Hanoi Day Trips

Rosaliza Hotel Hanoi

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:06:01 +0000

Located on Tran Quoc Toan Street this newly built hotel offers guests to Hanoi a comfortable and convenient option. Rosaliza Hotel is located just ten minutes from downtown and offers guests a great view of the city. Each room at this hotel is stylishly built with the comfort of guests in mind with choices varying from Standard, Deluxe or Executive Suite. Each room is fully equipped with modern features and amenities that guest require on their stay. Guests who want to explore the city can visit the nearby attractions such as Hanoi Flag Tower, Vietnam Culture Travel, HanoiKids Tour as well nearby restaurants such as Fanny, Foodhshop 45 and le Beaulieu. Rosaliza Hotel is a convenient choice for guests looking for easy access to the city.

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Cycle Hanoi one day

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:47:40 +0000

At 08:00am, you will be a met up by Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi. After briefing and a short warming up exercise, we will leave hotel for a full day sightseeing tour of Hanoi.

The tour is split into a morning session with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mondays, Fridays and Afternoons), his House On-Stilts, the One-Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature.

After lunch (not included), we will visit the Museum of Ethnology where you can find the biggest object collection of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups.

Return you to your hotel at around 17:00. End trip.

Hanoi city tour half day

Hanoi Weather

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:55:30 +0000

Lie on The north of Vietnam, hanoi has four distinct seasons each year, those are: spring, summer, fall, winter. Spring months are March, April and May; Summer is June, July, August; autumn is September, October, November; winter is December, January, February.

Summer months, Hanoi is quite hot, the temperature can get about 38oC to 40oC. The weather remains cold and dry in winter, the minimum winter temperature in Hanoi can dip as low as 6oC to 7oC.

The best time to visit Hanoi is about from September to November or from March to April, Because the weather is not too hot or too cold this time, it’s nice and make you comfortable.

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Hanoi Bicycle Tour one day

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:49:37 +0000

You will be met up with Lotussia Travel guide at your hotel in Hanoi. The one-day cycling tour begins with a short walk through the Old Quarter of Hanoi. You will walk through the Dong Xuan market, the ancient gate of the citadel of Hanoi and the Long Bien Bridge before arriving at the departure point.

After a brief introduction to the use of our bicycles and the biking road, we begin our adventure by cycling along the Red River. Visit the market of ceramics, located by the riverside. Then continue cycling until we reach the village of Bonsai where we will make another break. We make another stop in a church. Then we cross the street which is also the dam to reach the West Lake.

We cycle a little more before we arrive in the restaurant where the lunch will be served. We will the the opportunity to taste the fried shrimp, a specialty of Hanoi.

After lunch, we continue to ride along the shores of West Lake. We stop at the Tran Quoc Pagoda for the visit of the pagoda. Located on an islet connected to the eastern shore of West Lake (Ho Tay, Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest in Vietnam. Its construction dates back to 514 and its restoration in the fifteenth century (according to a stele placed on the pagoda in 1639).

After visiting the pagoda, we have the opportunity to visit some other sites such as the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh (outside), the flag tower, the north gate of the ancient citadel in Hanoi. We reach the hotel around late afternoon. End of our adventure.
Our trips are private customized, this one-day cycling tour is included. The departure is flexible and the cost varies on group size. For more information please email us info at vietnamcycling.com or sales at lotussiatravel.com

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Day trip to Duong Lam ancient village

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:26:06 +0000

Just north of Ha Noi, Duong Lam is a small village that has somehow managed to escape the winds of change sweeping through the country. A journey to Duong Lam village is a trip to trace back the origin of Vietnam’s culture and Vietnam’s traditions. This is also the great chance to explore architecture of ancient houses while wander along its narrow alleyways, visit temples dedicated to the two kings who were born there, and most interesting of all, chat with locals living in the ancient houses.

Itinerary:

Met up at your hotel at 08.00am and travel west of Hanoi to Duong Lam village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta where still preserve many hundred-year-old houses. It will be your unique experience as you walk along tiny ancient alleys. Arrive in Duong Lam village after for about two hours, visit Mong Phu temple, the only hamlet whose original village entrance gate remains intact. Have some talks with the locals in their ancient houses where your lunch will be provided (optional).

After lunch, take the bike and start cycling to the Mia Pagoda (other hamlet in Duong Lam village). The pagoda is built in 15th century containing 287 statues of different sizes. Bike then to Ngo Quyen temple and Phung Hung temple. These are two places are dedicated to Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung, the two National Heroes of Vietnam. Cycle back to Duong Lam village and return to your hotel in Hanoi. End trip.

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A day tour to Cuc Phuong National Park

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:17:58 +0000

Established in 1962, Cuc Phuong is the oldest national park in Vietnam. Located only 120km southwest of Hanoi and nestled between the provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa, Cuc Phuong boasts engaging cultural and wildlife heritage and enchanting scenery. Magnificent limestone mountains rise up majestically from the green rice-terraces and traditional stilt houses of the Muong hill-tribe. Covered in a dense forest they form a habitat for some of Asia’s rarest species. It is no wonder that researchers, naturalists, enthusiasts and conservationists alike are drawn to this corner of the world.

