FULL ITINERARY
Your Hanoi shore excursion begins at Halong International Cruise Port, where your guide and driver will meet you for the journey to Hanoi. Upon arrival, meet your professional Vespa team, receive a safety briefing, and get ready to discover Hanoi from a unique perspective.
Start your Vespa adventure in the French Quarter, riding past the elegant Hanoi Opera House while your guide introduces you to the city’s French colonial heritage and history.
Continue through the railway area, where you can observe the distinctive rhythm of everyday life around Hanoi’s historic railway corridors. Ride through the narrow streets and stop at a local railway café to enjoy a cup of Vietnamese coffee, with the option to try the famous Hanoi egg coffee. Take some time to relax and experience the unique atmosphere of life alongside the railway tracks while your guide shares stories about this fascinating part of Hanoi.
After the coffee stop, continue your Vespa ride through the city toward Huu Tiep Lake, where you can see the remains of a B-52 aircraft, a poignant reminder of Hanoi’s wartime history. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the city and its people as you ride past the Presidential Palace, government buildings, and the peaceful surroundings of the Botanical Garden.
Next, ride along West Lake and Thanh Nien Street toward Truc Bach Lake. Stop to learn about the area’s history and the story associated with the John McCain monument, while taking in views of one of Hanoi’s most scenic lakeside neighborhoods.
Leave the busy city behind and ride toward a quieter side of Hanoi along the Red River. Cross into the riverside island area, where farmland and small local communities create a striking contrast to the urban landscape. Meet local residents and visit a local family to gain insight into their daily life. Continue through banana farms and vegetable fields, experiencing the peaceful countryside that exists just beyond Hanoi’s busy streets.
Your Vespa adventure continues to the historic Long Bien Bridge, one of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks. Ride across the bridge and enjoy views of the Red River and the surrounding riverside neighborhoods while learning about the bridge’s fascinating history.
Finally, head to a local restaurant for a delicious Vietnamese lunch, featuring authentic local flavors. After lunch, meet your private driver and relax on the journey back to Halong International Cruise Port, arriving in good time for your cruise departure.
Your tour ends at the port entrance gate with a Back-to-Ship Guarantee. Thanks for traveling with Vietnam Shore Excursions!
Inclusions
- Vintage Vespa Scooter + petrol
- Experience professional Vespa riders
- Provide full face Helmets + rain poncho
- English speaking Tour guides
- Meal Lunch at Local restaurant free 1 Drink
- All entrance fees & cold water throughout
- Free pick-up and drop-off from cruise port
Exclusions
- Travel Insurance
- Visa Fees to Vietnam
- Tipping/ Gratuities
- Single supplement
- Any additional expenses
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