Wild Sunflowers – Khai Nguyen Pagoda 1-Day Tour

Hanoi

Experiences

1 day

Car

Highlights

The Ba Vi wild sunflower photography and Khai Nguyen Pagoda tour brings you to the brilliant yellow scenery of autumn, where wild sunflowers bloom across the hills and mountains and Khai Nguyen Pagoda rests peacefully amidst nature. This is a wonderful opportunity to capture beautiful photos, relax, and enjoy the peaceful space in the poetic autumn colors.

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Detailed itinerary

  • 06:00 AM: Bus and tour guide pick you up at the Hanoi Opera House.

    The bus and tour guide from Sovaba Travel pick you up at the Hanoi Opera House, embarking on an exciting journey of discovery. After getting settled in your seats, the group departs the capital, heading towards a peaceful land vibrant with colorful flowers and rich in spiritual heritage.

  • 06:30 AM: Bus and tour guide pick you up at Big C Thang Long

    The bus and tour guide pick you up at Big C Thang Long, departing for the 1-day Wild Sunflower Viewing & Khai
    Nguyen Pagoda Tour. On the way, the group stops for breakfast (at your own expense).

  • 08:30 AM: Arrive at Ba Vi

    You begin the sightseeing and photo tour at:

    • Wild Sunflower Hill - also known as Japanese sunflower or Mexican sunflower, a flower symbolizing
      love. Visiting the wild sunflowers carries deep humanistic meaning, expressing silent wishes for a beautiful, pure, faithful, long-lasting love and friendship. The blooming of wild sunflowers
      signals the end of autumn and the arrival of winter.
    • Check-in at the Pine Hill at level 400 with fresh, pleasant air.
  • 11:30 AM: Board the bus to the restaurant for lunch and rest

    The group boards the bus to head to a local restaurant for lunch featuring an enticing menu of regional specialties. This is also time to rest and relax in a spacious atmosphere, recharging your energy before continuing the afternoon itinerary.

  • 02:00 PM: Transfer to visit and offer incense at Khai Nguyen Pagoda.

    Khai Nguyen Pagoda was formerly known as Co Lieu Tu, commonly called Cheo Pagoda. Located in the countryside of Son Tay,
    the pagoda is about 45 km from Hanoi city. Upon arrival, the group visits the architectural structures here: the
    Main Hall (Dai Hung Bao Dien); Bao An Tower; Van Sinh Guest House; One Pillar Pagoda Path; Life-release Pond; and the Bell Tower.

  • 04:00 PM: Board the bus for the return trip to Hanoi.

    Board the bus to depart for Hanoi. On the way back, the group stops for a rest break, where you can buy
    Ba Vi specialties as gifts for loved ones.

  • 05:30 PM: Tour ends

    The bus drops you off in Hanoi. End of the tour program. See you again!

Included

  • Modern tourist vehicle (16 to 45 seats depending on the actual size of the group).
  • 01 lunch at a restaurant.
  • Enthusiastic and experienced tour guide throughout the journey.
  • Travel insurance for the entire trip.
  • Drinking water: 1 bottle/day.

Not included

  • 10% VAT invoice (no extra tax if no invoice is requested).
  • Drinks during meals and other personal expenses.
  • Sightseeing costs outside the itinerary and other personal expenses. Bicycles, electric cars for sightseeing.

Tips for drivers and tour guides:

  • In case tourists are satisfied with the service of the driver and tour guide, they can tip at their discretion. This tip is completely voluntary but is customarily at least 50,000 VND/guest/day.
  • Standard tip for foreign guests: 3 USD/guest/day.
  • Cancellation & Return Policy

  • Surcharges

  • Other

TOUR CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

  • Immediately after registration (30 days before departure): forfeit 100% of the deposit.
  • Before 7 days (prior to tour departure): penalty of 50% of the total tour cost.
  • Before 5 days (prior to tour departure): penalty of 75% of the total tour cost.
  • Within 5 days (prior to tour departure): penalty of 100% of the total tour cost.
  • No refunds, cancellations, or changes apply to groups during Holidays and New Year.