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Xin Chao Hanoi!

Bite-sized trip

  • Itinerary:
    Hanoi
  • Duration:
    3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • Price:
    from £ 138.- per person (excluding flights)
Hanoi is a capital city packed with character. Set foot in the Old Quarter and you’ll be immediately hit by the heady, hectic atmosphere. Here, motorbikes zip through the tangled maze of streets on a twenty-four hour basis, bohemian little cafes nudge up to sprawling fruit markets and food hawkers serve up steaming bowls of fragrant Pho. You’ll explore this maze of streets with a local guide who’ll double as your tutor, teaching you the basics of the Vietnamese language. Watch the surprised looks on the vendors faces as you purchase your first souvenirs in Vietnamese!
Vietnam Hanoi tourist eating street food
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Day 1 – Arrival in Hanoi

Hanoi is high on atmosphere, making it a brilliant place to begin a trip to Vietnam. You’ll stay in close proximity to the Old Quarter, the cultural heart of Hanoi. The central hotel is a great place to settle into your Vietnamese adventure. Ambling between the backstreets you’ll come across sacred temples, shoemakers and hawkers serving up steaming bowls of herb-rich Pho.

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Days 2-3 – Like a local & departure

Today you’ll visit a local cafe for a tasty Vietnamese coffee, here you’ll meet your guide who’ll double as your language tutor. They’ll explain the basics of the Vietnamese language and give you a “survival kit” for your time travelling in Vietnam. With your new found skills you’ll wander through the Old Quarter together and find plenty of chances to interact with the local Vietnamese sellers and buy souvenirs.

After around 4 hours you’ll take the final step of the lesson by pulling over a taxi and telling the driver in Vietnamese to take you back to your hotel. The afternoon is free for you to explore the rest of the city and perhaps practice the Vietnamese you’ve just learnt. While most of Hanoi is hectic, Hoan Kiem Lake is a great spot to slow down and catch your breath.

After breakfast on day 3 it’s time to head on to the next destination on your Vietnam itinerary.

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Accommodation

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Xin Chao Hanoi!

For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

Vietnam accommodation bedroom
Vietnam accommodation pool
Vietnam accommodation roof terrace
Option
1

Upgrade to our In Style accommodation

  • Price:
    from £ 185.- per person (excluding flights)
  • Included:
    In Style accommodation, excursions, transport and meals as described above

For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-size trip select our In Style option below.

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Vietnam Hanoi tourist eating street food
Option
2

Hanoi - Street Food Safari

  • Price:
    from £ 38.- per person (excluding flights)
  • Included:
    Culinary tour through Hanoi including guide

This evening you will embark on a culinary and cultural journey through Hanoi with your guide. You’ll learn all about local legends, admire the ancient architecture and taste a range of delicacies from grilled pork to vermicelli dumplings, as you wander the streets of the Old Quarter. You’ll finish the evening with a local ‘Bia Hoi’ beer or green hot tea as you watch life pass by.

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Vietnam Hanoi Photography tour
Option
3

Hanoi - Photography tour

  • Price:
    from £42 per person
  • Included:
    Photography tour

 

Explore Hanoi through the lens of your camera. Join a small group, to capture the city’s most picturesque spots. Your guide, a Hanoi resident with a passion for photography, will surely help you return this afternoon with some remarkable snapshots. The afternoon concludes with a cup of coffee, where you’ll evaluate the photos together. Speak to your travel specialist to add this to your travel plan.
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