×

BANANAS, THIT RAN AND WATER PUPPETS

In this version of our Hanoi walking tour we take you to Lệ Mật - 'Snake Village' - where snakes are bred for human consumption. Give it a try and see if what they say is true: it is a cure for many diseases and stimulates your erotic well-being

 
 



VIETNAM A LA CARTE - SONG HONG
At 8 am you depart from our family pension in the West Lake district to the Red River. After a short walk, you'll cross a bridge over a tributary of the river and reach what is commonly known as 'Banana Island.' It's not without reason, as the walk continues along narrow paths surrounded by banana plants. Besides that, depending on the season, you can also see corn, tomatoes, and morning glory. Once you've crossed the islet, you'll reach the 'real' river, which is over a kilometer wide. If desired, you can take a refreshing swim here.




SONG HONG - MIEU HAI CO
The walk continues to Miếu Hai Cô (the temple of two women), a simple building constructed a decade ago after two deceased women, whose identities were never determined, washed ashore.





MIEU HAI CO - LONG BIEN
Next, you'll reach the Long Bien Bridge: a staircase will take you from the ground level on the island to the bridge. This bridge was designed by Gustave Eiffel. The heavy toll it endured during the war is evident as you can see significant parts missing from the original structure, which were later repaired in a makeshift manner. The bridge is now a rusty structure used for bicycle, motorbikes an train traffic.





LONG BIEN - LE MAT
After a short walk across the Long Bien Bridge, you will take a taxi to Lệ Mật, where snakes are bred for human consumption. You will visit a breeder and then proceed to a snake restaurant. The snake will be prepared at your table, and rice wine with the snakeblood will be served. It may not be to everyone's taste...

MEALS: L




LE MAT - HOAN KIEM
You will take a short taxi ride to the old center of Hanoi for a visit to the famous water puppet theater.




HOAN KIEM - VIETNAM A LA CARTE
On foot, you'll return to our family pension, and if time permits, you may visit the gardens of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum or the Quan Thanh Temple and the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the way back.



Included:
- An English-speaking tour guide ()
- Transport and transfers as stated
- Meals as stated (B, L, D)


Not included:
- Flights to and from Vietnam
- Visa
- Insurance
- On-site expenses for meals and sightseeing, and personal expenses


Price per person (group of 2 people): USD 84,00
Price per person (group of 4 people): USD 72,00