Private tour in Hanoi David N

Private Half day Hanoi city tour with a local insider

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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 private half day Hanoi city tour , lets you uncover the city's hidden gems that lead to some of the most amazing sites of Hanoi that you never know and observe day-to-day local living from the bustling street and see highlights of Hanoi like Ho Chi Minh complex, Women Museum See B52 lake with B52 wreckage of Captain Lewis Wander along Ngoc Ha village Visit final resting place of President Ho Chi Minh (the Mausoleum, house on stilt and outside of the Presidential Palace) - Closed on Monday and Friday Women museum See a unique train street where you can see the train passing by closely Note: Tour itinerary can be customised. I also offer a walking tour of Hanoi. Please contact me

Your Hanoi tour itinerary

7. 45am or 1. 15pm : I will meet you at your hotel and take a short drive to the B52 Lake area Wandering leisurely through the famous maze of crowded alleys and narrow streets eventually leading you to B52 lake. This is where you will find the Vietnam War wreckage of Captain Lewis' crashed B52. Then walk to the Ho Chi Minh complex (the final resting place of our former President Ho Chi Minh ), including the mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday), the house on stilt (closed on Monday and Friday afternoon) and outside of the Presidential Palace. Take a short drive to Women museum to learn importance of Vietnamese women and their crucial roles in the past, present and future Another short drive to the famous train street, enjoy a cup of drink and see the train going pass by closely - unique experience. Then back to your hotel around 12pm. Morning schedule : 7. 45am to 12pm Afternoon schedule : 1. 15pm to 5. 30pm Note : We can customize the tour based on your interest

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

If you are in the party of 1-2 guests, I will arrange a taxi or grab car Private car (SUV) 3-4 guests Minivan for a group size from 5 people to 10 people But (if you are a family of 5 with three kids) I will only offer private car (7 seaters) to save the cost.

What's included
Other: - A water bottle per person per day - Entrance fee to Ho Chi Minh complex, Temple of Literature - A drink at the train street Transfer by taxi/Grab for a group of 1 to 2 guest, private car for a group from 3 to 4 guests.
Private Guide
Public Transportation
Tickets: Temple of Literature, Mausoleum
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Travel insurance Drinks and Snacks Personal expenses Lunch (It is not included)
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Off The Beaten Path
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1237324
Languages
English
Vietnamese
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour in Hanoi is perfect for travellers who want to explore both the highlights and hidden gems of the city with a local insider. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and experiencing day-to-day local living. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and can be customized to focus on your interests.

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