Private tour in Hanoi David N

Northern Vietnam highlights: 4 days in Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Halong

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David N.

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Xin Chao! It's Nam (David ) from Hanoi, Vietnam. I was born and raised in Hanoi and with over 12 years experience as a professional tour guide, I can help make your stay in Vietnam comfortable and trouble-free whilst feeling like you are traveling with a friend. It's my honor to be your reliable travel companion during your stay in Vietnam, give you a deeper understandings about Vietnamese local life, history, culture, food and more I specialized in providing private tours in the Northern region of Vietnam such as : Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, Sapa, Nam Dinh In 2022, I became a tour guide who took care of my clients throughout Vietnam. I am one of the very few guides in Vietnam who have done the trips with my own guests, not working for other tour businesses, which makes me stand out from others. I could provide you with authentic travel advices that you won't get it in the guidebooks. So that you could pick me as the guide for the WHOLE Vietnam trip. I will take care of you from the start to the finish, from the morning to the evening, even escort you for dinner which very tour business and guides can offer you unless your dinner is included in the tour price. All of my reviews are authentic, none of them are make-up review WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT ➢ I can assist with finding unique places to add to your itinerary whilst experiencing the country as a local without the hassle of translating or strenuous planning ➢ A wide range of Vietnam private tours are available from the rural Vietnamese countryside to the historic capital and we can fully customize your Vietnam private tour to cater for your style of travel and budget. ➢ I do focus on local living tours with unique travel local experiences with fully customized private tours, responsible travel and eco-friendly tours in and around Vietnam WHAT I OFFER ➢ Good hotel choices based on your budget from my personal experiences ➢ Arranging transfer during the tour ➢ Picking good restaurants and local eateries for street food ➢ Interpretation for business clients, education visits for school holiday. ➢ Offering a wide ranges of tour themes: food tour, family tour, city highlights tour to off-the-beaten-path, adventure tour and shore excursion tours. ➢ I am the right choice as a tour guide/tour leader for the whole Vietnam trips who can offer unique local travel experiences. SHORE EXCURSION TOURS FROM HALONG I also have tons of experiences with the clients from all Cruise ships that docks in Halong such as: Celebrity Mellenium, Silversea, Seabourn, Seven seas, Diamond princess. . . . I have here to make your shore excursion trip enjoyable and memorable with unique experiences that makes me stand out from other guides. NOTE: ****ALL OF MY TOURS ARE 100% PRIVATE, WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO FULLY CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. THERE IS ONLY ONE PORT IN HALONG WHERE YOU DOCK WHICH IS CALLED SUNGROUP CRUISE PORT, 2 1/2 HOURS DRIVE FROM HANOI CITY CENTER & 3 1/2 HOURS FROM NINH BINH, 1 HOUR DRIVE FROM VAN DON PORT The SHORE EXCURSION tour rate can be changed according to which itinerary you pick, so please kindly contact at MESSAGE ME for your specific request. MY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES I have done a grand Vietnam trip in 2017 which took me to 53 of all 64 provinces in Vietnam and also visited destinations in Laos, Cambodia and Thailand many times over the past few years; blessed me with several lifetimes worth of experiences and discoveries about others and myself. Travel taught me to appreciate the subtle nuances of life, the minute details, and to realize that there is no one way to live, nor to understand the workings of the universe. Many people that have experienced Vietnam private tours with me have said that I'm a friendly and happy character which is why they call me "Nam Smile". I am working hard to bring more value to a real visitor to Vietnam and PICK ME as your local guide in Vietnam. I'll make a memorable Vietnam vacation. Warmest regards, David I have a certificate as an English speaking tour guide provided by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism in 2014 Hanoi Tourism College (Majoring in Tour guide) (2008- 2011) Hanoi National University of Education - (Bachelor of Vietnam Study - Learning in-depth about Vietnam in term of history, culture, traditional, geography and so on) (My second degree) (2012-2014) None

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Overview of your Hanoi tour

This tour is perfect for those who have limited time and would like to see Hanoi area at its best. The first day is to explore Hanoi city with important landmarks, famous spots, and local life. The second day, we take a countryside tour to discover Hanoi countryside, chat with locals, cycling in rural area, learn how to cook authentic Vietnamese food. The third day is to see Halong Bay on land (Ninh Binh) with a wonderful boat ride in to see stunning view in Tam Coc and a hike to Mua cave (known as great war of Vietnam) to see amazing beauty of limestone mountains, river, lush green rice paddy field. Explore the historic Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam Walking or cycling to explore rural path that most of the tours won't take you there The last day is for visiting the less touristy Lan Ha Bay/ Bai Tu Long bay Note : The itinerary can be customised based on your request.

Your Hanoi tour itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi city tour Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, his house on stilt, One pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature - The first national university of Vietnam, Museum of Ethnology in Vietnam - Women museum is an alternative See the oldest bridge in Vietnam, Long Bien, built in the late 19th century by French. A walking tour around Hanoi Old Quarter. Day 2: Real rural local living experience Drive 45 minutes to rural Hanoi to enjoy an active day Have a cup of tea, chat with our host family. Bike ride around the village. Visit one local family along the way Back to your home. Learn how to make some of the Vietnamese spring rolls. Homecooked lunch with our host family. 15. 00 : Back to Hanoi Day 3: Ninh Binh day trip 2. 5 hours drive from Hanoi Walking in a local village in Tam Coc (unique itinerary) Have lunch in a restaurant Boat trip in Tam Coc (1. 5 hours) Climb 500 steps to Mua cave Day 4 : Lan hay Bay day tour kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha bay (little with sand beach, with almost no tourists

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

2-3 guests : 7 seaters private car 4 - 8 guests : private minivan 16 seaters

What's included
Other: 03 Lunches ( I have included 03 lunch meals for 3 days tour-02 water bottles per person per day- Sightseeing fees : Ho Chi Minh complex, Temple of Literature, Ethnology Museum (or Women Museum) , Mua cave, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu ancient capital- Cycling in the rural area- Private boat in Lan Ha bay
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Entrance fees and sightseeing ticket
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Beverages Travel insurance Accommodation I am here to assist you to consult or book the hotel in case you need my help
Accommodation: Hotels in Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, Pu Luong
Meeting location

Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Other details
Tour categories
Boat
Bike
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Layover
Off The Beaten Path
City Highlights
History
Museums
Tour reference number
673968
Languages
English
Vietnamese
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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