• Temple of Literature & National University - The Temple of Literature or Temple of Culture is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple hosts the Imperial Academy, Vietnam’s first national university. The temple was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a mausoleum which serves as the resting place of Vietnamese Revolutionary leader & President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi, Vietnam
• Hoa Lo Prison - Hỏa Lò Prison was a prison used by the French colonists in French Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period it was known to American POWs as the Hanoi Hilton
• Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street - Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Hồ Gươm, is a fresh water lake, measuring some 12 ha in the historical center of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. In the past, the lake was variously name “Luc Thuy Lake” or “Thuy Quan Lake
• Ngoc Son Temple - Ngoc Son Temple was built in 19th century. Initially, the Temple was called Ngoc Son Pagoda. Later on, the Temple was renamed as Ngoc Son Temple because the place was only used to worship a scholar Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao, a hero of Vietnam in 13th century, who defeated Nguyen invaders (China). In 1985, Confucian Nguyen Van Sieu took in charge of remodeling the Temple. Some other structures like Pen Tower, Tran Ba Temple, The Huc Bridge were constructed in this time.

• Bottled water provided
• Lunch included
• Air-conditioned transport
• All fees and taxes covered

Adventures Travel Vietnam provides top-tier personalized Hanoi Shore Excursions for cruisegoers docking at Halong Bay/ Hanoi (Cai Lan), Vietnam. Experience the destination through the eyes of a local for a unique and unforgettable journey with your loved ones.

ITINERARY:
07:00
08:00 Retrieve from Cai Lan port and proceed to Hanoi
10:00 Explore the Temple of Literature
11:00 Observe Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (photography from the outside), visit surrounding sites like his prior dwelling, the One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple
12:00 Tour the Hanoi Hilton Prison Museum
1:00 Enjoy a meal at a traditional eatery
2:00 Embark on a scenic cyclo ride through the 36 lanes (Old Quarter) and around Hoan Kiem Lake
3:00 Discover Ngoc Son Temple
4:00 Head back to Cai Lan port
6:00 Conclude your shore trip at Cai Lan port.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.