Non Cycling Tours

Itinerary

Day 1: Hue Arrival - Thuy Bieu cooking class

Transfer to your hotel in Hue after arrive at the airport. Get close experience of the local life on a relaxing boat trip. Thuy Bieu is a laid back village situated on the southern bank of Huong River, around 7 km from Hue  city center, may be the loveliest village you will see in Vietnam. It is rustic setting with lush greens, laid back lifestyle and amazing food will capture your heart. Leaving the noise of the urban life behind, you will join in our cooking class, have an unforgettable experience of life in Thuy Bieu Eco village- represents the countryside of Hue with the clear notion “garden-house”.

Come back to Thuy Bieu restaurant, prepare dinner with Hue traditional dishes by yourself under the instruction of our chief.

Have dinner with dishes you have just cooked.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Activities: Transfer to hotel

Walking or biking through the peacful village, talking with local people, joining in daily activities

Joining in cooking class

• Hue Ecolodge

Day 2: Hue Imperial city - Tha Om garden

In the morning explore the Imperial City of Hue. The first stop is the Hue Citadel. The Hue Citadel is situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume  River and built by Emperor Gia Long it was designed for the exclusive use of the Emperor and his household. The Citadel is a square 2 km wall encompassing 3 walled enclosures; the Citadel, Kinh Thanh Hue, the Yellow Imperial city, Hoang Thanh and in the centre the Forbidden Purple city Tu Cam Thanh where the Emperor lived. The Hue royal complex has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

Tha Om is the ancient house with over 100 years old, following stylist architectural of Nguyen dynasty in 19th century - where you will have the opportunity to discover the friendliness and hospitality of the family and taste of Hue traditional cuisine.

After lunch start a journey you will visit Tu Duc Tomb and Khai   Dinh Tomb to learn more about the Royal’s life, and visit the Incense and Conical Hat making villages.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Activities: Visit Hue citadel, Tha Om Garden and kings Nguyens' tombs

• Royal Palace, Hue, Vietnam

Day 3: Thien Mu pagoda - Dong Ba Market

In the morning, a scenic boat trip on the Perfume River will take you to  Thien  Mu Pagoda or "Heavenly Lady pagoda", one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue. Your next stop will be at Dong Ba market which has been functioning as the main resource of food for the palaces, hospitals, army camps, dormitories of the national universities and local inhabitants

At leisure until transfer to your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: N/A

• Dong Ba Market Conical Hat

Overview

To be known as the imperial city, Hue is always the best place to learn about the late monarchy of Vietnam by its lively exhibition of Royal Citadel and Emperor Tombs. Besides that royal yellow Hue has more colors to offer visiters from the green of Thuy Bieu village, to blue sky shadow on the Perfume river, the white Ao Dai and conical hat grazed by on the streets and colorful kiosque at Dong Ba market. Experience Hue in a slow pace as it is and enjoy every aspect of the city that you can never find somewhere else.

Highlights

• Discover all highlights of Hue old town and its surrounding countryside.
• Visit to Thuy Bieu village - featured by its rustic settings, typical of Hue countryside.
• Take a cooking class in Hue to learn more about this little culinary world of Vietnam with its refined flavors and tastes.

Important Notes:

• PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
• In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.

Price Includes

• Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing except overnight at local homestay or on train
• All transport and transfer by air conditioned vehicle (including airport pick up & see off), as per itinerary
• All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Meals as indicated in the program
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Price Excludes

• Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
• Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
• International flights to or from Vietnam with taxes
• Visa or Passport Fees
• Travel Insurance
• Tips, laundry and gratuities
• Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
•  

Price Excludes

• Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
• Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
• International flights to or from Vietnam with taxes
• Visa or Passport Fees
• Travel Insurance
• Tips, laundry and gratuities
• Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
•  

Cancellation by Customer

• Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
• Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
• Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
• Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
• Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate

Children Policy

• The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
• For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
• 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate