Full-day tour | Buddhism tour in Hue

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour: Full-day tour.

Departure time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Duration: 8 hours 30 mins.

Pick-up/Drop-off: Hotels in Hue city (Please specify your hotel address).

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Escape the bustle of everyday life and discover the peaceful side of Hue on this full-day wellness and cultural journey. Take in panoramic views from Vong Canh Hill, learn about the city's rich Buddhist heritage, and enjoy a hands-on vegetarian cooking class led by local Buddhists. Complete your experience with a guided meditation session in the tranquil surroundings of Tu Hieu Temple or a nearby meditation center, leaving you refreshed, inspired, and deeply connected to Hue's spiritual traditions.

 

– ITINERARY –

08:00 AM – 08:30 AM: Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel. The first destination is the Vong Canh hill. From the top of poetic Vong Canh hill, you can enjoy the Hue scenery. 

 

Visiting the Goddess of Mercy statue. 

 

Here you will be introduced to Hue city and Buddhism in Hue. With the serenity and clean air, all it takes is a deep breath and a cup of tea in the fresh morning as a great start for the tour! 

 

Lunch time will begin with a cooking class. You will be guided by a local Buddhist to cook a Vietnamese vegetarian meal with simple ingredients and raw materials. Enjoy your lunch!

 

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: After the lunch you will leave for join the meditation session at The Plum Village Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (this activity is only open on Sundays). Hidden on the edge of a pine forest for nearly 200 years, Tu Hieu temple has been an iconic & and emotional story of Nhat Dinh’s filial piety under Nguyen dynasty. Tour guide will introduce you to the temple as well as the a widely known Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, while wandering this place and see its peaceful surroundings.

 

On other days of the week, visitors will join the meditation session at a local meditation facility. Our guide, a meditation expert from the nearby village, will lead you through a series of meditation activities. These include breathing exercises, guided visualizations, and mindful walking as part of the meditation experience. Our guide will provide personalized instruction and guidance throughout the activities. It is a lifetime experience!

 

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Say farewell to everyone and head back to the city. You will be dropped at your accommodation about 16:00 – 16:30. It is optional if you want to have (vegetarian) dinner at a local restaurant.
End of the tour.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Private airconditioned transportation
• English speaking tour guide
• Lunch as specified, drinks are not included
• Sightseeing, admission fees, entrance fees, cooking class as specified

EXCLUDED:

• Dinner and beverages
• Personal expenses and other unspecified services
• Tip for tour guide and driver