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Hanoi Old Quarter

Vietnam’s Historic Capital

Old Quarter lanes, lakeside temples and famous street food in the cultural heart of the north. Planned and operated by your trusted Vietnam DMC.

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LocationHanoi, Northern Vietnam
AirportNoi Bai Int’l (HAN)
Best timeOctober – April
Ideal stay2–3 nights
Known forOld Quarter and street food
Discover the destination

Vietnam’s thousand-year-old capital

Hanoi has been Vietnam’s capital for more than a thousand years. Its Old Quarter has 36 trade streets, with Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple at its centre. The city also has wide French-colonial boulevards and some of the best street food in Asia.

For your clients, Hanoi is the cultural heart of the north. It is also the natural starting point for Halong Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa. The right hotel, guide and timing can turn a short stop into a highlight of the trip. This is where a Vietnam DMC helps: we hold the rates, plan the route and run every detail on the ground.

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and national flag on Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi
Top experiences

Ways to experience Hanoi

Book any experience in a private or group programme, in the order that suits your brief.

Best Seller
The Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi

Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake

Cyclo rides through the 36 streets, the lake at dawn and Ngoc Son Temple in the centre of the city.

Culture
French-colonial architecture and heritage streets of Hanoi

Heritage and Water Puppets

The Temple of Literature, the French Quarter, the Ho Chi Minh complex and the famous water-puppet theatre.

Adventure
Trang An boats winding between karst cliffs at Ninh Binh, near Hanoi

Ninh Binh Day Trip

Trang An sampans and Mua Cave in "Halong on land", an easy two hours south of the city.

Family
An overnight cruise among the karsts of Halong Bay, paired with Hanoi

Halong Bay Cruise

The classic pairing with Hanoi: an overnight cruise among the limestone islands, 2.5 hours away.

Luxury
Terraced rice valleys of Sapa in the northern highlands beyond Hanoi

Sapa and the Highlands

Rice terraces and hill-tribe villages. Add them to a northern loop by overnight train or expressway.

A quiet lakeside corner of Hanoi at golden hour
Why book with us

Your On-Ground Vietnam DMC

Hanoi is better with local knowledge. That means the right hotel district, an English-speaking guide who knows the lanes, and day trips timed to avoid the crowds. We hold allotments, plan the route and keep everything running, so there are no surprises.

  • Contracted Old Quarter and French Quarter hotel allotments
  • Confidential net trade rates, never sold to consumers
  • Smooth day trips to Halong, Ninh Binh and Sapa
  • Licensed guides, private transfers and airport meet-and-greet
  • Fully white-label and costed within one business day
  • 12+Years on the ground
  • 150+Agent partners
  • 24/7Local support
  • 23Ready itineraries
Who we plan for

One capital, every kind of traveller

The hotel, pace and day trips change for each type of client. The same accountable local team looks after them all.

FIT Travellers

Tailor-made city breaks and northern loops for couples, families and friends.

Group Tours

Smooth logistics for leisure, series and special-interest groups.

MICE and Corporate

City hotels and venues for conferences, incentives and galas.

Luxury and Honeymoon

Heritage five-star hotels, private guiding and fine dining.

Families and Kids

Water puppets, cyclo rides and easy, well-paced day trips.

Adventure & Activities

Street-food walks, cycling and northern mountain add-ons.

How we work

From Enquiry to Arrival

A simple, transparent process built around your agency and your client.

1

Share your brief

Send us the dates, group size, hotel category and budget. A short message is enough to start.

2

We design and cost

You receive a tailored, white-label proposal with net rates within one business day.

3

Refine and confirm

Change the hotels, tours and pace until everything is right. Then confirm with one contact person.

4

Travel with support

Licensed local guides and our 24/7 operations desk support your clients during the whole trip.

Sample itineraries

Trips starting in Hanoi

Every itinerary is fully customisable and white-label. You can rename, rebrand and reprice it as your own.

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Know before you go

Best time to visit Hanoi

Hanoi has four distinct seasons. Use this quick guide to plan your clients’ trips.

  • Oct – Dec: Cool, dry and clear. The best time for the city.
  • Jan – Mar: Cool and misty, with some light drizzle.
  • Apr – Jun: Warm to hot and humid. Parks and lakes are green.
  • Jul – Sep: Hot and rainy. Short tropical downpours, then sun.
Pair it with

Nearby Destinations

Hanoi is the starting point for the north. It pairs easily with the bay, the mountains and the central coast.

Halong Bay’s limestone karsts, 2.5 hours from Hanoi

Halong Bay

UNESCO seascape · 2.5 hrs
Ninh Binh’s karst rivers, Halong Bay on land

Ninh Binh

Halong on land · 2 hrs
Sapa’s terraced rice valleys in the northern mountains

Sapa

Rice terraces and hill tribes
Da Nang’s central coast and the Golden Bridge

Da Nang and Hoi An

Fly south · central coast
FAQ

Hanoi: questions from the trade

Two to three nights is enough for the Old Quarter, the museums and the French Quarter. It also leaves time for a day trip or an overnight Halong Bay cruise. Longer stays can add Ninh Binh or Sapa.

Hanoi is known for its Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, French-colonial architecture, the Temple of Literature, water-puppet theatre and famous street food. It is also the starting point for Halong Bay and the north.

October to April is cool and dry. This is the most comfortable time. Summer, from May to September, is hot and humid with short tropical downpours.

It is about 165 km, or roughly 2.5 hours by expressway. The classic pairing is two nights in Hanoi and one night on a Halong Bay cruise, with an easy private transfer between the two.

Yes. Walkable sights, water puppets and cyclo rides suit families. Heritage five-star hotels and event venues make Hanoi a strong base for MICE and incentive groups.

No. Fiesta Asia Travel is a B2B Vietnam DMC. We plan and operate Hanoi on the ground for travel agents, tour operators and MICE planners. Every itinerary can be fully white-labelled for your agency.

Ready when you are

Plan your clients’ Hanoi trip

Share your brief and we will send a costed, ready-to-brand proposal within one business day. It includes heritage hotels, confidential net rates and 24/7 local support during the trip.

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