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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Hanoi is the capital of a thousand years of civilization and is known for its "36 old streets", most of the streets are narrow and crowded. Therefore, traveling by car is not a good idea, we create a scooter tour to help you get a more authentic experience of local life, on a scooter, you can get a real smell from the products that are named in the streets such as Lan Ong Street with herbal medicines…
On this motorbike tour, we also take a ride to the Opera House, drive along the ceramic road, to the bank of the Red River and visit a floating village, visit Long Bien Bridge, Lake West (Ho Tay Lake), Huu Tiep Lake (B52 Lake), Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street…. You also have good times to taste such delicious daily dishes.
Discover the capital as a true Hanoian, not a tourist!
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Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Honda Lead scooter with driver and helmet
Tour guide speaking French or English
Multiple visits and activities
Coffee and/or Tea
All entry tickets
Alcoholic Beverages
Insurance
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam MORNING TOUR:
8.30 : pick up at your hotel
You’ll be greeted by our female drivers at your hotel. We use Honda Lead scooter and with safety helmet
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AFTERNOON TOUR:
13h30 – 13h50
Have you heard about Egg coffee? It sounds a bit weird but the taste is amazing. Even if you are not a coffee-lover, it is still worth trying this creative mixing of coffee by Vietnamese people.
Sound good? While you enjoy your drink, we will talk about the day’s itinerary and destinations. 15 minutes
Hanoi Opera House, Hanoi, Vietnam MORNING TOUR:
8.45-9.00 : Meeting point at Opera House.
Our tour guide will give you a brief overview of the itinerary as well as a safety guide when participating in the tour.
At the Opera House, you will also be introduced to this place, take souvenir photos and go!
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AFTERNOON TOUR:
13h50 – 14h05
Next program, we pass by St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Saint Joseph Cathedral, located at 40 Nha Chung street, Hanoi, is a Roman Catholic cathedral with neo- gothic style, which was built about 120 years ago.
Construction began in 1886, with the architectural style described as resembling Notre Dame de Paris. The church was one of the first structures built by the French colonial government in Indochina when it opened in December 1886.
Take some photos and go ! 15 minutes
Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi, Vietnam MORNING TOUR :
9.00-9.45 : Visit Long Bien Bridge
We ride through ceramic road and visit Long Bien Bridge, a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River, the bridge was built in 1899–1902 by the architects Daydé & Pillé of Paris, and opened in 1903, during the war the bridge was attacked many times, but it still exists as a war evidence until today.
Here you can also see trains running on Long Bien Bridge to enter the station.
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AFTERNOON TOUR :
14h05 – 15h15
Next program, we are driving to Hoa Lo Prison
Trust me! You are not going to believe what you are about to see.
Hoa Lo Prison was a prison used by the French colonists in French Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. The French called it Maison Central, a generic name for a colonial prison. Whatever its name, the notorious prison housed a century of torture within its walls. 45 minutes
Chua Tran Quoc, Hanoi, Vietnam MORNING TOUR:
9.45-10.15 : Visit West Lake, Truc Bach Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda
We go on to a romantic road cross between West Lake, the biggest lake in Hanoi and Truc Bach lake, in here you will feel more comfortable and have more fresh air with many big green trees and lakes.
Located on the banks of Truc Bach Lake is a memorial to Senator McCain.
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on a small island near the southeastern shore of Westlake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line dating back to more than 1500 years.
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AFTERNOON TOUR :
15h15 – 15h50: Visit Train Street
Our next stop that attracts almost tourists is train street, a tiny narrow street hidden in one of the backstreets of Hanoi and surrounded by high narrow houses packed closely together. These families’ backyards are the railways, where the train passes a few times per day. 30 minutes
Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52, Hanoi, Vietnam MORNING TOUR :
10.15-11.00 : Visit Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52
The national historical site in Hanoi's Ba Dinh District is where a B52 plane was shot down on December 27, 1972. In here we have chance to learn about history of Vietnam War and take rest at a stall for a cup of Tea while talking about Vietnamese culture and customs.
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AFTERNOON TOUR :
15h50- 16h15: Pass by Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Next program, we are driving to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, the most iconic and popular leader of Vietnam, known to his people as ‘Uncle Ho’. His body is preserved here in a glass case at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in central Hanoi. 30 minutes
Temple of Literature & National University, Hanoi, Vietnam MORNING TOUR :
We then pass Ho Chi Minh Square; we ride and pass Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, view old French-style villas, peaceful and picturesque Temple of Literature
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AFTERNOON TOUR :
16h15-17h00: Visit Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52
The national historical site in Hanoi's Ba Dinh District is where a B52 plane was shot down on December 27, 1972. In here we have chance to learn about history of Vietnam War and take rest at a stall for a cup of Tea while talking about Vietnamese culture and customs.
We then pass Ho Chi Minh Square; we ride and pass Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, view old French-style villas, peaceful and picturesque Temple of Literature
Train Street, Hanoi, Vietnam MORNING TOUR :
11.00 -11.30 : Visit Train Street
Our next stop that attracts almost tourists is train street, a tiny narrow street hidden in one of the backstreets of Hanoi and surrounded by high narrow houses packed closely together. These families’ backyards are the railways, where the train passes a few times per day.
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AFTERNOON TOUR :
17h00-17h20 : Visit West Lake, Truc Bach Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda
We go on to a romantic road cross between West Lake, biggest lake in Hanoi and Truc Bach lake, in here you will feel more comfortable and have more fresh air with many big green trees and lakes.
Located on the banks of Truc Bach Lake is a memorial to Senator McCain.
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on a small island near the southeastern shore of Westlake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line dating back to more than 1500 years. 30 minutes
Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam MORNING TOUR :
11.30-12.15: There are a lot of delicious local food that we would like to introduce you to try, including Pho cuon (Spring rolls with rice paper), Bun cha (Noodle with grilled pork) and bread, Pho Hanoi (Hanoi beef noodle soup).
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AFTERNOON TOUR :
17h20-18h45: Visit Long Bien Bridge and sunset on the bridge
We ride through ceramic road and visit Long Bien Bridge, a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River, the bridge was built in 1899–1902 by the architects Daydé & Pillé of Paris, and opened in 1903, during the war the bridge was attacked many time, but it still exists as a war evidence until today. 45 minutes
Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam MORNING TOUR :
12.15-12.45: After lunch, you will be served desserts such as sweet soup or fruits mixed with yogurt. And a drink that you should not miss when coming to Hanoi is Egg coffee, a Vietnamese drink traditionally prepared with egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk and robusta coffee.
12.45-13.00 : after our interesting scooter trip, you will be dropped at hotel for your next destination.
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AFTERNOON TOUR :
17h45-18h00: Drop off at hotel
After our interesting scooter trip, you will be dropped at the hotel for your next destination.
Note: The above itinerary is subject to change, based on the day’s weather and traffic conditions. 30 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Anneenna0520
30 May 2022
I've finished my holiday in Hanoi. I tried many specialities of this beautiful city and visited some historic but less attention destinations. Thanks to IDC Travel for helping us have such a memorable experience.
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