• Tran Quoc Pagoda - Situated on a small peninsula on the eastern side of Hanoi’s West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is considered the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, with a history spanning over 1,500 years. Visitors are expected to dress appropriately, meaning no shorts or sleeveless shirts are permitted.
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - The tour includes a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and its complex, which encompasses the Presidential Palace, his stilt house, and the One Pillar Pagoda. This site serves as the eternal resting place of Vietnam’s esteemed President, who led the nation to independence, freedom, and happiness. Adjacent to it, the Presidential Palace, formerly the Indochina Governor’s Palace, is a stunning French colonial structure set in a lush and tranquil garden where Ho Chi Minh spent his final years. The tour continues to the One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th century to honor Lady Buddha, featuring unique architecture.
• Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Open on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is part of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences. It serves as both a research center and a public museum showcasing Vietnam’s ethnic groups. The museum’s mission includes scientific research, collection, documentation, conservation, exhibition, and preservation of the cultural and historical heritage of the nation’s diverse ethnic groups.
• Temple of Literature - Visit the Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam, home to Vietnam’s first university, established in 1070. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture provide a serene glimpse into Vietnam’s history.
• Hoa Lo Prison - The tour proceeds to the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, initially used by French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this period, it was referred to by American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.”

• Limousine Bus/Shuttle bus during the trip
• Bottled water
• English speaking guide (at least 5 years of experience)
• Lunch
• Entrance tickets

• Alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.