Interesting experiences in the program:
Highlights:
- Visit the scenic spots of the North.
- Admire the scenery at Tay Thien Zen Monastery.
- Contemplate the beauty of Tam Dao.
- Enjoy the flavors of Northern dishes, Vietnamese specialties.
Note:
- Tour price applies to a minimum of 2 adults. If you travel alone, please pay an additional room surcharge or share a room with another customer.
- If you are traveling with children, please read carefully the "Tour price for children" in the "Note".
- If you choose a daily group tour, please book at least 3 days before departure.
- If you register for the tour 1 - 2 days before departure, please contact the hotline +0243.756.2969
Detailed Itinerary:
07h30 - 08h00: Car and tour guide pick you up at the Hanoi Old Quarter or the Opera House to depart for the tour to visit Tam Dao.
09h00: Arrive at Tay Thien scenic area. You will walk to visit the Great Mandala Stupa modeled after the Indian style. Then visit Thong Temple with the nine-root banyan tree. Then you can choose one of two options:
- Option 1: You will walk to visit Truc Lam Zen Monastery, one of the schools for Buddhist monks and nuns in our country. Visit the Drum Tower, Bell Tower, classrooms... Reaching the highest floor of the Zen Monastery, you will be able to see from Heaven down to the earth, a rare sight.
Truc Lam Zen Monastery - Tay Thien
- Option 2: Conquering Tay Thien peak. You will take the cable car to admire the majestic mountains and forests of Tay Thien, and see Bac Waterfall from the cable car cabin. Reaching the top of the cable car, you will continue to conquer Tay Thien peak with a series of works such as: Co Chin temple, Mau Dia temple, Thuong Quoc Mau temple, Tay Thien pagoda… (not including Tay Thien cable car ticket price).
Tay Thien Pagoda
11h30:Lunch at the restaurant. After lunch, you continue by car to Tam Dao.
13h00: Arriving in Tam Dao, you can visit and take pictures of the beautiful scenery around the town such as:
Tam Dao central square
- Tam Dao central square, colorful neighborhood with unique architecture;
- Take pictures with Tam Dao stone church with unique architecture built in the first decade of the 20th century, located in the center of Tam Dao town, on the road leading to the top of Thien Son mountain...
14h00: Tour guide takes you on a walking tour to visit:
- Thác Bạc Tam Đảo (the Silver waterfall):The path down to Thac Bac is not too long, but it is steep and vertical. To get here, you have to climb the green stone steps. The path is carved into the mountain, with mountains on one side and abysses on the other...
- Quán Gió Tam Đảo: This is an extremely famous cafe to sip a hot cup of coffee(at your own expense)and admire the majestic, poetic scenery of this land.
Quán Gió Tam Đảo
16h00:The car comes back to Hanoi. Stop to rest on the way.
18h00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of Tam Dao trip. See you again!
The attractions in the program will be flexible to suit the actual situation.
Tour price for children:
- Children price (5-11 years old): 75% of adult price
- Children price (2-5 years old): 30% of adult price
- Baby price (under 2 years old): Free (Children eat on their own, sleep with parents)
Estimated costs include:
- Transportation with A/C
- English speaking guide
- Box lunch
- Entrance fees
Estimated costs exclude:
- Personal travel insurance
- International and Domestic airfare to/from Vietnam
- Electric car in Tay Thien, cable car ticket Tay Thien
- Drinks served on the bus (due to limited travel time)
- Beverages served in lunch
- Other services and expenses not mentioned in the program
- Visa to Vietnam (if any)
- Tax invoice
- Tips/gratuities: at least $3/person
