New York Time Journeys - Hanoi Sunrise
Hanoi, Vietnam
From USD 100.00
Office phone number: 0902 662 530
New York Time Journeys - Hanoi Sunrise
Hanoi, Vietnam
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
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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Highlights
- Watch Hanoi come to life with the sun.
- Try tai chi on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake.
- Experience a different side of this hectic Vietnamese city.
- Savour a delicious breakfast bowl of pho.
- Shop for Vietnamese cooking ingredients at Hang Be market
- Learn to cook tasty Vietnamese local dishes
At the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.
Shed 2, North Wharf Rd, Docklands.
Access to North Wharf Rd is via the end of Bourke St in Docklands, there may be construction but the road is open.
Shed 2 is at the end of the wharf close to the two large pillars at the centre of the Bolte Bridge.
Watch Hanoi come to life with the sun.
Try tai chi on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake.
Experience a different side of this hectic Vietnamese city.
Savour a delicious breakfast bowl of pho.
Shop for Vietnamese cooking ingredients at Hang Be market
Learn to cook tasty Vietnamese local dishes -
Schedule details
- Duration: 6-7 hours
- Meeting point:
Pick up at centrally located hotels in Hanoi.
Experience the buzz of Italian Bacari wine bar
Ride a traghetto gondola into the Rialto area
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- Find the exact meeting point with what3words:
- Starting time: Various
- Ending point:
At the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.
Shed 2, North Wharf Rd, Docklands.
Language: English
Inclusions: English speaking local guide, Entrance fees as indicated, Transport as indicated, Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.
With our local guide we start our Hanoi cultural tour bright and early with a walk to visit Hoan Kiem Lake (or "Lake of the Restored Sword") to experience early morning Hanoi.
- Watch Hanoi come to life with the sun.
- Try tai chi on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake.
- Experience a different side of this hectic Vietnamese city.
- Savour a delicious breakfast bowl of pho.
- Shop for Vietnamese cooking ingredients at Hang Be market
- Learn to cook tasty Vietnamese local dishes
Watch Hanoi come to life with the sun.
Try tai chi on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake.
Experience a different side of this hectic Vietnamese city.
Savour a delicious breakfast bowl of pho.
Shop for Vietnamese cooking ingredients at Hang Be market
Learn to cook tasty Vietnamese local dishesHanoi history and legend has it that in the mid 15th century the gods provided the Emperor Le Thai To a magical sword to defeat the Ming dynasty Chinese invaders. Following the victory the emperor was boating on the lake when a giant tortoise reared up and took the sword, returning it to its rightful owners.
Today the lake is a gathering place for the residence of Hanoi doing their morning exercise. For those wanting to interact during our Hanoi tour we can join in on the morning activities such as tai chi. After a energetic start to the day we enjoy a traditional local breakfast – “real flavor of Pho” followed by a Vietnamese coffee at a roof top café in Hanoi’s old quarter overlooking the Hoan Kiem Lake.
Our local guide will then take us to a family run Vietnamese restaurant for a cooking class where the chef will introduce a traditional Vietnamese kitchen and the finer points of cooking local food, and is something you can't find on other Hanoi tours. Our first step in our cooking school is a walk to Hang Be food market to learn about Vietnamese cooking ingredients, from hot chilli to fresh vegetables and meats.
Once back at the restaurant our chef with the help of our local guide will teach us to cook a number of special Vietnamese dishes...no Hanoi travel experience is complete without tasting some local specialties. We will learn skills to take home with us to impress our friends. Following our lesson we sit down to a feast.
At the end of our Hanoi cultural tour you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.
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Additional information
Inclusions: English speaking local guide, Entrance fees as indicated, Transport as indicated, Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.
Dress standard: Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
Your Trip: This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
Confirmation of booking: Please contact Hanoi Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
Closure of sites: TEST
Child Policy: Travellers should be 12 years or older for this tour. Shed 2, North Wharf Rd, Docklands. Access to North Wharf Rd is via the end of BourkeSt in Docklands, there may be construction but the road is open. Shed 2 is at the end of the wharf close to the two large pillars at the centre of the Bolte Bridge.
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Local contact
Office phone number: 0902 662 530
Email address: thuywhlmpo@gmail.com
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