The enchanting and charming appeal of Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, is a delicate balance of rich history intermingling with modern charms. It is a perfect break from the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City, where you can join any of our many-day Hanoi tours from Ho Chi Minh City that would get you into intimate contact with this ancient metropolis: a city carefully planned and arranged for visiting families, honeymooning couples, and even solo travelers through iconic landscapes and buildings such as the Old Quarter, West Lake, and the Temple of Literature. Every Hanoi tours is specifically designed to focus on the vibrant culture, unique traditions, and unforgettable cuisine that make this city special; an adventure second to none!
Enter the timeless charm of Hanoi, a city carrying in its heart the soul of Vietnam through its rich history. As the thousand-year-old capital, Hanoi has always played a core role in shaping the culture and politics of Vietnam. From ancient dynasties to modern independence, each nook and corner of this city whispers stories of resilience and tradition. For those in history, our Hanoi tours from Ho Chi Minh City offer a perfect opportunity to explore this rich tapestry of the past.
Hanoi is not about history; it’s a living, breathing tapestry of rich cultural richness. We bring you into the lively atmosphere of Hanoi Tours to enjoy iconic dishes such as pho, bun cha, and the peculiar egg coffee. Stroll along alleys in the Old Quarter, and find traditional crafts from silk weaving to lacquerware come alive. From French colonial architecture to ancient temples, complete with modern skyscrapers, the city reflects a perfect blend of a harmonious mix from ancient times to modern times for the curious traveler thirsting for authenticity.
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Getting to Hanoi has never been easier. From the convenient flight connections in Ho Chi Minh City, one is just a short trip from the capital’s captivating beauty. Be it a quick weekend getaway or an extended holiday; whatever you are looking at, our Hanoi tours from Ho Chi Minh City fit into your schedule and preference with flexible options.
Our Hanoi tours cater to the needs of everyone:
Day 1: Dive into Hanoi’s Vibrant Heart
Ngoc Son Temple (Sours: vietnamimmigration)
Morning: Start your Northern Vietnam adventure with a morning flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Check into a boutique hotel in the quaint Old Quarter, steeped in history, now merged with modern comforts. Soak in the energy of the streets before you head out to see them.
Afternoon: Start to visit Hoan Kiem-the legendary lake and equally historical and serene Ngoc Son Temple-then continue with a Guided Walking Tour along Hang Gai street within old Hanoi’s bustline 36 Streets, every lane sharing a story in their lots of Vietnam’s rich artisanal heritage.
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant with Cha Ca La Vong, a delicacy of Hanoi. The dish consists of fish pan-fried right at your table, served hot. Later in the evening, attend a performance of the water puppet show, an art peculiar to Vietnam, narrating folk tales and rural traditions through its enchanting performances.
Day 2: Cultural and Historical Immersion
Morning: Start the day by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a tribute dedicated to Vietnam’s great leader; pay a visit to the imposing Presidential Palace and the historic One Pillar Pagoda, a metaphor for Vietnamese spirituality.
Recharge with a coffee break at the famous Giang Café, where you will try Hanoi’s famous egg coffee must for every visitor.
Afternoon: Visit the Temple of Literature, a sanctuary and symbol of Vietnam’s scholarly past – the first national university in the country, also surrounded by beautiful gardens and courtyards.
Evening: Bid farewell to Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Ho Chi Minh City, carrying with you unforgettable memories of this whirlwind adventure.
Water puppet show (Sours: vietnamimmigration)
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi – Dive into History and Culture
Morning: Meet our friendly guide, then transfer to a boutique hotel in the historic Old Quarter. Freshen up before an adventure.
Afternoon: Start your Hanoi tour from Hoan Kiem Lake, an oasis of peace right in the center of the capital. Admire the beauty of the famous Ngoc Son Temple and listen to the captivating legend of the golden turtle that inhabits this lake.
Take a guided walking tour through the bustling 36 Streets of the Old Quarter, which is filled with traditional crafts, local markets, and street food.
Evening: Enjoy Hanoi’s culinary delights tonight with Cha Ca La Vong, a fresh, grilled fish dish prepared over a sizzling tabletop grill; this is a true local Hanoi specialty. Afterwards, enjoy a spectacular water puppet show ancient Vietnamese form of entertainment that includes stories of legend and everyday life.
Day 2: Halong Bay – A Natural Wonder of the World
Morning: Leave Hanoi this morning and take a panoramic drive, passing through rich farmland belonging to the Red River Delta en route to Halong Bay, the UNESCO-listed World Heritage and one of the most breathtaking destinations in Vietnam. Board a super high-quality luxury Cruise on emerald water dotted by more than a thousand rock formations.
Midday: Have a seafood lunch elegantly on board while the cruiser sails through the bay to visit some highlights, including Sung Sot Cave, then kayak to hidden lagoon/floating fishing villages.
Afternoon: You can spend your time relaxing on the sundeck, swimming in crystal sapphire waters, or trying a cooking class to understand how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.
Evening: Enjoy a delectable dinner on the cruise deck with the ethereal beauty of Halong Bay under the setting sun. Overnight on a cruise under the starry night sky.
Day 3: Morning Serenity in Halong Bay – Return to Hanoi
Morning: Awaken with the sound of waves, then join tai chi on the sundeck. After breakfast, continue to explore the bay, visiting Titop Island, where you can hike to the top for sweeping views or simply relax on the sandy beach.
Late Morning: Disembark from the cruise to begin the journey back to Hanoi. On the way, enjoy the scenic splendor of the northern part of Vietnam with a photo stop at a rural village.
