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Lend a Hand in Hue
3-Day Community Tour in Hue - Vietnam
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3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Hue
Suitable for families
Overview
Help with the local harvest, pick your own lunch and amble along the banks of the Perfume River in Hue, where history lingers in the streets. During this trip, you’ll delve into the rich dynastic past of this UNESCO World Heritage city before lending a hand on a small rural farm, far beyond the traffic and tourists. Until 1945, Hue was the imperial capital of Vietnam and the seat of Nguyen dynasty. It’s an atmospheric spot, spread-eagling the hazy Perfume River. Most travellers whisk through Hue at pace, racing around the citadel, tombs and monuments before moving on. This trip is different. After exploring the ancient legacy, you’ll escape into the peaceful countryside to get a grip on local ways.
What's included
- Accommodation – price based on 2 people sharing
- Breakfast
- Excursion with English speaking guide
- Bicycle, entrance fees and lunch on day 2
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Your day-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Hue
Hue is steeped in history, with crumbling tombs, monuments and fortified imperial cities. On arrival, you’ll settle into your central hotel in the heart of the French colonial quarter. Afterwards, take a stroll along the riverbank, hop in a rickshaw to the Royal Citadel, or wander past the shabby but beautiful Chinese shopfronts of Phu Cat.
Cultural Immersion & Departure
The following day, you’ll leave dynastic history behind and get your hands dirty. Climbing on a bike, you’ll cycle into the rice paddies and meandering rivers of the countryside, where buffalo plough the fields and local fishermen wait for a catch. You’ll feel a million miles away from the big cities.
In Thanh Toan village, you’ll set to work with a farming family, helping in the rice fields, trying to reel in some fish and trying your hand at some traditional handicrafts. You’ll also help to prepare lunch from fresh, home-grown ingredients. After just a few hours, you’ll understand that life here revolves around the harvest.
On the morning of day 3 you will continue on with your Vietnam adventure.
Royal Times in Hue
Immerse yourself in the history of the ancient Royal City of Hue; embark on a boat trip along the Perfume River with your private guide and watch fishermen haul their catch into small rowing boats. Take a trip to one of the oldest ancient religious structures in Hue, the Thien My Pagoda, where you can pay your respects before exploring the ancient temples and tombs within the walls of the Forbidden City. You’ll also visit a village to see how the locals make conical hats and heady incense sticks and see the elaborate mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh where the last ruling family, Nguyen Dynasty, ruled between 1802 and 1945.
Prices from:
£95 - per person
Vespa & Vietnamese Cuisine of Hue
If you fancy sampling some of Hue’s speciality dishes then this evening Vespa tour is for you. Kick off with a tropical cocktail or cold beer and meet your guide for an evening of sampling Hue’s diverse cuisine. First up, try your hand at making Banh Beo, a savoury steamed rice cake. Next, hop on your Vespa and take a ride through the city, past the Perfume river and local riverside stalls. Sample spring rolls and Hue pancakes before finishing at a popular local Vietnamese dessert shop for a sweet treat.
Prices from:
£95 - per person
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