HA NOI AND SAPA TOURS

HAN-01 Pagodas & Temples (Half day)
HAN-02 Ho Chi Minh & Vietnam War (Half day)
HAN-03 Museums of Hanoi (Half day)
HAN-04 Hanoi's Old Quarter (Half day)
HAN-05 Cha Ca La Vong & Water Puppet Show (Full evening)
HAN-06 Traditional crafts & Buddhist Center (Full day)

HAN-01 Pagodas & Temples (Half day)

Starting from the hotel, we drive to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s First University, tour its remarkable architectures and learn about the Confucius religion. Continuing on, we visit the Quan Thanh Temple, well known for its bronze statue of Tran Vu, see the oldest Royal Pagoda of Tran Quoc before travelling to the beautiful Golden Lotus Pagoda and the sublime Tay Ho Shrine. Finally, we have a look at the Temple of the Jade Mound, dedicated to the national hero Tran Hung Dao.

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Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide and entrance fees.

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HAN-02 Ho Chi Minh & Vietnam War (Half day)

We leave for the impressive Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, visiting his wooden cottage and tour the Ho Chi Minh Museum's displays with messages of Peace, Happiness and Freedom. We then wander the historical Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh stated his declaration of independence on September 2, 1945. Moving to the Army Museum, we see many exhibits from ancient wars against Chinese invaders to the final victory on April 30, 1975. We also look at one of the symbols of Hanoi, the Flag Tower built in 1812 before pausing at the former prison, which was referred to as the Hanoi Hilton by the US pilots during the war.

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HAN-03 Museums of Hanoi (Half day)

One of Hanoi’s highlights that we should not miss while touring the city are museums. We have a wide choice to discover from the recently opened Ethnology Museum, which presents an insight into the most colorful minority groups, to the Fine Arts museum with Vietnam’s many traditional articles. And from the History Museum with rich exhibits covering every era of the country’s fascinating history to the Air Force Museum, a home to the old Soviet aircraft collection.

Please note our half day Museum Tour includes only two of any preferred museums which you may choose from the following list:

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HAN-04 Hanoi’s Old Quarter (Half day)

The Old Quarter of Hanoi is referred to as the city of ancient 36 streets and districts. These streets represented professional guilds of the ancient Vietnam Capital that we can even find nowadays. Travelling by a cyclo from the hotel, we pass many French influences including Hanoi Opera House, the State Bank and the former Governor's palace. Afterwards, we journey around beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, tour the Hanoi Cathedral built in late 19th century. Finally, we wander the lively old streets filled with traditional crafts, having some great bargain before we return to the hotel.

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HAN-05 Cha Ca La Vong & Water Puppet Show (Full evening)

One of the reasons for travelling to Vietnam is sure to be the food. Cha Ca, which means grilled fish, was found by the ancestor of the today’s restaurant owner to treat De Tham, the national hero, who led the peasant’s uprising against the French Colonists from 1893 to 1913. Today, this food becomes very famous in Hanoi and it is served in the typical house of the Old Quarter where we have a memorable experience of Hanoi Capital. After tasting this delicious cuisine, we walk down to the center and enjoy water puppet show, a unique Vietnamese Art Form dating back from the 11 th century.

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Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 1st class water puppet show ticket, 01 dinner and English speaking guide.

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HAN-06 Traditional crafts & Buddhist Center (Full day)

In the morning we venture to Bat Trang village, famous for its production of ceramics and become acquainted with the century old methods of this art. Continuing on, we drive to the beautiful But Thap Pagoda, constructed during the 17 th century Trinh Dynasty and see the famous pagoda’s collection of over fifty Buddhist statues. Finally, we arrive Dong Ky village, well known for the communal production of woodcarving made by regional artists, whose profession has been handed down from generation to generation.

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Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 01 vegetarian lunch at But Thap pagoda, entrance fee & English speaking guide

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HAN-07    Sa Pa & Bac Ha (4 days/ 3 nights)

We board the Carriage in the Friday evening for our journey to Lao Cai and transfer further to Sa Pa Hill Station. This area is home to the Hmong and Red Dzao, who are among Vietnam's most colorful minority groups. From here we walk through the Ham Rong Mountains, wander in the market bustling with hill tribe traders and witness the ancient tradition of the Red Dzao people - Their “Love Fair”. In the Sunday morning we continue to Bac Ha Town, visiting the famed Sunday market before getting on the same carriage for our overnight return to Hanoi.

Tour Inclusions: 2 nights on board the train, 01 night in hotel, 01 breakfast, all transportation in Lao Cai & Sapa, local English speaking guide, entrance fee, soft sleeper train return train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Ha Noi.

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