Itinerary:

In the morning, your tour guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel around 8:00 and transfer to Cuc Phuong National Park. Upon arrival, visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Central where the rare primates of Vietnam are reared and rescued, the Ancient grotto.

After lunch (optional), trekking through the dense, grass jungle valley to the giant ancient tree where enjoy the beauty of fauna and flora. At the end of the day, return to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel. End trip.

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Overnight trip to Mai Chau village

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:16:03 +0000

Mai Chau has long been a destination for travelers in search of beauty. Only a few hours from Hanoi, this area is filled with towering limestone karsts, green mountains and lush fields. Spend a night with a Thai hill tribe family and take light hikes in the area as you immerse yourself in the wonders of Mai Chau Valley.

Itinerary:

Hanoi – Mai Chau.

Depart Hanoi for Hoa Binh province and the town of Mai Chau. This scenic drive takes around three and half hours. Along the way we pass fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice paddies. Arrive in Mai Chau valley around noon. After lunch, we leave the village for a half day walking around. We will pass many different Thai hamlets, through rice fields, hill sides…We will stop by some local houses to talk with local people to understand their customs and culture. In the evening, assist to the traditional music and dance show which is performed by the local villagers. Overnight in a stilt house.

Mai Chau – Hanoi.

Enjoy breakfast in the fresh morning air then get on the van for a short drive towards Ma river passing a hustling village market. Arrive at the dock and enjoy a calm and pleasant boat ride to our trekking site. Start the short trek along the Ma river in the direction of the village while taking in the beautiful rural scenery. Arrive back at our host family’s home around noon where your lunch will be provided (optional). After lunch, return to your hotel in Hanoi at 18:00. End of tour.

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A two-day tour to Cat Ba Island

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:13:45 +0000

Cat Ba is an island of approximately 140 sq.km in Ha Long Bay, Northern Vietnam. This is the largest island in the Bay and approximately half of its area is covered by a National Park, which is home to the highly endangered Cat Ba Langur. This golden-headed langur is rarely seen, as fewer than 100 specimens are thought to survive in the wild, although it is the subject of a well-organized conservation program.

Itinerary:

Hanoi – Haiphong – Catba island.

You will be met up by Lotussia tour guide, driver at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Hai Phong (early departure). After about two hour and a half, we will arrive at Hai Phong pier where we will take a speed boat for Cat Ba island (sharing boat). Departure at 08:30am (TBA). Upon arrival in Cat Ba island, we will embark on another boat and begin our cruise. Lunch will be served on board. After lunch your guide will give you full instruction on the gear and safety, explaining the basic paddle strokes and paddling routes. Then he’ll gear you up for an afternoon of exploration! Return back to the boat-house for a fresh water shower. Diner and overnight on the boat-house.

Cat Ba – Haiphong – Hanoi.

You will have much of time for swimming or enjoying the sunrise before breakfast. Today, we will explore the other part of the Bay on your kayak (optional). Lunch will be served on board before the boat travels back to Cat Ba Island. Then embark on local speed boat for Hai Phong. Drive back to Ha Noi. Tour ends at your hotel about 7.00pm.

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A day tour to Halong Bay

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:48:24 +0000

Ha Long Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, covers an area of 1,500 square km. With more than a thousand limestone peaks rising up from its crystalline emerald waters this area is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam and now one of five World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam. The tiny islands are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes created by the wind and the waves that provide an excellent backdrop for swimming or just lazing about on the boat deck.

Itinerary:

We depart Hanoi at 08:00 for the 3.5 hour drive through the fertile flood plains of the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Once at Ha Long City we board our private boat for a five-hour cruise of this stunning area, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the bay. There will also be time for a swim in the bay’s emerald waters (if weather permits). Whilst on board, you will be served a delicious local seafood lunch. Return to shore and back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi around late afternoon. End trip.

A day trip to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc

A day trip to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:45:28 +0000

Hoa Lu, situated 100 km south of Hanoi, was the capital city of Vietnam under the Dinh and Le Dynasties between 968 and 1009 AD. Some of the sanctuaries and tombs have survived the years and can still be seen today. Tam Coc is one of astounding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendor is often said to surpass that of Ha Long Bay. You will enjoy being rowed along the Boi River in traditional boats, which makes for a truly unforgettable experience, passing between towering limestone peaks.

Itinerary:

We leave Hanoi at 08:00 and head south for the three-hour drive along Highway One. Arrive in Tam Coc, Ninh Binh around 11:00, we then take a three hour boat trip along the Boi River. This area is rightly often referred to as the “Ha Long Bay on land” due to the similar topography. After lunch (optional), we move on to Hoa Lu enjoying one hour cycling through peaceful countryside villages. We spend one hour visiting the Dinh and Le sanctuaries. These are the two remaining temples of the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu. The first is dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang (also known as Dinh Bo Linh), an Emperor from the Dinh Dynasty. The second commemorates the rulers of the Le Dynasty. Then return back to Hanoi at 18:00. End trip.

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