overview

Full day, from 8:30 to 16:30, home meal. Bike ride (or cyclo ride) of max.15 km on flat roads.

A journey around Kim Long village by bicycle is a journey back in time to retrace the glory of the “Great City” (1636-1687) with a cluster of important cultural relics. At some stops at the garden houses hiding themselves after the evergreen hedges, you can listen to the echo of the past through the stories of the hosts. The nostalgic architecture of the garden houses, the family atmosphere, the delicacies and especially Hue etiquette will open up a cultural space in which you will truly perceive Hue’s art of living. Your experience will be more memorable when you are cycling on the paths lined with vegetables, flowers and rice fields on both sides, promising moments of utmost peace.

Traditional garden house in Hue

Traditional Garden House

Fig salad - speciality of Hue

Hue Fig Salad

Mandarins Mausoleum

Mandarins Mausoleum

highlights

  • An understanding of Hue’s unique landscape architecture, feng shui and the philosophies, art of living depicted through some selective garden houses, and truly human interaction with the host.
  • A genuine Hue’s style meal prepared with the hosts, followed by an indulging herbal foot bath.
  • A  delicate tea party with the aristocratic etiquette in a nostalgic cultural atmosphere*
  • Peaceful moments of walking or cycling, stopping by some local handicraft workshops for a real immersion in the local life and culture. A journey BACK and a journey WITHIN.

(Note: Itinerary is subject to adjustment depending on seasonality, guest’s preferences)

inclusions/ exclusions

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

  • Tour with English/French speaking experienced local guides, Bicycle, hands-on experiences and visit, home meal, mineral water, tea, cold towel
  • Tea & cake party at ancient house OR calligraphy class with Master
  • Pick up/D-O at central hotels (Including Pilgrimage), VAT, safety equipment, accident insurance

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

  • Surcharge for cyclo (12$ /cyclo/pax), for escort guide from Tour Operators.
  • A fee of 15$ for the escort guide is applied if the group is less than 15 guests and speaking languages other than English and French (e.g. Italian, Spanish, German etc).