Hanoi Backstreet Jeep Tour : Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS and HIDDEN GEMS
Description
Do you want to see the best of Hanoi? Hanoi Highlights & Hidden Gems By Vietnam People's Army legend Jeep Tour is a wonderful way to get a sample of Hanoi’s sights, sounds, and flavors. This tour provides you with unique and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for those want to learn and discover the REAL Hanoi by ticking off the city highlights, to live a day in the life of Hanoian and culture connection. On this trip, not only do we journey you to top Hanoi attractions but we also take you far beyond the beaten path. The essence of Hanoi could be found in the most ordinary places such as unassuming backstreet cafes, local eateries, family homes, schools, temples and markets that comprise the heart of Hanoi. Join Hanoi Highlights & Hidden Gems By Vietnam People's Army legend Jeep Tour and get a feeling of the city’s real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Hanoi!
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Itinerary
Part 1: Hanoi Highlights: (2 hours) You will be greeted by the tour guide and driver at your hotel lobby we then ride to Ho Chi Minh Complex to have a quick visit to Ho chi Minh mausoleum – the Mecca of Vietnamese, Ba Dinh square, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Residential area and One Pillar Pagoda. 1. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Closed every Monday and Friday, and annually from mid-June to mid-August. Open to visitors five days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays) from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM only. 2. Can we see Hanoi Train Street? Watching the train pass through the famous Train Street is included in all afternoon tours, as well as Monday and Friday morning tours (when the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed). Train Street also serves as an alternative activity if the Mausoleum is closed, or if you prefer NOT to wait in the long queue to enter.
After Ho Chi Minh Complex, we move to Temple Of Literature, a 1000 year-old iconic architecture of Hanoi to learn about Vietnamese long-standing culture and history.
1- Can we see Hanoi train-street? Watching the Train passing by the famous train-street: It is included in the afternoon tours, as well as on Monday and Friday morning tours, since the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed. Additionally, Train Street serves as an alternative to the Mausoleum on days it is closed or if you prefer not to queue for too long to enter. 2- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes on Monday & Friday. And annual close from the mid of June to the mid of August. The mausoleum opens 3 hours a day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 5 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday as well as Public holidays).
Part 2: Hanoi Hidden Gems: (2,5 hours) Explore the parts-unknown of Hanoi by riding through the maze of zigzagging backstreet and narrow alleyways and markets. Diving into the rivers of motorbikes and Hanoi street symphony. Traveling with all your senses heightened: Watching, Hearing, Touching, Tasting and smiling. Experiencing the GOOD, the BAD, and the WEIRD of the city as it is what it is. Experiencing different slides of life behind the scene, the hidden part of the iceberg. Meeting people where they live, work, learn and pray. Building personal connections and culture exchanges.
On the Hanoi Jeep Tour, the ride takes you along the enchanting streets by Truc Bach Lake and West Lake, the most scenic areas in the city. You’ll enjoy refreshing breezes and stunning views that perfectly capture the harmony of the city. A special stop is made at Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, where you can admire its timeless beauty and take memorable photos. From the lakeside, panoramic views unfold, showcasing both the historic Old Quarter and the modern skyline of Hanoi.
A quaint little coffee shop in the heart of Hanoi Old Quarter. All furniture is creatively made from cycled materials. Serving authentic & organic Vietnamese coffee and drinks. It is a truly hidden gem of Hanoi where we chill out and have best EGG COFFEE before riding back to the hotel.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up all travellers who stay in the hotels in and around the OLD QUARTER of Hanoi or in Hoan Kiem District which is the Downtown of Hanoi. If travellers stay outside of the OLD QUARTER or Hoan Kiem District then we meet at our MEETING POINT at HIDDEN GEM COFFEE, No.3B Hang Tre Street, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Reviews(2,026)
It was a fantastic experience. We had our guide Lewis and he was truly excellent. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about Vietnamese history, but he was also very sincere and kind. Our driver, Leo, was also fantastic. He was an impressive driver and a very good person. After the trip, we felt we knew so much more about Vietnam and its history, and we also brought back many souvenirs. Highly recommended.
Our family of five had an incredibly enjoyable tour of Hanoi. Our guide, Louis, was very friendly and provided excellent guidance throughout the trip. Some highlights for us included exploring the local neighborhoods and learning about the local culture, and of course, the fantastic ending at the railway street. Louis ensured we had the best possible experience, and we left feeling very happy. Thank you again!
We had a fantastic morning on a Jeep tour with driver Leo and guide Louis! Leo was a very safe driver and Louis was friendly and knowledgeable. We got to see all the highlights of the city. We really enjoyed the stops along the railway line and the local areas, ending with a delicious lunch at a lovely little cafe. Definitely a worthwhile experience!
Great pickup experience. Talented, knowledgeable, informative tour guide Tuna. Visiting local people at street level. Walking through all manner of entertainments. Historic and modern.
Tuna was a great guide. We really enjoyed his tour. I would highly recommend using him as a guide if you are looking for a tour of Hanoi!
Awesome experience. Cool guys to do tour with. Thanks Tuna.
This was my first activity on the first night and cannot recommend it more highly. Anni, our tour guide, was incredible! She had so much knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for the history of Hanoi Not only that but she also went above and beyond to make sure all of us on the tour were comfortable and offered so many recommendations for places to go Incredible first night, thank you to Anni and our driver
Our experience was great. We saw a lot of Hanoi from train street to uncle ho s mausoleum. Hai was brilliant . He was very knowledgeable, friendly and took really great care of us.
We had a great afternoon on this tour with Hai. He has a fantastic knowledge of everything Vietnamese. He made the tour very enjoyable and I would totally recommend you book it.
The tour was fantastic! I really enjoyed driving around the city in the open-top jeep. Lewis was very experienced and knowledgeable. Both Lewis and Mr. Cung were polite and friendly. We enjoyed the tour even on a hot day.
