Hanoi

We were a Japanese couple. In the morning, a bus picked us up and dropped us off at the tour hotel. We were unsure which bus to take, but our guide found us, making for a smooth departure. On the way there, we stopped at a rest stop. It seemed to be a place introducing bamboo towels and other items. We saw demonstrations of their history and water supply rates, and we were so impressed with the bamboo towels that we ended up buying one. After boarding the cruise ship, the buffet started. The food was delicious. Our guide explained the buffet rules in advance, so we enjoyed our meal while respecting proper etiquette. After arriving at the island with the cave, we had to walk quite a bit, including some stairs. Therefore, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Our guide always recommended photo spots, so we had no trouble finding them. Next, we went kayaking. I was worried about getting wet because I didn't bring a swimsuit, but when I put the towel I brought with me under my buttocks, only the bottom of my dress got wet. Water naturally dripped in while paddling, so if I hadn't put the towel under my buttocks, my underwear would probably have gotten wet too. You should bring a towel. Finally, we went to an island and relaxed on the beach, drinking coconut juice. On the way back, we ate sweets and fruit while listening to music on the rooftop, and it was a wonderful way to end the trip. It wasn't a problem because he could understand English, but it was a comfortable atmosphere even if you couldn't speak English. The guide's explanations were thorough, and above all, his smile was the best! We had a wonderful time that will remain in our memories for the rest of our lives (^^)

It was a great experience. The bed was comfortable to sleep on. Unfortunately, the air conditioner suddenly stopped cooling at night. Fortunately, it recovered after I reported it. There was no water in the toilet in the morning, as if it had run out.

The driver arrived on time. I found it very convenient, cheap and safe.

I left the gate at Noi Bai Airport and looked for the blue shop like the one in the picture, but couldn't find it. I asked at the red shop on the left, and they told me it was there and processed the transaction for me. I don't speak much English, so I couldn't communicate, but despite causing some trouble for the staff, I managed to exchange the money. I don't really understand, but they also offered some kind of service. There's an ATM right in front, so it's a good idea to withdraw some local currency. The taxi touts are aggressive, so just say "No!"

We took an 11-passenger limousine bus directly from Sapa to our Hanoi hotel. There are night trains and buses, but since we had a small child and luggage, we immediately booked a car to take us from our Sapa hotel to Hanoi. The 11-passenger limousine bus had very comfortable, individual seats, which was nice. However, the four seats (excluding the VIP seats in the middle and the two seats next to the driver) were standard, which was uncomfortable. While the price is reasonable, it's probably worth spending an extra 10,000-20,000 won for the VIP seats if possible. The back seats were really bumpy, so I didn't experience any motion sickness, but those who do might find it difficult, even with medication. The two seats next to the driver were particularly cramped. Since it wasn't a private space, it was fine for my child and me, but it was too cramped for two adults. The front seats, however, didn't rattle at all. And I didn't know Hanoi drove so slowly.. They drive at 70-80 km/h on the highway.. I was surprised.

It takes about an hour to go around all the sights. It's a shame that there was no earphone guide at night. The impression is different at night and during the day, so it might be worth taking two buses. There are several buses parked in the same place, so it's hard to tell which one is which. I think they're from different companies.