Destination
Hanoi Holidays
Vietnam's capital and cultural heart
Hanoi is vibrant and charming, with traces of Chinese and French influence as well as colonial buildings and busy with locals on scooters going about their daily life. Step back in time to the Old Quarter with its maze of ancient streets and you'll find quirky shops selling bamboo handicrafts, karaoke clubs and boutique hotels.
Rub shoulders with the locals in bustling Dong Xuan Market, a foodie’s paradise bursting with numerous street food vendors, and discover hidden, ancient temples such as Bach Ma tucked away in alleyways. For something more peaceful, head to Hoan Kiem Lake to cross the Rising Sun Bridge to Jade Island and escape the hustle and bustle of Hanoi city.
Hanoi is a great starting point for your trip and a gateway to other areas top of the list to visit such Halong Bay, Sapa, Ninh Binh and Ba Vi National Park.
Destination Highlights
Essential Information
- Time Zone GMT +7 hours
- Currency Vietnamese Dong (VND)
- Visa Information British citizens don’t need to obtain a visa if staying less than 15 days for travel until 30 June 2018
- Language Vietnamese
- Flight Time Approx. 12 hours
- Health Information All travellers should be up to date with routine immunisations. It’s important to contact your GP to check for the latest recommendations.
Top Tips from our Experts
Barbara
Destination Specialist
" An authentic way to see the city is on a cyclo tour, sit back for around 2 hours while you are taken around by peddle power taking in the sights as well as sounds and smells of this bustling city. "
Harriet
Destination Specialist
" There are many lakes dotted around the city of Hanoi which I highly recommend taking a walk around to see locals participating in Tai Chi, dancing and yoga in the morning and general socialising and relaxing of an evening, its a great atmosphere to enjoy."
Great sample itineraries
Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
Hanoi and Hoi An Multi Centre
Guide Price £1,629 pp
The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, offers a captivating mix of old and new Asia, where the medieval and modern co-exist. Make sure to visit the Temple of Literature, which once housed the country's oldest university, and the Old Quarter bursting...
City holidays
Grand Tour of Indochina
Guide Price £3,589 pp
Embark on the ultimate journey travelling through three different countries, starting in Luang Prabang and completing your trip in Siem Reap. From the saffron-robed Buddhist monks in Luang Prabang and the limestone islets of Halong Bay to the charming historic...
Adventure holidays
Hanoi and Da Nang Multi Centre
Guide Price £2,359 pp
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam offers a captivating mix of old and new Asia, where the medieval and modern co-exist. Make sure to visit the Temple of Literature which once housed the country's oldest university, and the Old Quarter bursting...
Multi centre holidays
A Journey Through Vietnam Tour
Guide Price £1,709 pp
Explore French and Chinese heritage, as well as cultural treasures such as Hoi An town and the Imperial Citdel of Hue. Stunning lakes can be found within busy cities, and powdery beaches along the coastline of this mesmerising country are...
Cultural holidays
