Hanoi 3 Day Itinerary

Morning activities:

Start the trip from 8.00 with our guide and driver to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda) to learn more the great leader of Vietnam.

Have lunch with special Hanoi food “ Pho Hanoi or called Noodle” to taste the local cuisines.

Afternoon activities:

Continue the trip in the afternoon to visit Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university.

Next is Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton) appeared more than 120 years ago, once a place that witnessed much suffering and misery. As well as the indomitable spirit and resilience when facing torture and death of patriotic Vietnamese children.

Watch a Water Puppet Show at the theater near Hoan Kiem Lake to learn more of Vietnam Art.

Evening activities:

Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy Hanoi Old Quarter to get more discover by having dinner with authentic Hanoi street foods (Pho, Bun Cha, Egg Coffee, etc).

Our guide will lead you through different streets to truly experience the city’s charm. We’ll begin with a walk through Hanoi’s colorful local markets, meeting friendly stallholders and learning about their traditional foods. The journey continues along vibrant streets and hidden alleys of the Old Quarter – places you might never discover on your own – before we explore the quiet elegance of the French Quarter.

During the tour, you’ll have the chance to sample over 10 delicious local dishes and enjoy refreshing neighborhood drinks while chatting with street vendors. The experience concludes at our tasting room, where you can savor a wide selection of regional specialties purchased directly from the vendors we met along the way, while discussing Vietnam’s culture through its traditional cuisine.

The purpose of our Hanoi Food Tour is to give you a unique opportunity to explore the city’s rich history, distinctive architecture, and vibrant culture through its culinary heritage. We ensure that all food is prepared hygienically and served in a comfortable environment.

You end the street foods time by enjoying an egg coffee and relax before returning your hotel
Surely it’s A fantastic experience to have food on foot tour Hanoi with us.

Here is the list of foods:

1. Banh Mi (Bread at Hang Da street)
2. Pho Hà Nội (Noodle)
3. Bun cha (is a vibrant mix of grilled pork, crisp salad, and resilient rice vermicelli)
4. Pha Lau (vandalism)
5. Bun ca (fish noodles) or Bò Bía (Roll)
6. Banh cuon or Pillow cake – Banh goi
7. Bun rieu (crab noodles)
8. Pho cuon
9. Cha ca
10. Egg coffee

Note: This is our suggestion, it can be flexible to change according to the route you travel and can food you cannot eat can change into other dish.

Morning activities:

Start your day trip today at 8.00 with our guide and driver to have more discover and get experiences of Hanoi city. You will visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology where has 55 nations you can learn more about each nations (Or can alternative visit Fine Arts Museum if you not like Ethnology Musem).

Next you make a Cyclo ride tour within 1 hour through the Old Quarter to get more discover its special and hidden local life.

Afternoon activities:

Discover Countryside half-day trip:

You will make a visiting Duong Lam Ancient Village. With over 300 houses that have stood for centuries, Duong Lam is often called a “miniature ancient capital of Hue” nestled in the heart of the Northern Delta. It is an ideal destination for those who wish to explore Vietnam’s rich culture, history, and traditional architecture.

Optional alternative: If you not like Duong Lam Ancient Village you can make change into Bat Trang Ceramic Village and have chance to Hands-on experience (pottery making).

Evening activities:

Have free time to explore night market in Hanoi Old Quarter at weekend or enjoy a rooftop bar to get the panorama of Hanoi city from high place.

Morning activities:

Leave Hanoi city at 8.00 and travel out to reach Ninh Binh Province – 120km from Hanoi and spend 1,5 hour by car on highway.

First you will make first stop at Tam Coc area where you take bicycles for an easy and scenic ride through the beautiful countryside of Tam Coc and Bich Dong, passing by peaceful villages where you can experience the local lifestyle and admire the stunning landscapes.

Then you start to visit Bich Dong Pagoda, known as the “second most beautiful cave under the southern sky” after the Perfume Pagoda in Hanoi. Listen to fascinating insights about Buddhism in Vietnam from our knowledgeable guide.

Next you embark on a two-hour bamboo boat trip through the serene waterways of Tam Coc. The hand-rowed boats glide between rice fields and through three natural water caves — Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba — allowing you to soak in the tranquility and beauty of the countryside.

Have lunch at restaurant for Ninh Binh cuisines which is famous for goat meat at restaurant (or you can make change into Vietnamese set menu)

Afternoon activities:

Our journey continues to the Mua Cave (Hang Mua), where you’ll hear captivating stories from the guide before climbing nearly 500 stone steps to the top. From here, take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Tam Coc Valley, Ngo Dong River, and the dramatic Ngoa Long (Dragon) Mountain — one of the most photogenic spots in Ninh Binh.

After the visit, we depart for Hanoi and expect to arrive back around 17:00.
We hope you have a wonderful experience with us and take home lasting memories of Ninh Binh’s charm.

Evening activities:

Free to discover more Hanoi nightlife as your own way and overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.