6 days in Hanoi Itinerary

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

On the 9th (Wed), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Old Quarter, contemplate the long history of Temple of Literature & National University, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and take an in-depth tour of Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

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If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiports are Noi Bai International Airport and Vân Đồn International Airport. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.