Hanoi Opera House

Wonderful day trip. It was a long day due to travel time there and back, but it was worth it. We had a great guide, and the transportation was well-organized and comfortable. The boat was excellent, with lunch, kayaking, swimming, and beautiful surroundings. The golf cart ride across the island to the cave and museum was also a lot of fun. It was nice that it was small-scale and not overly touristy.

Kiitos kuskeille, jotka loivat upeita muistoja Hanoissa. Erityisesti Trangin upeat selitykset auttoivat paljon ymmärtämään Hanoita. Suosittelen tätä matkaohjelmaa lämpimästi.

Jinny ja My ovat paikallisia yliopisto-opiskelijoita. He ovat molemmat erittäin ammattitaitoisia ja tarjoavat todella ainutlaatuisia palveluita. He veivät meidät moniin upeisiin paikkoihin ja antoivat meidän kokea paikallisia aktiviteetteja, kuten ankkojen ruokkimista ja teen juomista. Sää oli tänään ihana ja viileä. Moottoripyörillä ajaminen matkan varrella oli niin hieno tunne. He antoivat yksityiskohtaisia ja perusteellisia selityksiä, opettivat meille paljon tietoa ja tarjosivat meille herkullista paikallista ruokaa. Rakastan todella Banana Islandia.

Pietro was such an amazing tour guide. From the moment we arrived on the bus he was full of energy and very charismatic. He made sure to give us a thorough understanding of each place we visited so we knew the history and importance of the place. We got lucky with a small tour since this is off season for tourists, and this was actually really nice because we got to ask all the questions we wanted. He took really great photos of us and took us to a really nice spot for lunch, explaining all of the foods we tried beforehand. We will probably go back to that restaurant a few times before I leave! Thank you Pietro! Don’t hesitate to book this tour, you won’t regret it.

Ihana ja merkityksellinen matka. Olimme myöhässä, mutta rouva Haedy ja herra kuljettaja saivat silti ohjelman kiinni kanssamme. Kiitos Haedylle ja herra kuljettajalle avusta ja kauniiden, ikimuistoisten valokuvien ottamisesta. Lämmin vieraanvaraisuus. Suosittelen lämpimästi.👍👍

Upea kokemus! Oppaat olivat ystävällisiä ja kertoivat matkan varrella paljon eri arkkitehtuurista ja niiden historiasta. Ryhmäni nautti myös ”syrjässä kulkevan” kokemuksesta pelloille. Menimme heinäkuussa ja aloitimme kierroksemme klo 13.00. Sää alkoi kevyellä tihkusateella, sitten lämpimällä auringonpaisteella, ja lopetimme kierroksen kaatosateessa. Oppaat olivat hyvin varustautuneet sadetakeilla ja vedellä, ja olimme hyvissä käsissä. En jaa paljon kuvia, sillä kierros on jotain, mikä pitää kokea itse. Nauttikaa!

Khoi/Peter is very informative and is a great guide. We went on the jeep tour and enjoyed our time.

Since my hotel didn't offer pickup, I decided to go to the Hanoi Opera House. It wasn't far from the hotel, so that was fine. The pickup vehicle arrived about 10 minutes later than the scheduled time. The bus wasn't a luxury one, but it was acceptable. Before reaching Ha Long Bay, we first stopped at a shop selling goods. There was no pressure to buy anything. I just bought a drink. The boat we boarded wasn't large, but it was quite impressive. The boat departed around 10:30 AM. A buffet lunch was served on board starting at 11:00 AM. The meal wasn't bad. Ha Long Bay is a beautiful marine park, and you can enjoy the stunning scenery from the boat. Many tour boats dotted the sea, which was also a spectacular sight. There's a basic option to visit a short sea cave by rowing boat, and also time to enjoy kayaking. Taking a speedboat is an optional extra for an additional fee. On the way back, there was a cooking class on board, but only locals participated. Overall, if you're not focused on enjoying the scenery, it could be a bit boring. However, it was a wonderful opportunity to fully appreciate the beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay. The sea was calm, so there was no seasickness. On the bus ride back to Hanoi, we stopped at another shop selling goods. Again, there was no pressure to buy. The shops were selling items that could also be bought in Hanoi, but at higher prices. These shops need to change. They should offer products that can entice tourists to open their wallets, at prices that are appropriate. That way, sales would likely increase. I bought another drink this time too. Our guide never pressured us. The guide was friendly and dedicated to their job. The price of a Ha Long Bay tour seems to vary depending on the luxury level of the transportation and the boat. The tour I experienced today felt like a mid-range option. However, I was satisfied with the tour because of the guide's kindness. I'd like to thank Allen, our guide, who was with us all day!^^

Olemme niin kiitollisia, että teimme tämän ensimmäisenä päivänä Hanoissa. SE ON PAKKO KOKEA! Jos haluat uppoutua täysin kaupungin tunnelmaan, moottoripyöräajelu opastaa sinut paikkoihin ja vie sinut upeisiin kohteisiin! Olemme kiitollisia kahdelle oppaallemme, Minh Ngocille ja Liamille. Haluaisimme viettää heidän kanssaan enemmän aikaa, mutta päivän on päätyttävä. Kiitos paljon!!!!