Opera House-turer

Herlig dagstur. Lang dag på grunn av reisetid dit og tilbake, men det var verdt det. Hyggelig guide, transporten var godt organisert og komfortabel. Båten var topp med lunsj, kajakkpadling, bading og et vakkert område. Å kjøre golfbil over øya til grotte og museum var også veldig gøy. Fint at det var småskala og ikke megaturistisk.

En varm og rik opplevelse på denne vandreturen med Mina. Hun er snill og varm, og hennes kunnskap om Hanoi er veldig interessant. Gruppen vår er liten, bare 5 personer, noe som gjør det enkelt å knytte bånd og spasere sammen rundt på turstedet. Hvis du vil ta med deg hjem ikke bare bilder, men ekte historier fra Hanoi ... er denne turen et must. Virkelig :)

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!^^

We had a great time on a tour with Annie and Vy! The bike ride was exciting and enjoyed the entire trip throughout the city and the history of Saigon. Thank you both for being the excellent guides. We highly recommend the tour if you want to soak yourself into the hidden gems of the street life here.

Wow, for en fantastisk opplevelse å sitte bakpå en scooter og være en del av trafikken, og ikke bare se på den fra fortauet. Det føltes veldig trygt å kjøre med Tera og vennen hennes. Det var også en stor glede å høre dem, som lokale, forklare mer om severdighetene vi passerte på turen. Teras historie om Thich Quang Duc rørte meg spesielt mye. Tusen takk for at du lærte oss litt om Ho Chi Minh, Tera 🙏🇻🇳

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

Denne turen var så fantastisk. Jeg ble introdusert for lokale spisesteder og matspesialiteter. Turlederen min, Jinny, var den søteste og mest oppmerksomme guiden. Hun forklarte all maten vi spiste, hvordan vi skulle spise den, når den spises, og mange av skikkene som var involvert. Dette er min første gang i Vietnam, og denne eksponeringen for lokal mat har gjort meg mye tryggere på hva jeg skal spise. Jeg har heller aldri sittet bakpå en scooter, og dette var en av de kuleste måtene å se byen på. Jinny var en kilde til lokal kunnskap, og jeg lærte så mye av samtalene våre om lokalområdet. Takk, Jinny, for en fabelaktig kveld med mat, selskap og spenning.

Flott opplevelse! Guidene var vennlige og ga oss god informasjon underveis om de ulike arkitekturene og deres historie. Gruppen min likte også den 'utenfor allfarvei'-opplevelsen ute på jordene. Vi dro i juli og startet turen kl. 13.00. Været begynte med lett duskregn, deretter varmt solskinn, og vi avsluttet turen i øsende regn. Guidene var godt forberedt med poncho og vann, og vi var i trygge hender. Jeg deler ikke mange bilder, da turen er noe man må oppleve selv. Kos dere!

An unforgettable night in Ho Chi Minh City with Rae! I highly recommend this Ao Dai motorbike tour! It was definitely the absolute highlight of my trip to Ho Chi Minh City. My driver and guide, Rae, was amazing. She was not only an incredibly safe and skillful driver in the chaotic traffic, but also so friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. She took great care of me throughout the entire tour and shared so many interesting stories about the city and local culture. Riding on the back of a motorbike in a traditional Ao Dai felt so special, and it’s the best way to experience the real vibe of Saigon. Thank you, Rae, for making this an unforgettable experience. If you are visiting Ho Chi Minh City, you must book this tour and ask for Rae!