Escape to Mountain : A Day Trip to Tam Dao & Tay Thien Temples
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Trip Highlights
Overview of Tay Thien Pagoda – Tam Dao Mountain Day Trip
Tam Dao national park is a famous tourist attraction among local Vietnamese travellers but still lesser known to foreign visitors. Just 75 km far from Hanoi, Tam Dao mountain is located in Vinh Phuc province and an ideal place for nature lovers who would love to do hiking to conquer the summit while enjoying the beautiful mountainscapes, cool & fresh climate, and getting to know more about Vietnamese belief & their culture.
Tay Thien Pagoda – Tam Dao Mountain Day Trip is specially designed for travellers who love escaping from the city’s daily bustles & hustles, and immensing themselves in pristine beauty of tropical forests & mountains in Tam Dao
In this day trip, you will visit Tay Thien temples, a unique historical-cultural complex admist the majestic mountains, where you will do a scenic hike of 5 km on trails & steps along the villages, the forest & the stream to visit different temples on mountainside of Thach Ban summit. It could be a lovely experience for the one who is interested in hiking. If some of you are not good at hiking, there is a good option with cable car & you can easy conquer top temples in just 15 minutes.
After exploring Tay Thien temples, this day trip will take you for a visit to Tam Dao town at 1000 metters high compared to the sea level, where you can feel the French vestiges of Stone Church & enjoy drinks at Quan Gio cafe‘ to admire the sunset & clouds….
Really, Tam Dao Mountain- Tay Thien Pagoda will be a day trip full of exciting activities & memorable experiences for your family
Special Highlights of Tay Thien Temples -Tam Dao Mountain Day Excursion
- Visit Tay Thien pagoda, the land of Buddha and Mother of Nation in Vietnam to enrich yourselves about Vietnamese belief & cultures
- Take part in scenic & healthy hike to visit local temple around Thach Ban summit, the second highest peak in Tam Dao mountain range.
- Stroll around Tam Dao town to sightsee some highlights such as French Church & Quan Gio Cafe to admire Tam Dao’s castle & scenic mountain view
Itinerary
07:00 AM : Our driver & tour guide will pick your group up from your hotel in Hanoi city & depart to Tay Thien Pagoda complex. En route, you have chances to view Vietnamese rural villages with paddy fields, rivers and mountains.
09:30 AM : Arrive in Tay Thien pagoda complex, you will start a scenic hike (5 km – in 3 hour hike) on trails & steps along local villages & forest to reach the main temple : Tay Thien temple, located in Thach Ban peak – the second highest point at 1,388 metter among Tam Dao mountain range. During the hike, you can stop to visit Thong temple, Co temple, Cau temple, Tay Thien temple & pagoda as well as Fairy Chess board – chances to get sense of Vietnamese’s belief & religions. The hike also brings you a wonderful journey to admire magnificient landscapes of mountains, tropical forest, streams & waterfalls.
Tay Thien cable car – Tam Dao
13:30 PM. Take the cable car down – which offers you opportunities to captivate parnoramic view of the region & save your time to continue the journey to Tam Dao town.
14:00 PM. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant
15:00 PM. Drive up to Tam Dao, known as another Sapa in Northern Vietnam with pleasant climate around the year
16:00 PM. Visit French Stone Church, which was built by French in early 20th century when they developed Tam Dao as a famous resort in Northern Vietnam.
16:30 PM. Check-in Quan Gio cafe with drinks (on your own account) for the view of beautiful Tam Dao castle & enjoy the sunset moment in Tam Dao
17:30 PM. Say good bye with Tam Dao & get transferred back to Hanoi city.
19:00 PM. Arrive in Hanoi. The guide & driver will drop you back the doorsteps of your hotel. The finish of your day trip to Tay Thien Pagoda & Tam Dao mountain. Thank you & see you in other trips to visit Vietnam again !
The Trip’s Inclusions :
- Private car with driver following the journey
- Tourguide of English speaking during the tour
- Entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places
- Lunch of local Vietnamese dishes
- One- way cable car ticket down
The Trip’s Exclusions :
- Drinks & beverages during the trip
- Tips to tourguide & driver
- Electrical car fees from the cable station to the bus station
- Travel insurances
- Personal expences.
Price
Important Information
Children Policy
- Infants under 5 years old can join the tour free of charge. Any additional expenses incurred during the trip will be the responsibility of the parents.
- Children from 5 to 8 years old are charged 75% of the adult rate.
- Children aged 9 years and above are charged at the full adult rate.
- Policy applies to 1 child sharing services with 2 adults. From the second child onward, 50% of the adult price will be applied.
Notes :
- Guests are recommended to bring personal essentials such as cash, mobile phone, camera, sunscreen, raincoat or umbrella, and suitable clothing depending on weather conditions and tour activities. Comfortable trekking shoes are advised for hiking activities, while long-sleeved clothing and long pants are recommended when visiting temples or religious sites.
- Tour timing may be adjusted slightly due to traffic, weather, or actual operating conditions.
- The itinerary sequence may be changed by the tour guide for the best operational arrangement while ensuring all attractions are covered.
- If you have any medical conditions, food allergies, or special requests, please inform us before the departure date.
- Pick-up and drop-off services are available from hotels located within Hanoi city center
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Escape to Mountain : A Day Trip to Tam Dao & Tay Thien Temples