3 Days in Hanoi: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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Reply by Viator, January 2011
Doing what: Private Tour: Perfume Pagoda Day Trip from Hanoi
Good excursion very beautiful the places
Reply by Viator, December 2010
Doing what: Private Tour: Hanoi City Full-Day Tour including Cyclo Ride
Good tour- excellent guide
Reply by Viator, June 2010
Doing what: Private Tour: Hanoi City Full-Day Tour including Cyclo Ride
The overall tour was adequate. However, waiting one hour after lunch for the missing driver was unacceptable.
Reply by Viator, June 2010
Doing what: Halong Bay Overnight Junk Boat Cruise
We've done several Buffalo Tours and this was not one of their best. The driver didnt communicate with us the entire 3 hour trip except to tell us we had 20 minutes at the halfway stop. Upon arrival at Halong we were met by our guide who escorted us onto Buffalo's 'Jewel of The Bay'. We gathered in the dining area to be given our cabin key. We were told to meet back in the dining room for lunch. We advised that we didnt eat seafood but this information hadnt been passed on. We were told the chef would try to cater to us as the food was pre-purchased. After lunch we were taken on a hike to the caves, then went kayaking through a cave which was great. After a swim, we were left alone until dinner. The chef did a great job of trying to cook non-seafood dishes. However, the food was barely restaurant quality. Drinks on board were expensive in comparison to cost of alcohol in Vietnam. Staff record drinks on a chit system, we suggest you keep an eye on this as we discovered additional entries made which we hadnt consumed. The quide didnt speak English well and didn't offer much information regarding Halong Bay. After dinner again we were left alone. No entertainment, music or information was provided. No ambiance. The cabin was uncomfortable. Our aircon needed to be fixed. People in other cabins complained their aircon cut out during the night and they got a shock when they turned on their lights. The 2nd day we had a storm so we couldnt go on a hike or to the beach. Instead of a "wet weather plan" the trip was just cut short and were returned to the dock. For the price of this tour we were very disappointed.
Reply by Viator, May 2010
Doing what: Halong Bay Overnight Junk Boat Cruise
Excellent tour. Value for Money.
Reply by Viator, May 2010
Doing what: Private Tour: Hanoi City Full-Day Tour including Cyclo Ride
Excellent tour. Value for Money.
Reply by Viator, May 2010
Doing what: Private Tour: Perfume Pagoda Day Trip from Hanoi
This was definitely not a typical 'air-conditioned bus' type tour, it was a full-on experience that I will never forget. I was surprised by how remote this tour felt when it was just a day trip from Hanoi. I definitely recommend it for anybody who wants a bit of an adventure and something that is off the beaten track. Just be aware that it's not easy to climb the mountain.
Note from Viator: This review is from Melinda Harrington, who wrote about her Perfume Pagoda tour experience over on the Viator blog.
Reply by Viator, April 2010
Doing what: Vietnamese Cooking Class at Hanoi's Cooking Centre
The cooking class was excellent. We were the only members of the class so it was private. We started with a personalized tour of the market where we made several dishes. The instructor was Australian, so there was no language barrier and it was just as described.
Reply by Viator, April 2010
Doing what: Vietnamese Cooking Class at Hanoi's Cooking Centre
This isn’t one of those tours where you sit in an air-conditioned bus with a tour guide pointing out things on a loudspeaker. Get prepared to actually experience this one: walking, eating, drinking, talking, listening, smelling, preparing, cooking, chopping. The great thing about this tour is you get to eat what you produce. So all in all it’s a very satisfying way to get a taste of life in Hanoi. As I walked back to my hotel it was as if the flavors of Vietnam were still with me.
Reply by Viator, April 2010
Doing what: Vietnamese Cooking Class at Hanoi's Cooking Centre
I was a little surprised, I expected this tour to be more of a straightforward city tour. But it was much more than that, highly enjoyable. The guide is very good, and the cooking class is fun. Worth doing.
Reply by Viator, April 2010
Doing what: Halong Bay Overnight Junk Boat Cruise
The food and service on board was terrific. The boat is old but I understand they are retiring it and the new one will be in service soon. I am not convinced that the overnight is better than a morning tour, I did both. On the morning tour we saw the same cave, there was more activity in the bay and we stopped to visit the fishing village. On the overnight they cruised by the fishing village without stopping and the two additional activities were not interesting to me. Kayaking in a polluted waterway, climbing up an island in the rain when there would be no view. Unless you are confident you will have a sunny day, I think the morning tour is a better value. Be prepared that it looks prettier in pictures because the pollution isn't on display in the shots. The transportation from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and back was in a good minivan but there was no guide and the driver didn't speak English, so there was much confusion about what was going on. Also, they piled in their staff who were going to check out the new junk and that made it crowded. This staff spoke English and was minimally helpful in explaining what was going on to us.
Reply by Viator, April 2010
Doing what: Vietnamese Cooking Class at Hanoi's Cooking Centre
We originally booked the morning class and received confirmation by email. Upon arrival in Hanoi, we were informed by the company that the morning class was full and that we would have an afternoon class. After the lesson, we were left waiting for half an hour for our pick up to return to the hotel. All in all very disappointing, and nowhere near as interesting as we thought it would be.
Reply by Viator, March 2010
Doing what: Private Tour: Perfume Pagoda Day Trip from Hanoi
Loved this trip, it was pouring rain, but warm, the chairlift was closed and the steps very slippery but a special place. The lunch left a bit to be desired.
Reply by Viator, March 2010
Doing what: Private Tour: Hanoi City Full-Day Tour including Cyclo Ride
The cyclo ride is the worst way of getting around Hanoi. Awful pollution, with exhaust fumes in your face, and so awfully hot without much shade.
Reply by Viator, February 2010
Doing what: Private Tour: Perfume Pagoda Day Trip from Hanoi
The itinerary was unclear. The tour guide spent too much time talking about her personal life versus informing us of the history. She encouraged us to tip the boat rowers otherwise she claimed they would get hostile towards us and her. The 1 hour boat ride to the destination, while peaceful, gets very uncomfortable as you are sitting on thin metal strips or wooden benches. And I did not know it was a 2-way boat ride which meant overall travel time was 2 hours. Not well organized for lunch.
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