Hue Village Discovery
Hue, Vietnam
From USD 47.00
Office phone number: +84 (0) 904 193 308
Hue Village Discovery
Hue, Vietnam
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Hooray for Hue! (pronounced ‘hway’ by the way). Spend a relaxing morning exploring the former royal capital by road, bike, and foot. Explore a true Hue cultural handicraft space, have a go at making a lotus paper flower to keep, and sample delicious treats along the way (hello sesame candy and fresh green tea). You’ll also visit the delightful garden villages of Hue, where you’ll meet a friendly local family. Finish up with a leisurely bike ride under shade around a peaceful village.
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Highlights
- Visit a bamboo paper workshop to discover the secrets of paper artistry
- Experience a true Hue cultural handicraft space featuring Thanh Tien paper flowers, Hue kites, and poem conical hats
- Make your own artisanal souvenir: a lotus paper flower to take home with you
- Explore a traditional 200-year-old house and privately owned gardens belonging to ancestors of the royal court
- Bike through Thuy Bieu village and stop to sample sugary local candies before having a go at making your own
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Pickup location:
Pick-up at centrally located hotels in Hue.
- Pickup time: 8.00 AM-8.30 AM
- Drop off location:
Drop-off at centrally located hotels in Hue.
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, entrance fees as indicated, transportation as indicated, 1-hour bike rental, local snacks and tea.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your driver and guide.
Our first stop on your Hue Village Discovery tour will be a visit to a unique bamboo paper workshop, about a 15-minute drive from your hotel pick-up. Taking his inspiration from bamboo, Phan Hai Bang has spent 10 years researching and creating high-quality papers featuring original designs that celebrate Vietnamese culture. You’ll learn how bamboo paper is developed and used in different pieces of functional art such as conical hats, umbrellas, lamps, fans, postcards, wallets, and more.
Driving back towards the imperial city (about 10 minutes or so away), we will visit a Hue traditional cultural house, where you will gain a deeper understanding of traditional handicrafts. You will have an opportunity to have a go at making a beautiful lotus flower with a real craftsperson there to guide you, for the perfect souvenir handmade by you.
Our next stop will be the ancient village of Thuy Bieu, on the banks of the Perfume River, some eight kilometres from the city centre (about a 20-minute drive). Here, we will take a peek inside a famous pomelo garden house that was once a regular haunt for the royal family, before taking a relaxing stroll through its delightful fruit garden.
We will then hop on our bikes for a jaunt around Thuy Bieu, stopping off to visit a local family making votive papers and/or a village community temple. If you are uncomfortable riding a bike, you can skip this part and instead soak your feet in a herbal tub in the family’s soothing, shaded fruit garden.
In need of some delicious treats to refuel, we’ll go back to the local family’s home and make our own sesame candy — a sugary delight with a Vietnamese twist. You can, of course, sample the sweets of your labour, alongside a cup of fresh green tea (sometimes with seasonal garden fruits) and a bit of ginger candy.
Our Hue tour comes to an end at noon, when we will head back to the city centre. Before you say goodbye, though, be sure to ask your local guide for insider tips on where to go for lunch.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, entrance fees as indicated, transportation as indicated, 1-hour bike rental, local snacks and tea.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your driver and guide.
Dress standard: As Hue can get quite warm and humid, we recommend wearing light and comfortable clothing. If you wish to take part in the bike ride, please also wear appropriate shoes and clothing for cycling.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure, you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at your hotel for pick up. Please check your hotel details are correct on the voucher.If your details are not correct, it is very important to please email us to confirm your correct pick up hotel using the contact details on the voucher. If you prefer you may also phone the change through to us during business hours.
Additional Information: The tour includes a one-hour bike ride around the village. If you can not ride a bike, don’t worry. You can replace that portion of the tour with a foot soak in an herbal tub in a local family’s garden.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +84 (0) 904 193 308
Email address: info@hueurbanadventures.com
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