briefing and  then transfer to a traditional market for a full guided tour

08:40 Transfer to the  Restaurant by “cyclo”

09:00 Welcome drinks

09:15 Cooking Class

11:15 Lunch time

12:00 Return transfer to the Restaurant.

Inclusion:Transfer,English speaking guide,cooking ingredients and facilities

7. HANOI STREET FOOD WALKING TOUR

Tour departure: Daily from your hotel in Hanoi

  • 3 hours from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • 4 hours from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Highlights:  Local food, knowledgeable guides, pleasant encounters, English speaking, nightlife, fun

Itinerary:

Start our tour
Meet up with your English speaking guide at the Hanoi Cathedral, 40 Nha Chung Street – Hoan Kiem District – Hanoi.
Experience 8 dishes of authentic fresh delicious local food along the way.
ur walking tour will visit the most famous local street food restaurants in Hanoi. The street vendors express the Vietnamese food culture through their traditional and unique cuisine. You will taste approximately 8 dishes along the way. The walking tour will last 3 -4 hours.

Explore the local market
The local market is located at the original 36 trading streets of Hanoi Old Quarter. From there we experience the bustling market atmosphere, and learn about the popular ingredients used in Vietnamese meals.

Enjoy egg coffee
Egg Coffee is a creative drink made by a Hanoian. It was born in the early 20th century and has satisfied even the most critical coffee lovers. The combination and harmonization of sweet milk, bitter coffee and egg produce this appealing cup of coffee.

 

 

8.Hanoi Bella Riveria Countryside Cycling trip

Morning trip: Start from 8am-12am

Afternoon trip: Start from 1h30pm-5h30pm

  • Visit whole sales fruit market
  • Scenic photo opportunity over Long Bien bridge and Red River floating village.
  • Embark on cycling ride down countryside through verdant Hanoi island dotted with vegetables, herb, flowers, and banana farms.
  • Interaction with local people and get insight into riverside life that still remains uncovered.
  • Visit flower farm and boat station. Return to your hote