Hue: Buddhist Tour with Cooking Class and Meditation Buddhism tour in Hue with French speaking tour guide
ID: GYG1179595-O-1822015
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Hue on a guided tour. Visit the Vong Canh Hill, enjoy a cooking class with local person, and join a meditation session at a local meditation facility.
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Hue. Head to Vong Canh Hill, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city. Visit the Goddess of Mercy statue and learn about Buddhism in Hue. Take a deep breath and sip on a cup of tea in the fresh morning air.
Next, take part in a cooking class. Be guided by a local Buddhist to cook a Vietnamese vegetarian meal with simple ingredients and raw materials. Enjoy your lunch.
After lunch, join a 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, join a meditation session at a local meditation facility. Be guided by a meditation expert from the nearby village through a series of meditation activities. These include breathing exercises, guided visualizations, and mindful walking as part of the meditation experience.
Finally, say farewell to everyone and head back to the city. Be dropped off at your accommodation around 4:00 PM.
Highlights
- Enjoy a cooking class and learn how to make a Vietnamese vegetarian meal
- Visit the Vong Canh Hill and enjoy the scenic views of Hue
- Join a meditation session at a local meditation facility
- Learn about Buddhism in Hue and the history of the Tu Hieu Temple
- Enjoy a cup of tea in the fresh morning air at the Goddess of Mercy statue
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meditation session at The Plum Village Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is only available on Sundays.
INCLUDED
- Private airconditioned transportation
- English or French speaking tour guide
- Lunch as specified, drinks are not included
- Sightseeing, admission fees, entrance fees, cooking class as specified
NOT INCLUDED
- Dinner and beverages
- Personal expenses and other unspecified services
- Tip for tour guide and driver
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
