Upon arrival, you will be again greeted & transferred to hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the Tomb of Tu Duc King, It is one of the most beautiful Royal architectural works of the Nguyen dynasty. Then visit the tomb of Khai Dinh King – one of the most surprising among myriads of royal tombs in Hue. Then we move to Thien Mu pagoda – the Hue’s symbol. From Thien Mu, take a dragon boat trip down stream to Trang Tien bridge and enjoy sun set on Huong river.
Overnight in Hue.
In the morning, a warmest welcome & depart for Truc Lam Monastery by specialized bicycle (30km from Hue) Then group will be moved to boat on Truoi Lake to get to Truc Lam Monastery. Upon arrival, introductory procedures and prepare for your property before experiences the unique journey which is first put into operation in tourism.
Free at leisure & relax
Prepare for lunch. Have lunch & relax
In the afternoon: listen to the lecture, read books, manual labour or converse with the Monks
In the evening: The Monastery is only have 2 main meals. Thus, guests will obey to the rule & training method of Monastery. However, guests can have a light dinner (self-organized) according to the suggestions of the monks. Or vegetarian noodles will be prepared. Living with the monks at the monastery. Rest, Relax, bedtime.
3h00 am – Meditation: Get up early, sitting, meditating under the guidance of the monks.
At this time, you will experience a mental delusion immeasurable, nowhere in silence, stillness of nature, to have moments of uplifting, contemplate life & work explicitly introspection. Silence is valuable to look for things in a different sense. Spirit, emotion are relax, refreshed from inside. Discharge of meditation and take a rest.
Breakfast, practices and join to Monastery’s activities or seminars, exchanges, discuss about the state of affairs
Rest and prepare for lunch. After lunch, pack your clothes, luggage, farewell Monastery. Boating back to Hue.
Option 1: You return to Hue by bicycle.
Option 2: Cars from the wharf will pick group up to get back to Hue.
Arrive in Hue, check in hotel and overnight in Hue.
Tour Guide will meet you at rendezvous, toward to kayak dock & take your boat, then obey to the guidane of Coach. To row the Kayak down the Perfume River to visit Hue Traditional Craft Villages Parking the wharf of Sinh Village, visit to the house of artisan/craftsman named Ky Huu Phuoc & you will have a chance to hear in brief about the history & the method to produce a Sinh Village Paintings – This is a painting series which contained elements both spiritual and folk elements. Come away Ky Huu Phuoc’s House. Cycling on the countryside road with the rice field at two sides walk, enjoy the countryside flavour & bustling village markets. Stop off the house of painter Than Van Huy whom rebirthed of Thanh Tien paper flowers village which formed over 300 years ago and has been well received certificate by recognized The Traditional Villages on 8/2013. Find out how to make a lotus flowers and experience flower making process.
Overnight in Hue.
With lantern-lit streets, vibrant markets, skilled tailors, artisan shops, ancient houses, colourful temples and beautiful smiles, Hoi An is a Vietnamese wonderland. Breakfast at hotel, then take a short excursion to visit theImperial Citadel including Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, Forbidden Purple City. In the afternoon, take a very scenic trip to Da Nang across the Hai Van Pass – the “Pass of clouds” through the Truong Son Mountain. The mountainous stretch of the highway offers spectacular views. Arrive in Da Nang. Stopover at the sensational Cham Museum & then the Marble Mountains. Continue to drive to the charming and historic city of Hoi An , which is known as one of South-East Asia’s major international ports for the Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and other trading vessels with name of Faifo. Overnight in Hoi An.
Breakfast at hotel. Make a city tour in Hoi An downtown – a living monument to Viet Nam’s rich history, then make an excursion to visit some major highlights here including famous Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tan Ky House, the Chua Ong pagoda and the vibrant market. Free at leisure on the white sand beach.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Da Nang airport for departure.