Afternoon: Arrive back in Hanoi and check into your hotel. The afternoon is free to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the capital city, with perhaps a coffee from one of the lakeside café terraces.
Day 4: A Journey to Ninh Binh – The “Inland Halong Bay”
Morning: Visit Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites and also called “Inland Halong Bay." Start a leisurely sampan boat ride through winding rivers, lavish greenery, and dramatic caves in limestone. Be struck by the cinematographic beauty that has been featured in Hollywood films like Kong: Skull Island.
Afternoon: You will visit the Bai Dinh Pagoda very beautiful and largest complex in Vietnam. Its grand courtyards, giant bronze Buddha statues, and peace around make it a memorable one. Enjoy the spiritual aura together with the panoramic sights over the countryside.
Evening: Transfer back to Hanoi. Free evening: recommend taking part in the city street food tour, in local restaurants banh cuon, pho.
Day 5: Shopping and Farewell
Morning: At leisure go around Dong Xuan Market for some souvenirs or to Van Phuc Silk Village for shopping of all kinds of high-quality silk.
Afternoon: Transfer to the airport to go to Ho Chi Minh City, with the enriching experience of the cultural and natural marvels of Northern Vietnam.
Cat Cat Village (Sours: theterribletourguide.)
For the ultimate northern Vietnam experience, our 7-day Hanoi tours from Ho Chi Minh City include everything from the 5-day itinerary and a breathtaking journey to Sapa.
Day 1-4: Follow the 5-day itinerary above.
Day 5: Journey to Sapa
Morning: Start to Sapa by private car or train, the breathtaking scenery of rice fields and mountains along the way.
Afternoon: Visit Cat Cat Village, a beautiful H’Mong village, where you will see the traditional crafts and colorfully dressed people and their daily lives.
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant and then Sapa’s vibrant night market displaying handicrafts and regional specialties.
Day 6: Trekking and Peaks
Morning: The day sets off to a great beginning with the trip to Muong Hoa Valley, which remains full of breathtaking scenery viewed from a different perspective, scattered with beautiful rice fields rippled by the terraced landscapes. Alternatively, use a cable car to view Fansipan Peak main Indochina mountain from very high and see the general panorama in full detail.
Afternoon: Transfer back to Hanoi. Free evening to contemplate on your journey.
Day 7: Farewell Hanoi
Morning: Spend your last hours exploring hidden gems in Hanoi or shopping for unique souvenirs in the Old Quarter.
Afternoon: Transfer to the airport for your flight home, marking the end of Hanoi tours with lifetime memories.
Noi Bai International Airport (Sours: TripSavvy)
The best time for Hanoi is during spring-which falls in March to April and autumn, which happens from September to November. During these months, the weather is mild, the skies are clear, and the natural beauty of the city is at its fullest. Spring brings with it blooms of flowers, while autumn adorns Hanoi with golden leaves and a refreshing cool breeze. Be it an exploration of the Old Quarter or a boat ride in Trang An, these seasons promise the best experience for your Hanoi tours.
It’s more convenient and quicker to get there by flying. If not, you will have some direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Noi Bai International Airport. Each flight will take less than two hours. Most important, flights are so frequent, and flexible that full-service and budget airlines operate across a wide range of frequencies to suit your traveling schedules. Our Hanoi Tours from Ho Chi Minh include seamless transfers for a wholly stress-free start to adventure upon arrival.
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Hanoi is in store for you to experience the magical destination with its rich history, vibrant culture, and unforgettable cuisine. With Impress Travel, Hanoi tours starting from Ho Chi Minh City are planned to make every guest enjoy a smooth holiday personally. Book your private and customized tour of Hanoi today to uncover the timeless charm of Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam!
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We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.
Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!
I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee
Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
Impress Travel offers daily tours to attractive destinations in the capital of Hanoi as well as package tours to explore the most popular destinations in North Vietnam, such as Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, and Sapa, or adventure tours to explore the Northeast & Northwest regions such as Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Mu Cang Chai. Our products focus on providing travel services for private tours, small groups, family groups, and couples who need to make special requests for the trip. For the trip to Hanoi & North Vietnam, your submission to Impress Travel & Destination Management Company (DMC), which will bring the greatest value to your trip.
To explore Hanoi Capital's hidden charm for the first day, visit the most iconic attractions such as historical President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Ancient Temple of Literature, tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi elderly quarter. Then, the upcoming of Hanoi – Halong Tour, we will have an amazing 2 day and 1 night stay on an outstanding cruise to explore the seven natural wonder of the world.
We will explore the most amazing places in the north of Vietnam. We will bring you to explore Hanoi charming city. Then, we are going to Tam Coc, Ninh Binh where we visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, enjoy the boat trip in Tam Coc and to discover the countryside. The unforgettable time is on Halong bay cruise that bring you to explore the seven natural wonder of the world.
To bring travelers to discover the most iconic of treasures in the Northern part of Vietnam. Travelers get ahead with the discovery of Hanoi’s hidden charm .The stunning beauty of North Vietnam come up with Sapa’s discovery were attracted by imposing sceneries such as rows of mountains, hills, lush valleys, rice terraces, waterfalls, and ethnic minority community. Afterward, visitors following up to Ha Long Bay
To discover the most iconic of treasures in the Northern part of Vietnam. Travelers get ahead with the discovery of Hanoi. Then, to explore stunning beauty of Sapa where we are attracted by imposing sceneries such as rows of mountains, hills, lush valleys, rice terraces, waterfalls, and ethnic minority community. Afterward, visitors following up to Ha Long Bay & Ninh Binh (Tam Coc).
