DETAILED ITINERARY:
- 07h45-08h00: The car and tour guide pick up guests at hotels in the Old Quarter area and the Opera House to depart for the sightseeing tour:
- Khai Nguyen Pagoda in Son Tay, also known as Tan Vien Pagoda, with the full name Tan Vien Son Quoc Tu. The pagoda has a historical date from the Ly Dynasty in the first half of the 11th century. Built on the old foundation, following the original architecture but newly renovated since 2008, the pagoda possesses a very unique blend of ancient and modern features, preserving its space and historical value. The pagoda is located amidst a peaceful and beautiful countryside. It has a square lake within the compound, lush green trees, and fragrant flowers all four seasons, providing a serene atmosphere for Buddhists and tourists who step into the pagoda.
- Son Tay Ancient Citadel. The citadel was built in the 3rd year of Minh Mang's reign (1822) and is the only ancient citadel in Vietnam built of laterite (đá ong), featuring unique architecture such as laterite walls and four gates built with ancient bricks. This is one of the few citadels from the Minh Mang era remaining today, built solidly to protect the northwestern region of Thang Long.
- 11h30: Have lunch at a restaurant, then rest. In the afternoon, continue the visit to:
- Duong Lam Ancient Village, a typical ancient village of the Northern Delta region. Guests pass through the ancient village gate, visit Mong Phu Communal House, Ba Chua Mia Temple, and the church of Thám hoa Giang Van Minh. Guests walk through the village, visit ancient houses, and enjoy local specialties: sticky rice wine (rượu nếp), and sweet green sticky rice cake (chè lam).
- Mia Pagoda - The pagoda with the most ancient Buddha statues in Vietnam.
- 17h00: Arrive back in Hanoi. End of the program. Farewell to guests, concluding the tour.
Tour Price Includes:
- Air-conditioned tourist car transfer according to the program.
- 01 standard lunch, with a cost of 100,000 VND/person.
- Entrance tickets to all points included in the program.
- Enthusiastic, proficient, and thoughtful guide service throughout the tour.
- Drinking water served in the car, 01 bottle/person/day.
Not Included:
- VAT invoice.
- Beverages during meals and other personal expenses not mentioned in the tour.
- Tips for the driver and tour guide.
- Surcharge for foreign nationals: 100,000 VND/guest.
Children Policy:
- Children from 1-4 years old are free of service charge (parents cover all related expenses, the child does not occupy a seat in the car). 02 adults are only allowed to be accompanied by 01 free child; a second child is charged 50% of the tour price (receives the standard of half a meal portion and a separate seat in the car).
- Children from 5-9 years old are charged 75% of the tour price (receive a separate meal portion and a separate seat in the car).
- Children 10 years old and above are charged the adult price.
- Note: If 01 adult is accompanied by 01 free child, this child must purchase 50% of the adult tour price (the standard for a child charged 50% is half a meal portion and a separate seat in the car. Any arising costs for entrance fees at sightseeing spots are paid for by the family).
To book the tour, please contact the Sales & Customer Care Department:
- Phone: (+84-24) 3736 8933 - extension 12 / Email: info@a25hotel.com
- Hotline: 0789 252525 - 1900 6925
