Hanoi Backstreet Tour by Motorbike

OVERVIEW

As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered one of the main cultural centres of Vietnam, where most Vietnamese dynasties have left their imprint. Even though some relics have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike. The city hosts more cultural sites than any city in Vietnam, and boasts more than 1,000 years of history, and that of the past few hundred years has been well preserved.

Highlights

Hanoi's history, culture, religion and tradition: Ho Chi Minh Complex, Hoa Lo Prison, Temple of Literature, Museum, Old Quarter, French Quarter
Hanoi's food (specialties)
Exploring every single corners of Hanoi by motorbike

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Itinerary Details

08h00 -08h30: Pick up at cruise passenger station by tour guide who holding the welcome sign that has the Travel Authentic Asia logo say your name & “Hanoi Backstreet
Notes: Ship will dock at a new international cruise port and use a shuttle to transfer clients to the passenger cruise station (transfer 3 minutes or otherwise walking 10 minutes – 500 meters). See photos of the pickup place.

Quickly depart for Hanoi - the heart of the Vietnamese nation, transfer takes 2.5 hrs. (using the new highway Halong - Hanoi).
11:00 AM: Arrival in Hanoi. Choose to visit either the Ho Lo Prison Museum or the Temple of Literature.
12h30: Meet your Back-street guide and start your thrilling backstreet adventure!

Part 1: Explore the parts-unkown of Hanoi

Riding through the maze of zigzagging backstreets and narrow alleyways & markets

Diving into the rivers of motorbikes and the Hanoi Street symphony.
Traveling with all your senses heightened: Watching, Hearing, Touching, Tasting, Smelling…
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, the parts unknown.
Meeting people where they live, work, learn and pray.
Building personal connections and culture exchanges.

Part 2: Hanoi Classical Romance & City's Highlights

Riding through the chronology of time in Hanoi from the thousands-year-old parts to the modern parts of the city.
Cruising around the enchanting French Colonial Quarter, vibrant Hanoi Old Quater.
Passing by the must-see highlights of Hanoi such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential palace, Ba Dinh Square, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc temple, West Lake, Truc Bach Lake, Hoan Kiem Lake, Opera House, Saint Joseph Cathedral and train tracks.
Crossing and watching the sunset on the historical and legendary Long Bien Bridge.

Part 3: Hanoi Food Culture Experiences

Savoring 7 AUTHENTIC Vietnamese dishes and Hanoi delicacies.
Unique egg coffee, local moonshine, green tea, local beer…
All food and drinks are healthy, organic and authentic.
17h00: End jeep tour
Have some free time for walking and shopping in the old quarter of Hanoi before taking transfer back to port.
19:00 Have dinner (own cost) before returning to port
22:00 Drop off at the port and see you tomorrow!

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Van & Group size:

1 pax: Private 4 or 7 seat van
2 – 3 pax: Private 7 seat van
4 – 8 pax: Private 16 seat van
9 – 15 pax: private 29 seat van
16 – 20 pax: Private 35 seat van
20 – 25 pax: Private 45 seat van

Packing lists:

Summer time: Comfortable shoes or sandal, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen
Winter time: Warm clothes, Comfortable shoes or sandal, camera

Meals: If requested for drinking & lunch & dinner on day 1, extra 10 USD/person/meal

Pick up & Drop off:

Pick up: Pick up at the back ground of the international passenger station where electric car/shuttle drop you. (Ship will dock at New international cruise terminal then by the ship, there are lots of shuttle waiting to take passengers out). Just get in one of them. Shuttle will take you to the shuttle to the back yard of the cruise passenger’s station, guide pick you up at the place shuttle drop you
Drop off: Same place as pick up

Travel Insurance: Local travel insurance included on the entrance ticket.

Payment methods: Need a refundable deposit (30%) by either Pay Pal or Credit card, to process your booking. - Balance can be paid in USD cash on arrival to our guide. If the ship skips port(s) due to unforeseen circumstances, no fee charge but requires you to inform us 12 hrs. in advance so that we have enough time in advance to release services reserved for your group

If the ship skips port(s) due to unforeseen circumstances, no fee charge but requires you to inform us 12 hrs. in advance so that we have enough time in advance to release services reserved for your group

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