2 Days Hue Garden-House StayCation
The imperial city of Hue has been acclaimed by UNESCO as ‘a masterpiece of urban poetry’ and there is good reason why with its host of attractions that include its green Citadel, royal gardens, royal mausoleums, pagodas and beautiful homes. The latter were once the private residences for princes and princesses, high-ranking mandarins and wealthy families. It was from these places that the royal and aristocratic lifestyle spread to the ‘commoners’ and shaped Hue’s elegant way of life. Due to the pressure of urbanisation, population growth, as well as economic and lifestyle changes, Hue had been losing this treasure over the years, but in an effort to preserve this threatened heritage, we have been assisting local families to renovate their ancestor’s homes so they are preserved for posterity.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Arriving in Hue, we transfer to Kim Long village 10 km from the city centre.
Upon arrival at Garden House, we are greeted by our host and given the chance to refresh before our leisurely cycle along the village’s easy and green cycling trails that are rich in cultural heritage sites. Taking between two and four hours depending on the pace we set, with the help of our guide we stop at a local home where handicrafts are made and then continue to visit hidden temples and cultural relics such as Thien Mu Pagoda. We then return to our accommodation where we unwind with a relaxing herbal foot bath before savouring an authentic home-cooked dinner.
In the evening, we can practice some Vietnamese words with our host, listen to the calm and tranquillity of the countryside, or explore the recommended selection of books and movies about Hue.
Passing a peaceful night at the host family’s ancient house.
Waking up in the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside and start the day with a healthy breakfast with food selected from the garden.
We then have time to join in with some gardening activities with our host, go fishing at the nearby river, or immerse in a spiritual journey at the nearby pagoda. We bid our host “tam biet” before transferring to our next destination.
Please note that our accommodation in Kim Long village is west of Hue city and makes a convenient base to explore Hue’s highlights while enjoying the tranquillity of the countryside. Our accommodation is surrounded by a vast garden of bonsai and fruit trees and offers an authentic experience. It has two private rooms, with two toilets and bathrooms situated inside the house.
Route
- Voluntary Carbon Offset Compensation: USD1.50 per person per day;
- Water on tour – We stop using single use plastic bottles on our tours and instead use reusable 5 & 19 litter bottles to refill the client’s bottles. We hope we can encourage clients to bring their bottles;
- Check-in and check-out times may vary depending on the hotel. Typically, official hotel check-in is between 14.00 and 15.00; and check-out time is before 12.00 noon. Early check-in or late check-out may be available upon request is subject to an additional charge;
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this tour; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Guests traveling over and during local holidays may experience longer waiting times than normal, may see certain sites being closed down, and this program may be subject to supplementary charges;
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
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- Tours and transfers with licenced English-speaking guiding services/ assistance. Other languages are on request and are subject to availability;
- Accommodation in sharing twin/ double;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- All applicable taxes and service charges;
- All meals as indicated in the programme (food only).
- Vietnamese visa approval letter and Visa stamping fee;
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated;
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the programme;
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