Jeep Tour Hanoi – Hanoi Highlights & Hidden Gems By Vietnam Army Jeep
Experience Hanoi like never before with the Hanoi Highlights & Hidden Gems Jeep Tour, a truly unique way to explore the
city’s history, culture, and everyday life
. Riding in the legendary open-air Jeep once used by the Vietnam People’s Army, you’ll journey through
iconic landmarks
and
hidden corners
that most visitors never see.
This tour captures both the must-see highlights and the authentic spirit of Hanoi. Visit top attractions including the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
– the spiritual center as Mecca of Vietnam, Ba Dinh Square – the nation’s political heart, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature – a thousand-year-old symbol of learning and culture. Along the way, you’ll also explore the
Instagram-famous Hanoi Train Street
, the charming French Quarter, the serene West Lake, and the bustling Old Quarter.
But the experience doesn’t stop at landmarks. Your Jeep takes you
beyond the tourist trails into hidden corners
where daily life unfolds like
a living museum
of the
real Hanoi
behind the scenes—local residential areas, a maze of tiny backstreets, local markets, schools, temples, family homes, hidden cafés, and authentic eateries. These are the moments when the true heartbeat of Hanoi comes alive. We show you Hanoi as it is, with
the good
,
the bad
, and
the weird
of the city, while meeting local people right where they live and work.
With the Hanoi Highlights & Hidden Gems Jeep Tour, you don’t just see Hanoi – you live it. By the end of the journey, you’ll proudly say: “I experienced the REAL Hanoi.”
Tour Notes:
1. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Closed every Monday and Friday, and annually from mid-June to mid-August.
- Open to visitors five days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays) from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM only.
2. Can we see Hanoi Train Street?
- Watching the train pass through the famous Train Street is included in all afternoon tours, as well as Monday and Friday morning tours (when the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed).
- Train Street also serves as an alternative activity if the Mausoleum is closed, or if you prefer NOT to wait in the long queue to enter.
Duration: 4 Hours
Mode: Vietnam Army Legend Jeep
Guided Tour
Pick-up & Drop-off from your hotels in and around Hanoi Old Quarter. Otherwise we will pick you up from our Meeting Point: Hanoi Backstreet Tours, No. 3B Hang tre Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi ( 15 minutes before the tours start )
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HQWHy9vmYwiEMzFc7
JEEP TOUR HANOI PRICES
✔ Option 1: Small Group Tour Price (Max 6 people per group, Average 4)
● Morning Tour: 7:30 AM (Year-Round) – $55/person
● Afternoon Tour: 12:30 PM (Year-Round) – $55/person
● Kid (ages 5-10): $40 USD / kid
● Infants (0-4): Free for 1 kid/group & 2 Infants = 1 kid: 40$usd
✔ Option 2: Private Tours Price – On Request
- The price depends on the number of people in your group.
- We can customize the time and activities for you.
Highlights
- Visiting the top attractions of Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh Complex/ Train-street, Temple Of Literature, French Quarter, Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, Westlake.
- Explore the hidden gems of Hanoi, featuring with the maze of tiny backstreets and local people’s daily life.
- Diving into the local culture where local people live and work.
- Experience the REAL Hanoi as it is what it is, featured with the Good, the bad & the weird of the places.
JEEP TOUR HANOI DETAILED ITINERARY
Part 1: Hanoi Highlights: (2 hours)
You will be greeted by the tour guide and driver at your hotel lobby we then ride to Ho Chi Minh Complex to have a quick visit to Ho chi Minh mausoleum – the Mecca of Vietnamese, Ba Dinh square, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Residential area and One Pillar Pagoda. After that, we move to Temple Of Literature, a 1000 year-old iconic architecture of Hanoi to learn about Vietnamese long-standing culture and history.
Part 2: Hanoi Hidden Gems: (2,5 hours)
Explore the parts-unknown of Hanoi by riding through the maze of zigzagging backstreet and narrow alleyways and markets. Diving into the rivers of motorbikes and Hanoi street symphony. Traveling with all your senses heightened: Watching, Hearing, Touching, Tasting and smiling. Experiencing the GOOD, the BAD, and the WEIRD of the city as it is what it is. Experiencing different slides of life behind the scene, the hidden part of the iceberg. Meeting people where they live, work, learn and pray. Building personal connections and culture exchanges.
JEEP TOUR HANOI INCLUSIONS
- Pick up and drop off from hotels IN & AROUND Hanoi Old Quarter.
- Vietnam people Army Legendary Jeep – UAZ469 / GAZ69
- Experienced driver.
- Helmet & rain poncho.
- English speaking guide.
- Tickets and entrance fees
- Taxes and Permits
TOUR EXCLUSIONS
- Personal expenses
- Additional food and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Tipping for tour guide & driver – ( highly recommended in recognition of excellent serve)
Know Before Go
1- Dress-code : Covering shoulders and knees for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
2- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes on Monday & Friday. And annual close from the mid of June to the mid of August.
The mausoleum opens 3 hours a day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 5 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday as well as Public holidays).
3- Can we see Hanoi train-street?
Watching the Train passing by the famous train-street: It is included in the afternoon tours, as well as on Monday and Friday morning tours, since the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed. Additionally, Train Street serves as an alternative to the Mausoleum on days it is closed or if you prefer not to queue for too long to enter.
4. Is the food included?
No food is NOT included on this tour, Drinks (water, beer, egg coffee ) are INCLUDED. Please prepared to have breakfast and lunch on your own to save time for the tour.
5- What happens if it rains? we got ponchos for you, please keep the adventure spirits on our trips.
6. Does the Jeep have covers? No, our Jeep cars are open roof top, so you can travel with all senses heightened.
7-Who This Experience Is Good For? Anyone who enjoys experiencing ordinary life and seeking out new experiences in Hanoi.
8-Difficulty Level: Easy – No experience needed
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