Hanoi holidays: enjoy the adventure
Are you looking for an adventure of a lifetime? Join us on an unforgettable journey through Hanoi, Vietnam's charming capital where ancient traditions blend with French colonial elegance and modern Vietnamese energy. This captivating city offers thousand-year-old temples, tree-lined boulevards, bustling Old Quarter streets, and some of Southeast Asia's best street food. Our expertly curated tours immerse you in this destination, with opportunities to explore the atmospheric Old Quarter on motorbike, cruise spectacular Halong Bay's limestone karsts, visit the serene Temple of Literature, and savor legendary pho and bun cha. Wander through narrow streets filled with silk shops and coffee culture, witness water puppet performances, and discover why Hanoi enchants visitors with its unique blend of chaos and charm. A range of activities are available suited to every traveler, from cultural exploration and street food tours to Halong Bay cruises, historical site visits, cooking classes, and traditional performances. Guide services, when available, can be added as optional enhancements to your package. Halong Bay, Old Quarter Streets, and Street Food Culture are all within easy reach. Our experienced guides will lead you through each destination, sharing their passion for Hanoi's most incredible heritage. We offer a range of activities suited to every traveler, from cultural exploration and lakeside leisure to mountain adventures and heritage visits.
We offer a range of accommodationoptions in Hanoi to suit your preferences and budget. Hotel selection, amenities, and specific features depend on your chosen package and booking preferences. For detailed information about specific properties, facilities, and services available during your stay, please contact us to customize your accommodation based on your requirements. Join us on a journey of discovery and exploration through one of Southeast Asia's most atmospheric and culturally rich capitals.
What's Included & Optional Add-ons
To help you plan your trip, here's what's included in your base package and the optional add-ons available to enhance your experience.
Included in Base Package:
- Return flights from UK airports (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh)
- 5 nights accommodation in selected hotels
Optional Add-ons to Enhance Your Experience:
- Airport transfers between Noi Bai Airport and city centre
- Board basis options: Room Only, Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
- Halong Bay overnight cruise on traditional junk
- Old Quarter street food tour by foot or motorbike
- Temple of Literature visit
- Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and complex
- Water puppet theatre performance
- Vietnamese cooking class
- Train Street experience
- Egg coffee tasting tour
- Cyclo ride through French Quarter
- Bat Trang pottery village excursion
- Ninh Binh (Halong Bay on Land) day trip
- Night market and weekend walking street
- Traditional Vietnamese massage
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Hanoi holidays: day-by-day itinerary
This comprehensive itinerary is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences in Hanoi.
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to your hotel in or near the atmospheric Old Quarter. After settling in, explore the chaotic charm of the 36 ancient streets, each historically dedicated to specific trades. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple on a small island accessed by the red Huc Bridge, and watch locals practicing tai chi or dancing in the evening. Sample your first bowl of pho at a street-side stall and experience authentic Vietnamese coffee culture.
Embark on a memorable overnight cruise through UNESCO World Heritage Halong Bay (or day trip if preferred). Sail among 1,600 limestone islands and islets rising dramatically from emerald waters. Explore magnificent caves like Sung Sot (Surprise Cave), kayak through hidden lagoons, swim from secluded beaches, and watch spectacular sunsets from the deck. Enjoy fresh seafood meals on board and sleep in comfortable cabins surrounded by the bay’s magical seascape.
Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university dating from 1070, featuring beautiful courtyards, pavilions, and gardens. Explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex (exterior viewing when open) and his simple stilt house. Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, an iconic Buddhist temple built on a single pillar. Tour the French Quarter’s colonial architecture and wide boulevards. In the evening, watch a traditional water puppet show, a unique Vietnamese art form performed in a water-filled stage.
Join a comprehensive street food tour either on foot or by motorbike, stopping to sample Hanoi’s legendary cuisine including bun cha (grilled pork with noodles, Obama’s favorite), banh mi sandwiches, fresh spring rolls, and bia hoi (fresh beer). Visit the famous Train Street where houses line active railway tracks mere inches apart. Experience egg coffee (ca phe trung) at historic cafes. Explore Dong Xuan Market for local goods, or take a cyclo ride through the French Quarter’s tree-lined boulevards.
Take a day trip to Ninh Binh, known as “Halong Bay on Land,” featuring dramatic limestone karsts rising from rice paddies and rivers. Take a peaceful boat ride through Trang An grottoes, visit ancient temples at Bai Dinh, and explore Tam Coc’s scenic waterways. Alternatively, visit Bat Trang pottery village to see traditional ceramic making, enjoy a cooking class learning Vietnamese dishes, or spend your final day shopping for silk, lacquerware, and handicrafts in the Old Quarter.
