LEESA'S PLAN: VIETNAM ITINERARY 7D6N IN NORTHERN PART

Get picked up by our driver from the airport. Leave your luggage at the hotel and meet Jenny. Starting the trip to explore Hanoi old quarter with your local friend. Visiting Hanoi 36 streets, hidden gems, the places which is only locals know…

Transportation by cyclo.

Check in train street famous place you can’t miss when visiting Hanoi. Along the trip Jenny will take you to local places to enjoy our Hanoi authentic street foods.

She is taking you to Hoan Kiem Lake where you will find the greatest “bánh mì” place in town.

After that, you will visit to one of the original egg coffees based in Hanoi from 1946.

The next stop is an ancient cuisine alley where you can try the truly authentic version of “bún chả” and spring rolls – Hanoian specialties.

Later on, you will pass by few interesting streets in the old quarters which are still devoted to their original trades to get to try Hanoian savory pan cake and Vietnamese steamed rice rolls.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

08:00 – 12:30 (Lunch included at the end) Duration: 4.5 hours. Group Tour size: Min 1 & Max: 6 people

Jeep Tour Team will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. You will be greeted by our guide and driver at your hotel lobby or our meeting point for safety briefing, we then begin our adventure.

On the first part of our Hanoi Jeep tour, We will take you to see the Hanoi Opera House – the biggest theatre in Vietnam, which is also considered as a historical and architectural landmark as well as attraction in Hanoi where a range of important events have taken place. We expose you the REAL HANOI with a day in the life experiences, featured with the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets and black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play. Other travel companies show just you the beautiful and tell you to run away from the bad and the weird of your destinations.

On Hanoi Jeep Tours’ journeys, not only do we show you the good but we also expose the bad and the weird of your destinations as it is what it is. For us, the run-off-the mill tourist sites are only the tip of the iceberg, the majority of your destinations remains hidden in the parts-unknown.

On the second part Hanoi Jeep tour, we pass by & stop at the MUST-SEE places of our beautiful city.

On the way we will pass through Ho Chi Minh mausoleum – the Mecca of Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, sacred place built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remained after he passed away so that he can somehow find contentment in seeing Vietnam united. After that, We take you go through the Thanh Nien street which lies between 2 beautiful lakes of Hanoi, one of the most beautiful street of the city.

Then we move to banana island which we call The hidden charm of Hanoi where is just about 3,4 km far from the center but the scenery is totally different with to modern city. You have chance to visit their farm, see the local’s houses, talk with local people to know about their life style, enjoy the organic tropical fruits they grow by themselves and try the green tea. After that we also take you to the peaceful & allure out-skirt villages around West lake and Truc Bach lake to enrich your experiences about the contrast in harmony of life between the city center and the out-skirt. Then we go to visit and learn about Van Nien pagoda or also known as 1000-year-old Buddhist pagoda, it’s one of the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi.

On the third part of Hanoi Jeep tour, while we are traveling, you will see Hoang Hoa Tham the most beautiful bonsai street in Hanoi street which will make you impress by the fresh green trees and colourful flowers. Our Jeep will take you go through the back street, see the small alleys of Hanoi as you would experience a hidden tranquil of Hanoi – B52 American aircraft which was shot down by Vietnamese people, a hectic of Hanoi with thousands of Skyscrapers in the new parts of the city. It is not only ride but a journey that you would learn about Hanoi before, now and then.

On the last part of Hanoi Jeep tour, you will stop at different authentic restaurants, eateries and food stalls to savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes, local delicacies and specialties.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

07:30 – 08:00: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

09:30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

10:30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

11:45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.

13:00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016: “Skull Island”. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.

15:30: Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from there.

16:30 – 17:00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

19:30: Arrive to Hanoi and get drop off at the hotel.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

HIGHLIGHTS:

+ VISIT HA LONG BAY OVERNIGHT TRIP IN 1 FULL DAY

+ VISIT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAVE IN HA LONG BAY AREA – AMAZING CAVE

+ TREK UP TO TITOV PEAK FOR PANORAMIC VIEW AND PHOTOS

+ 1 WAY TRANSFER ON HIGHWAY TO SAVE UP TIME

+ SWIMMING AT TITOV ISLAND

+ TEA-TIME ON SUNDECK TO ENJOY SUNSET

07:30: Our tour guide will pick up you at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter then depart to Halong Bay by Expressway Transfer.

10:30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax.

12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Harbor. We will take you on 6 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes while having buffet lunch on boat.

14:00: You will visit Surprising Cave or Amazing Cave to see a lot of stalagmites with different shapes of sea lives.

15:00: Visit Titov Island with sandy beach to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of Halong bay and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.

16:00: Then do kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful Lagoon.

17:00 – 17:30: Cruising back to Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for enjoying sunset party with Red Wine, Tea, Cakes, sunbathing on upper deck with music and enjoying great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.

18:00 – 18:30: We get on bus to back Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break for 20-30 minutes.

21:00 – 21:30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

Morning Class: 09:00 – 13:30

1. Get picked up from your hotel lobby in Hanoi City
2. Walk through the local market to buy ingredients
3. Get a fascinating glimpse into local culture with the guidance and sharing by our chefs
4. Arrive at Rose Kitchen
5. Enjoy welcome drink made of 100% natural herbs by Rose Kitchen’s recipe
6. Learn how to cook the real Vietnamese traditional food under the guidance of professional chefs
7. Enjoy your own cooking creation and numerous food
8. Taste unique and special local wines
9. Cooking Class ends and get dropped off at your hotel

MENU

Our Sample Menu with the 4 iconic dishes that almost everybody would like to try in Hanoi (More dishes or Vegan/Vegetarian are available):

1, Nộm Hoa Chuối/Banana Flower Salad:

A special appetizer from fresh Banana flowers, vegetables, and herbs.

2, Bún Chả/ Obama Noodles – BBQ (Pork) with Dipping Sauce:

Sweet and sour dipping sauce with flavorsome marinated pork, Chef Anthony Bourdain and the Former President of the USA – Mr. Barack Obama enjoyed them!

3, Nem/ Vietnamese Fried Spring-rolls:

Nem and Bun Cha will be the best combination for you to feel the sound of crispy rolls and taste the full flavor of fresh meat or tofu, mushrooms, vegetables dipped in sweet and sour sauce.

4, Cafe Trứng/ Egg Coffee (or Chocolate):

Egg yolks, condensed milk, honey – altogether in creamy custard floating on Vietnamese black coffee/ chocolate. (or another dessert for vegan)

Overnight in Hanoi.

Having your free day in Ha Noi for resting and shopping.

Exploring the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Have breakfast. Enjoy last morning in Ha Noi city.

Check out hotel.

Driver picks up to the airport

Trip ends. See you next time!

Note: Driver picks up 3,5 hours before your departure flight!

Thank you for travelling with Jenny From The Blog!!!