Tour

Wide Eyed Tours

Choose a special custom designed tour like the Adventurous Tour, or the Special Interest Tour which explores sites specified by the customer, the Deluxe Tour or the Corporate Tour, whichever suits requirements and time frame. All the staff members at Hanoi are ex tour leaders, so the tours are handled professionally, with the aim being to ensure convenience while making sure tourists do not miss out on any of the wonderful sights Vietnam has to offer.

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Overview & visitor information

Address: 48, Lane 76, Yen Phu Street, Hanoi

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Topas Adventure Vietnam

Activity

The Topas Adventure Vietnam capitalizes on the country's natural riches by offering tourists walks, treks, and mountain-biking and horseback-riding adventures. Well-equipped with an experienced team of guides, cooks and porters, some of them tribal, who are accustomed to the local conditions and familiar with the region trips are organized all over Vietnam and Cambodia. The prices include all meals, overnight stays, equipment and vehicular charges.

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Ho Chi Minh's Hanoi Small Group Adventure Tour

Activity

Discover the sights of Hanoi on this full-day tour. Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, the world famous Museum of Ethnology and enjoy a walking tour of the Old Quarter. Lunch is included so enjoy Vietnamese style "Pho" or Noodle Soup for lunch. The tour departs from most Hanoi hotels, so check with the concierge or reception about its availability.

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Perfume Pagoda Day Trip from Hanoi

Activity

The Perfume Pagoda is surrounded by the beautiful Perfume Mountain, and is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Vietnam. Tours depart from selected hotels in the city and have to be registered for through the hotel or a licensed booking agent. The day trip will take visitors by road to the township of My Duc, approximately two hours from Hanoi followed by a short boat trip along the scenic Yen River, through the limestone cliffs to the base of the mountain. To reach the main Pagoda visitors have to climb for about four hours; good walking shoes are necessary as areas of the mountain path are steep and can often be slippery. If the walk proves too difficult, visitors can opt to take the cable car.

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Huong Hai Junk Cruise

Activity

The Huong Hai junk brings you a wonderful opportunity to sail along the picturesque Halong Bay in luxury accommodations while still retaining the originality of sailing on a Junk. Enjoy various interesting activities such as watching Vietnamese folk music performance, going fishing on the bay at night, kayaking and learning Vietnamese cuisine. Offering two packages; a two day one night cruise, or a three day two night cruise, all meals are included as are entrance tickets, visiting fees and overnight fees for the various activities, transport from Hanoi to Halong and return by shuttle bus. Excluded from the package are drinks, laundry and any personal expenses incurred. Departs from: Gate 2- Bai Chay Port

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Ginger Junk Cruise

Activity

This tour departs daily from Hanoi to Halong Bay and can be arranged by most hotels in Hanoi. This two days one night tour includes meals on board, transfer by private car to Halong and then back to Hanoi, accommodation, insurance on board and entrance fees. Excludes kayaking, drinks and personal expenses.

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Calypso Cruise

Activity

A three day cruise brought to you by Slo Pony Adventures; a well known local tour company, the calypso cruise departs from Calypso Port in Hon Gai, and allows for leisurely exploration of many of the natural caves along Halong Bay. Other activities include kayaking, night fishing and rock climbing, and there is plenty of on board entertainment on offer in the evenings. Drinks and laundry services are excluded from the package, as are any personal expenses incurred.

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Slo Pony Adventures

Activity

Slo Pony Adventures offers the most comprehensive information and services for rock climbing, camping and adventure tours in Vietnam. Tours are geared towards allowing guests to safely venture of the beaten path and customize their activities based on preferences.

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Red Dragon Cruise

Activity

Departing daily from Hanoi this two day cruise aims to get off the beaten track but still maintains its standards of comfort and leisure. The size of the new boat will allow the passengers to get much closer to Halong Bay’s natural wonders, pocket lagoons, and its small fishing communities.

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Threeland travel

Activity

A local tour operator that provides information and tours within Vietnam, hotel bookings, visa services and air train tickets and packages that offer budget travel, business travel, cycling, kayaking and backpacking.

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HamyTravel

Activity

Hamy Travel is one of the biggest tour companies in Hanoi and specializes in organizing customized tours for individuals or travel groups. Packages can be arranged for family travel, kayaking, business travel, budget travel and backpacking adventures.

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Thanglong Water Puppet Theatre

Theatre

Water puppet theatre is an ancient art form in Vietnam which appeals to all ages. These shows are colorful, entertaining and accompanied by traditional Vietnamese music. It’s advisable to book tickets in advance for the best seats. The show is performed throughout the week, three times on a Sunday and twice Monday through Saturday.

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Paddleboats

Activity

The paddleboats can be found at the boat launches along Thanh Nien and with a little work you can sail out onto Truc Bach or West Lake in your own private plastic goose. Children have to be accompanied by an adult.

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Municipal Water Puppet Theater

Theatre

Another water puppet theatre show in Hanoi is the municipal show, with performances held regularly, and popular with the locals.

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Ho Tay Water Park & Moon Park

Park

Five kilometers north of the city centre, this is an excellent day out with children on a hot day. The park opens early and stays open till 9pm. Water slides and refreshing pools are enjoyed by all ages, while the adjacent Moon Park offers roller coasters and other exciting activities for when it gets cooler in the evenings. The park is open for eight months of the year from April to November.

