Morning
After a delightful meal in the morning at the hotel, tourists have free time to continue to explore Hanoi.
Afternoon
By 13:30, a tour guide will lead you on a Hanoi half-day city tour, which includes most of the popular tourist destinations in Hanoi:
The first site is the Temple of Literature, which is Vietnam's earliest university. Therefore, this place is a repository for cultural imprints spanning a thousand years of civilization. Due to this, students come to pray here wishing for good luck before each key exam.
You will then visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique Buddhist pagoda. The special thing about it is it was built on a single stone pillar emerging from a lotus pond that has both cultural and architectural significance.
The Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh - one of the symbols of Hanoi, cannot be missed. This place not only witnessed an important historical event of Vietnam but is now also a resting site of the most influential leader in Vietnamese history, Ho Chi Minh.
NOTE: You can only view the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from outside. The mausoleum is closed Mon and Fri & from Jun - Aug.
Discover the amazing Tran Quoc Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda that has a unique architectural style and is significant both historically and religiously. From here, you also can see the amazing view of West Lake.
After touring all of the sights, take the tourists back to the hotel near the railway station to unwind before boarding the night train to Sapa.
Night train to Lao Cai train station
When you are done taking a bath and packing, get ready to meet our tour guide at the hotel. Around 21:00, you will transfer to the Hanoi Train Station and take the overnight ride to Lao Cai in a shared sleeping space on the train.
NOTE:
- Our tour guide will not accompany you during the train trip.
- The train schedule is subject to change.
- Private compartments on request at a surcharge.
- Train journeys are part of a great local experience. Cabins are shared with other local passengers. You can book a private cabin on the train with supplements if you want privacy. Restrooms at either end of the carriages complete the local experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight on train