Hanoi City Highlights and Hoa Lo Prison Full Day Tour
Unique 1 day Hanoi tour explores Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison Old Quarter with deep cultural interaction. Immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, memorable encounters with local traditions, culinary delights, personalized service and warm hospitality to adventure seekers, families with children.
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Hanoi City Highlights and Hoa Lo Prison Full Day Tour
What's included in Hanoi City Highlights and Hoa Lo Prison Full Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
One Pillar Pagoda
8h00: Pickup time around Hanoi Old Quarter 8h45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world. Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
10h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam. Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
Chua Tran Quoc
12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available. 13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.
Inclusions
- Limousine during the trip
- English speaking guide
- A bottle of water/person
- Entrance tickets
- Vietnamese Lunch
- Drink for lunch
- Cyclo (USD 5/person)
- Water Puppet Show (USD 5/person)
- Tips for tour guide & driver
- Personal expenses or anything not mentioned above
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Pickup point at Hanoi Opera House and Pickup at 27 Bat Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
