Tam Dao Sanctuary: Zen, Legends, & Mountain Vistas (2 days)

Highlights

Embark on a heartfelt journey designed to celebrate the love and gratitude children hold for their parents. This unique tour is a meaningful gift where parents not only immerse themselves in the serene beauty of nature and explore the sacred Buddhist landmarks at Sun World Bà Đen Mountain, but also experience touching moments prepared by their children. Through heartfelt letters or video messages shared during the tour, parents will receive words of appreciation and affection that are often difficult to express in daily life. This carefully crafted experience blends spiritual reflection, breathtaking landscapes, and family connections to create lasting memories that warm the heart

Itinerary

Day 1 . Hanoi - Tay Thien Pagoda - Truc Lam Zen Monastery - Tam Dao (Lunch, Dinner)
• 7:00 AM: Pick up from Saigontourist office 55B Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. • Depart for Tam Dao, stopping at Tay Thien Pagoda and Truc Lam Zen Monastery. o Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery: Explore one of the earliest centers of Vietnamese Buddhism, built on the foundation of the ancient Thien An Zen Monastery.
- Tour with guide
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
Tam Dao - Tour with guide
• 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Continue to Tam Dao, check in to hotel.
Free at leisure
• 3:00 PM - Evening: Free time to explore Tam Dao, enjoy the cool mountain air.
Dinner - Tour with guide
• 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner at a restaurant, featuring Tam Dao specialties. • Overnight: Stay in Tam Dao.
Day 2 . Tam Dao - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
• 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
Soc Temple - Tour with guide
• 8:00 AM: Check out and depart for Hanoi. On the way, choose one of the following: o Option 1: Soc Temple Historical Site:  Explore the historical site associated with the legend of Saint Giong.  Visit the temples and monuments. o Option 2: Co Loa Citadel:  Discover the ancient citadel and its historical significance.  Visit the temples and monuments.
Lunch
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch along the way.
Back
• 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Arrive in Hanoi, tour ends.

What to Expect

Ancient Temples: Tay Thien & Truc Lam.
Mountain Views: Tam Dao's scenery.
Historic Sites: Soc Temple
Local Food: Regional meals.

Term & conditions

Inclusive services:

Air-conditioned vehicle for transportation.

English-speaking tour guide.

Admission and sightseeing fees.

Lunch on day 1 and lunch on day 2.

Bottled water (2 bottles per person per day).

Hotel cost.

Travel Insurance.

VAT and service charges

Tour exclusive

Travel insurance
Surcharge for English speaking guide
All meals and beverage unspecified.
Personal expenses, optional visits and other services unspecified

Tour price for children:
Children from 1 month to 5 years old: free of charge.
Children from 6 years to 10 years old: 80% of adult’s price.
Children from 11 years old: 100% of adult’s price.

Cancellation Policy

- Cancellation charge will be applied if cancellation notice made:
- After booking confirmation: 10% of the tour fare.
- Within 24 hours before departure time: 40% of the tour fare.
- Last-minute or no-show: 100% of the tour fare.