The Insider's Hanoi & Countryside + Train Street

• 4.5 hours
• Small group from $65
• Private $79
• Hotel pick-up

The city, Banana Island and the lakeside villages in one half day, with lunch or dinner included.

Itinerary

1. Hanoi Opera HouseThen through backstreets, alleys, local homes, schools and markets.
2. Ho Chi Minh MausoleumPassed on the way.
3. Thanh Nien StreetBetween two lakes in central Hanoi.
4. Banana Island3-4 km from the centre: a farm, local houses, tropical fruit and green tea.
5. West Lake and Truc Bach Lake villagesPeaceful villages around the lakes.
6. Tran Quoc PagodaThe oldest pagoda in Hanoi.
7. Hoang Hoa Tham StreetKnown for its bonsai shops.
8. Backstreets and alleysIncluding the remains of a B-52 and views of the newer skyscraper districts.
9. Thang Long Citadel and the French QuarterDriven past.
10. Train StreetWalk, take photos, have egg coffee and watch a train pass.
11. Food stopsEateries and street food stalls.

Photo album

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What is included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• English-speaking guide
• Professional jeep driver
• Vietnam Army open-air jeep
• Bottled water
• Lunch (or dinner, depending on the slot) and coffee
• Local food and drinks at a local restaurant
• Train Street visit
• All entrance fees

Start times

Morning	08:00-12:30, lunch at the end
Afternoon	12:30-17:00, lunch at the start
Sunset & night	17:00-21:30, dinner at the end

Pick-up

Your guide and driver meet you in your hotel lobby in the Old Quarter for a short safety briefing. If your hotel is far from the centre, we can agree a meeting point such as our office at 78A Tran Nhat Duat Street, Hoan Kiem.

Good to know

• Vegan and vegetarian options are available.