| Tour code: | HNN.011 |
| Trip: | CHÙA TAM CHÚC – CHÙA ĐỊA TẠNG PHI LAI |
| Duration: | 1 Day |
| Schedule: | Hàng Ngày - daily |
| Vehicle: | Ô tô - car |
| Departure location: | Hà Nam |
07:00: The bus and tour guide pick up guests at hotels in the Old Quarter.
07:30: Pick up guests at the Opera House and depart for Tam Chuc.
09:00: Arrival at the Tam Chuc Spiritual Tourism Complex. The first stop in this scenic area is Thuy Dinh guest house, where paintings depicting the panoramic view of the pagoda are displayed. Guests are free to sightsee and take photos.
09:30: The guide takes guests to the electric car station to travel into Tam Chuc Pagoda – a sacred pagoda built with thousands of stone artworks meticulously assembled by skilled craftsmen. After passing through the Tam Quan Gate, guests walk toward the main hall through the Sutra Pillar Garden, where each pillar weighs around 200 tons. Along both sides are large pathways leading to the majestic Three Halls: Quan Am Hall, Tam The Hall, and Phap Chu Hall, each dedicated to different Buddhas with distinct spiritual meanings.
For Ngoc Pagoda, it is suitable only for guests in good health who can move quickly or are willing to make a fast round trip. Alternatively, guests may purchase an additional Tue Tinh electric car ride to keep up with the group schedule, as the pagoda is located on the top of That Tinh Mountain. To reach it, visitors must climb 299 stone steps. From Ngoc Pagoda, guests can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of vast mountains and water, offering a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
12:30: Lunch at a local restaurant.
14:00: Depart to visit Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda (also known as Dung Pagoda) in Thanh Liem District, Ha Nam. This is a famous, beautiful, and tranquil pagoda in Ha Nam province. The pagoda is set in a pine forest, creating a refined, peaceful, and spiritual atmosphere that every visitor can feel.
16:00: Return to Hanoi.
18:30: Arrival in Hanoi. End of the pilgrimage tour. See you again!
• Air-conditioned tourist bus transfers as per itinerary
• 1 set lunch at a restaurant, standard meal cost: 100,000 VND/person
• Enthusiastic, experienced, and attentive tour guide throughout the trip
• Bottled water on the bus: 1 bottle per person per day
• VAT invoice (if no invoice is required, no additional VAT charge applies)
• Tam Chuc electric car + standard boat ticket: 270,000 VND/adult
• Tam Chuc electric car + VIP boat ticket: 350,000 VND/adult
• Tue Tinh electric car ticket (100,000 VND/ticket): guests will be transported by electric car to visit the 3 main halls of the pagoda, including Quan Am Hall, Giao Chu Hall, and Tam The Hall. At each hall, an on-site guide will provide explanations. After visiting all three halls, the electric car will take guests from Tue Tinh station directly back to the parking area.
• Any difference in sightseeing ticket prices (if any) at the time of travel compared to the booking time. We kindly ask for guests’ understanding and compliance with this policy.
• Motorbike taxi fees in case of overcrowding, when vehicles cannot access close to the pagoda
• Drinks during meals and other personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tips for driver and tour guide:
If guests are satisfied with the service of the driver and tour guide, tipping is optional and at their discretion. It is not mandatory, but the customary minimum is 50,000 VND per guest per day.
Mandatory tip for foreign guests: 3 USD per guest per day.
Saturday and Sunday: 550,000 VND per person
Monday to Friday: 650,000 VND per person
Children (please read carefully to understand the child policy):
• Children aged 1–4 years are free of charge (free children do not have a seat on the bus; parents are responsible for all related expenses). Each 2 adults may accompany only 1 free child; from the 2nd child onward, 50% of the tour price applies (including half meal portion and a separate seat on the bus).
Note: If 1 adult travels with 1 child eligible for free service, that child must pay 50% of the adult tour price (child half-tour standard).
• Children aged 5–9 years are charged 75% of the tour price (including separate meal and seat).
• Children aged 10 years and above are charged as adults and receive full adult services.