Overview

Hanoi is known as "the city of lakes" for its many beautiful and peaceful lakes. On this tour, we will show you around the largest one, the West Lake. Here you will enjoy the stunning lakeside view and learn about the local life in Hanoi. You will get to go to any local favorite sites near the lake. 
- Tran Quoc Pagoda: originally constructed in the sixth century, this religious site is known as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi. With a history of over 1450 years, the pagoda is considered a cultural symbol of Vietnamese Buddhism. 
- Quang Ba flower village: one of the first traditional flower areas in Hanoi. Many beautiful types such as daisies, dahlias, roses and sunflowers are full of bright colors which is perfect for amazing photos. 
- Tay Ho Temple: a place worshiping one of four Vietnamese immortal saints - Lieu Hanh the holy mother. She used to live in this area and promoted development in ancient Hanoi
- Ceramic Mosaic Mural Road: We will drive on this road surrounded by huge ceramic dragons, lotus ponds and Chu Van An high school (one of the oldest institutions for secondary education in Southeast Asia). 
- Local Vietnamese food for dinner

West Lake

Tran Quoc Pagoda

Tay Ho Temple

Inclusive of: 

• Food, drink as mentioned in the itinerary
• Pick up and drop off at the hotel
• Free T-shirts 
• Helmets
• Scooter tours with English speaking Local Female Guides 
   

Not Inclusive of: 

• Other food/ beverage not mentioned above
• Personal expenses
   

Note: 

How To Use

Confirmation:

• You will receive a confirmation email within 2 working days
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How To Buy:

• Select the preferred date and purchase online
• Kindly e-mail us your name, hotel information, contact number and food allergy and/or any other requests
• Receive a separate email confirmation within 2 working days.
• Present the e-ticket to the tour operator on the day of tour for verification.

Terms and Conditions:

Important Notes:

• Tours and tickets are subjected to availability and are not confirmed until a second confirmation email is received. In the event if the date selected is not available, alternative arrangements will be communicated via email.
• The tour may disembark at a different location from the initial meeting point. For disembarkation, please enquire with the tour guide on the day of tour.
• There will be no refunds even if included items are not utilised by the visitor.
• In circumstances that the tour is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, customers will be notified by the tour operator.
• In the event of late comers/no shows, it would be considered cancellation and no refund will be given.
• Travel Recommends reserves the right to adjust the prices based on current exchange rates without prior notice.

About the Tour:

• Items not included are personal expenses during the tour. 
• Travel Recommends and the tour operator will not be responsible for any accidents, loss of property or damaged caused by individual negligence.
• The e-ticket cannot be exchanged for cash or used on more than one occasion. Any alteration(s) on the e-ticket will not be accepted by Travel Recommends and the appointed merchant.
• The value of the e-ticket/e-voucher is in local currency
• Tour routes and schedule may be delayed/cancelled/changed without prior notice.
• Tour prices vary on seasons and weekdays/weekends, Travel Recommends reserves the right to change prices without prior notice. In the event where changes are made, the revised figures will be posted on the website.

How To Get There

Pick Up Detail:

• Hotel pick up

Itinerary:

• Duration: 3pm-7.30pm
• 3:00pm: Pick up at the hotel and go to Tran Quoc Pagoda
• 4:00pm: Pass by a part of Hanoi's ceramic road recognized as the world's ceramic mosaic mural on the way to Tay Ho temple and Quang Ba flower village. 
• 5:45pm: Rest while drinking and eating ice cream beside the lake
• 6:00pm: Take photos in front of two huge ceramic dragons - the symbol of ancient Hanoi
• 6:15pm: Ride through Chu Van An highschool
• 6:30pm: Dinner at local restaurant 
• 7.30pm Finish the tour and drop off at the hotel