Hanoi Urban Adventures
Day tours, with a local
Our Hanoi tours provide a unique way of experiencing the rich culture and fascinating sites you'll find in this part of Vietnam. Whether wandering through the narrow streets of Hanoi Old Quarter, browsing local markets, viewing the city on a “cyclo”, sharing a cup of coffee on the footpath, interacting with the locals at “Bia Hoi” corner or tasting the genuine flavour of “Pho”, a Hanoi Urban Adventure gives you a real life Hanoi experience!
Hanoi Sunrise
From USD 50.00
Hectic and historic, graceful and grand, Hanoi is a city full of character - and there's no better time to see it than in the early morning. Wake up and get swept up in the buzz during the morning rush. Watch Hanoi's residents performing their morning exercise routines on the banks of Hoan Kiem Lake and perhaps stretch tired limbs in a tai chi class. Grab a bowl of pho for breakfast then discover the secrets of the country's famous cuisine during a cooking class.
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Hanoi Highlights
From USD 35.00
Dive into the sights, sounds and smells of Hanoi on this full-day adventure through Vietnam's modern capital. From the legendary Ho Chi Minh complex to the opulence of the Temple of Literature, discover the city's vivid, turbulent history and learn about Uncle Ho's legacy, which lives on in this enchanting city.
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Halong Bay
From USD 79.00
Experience the striking beauty of this world heritage-listed site on this Halong Bay tour. After a drive through the rural villages of northern Vietnam we arrive at the bay and board a private Chinese junk. Set sail through turquoise waters dotted with over 3,000 magnificent limestone islands. Explore the many karsts and enjoy a seafood buffet while taking in the bay's mystical scenery.
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Village Discovery
From USD 46.00
Head out of the city to explore the surrounding villages and learn about the crafts that are their livelihoods. Visit villages known for their ceramic, wood carving, lacquer, statue or furniture making skills. Learn the secrets of their trades, meet the locals and enjoy lunch in one of the villages. There's also the opportunity to visit a traditional communal house.
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Citadels, Karsts & Cycle
From USD 59.00
Surround yourself in the rich history and breathtaking scenery of Vietnam. Step back in time at the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital. Climb on a bike for a ride along backroads of the area, taking in the scenery. Then, take a row boat through Tam Coc, to explore magnificent caves and get up close to the region’s spectacular karst country.
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Tet Festival of the Kinh
Place: Hanoi - [ 15/01/2012 - 15/02/2012 ]
Tet is the biggest and the most sacred festival in Vietnam, and is the most attractive to a majority of the Vietnamese.
Perfume Pagoda FestivalPlace: Hanoi - [ 19/02/2012 - 19/03/2012 ]
The Huong Pagoda Festival mainly consists of sightseeing trips to pagodas, temples and caves, as well as visiting ceremonies. It is most crowded from the 15th - 20th day of the 2nd month of the lunar calendar as this period marks the the main festival.
Mid Autumn FestivalPlace: Hanoi - [ 12/09/2012 ]
The Mid Autumn Festival is the most exciting festival in Vietnam. It is held in the mid August lunar Calendar and is known as a festival for Kids, with a number of exciting activities.
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What does Hanoi Mean?
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and in Vietnamese Hanoi is actually two words - “Ha” and “Noi”. Ha means 'river' and Noi means 'inner'. Ha noi therefore means "Rivers Inner", so called because it is located between the Red River and Nhue River.
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Australia
18 Dec 2011 The pickup and drop-off was effortlessly coordinated and the guide was very helpful with general information, not just about the tour but Hanoi itself. He gave us some tips on some other sites to see and places to eat as well!
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USA
04 Nov 2011 Itinerary not exactly as published, no visit to a rural village, lunch in Hanoi, not in the country. Tour promoted as full day tour, but ended by 2 PM right after lunch.
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New Zealand
15 Oct 2011 We were a bit disappointed that we were unable to go inside the Ho Chi Minh masoleum due to the body being restored; however, this was not the fault of Urban Adventures.
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Algeria
24 Sep 2011 Hong, our local guide, can conly be described as outstanding. he provided us with fairly in-depth knowledge on the history of the Halong Bay area as well as the history of Vietnam. He was enthusiastic but not intrusive, aware always of out need for occasional silence and privacy. He was ever sensitive to our needs and wants, and had a sense of humor to boot. You can be proud of this local guide.
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The Hanoi Urban Adventure team are passionate about their city. Each of our Hanoi tours will show you different aspects of our country, different corners of its streets, unique insight into our home communities and much more! Come see the best of Hanoi and its surrounds with us.
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