HANOI DISCOVERY CULTURE TOUR

* Hanoi Culture Tour to Duong Lam, Handicraft Village, Tay Phuong Pagoda – BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrival – Hanoi Sightseeing Tours (D)
day 2: Sightseeing Tours to Duong Lam Ancient Village – Tay Phuong Pagoda – Hanoi (B,L,D)
Day 3: Hanoi Sightseeing Tours to Handicraft Villages
Day 4: Hanoi City Tours (B,L)
Day 5: Hanoi – Departure

Day 1:Hanoi Culture Tour to Duong Lam, Handicraft Village, Tay Phuong Pagoda : Arrival – Hanoi Sightseeing Tours (D)

Upon arrival in Hanoi, your guide and private car will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. If time permits, we’ll visit the Ethnology Museum to learn about Vietnam’s diverse culture and ethnic groups. Alternatively, you may swap to visit the History Museum which displays its great collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history from its dawn.

This evening, watch a traditional performance of Tuong, Ca Tru or water puppetry. Enjoy your dinner in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in the home of a Hanoian culinary expert.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2:Hanoi Culture Tour to Duong Lam, Handicraft Village, Tay Phuong Pagoda : Hanoi Sightseeing Tours to Duong Lam Ancient Village – Tay Phuong Pagoda – Hanoi (B,L,D)

Rise early today and head to one of Hanoi’s oldest temples for a 1-hour Tai Chi session with an acclaimed master. Return to your hotel for breakfast before departing for the countryside around Hanoi. Visit the ancient village of Duong Lam with a local-style lunch in a century-old house. Then, cycle to explore some famous temples such as Mia Pagoda, Ngo Quyen, and Phung Hung temples.

Transfer back to Hanoi and visit the Tay Phuong Pagoda on the way. Dinner served at a restored villa restaurant.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3:Hanoi Culture Tour to Duong Lam, Handicraft Village, Tay Phuong Pagoda : Hanoi Sightseeing Tours to Handicraft Villages (B,L) 

This morning, travel just outside of the busy capital for a tour of single-commodity villages to meet local artisans and observe handicraft-making. Head back to Hanoi for lunch and this afternoon, visit Dr. Huong, a traditional medicine expert, and practitioner. Then visit the traditional medicine street and browse the variety of herbs and spices on offer. You are free to spend this evening at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4:Hanoi Culture Tour to Duong Lam, Handicraft Village, Tay Phuong Pagoda : Hanoi City Tours (B,L)

This morning, an insider tour of Hanoi’s art scene with your knowledgeable guide will show you the city’s quirky galleries, artists’ hang-outs, and hidden places. Call at home of one of Hanoi’s most respected and oldest families and enjoy a cozy lunch amid the antiques, artifacts and family photographs. (Note: this home visit can accommodate a maximum 8 persons; a restaurant will be used instead for group sizes of more than 8.) Spend the rest of this afternoon and evening at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi Culture Tour to Duong Lam, Handicraft Village, Tay Phuong Pagoda : Hanoi – Departure (B)

Enjoy your day at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

End of Services!

*Include:

+ Private car transfer as mentioned on the tour.

+ Hotel accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast. 

+ Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). 

+ Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles.

+ English/French speaking local guide (for other languages supplements apply) 

+ All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary. 

+ Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary.  

* Exclude:

Vietnam visa arrangements (a visa to Vietnam is compulsory for most nationalities). 

International and domestic flights (quoted separately)

Meals other than mentioned above. 

Camera/video entrance fees. 

Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, tips etc). 

Travel insurance (please see below). 

Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above.

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