3 Days Hanoi – Short Excursion
- 3⭐️ Hotels (4 - 5⭐️ Hotel Options Available)
- Meals as indicated in itinerary
- Local English speaking guides
Your tour of Hanoi with a trip to the remarkable the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origin dates. back to the foundation of Hanoi a thousand years ago.
Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam’s first university.
You’ll enjoy the always impressive Ethnology Museum dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. You’ll then continue to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem.
In front of this lake is the famous Water Puppet Theatre where you’ll see a fantastic performance.
Itinerary
Day 01: Hanoi - Arrival (No Meal)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Then you are free.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meal included: No Meal.
Day 02: Hanoi - City Tour (Breakfast)
Today we spent a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this site is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origin dates. back to the foundation of Hanoi a thousand years ago.
Your tour of Hanoi continues with a trip to the remarkable Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam’s first university. After lunch, you’ll enjoy the always impressive Ethnology Museum dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. You’ll then continue to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem.
In front of this lake is the famous Water Puppet Theatre where you’ll see a fantastic performance. Overnight in Hanoi.
Remarks:
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his Museum are closed on Monday, Friday, and the whole months of Oct/Nov
- Ho Chi Minh House and all Museums are closed on Monday.
Meal included: Breakfast at hotel.
Day 03: Hanoi - Departure (Breakfast)
Depending on your departure time there is some free time to relax or further explore Hanoi on your own before a transfer to Hanoi airport you’re your departure flight. The trip ends at the airport.
Meal included: Breakfast at hotel.

Tour Included
02 Nights’ shared Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check in and check out around noontime).
Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in itinerary (Vietnamese local cuisine).
Daily breakfast at hotel.
02 bottles of mineral water/ person/ day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing.
Local English speaking guides.
Hanoi : 1 guide.
All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (types of vehicles depending on the number of pax)
1 – 2 pax: 07 car seats.
3 – 7 pax: van of 16 seats.
8 – 12 pax: coach of 29 seats.
13 – 15 pax: coach of 35 seats.
All entrance fees as program.
Tour Excluded
International airfares to/ from Australia (quoted separatedly, if requested).
Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested)
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Visa to Vietnam (Clients can click here to apply E-visa online or contact VN Holidays team to help with service fee.)
Optional tours.
Surcharges for other language guides.
Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday.
Personal travel insurance.
Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
Meals and services other than mentioned in the program.
Drinks with meals.
Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking.
Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the program.
Other Information
Tour Prices
Private Tours For The Whole Itinerary:
Group Size (Min 2 Person) | Standard Class (3*) | Superior Class (4*) | Deluxe Class (5*) |
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Price Per Person | $ 349 | $ 399 | $ 539 |
Single Supplement | $ 100 | $ 400 | $ 550 |
Departure Dates
Available Dates: Until 31 Dec 2025
List of Hotels (or Similar)
Standard Class (3*)
City | Hotel |
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Hanoi | Chalcedony |
Superior Class (4*)
City | Hotel |
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Hanoi | The Q hotel |
Deluxe Class (5*)
City | Hotel |
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Hanoi | Pan Pacific |
Peak Season Surcharges
Time | Holiday |
---|---|
30 Aug – 02 Sep 2025 (4 Days) | Independence Day |
20 – 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas |
26 Dec 2026 – 05 Jan 2026 | New Year |
14 Feb – 28 Feb 2026 (2 Weeks) | Tet Holiday |
30 Apr – 04 May 2026 (5 Days) | Victory and Labor Day |
Changes
The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
Programmers, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of proposal submission and are subject to change thereafter without advance notice until all services have been paid in full.
Special Requests
Your special requests (diet, vegetarian,…) should be sent before your departure date.
VN Holidays' Responsibility
Certain parts of the tours on offer are provided by independent third parties, such as airlines, hotels, transport operators and local tourist offices.
VN Holidays is not responsible for any loss or theft, injury or damage caused thereby to the tourists, including those occurring outside of the normal touring programmers.
Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political actions and unrest shall be borne by the tourists.
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