VIETNAM – Hanoi – Hanoi Backstreet Adventure by Jeep

Description

Relaxing in the back of a classic Gaz69 Jeep, which was a legend of the Soviet Bloc & Vietnamese Army in the 50s & 60s, and discovering some hidden gems in this capital city. Experience the Hanoi city from a different view. In addition to seeing the more famous sights of Hanoi, included in the tour is the chance to enjoy some of the unique and authentic food offerings that can be found in this historically and culturally evolved city.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• VIETNAM – Hanoi – Explore, play, investigate in the Old Quarter
• VIETNAM – Hanoi – Relive 1950’s Hanoi on a cyclo
• VIETNAM – Hanoi – Backstreet adventure by Minsk (different program)

Selling points

• A unique way to discover the backstreets of Hanoi
• A genuine experience with a Soviet Era Jeep
• Spontaneous local interactions with a Vietnamese family
• To experience traditional snacks and food
• Great view of Hanoi streets and traffics from a higher level of height on the Jeep

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Environmental impact: The tour is a low carbon footprint product because it consists in visiting the city using motorized vehicles therefore producing a small amount of carbon footprint.

Support for local communities as well as local workforce: The activity is supporting small local businesses and providing jobs to the local guides.

Sustainable interaction: The tour avoids any activity that could harm the environment, ensuring the natural beauty of the area is preserved.

The Jeep tour offers a unique and enriching experience that aligns with the principles of responsible tourism. By supporting local businesses and providing employment opportunities for local guides, this activity not only fosters economic growth but also enhances cultural engagement, allowing participants to connect deeply with the vibrant communities of Hanoi. Its focus on sustainability ensures that the natural environment is preserved, promoting eco-friendly practices among travelers.

Time And Transportation

• Pick up from the Hotel or starting point from the Opera House (time at Opera House for Join tour)
  • Morning tour: 08:00 – 12:30
  • Afternoon tour: 12:30 -17:00
  • Sunset & Night Tour 17:00 – 21:30
  • Evening Tour: 18:00 – 22:00
• The private tour can change the starting time but not much to have good timing at some specific point (for example, the sunset time)

Duration

4 hours to 4h 30min

Min pax

2

Max pax

6 for each Jeep

How to sell it

• A different means of transportation, more unique than an average car and more comfortable than a scooter when you still have open air.
• To discover another side of Hanoi, not the usual city visit, but the Hanoians’ real life, tour outside the standard historical parts and old quarter.
• For all generations, for lovers of Jeep, and for families with kids (seatbelt is available)
• Gaz69 is the legendary Jeep of the Vietnamese Army; it is also a link with the history of Vietnam.
• Rather than a city tour, it is also an experience of trying something different.

Why this activity

• To propose a different kind of Jeep tour
• To offer a product for small groups, couples, honeymooners, and families.
• Gaz69 Jeeps are more suitable for the streets of Hanoi
• The supplier gives 10% of his profits to the October Foundation Educational Charity Fund to support the education of disadvantaged children in the remote areas of Vietnam.

Good to combine with

• Cultural Tour of Hanoi

Do not combine with

• VIETNAM – Hanoi – Evening story of street food – on the same day
• VIETNAM – Hanoi – Marvelous night with Jeep and Lotte Tower
• Vietnam – Hanoi – Hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Hanoi

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• Direct booking B2C on the website of the supplier.

Pros

• Spontaneous interactions with local people.
• Good drivers and guides, most of them speaking English.
• Good training of the drivers and guides by the owners of the company.
• Easy to contact the supplier as the supplier Hanoi Backstreet tours has its office in ATS Building.

Cons

• Outdoor activity –  can be affected if the weather is really bad
• English speaking drivers only
• Jeep can be stuck at the trafic sometime

Information

• Join-in tour is possible but highly recommend to do a private
• Join-group tour: maximum 6 persons in once Jeep, 18 pax in total
• Recommended to book the Sunset & Night Tour 17:00 – 21:30, to have great view of sunset time from the rooftop bar than the Evening tour, but might be got stuck with the trafic of rush-hour
• Roadie bar is available on the Jeep, including: beer, soft-drink, water

Alerts

• Ask for a copy of the passport or passport details of the travelers for the insurance

Important information

Can combine with Minsk to make a Full day program with Jeep and Minsk

Price range

$50 - $66 per pax

Quotation guideline

(Price updated for October 2018)

• Hanoi Food, culture and backstreet tour with food -Duration: 4 hours
  • Group size: 2-3 pax: 50$, 4-8 pax : 45$, From 9 pax: 40$ + VAT 10%
• Join-group tour: 45$/pax
• If Easia Travel Guide during the tour – Supplement Fees for Easia Travel Guide: 12$/guide
• $5/pax extra for Travel Insuarance with Bao Minh
• Tet Holiday/ Tết:
  • 30 and 3^rd of Tet: + 50%
  • 1^st and 2^nd of Tet: + 75%

• Cancellation:
  • More than 1 week in advance – Free cancellation
  • From 1 week to 1 day in advance – 10% charge
  • Less than 1 day – 50% charge

Inclusion

• Vintage Soviet Era Gaz69 Jeep
• Experienced driver
• Rain poncho
• English speaking guide
• All food & drinks
• One drink at one if the fanciest rooftop bar in Hanoi (Coffee, Juice, beer, soft-drink or cocktails)
• Entrance fees

Exclusion

Easia Guide fee

For join in Tour : Transportation to the meeting point: Opera House

Possible Extra

• Specific beverages – on request
• Specific catering – on request
• Photographer or cameraman during the tour

Important notes

• Should book 4 days in advance for private tour and 1 day in advance for join-in tour
• For booking process, information need:
  1. Passengers’ full name as per their passport
  2. Passport No.
  3. Nationality
  4. Date of birth
• Should provide the supplier all of this information at least 1 day in advance or at the booking time, for Insurance registration
• Advise passport / ID information for the guide to register the insurance
• Cancellation:
  • More than 1 week in advance – Free cancellation
  • From 1 week to 1 day in advance – 10% charge
  • Less than 1 day – 50% charge

Special Guide notes

• Easia Guide needs to study the tour in order to give additional information not provided by the Jeep Driver/guide

Contact

Email: vietnambackstreettours@gmail.com

Tel: 0976788488

PIC: Mr. Vien Ngoc Chinh

English

Your Jeep, driver and guide will be ready for you right outside of the hotel. Sitting on the back of a Soviet-era Jeep and relax, you will travel via backstreets to some virtually unknown parts of Hanoi, ride through the maze of zigzagging street, have random opportunities to interact with local people and experience the good, the bad and even the quite weird aspects of the city, just as it is. You will travel through the remote area of Hanoi, meet some locals and then continue around all of the must-see highlights of the capital, including trying some local food and enjoying the astmosphere of a Hanoi sky bar.

Meal included: Lunch or Dinner + Snacks
Duration: 4 hours

Notes:
– Meeting point: Hotel…
– Starting time:
+ Morning: 8:00
+ Afternoon: 13:00
+ Sunset & Night Tour 17:00
+ Evening Tour: 18:00

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