01 Day - One day in Hanoi

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE

After greeting you at cruise port, depart for Hanoi by air-conditioned vehicle (176 km). Upon arrival, discover charming Hanoi with Temple Literature- the site of Vietnam's first University, built in 11th century, to teach the royals the Confucius theory then pass overview of Ba Dinh Square,  Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, President Palace and one pillar pagoda built in 11st century.

A typical lunch will be served at a Obama restaurant with authentic Vietnamese dishes named " Bun Cha".

In the afternoon, take Xich Lo (trishaw), cruise through the stunning maze of Hanoi Old Quarter - also known as the ‘Hanoi’s 36 corpotations’. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you.

Stroll at legendary Hoan Kiem lake, enjoy tasty Vietnamese coffee before transfer back your ship.

You will return back to the cruise port at around 7h30m.

Please note: in order to participate in this tour, passport details (including passport number, date of birth and date of issue/expiry) and full name of all the passengers are required. Please contact our guest service team to provide this information prior to your departure.

Included in the tour:
- Private transportation from/to port
- English local speaking guide
- Vietnamese lunch at typical restaurant
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Port fees in Halong bay
- Xich Lo Cycle Trishaw in Hanoi Old Quarter
- 02 Bottles of Water/person/day

After an exhilarating day in exploring Hanoi, drive back to Halong Bay to re-board the ship.