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DAY TRIP VIETNAM

Experiential travel

VIETNAM

VIETNAM NOODLE TRAILS HANOI URBAN HIKE

Vietnam is definitely a noodles-country with no
less than 6 different types of them. So we have VIETNAM HALF DAY VIETNAM
selected three noodle-based dishes, leaving aside Get ready for an off-grid adventure right
the classic bun cha, bun bo or pho soup that one HANOI at the heart of Hanoi city. After a short car HANOI
can very easily try on your own at just about every transfer from your hotel, we reach the shore of
corner of the city centre, rather we are going to the Red River. We start here a 2-kilometer hike
take you on a nice urban walk to sample some other across an oasis of green set amidst the urban jungle.
popular dishes. We walk on a little pathway across one of the biggest
The trail take you to interesting places under local islands of the Red River. This gentle walk takes us
name such as “under-the-railway zone” of Dong along fruit orchards, banana plantations and vegetable
Xuan to taste “banh da” with crunchy fish. Walk gardens. It feels like stepping into another dimension,
along Phan Dinh Phung – one of the most beautiful miles and miles away from the bustling capital. Yet,
street in Hanoi, then turn to Truc Bach peninsula look up and you will spot the skyscrapers that seem so
which is full of specialised noodle food shops. WORRY FREE TRIP WITH: close. We then walk up an immense piece of heritage,
WORRY FREE TRIP WITH: You will discover different ways to prepare these • All transfers and transportation the iconic Long Bien Bridge, designed by Eiffel and
noodles, sautéed or rolled with beef and veggies. heavily bombed during the war. Walking along it is like
• Your local food expert/ guide Last but not least, you walk to another little street with air-con vehicles bridging between two worlds with beautiful views
• Food cost called Yen Ninh where we have some mien with eels. • Local English speaking guide over both the city and the island. We end our walk
• Soft drink and water After the trip, we are 100% sure that you deserve a • Mineral water on bus at the Dong Xuan covered market. Explore the
• Transportation back to your Hotel • Meet the locals
Certificate for Noodle Sampling Champion. colourful stalls before transferring back to the hotel.

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