Away from the busy traffic of the capital city Hanoi to beautifully & lush villages to see the real traditional culture of Vietnam where all are still existed and proudly preserved. Within only 2 days, you can experience village life, breath fresh air and mix with the locals & their daily life. This is a trip absolutely worthwhile to take. No one understands and knows these tours as much as we do; our guides were born and raised from such peaceful country sites. You can be sure that the short, easy bike ride and village stay will be an awesome soft adventure!
Tour Route: Hanoi – Thay Pagoda – Tay Phuong pagoda – Moon Garden – Duong Lam Ancient village – Hanoi
Duration: 2 days/ 1 night
Departure date: Daily
Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi (Pickup & Drop off at the hotel) / Hanoi
Tour type: Private tour
Tour code: HLCT02
Customize trip: Absolutely
Program:
Day 1: Hanoi – Thay Pagoda – Tay Phuong Pagoda & villages (L, D)
Greeted by tour guide at the lobby of hotel we then travel to Hanoi outskirt to visit Master Pagoda (Chua Thay) and Tay Phuong Pagod (Chua Tay Phuong) to see the special wooden architecture of Old Viet people. All the old pagodas are located in the top of the hills (limestone or soil). After that, we Asian Tea Sets Wholesale Yixing Teapots Amber Bracelets check in an eco-lodge and relax.
In the afternoon, we cycle around from this old village to another, stop at handicraft families, chat to local, visit old local pagodas that built for that village only… then spend your rest day at the swimming pool. Dinner and overnight at the peaceful village.
Tay Phuong Pagoda
Day 2: Moon Garden & Duong Lam Ancient Village (B, L)
Today we drive 20km to Duong Lam Ancient village where we firstly welcome by local fresh green tea at Moon Garden home-stay. We enjoy a short time to explore this beautiful home-stay complex and join cooking demonstration with host. Enjoying what we cooked and we have great time to try hand massage (having your fingers dipped in a fragrant lime bowl and the traditional herbal hand massage) before we cycle along village lanes of the old villages, explore more the daily life of truly countryside Vietnamese farmers and landscapes. Before saying goodbye Moon Garden home-stay, we have time to foot bath in warm water with ginger, salt and mugwort medicinal berbs, enjoy the local drink and taste some of the local products such as maize, sweet potatos, cassave, peanuts…(seasonal food).
A traditional house in Duong Lam Ancient Village.
Inclusions:
– English speaking tour guide (other languages upon request)
– Ground transfer & transportation
– Accommodation
– Meal as indicated in the itinerary
– Basic Japanese push bikes
– Water during the trip
– Fees and permits
Exclusions:
– Flight tickets
– Accommodation in Hanoi
– Drink and beverages
– Tip and gratuities
– Others not mentioned in the itinerary