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Central Circus

Activity

The huge tent, which is a permanent fixture at the northern end of Lenin Park, is home to Hanoi's Central Circus. Shows are held Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm and on Sunday mornings at 9am. The Sunday morning show is held with children in mind, and is a popular Sunday activity with residents of Hanoi.

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St Joseph's Cathedral

Churches

St Joseph's Cathedral, also known as Nha Tha Lon, is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Hanoi and was consecrated on the night of Christmas in 1886. Built by the French on the site of a demolished pagoda; St Joseph's Cathedral is known simply as the "Big Church" among the Vietnamese of Hanoi and is designed to resemble the Notre Dame in Paris.

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Ba Da Pagoda

Temple

Ba Da Pagoda was originally called Sung Khanh Pagoda and was built in 1056 AD, during the Ly Thanh Ton Dynasty. The original temple has long disappeared and has been called many names throughout its history. It is located at the end of a narrow alley off a street that runs between the Ho Hoan Kiem Lake and St Joseph's Cathedral.

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Hoa Lo Prison

Prison

Constructed by the French in 1896; mainly to house political prisoners it was taken over by the Vietnamese in 1954. From 1964 to 1973 it was a major POW detention facility with some of the famous inmates including U.S. Sen. John McCain, Pete Peterson, the ambassador to Vietnam, and Lt. Everett Alvarez, officially the first American pilot to be shot down over Vietnam. To the west of the main complex is the guillotine room, still with its original equipment, and the female and Vietnamese political prisoners' quarters. The courtyard linking the two has parts of original tunnels once used by a hundred Vietnamese revolutionaries who escaped the jail in 1945. Visiting hours are from 8am – 5pm, and an admission fee has to be paid.

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Revolutionary Museum

Museum

Popular among war buffs and historians, the revolutionary museum chronicles the rise of the Communist Party and its leader Ho Chi Minh. Although a little neglected, this museum is a treasure trove of old oil paintings, photographs and memorabilia chronicling the life of Ho Chi Minh and the early revolutions. There is an admission fee and visiting hours are between 8am and 11.45am and 2pm to 4.15pm.

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Quan Su Pagoda

Temple

Constructed in the 15th century the pagoda became the headquarters of the Tonkin Buddhist Association in 1934, and today it is headquarters for the Vietnam Central Buddhist Congregation.

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Life Photo Gallery

Shop

Finely printed enlargements of documentary photography cover the walls of this small shop. The owner of the gallery has been capturing reflective and provocative images, mostly in black and white, since 1971. Open from 9am to 9pm.

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Bleu de Thuy

Cuisine: Fusion This restaurant is set in a beautiful converted French colonial house in the Hoan Kiem District. Upstairs offers terrace seating, and the side patio sandwiched between the restaurant and an exposed brick wall offers cozy private dining. Open from 11.30am to 2pm and from 6pm to 11pm.

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Club de L'Oriental

Cuisine: Vietnamese With a beautiful colonial decor, properly trained staff, and amazing food this restaurant is a fine, upscale dining experience. The main floor has a handful of tables set up around an open kitchen, which are perfect for couples or single diners. Open daily from 11am to 2pm and from 6pm to 11pm, visitors are recommended to make reservations.

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Green Tangerine

Cuisine: French The Green Tangerine occupies a 1928 French townhouse and provides superb food, elegant presentation, a commendable wine list and fine service. Reservations are recommended and the restaurant is open 11am to 11pm.

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La Badiane

Cuisine: French This is local chef Benjamin Rascalou's first restaurant, but he is well respected in the local community for his stunning work at the Green Tangerine. Open daily from 11.30am to 2pm and from 6pm to 10pm.

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La Verticale

Cuisine: French / Vietnamese Open daily from 11:30am to 2pm and from 6pm to 10pm La Verticale is owned by Chef Didier Corlou who has lived in Vietnam for 18 years. The menu changes by season, but expect to find inventive dishes marked with a strong Vietnamese base. Address: 19 Ngo Van So St, Hanoi Tel: +4 3944 6317

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Press Club

Cuisine: Continental Still popular with the old-boys' network, the Press Club is also attracting a younger, hipper crowd. The indoor restaurant is sizable, yet private, and Outdoor seating is available on the terrace facing a large stage that features regular live music acts.

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Restaurant Bobby Chinn

Cuisine: Fusion Blending the best of East and West, owner-chef Bobby Chinn is part Chinese and part Egyptian and brings all his influences to bear in this classy setting. Open from 11am till the last order.

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Wild Lotus

Cuisine: Contemporary Vietnamese The ambience of the Wild Lotus is upscale and chic, with a bouquet of lotuses on every table, and the intoxicating smell of fresh flowers permeating through the restaurant. The restaurant serves portions that are meant to be shared, so visitors should ask for half-portions if dining alone. Open daily from 11am to 11pm.

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Vine

Cuisine: International Signature dishes like the tuna tartare and lobster bisque remain unrivaled in the city, and still attract a loyal customer base to this upscale dining establishment. Open daily from 9am until last order.