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17:00 - 18:00: After picking you up from the hotel, you will be taken to a home in Hanoi for the dinner.
On welcoming you to the host’s house, you will be offered a cup of hot green tea - as a traditional custom of Vietnamese family used to showing respect to their guests.
Then you will come to the dining room and enjoy the meal prepared by the host. You will have a chance to try the traditional dishes in a cosy atmosphere at home.
See how the local enjoy their dinner, what their kitchen looks like, and also witness some customs during the meal: the children need to invite the elders before eating and after finishing meal, you will be shown how to use chopsticks in the traditional manner, and how to put chopsticks to express that we finished meal. Through all of that, you will clearly see the difference between Western and Eastern dining etiquette.
The tour will end at around 20:00 - 21:00 and you will be dropped off at the hotel.
Join this Galilee and Golan 2-day tour and discover the hidden gems of northern Israel. You’ll be accompanied by a professional local guide for 2 fully guided days of this package tour. The tour takes you through the idyllic countryside and across the Jordan River to the Golan Heights. Pass the hot springs of Hamat Gader and stop at the Shalom Observatory to take in the panoramic views. Tour the Talmudic village at Katzrin and the Golan Antiquities Museum. On the peak of Mount Bental explore a former Syrian outpost. The tour includes 1 night of bed and breakfast accommodation at a local kibbutz guesthouse. On day 2 take a look around the kibbutz and learn about this unique community. Then visit Mount Hermon Stream Nature Reserve and see the fairy-tale countryside of Banias. Here you can tour the ruins of a Roman city, and see babbling brooks, lush woodlands, and waterfalls. Visit Nimrod Fortress and tour the cobbled streets of Safed, the birthplace of Jewish mysticism, better known as Kabbalah.
Experience the Sichuan lifestyle on this unique late afternoon tour.
You will be picked up at 4 p.m. in your hotel lobby and head to Yu Garden. The garden covers a significant space and includes many pavilions, plants, rockery and other buildings of interest that will take you back to the time of the Ming Dynasty.
Then, enjoy a delicious local dinner while watching a Chinese face-changing show. For dinner, there are 2 options: hot pot or Sichuan cuisine. The performance style is known for its unique face changing act. You will see the actor change their facial makeup in seconds to show the different emotions of the character.
After dinner, try a Chuan-style ear cleaning and massage, a unique custom in the area. The technician will clean your ear and use special techniques to promote your health and well-being!
After the tour, get dropped off at your hotel.
Join us on this guided, 4-hour-long tour of Hoi An, a port city that was a major trading center of Southeast Asia in the 16th century, and get the chance to learn more about the city’s melting-pot history through its architecture.
Meet your tour guide and driver at your hotel and drive to Hoi An's World Heritage site of Ancient Town. The town lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River and is criss-crossed by numerous canals. Note the distinct Chinese architecture of its houses with low, tile roofs built on narrow streets. All the houses were made of rare wood and decorated with lacquered boards.
Start walking around town with your guide and visit some of the most important monuments of the city, including the old house of Tan Ky, Fukian Assembly Hall (an ornate Chinese temple that was first built in 1692), the Japanese Covered Bridge and local markets and harbors.
Enjoy Hoi An’s traditional dance and folk song performances before heading for lunch. Savor delicious Hoi An specialities like banh mi, cao lau and the famous white rose. Drive back to the hotel after lunch.
Vietnam is well known as a country has a range of different and delicious foods. Joining with us, you will have a chance to taste so many kinds of popular street foods, which is also considered as our unique heritage culture.
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Our guide will meet you in the hotel in central Old Quarter (or our appointment if you stay away the Old Quarter). This is a walking tour so that you will have a lot of chances to meet locals, to hear interesting stories and to experience the local lifestyle in closest way. During the way, our guide will give you a short brief information about Northern and particular Hanoian food typical. Walk around the Old Quarter to taste some popular food on street vender, which is forming our unique culture/habit. Visit some café/restaurants that is kept from generation to generation. With over 1000 year of history, surely you will have unforgettable memories with those hundred-year old shops.
In this Buddhist Circuit Excursion Tour of 6 Nights and 7 Days, all essential Buddhist features are included, providing our travelers with a comprehensive religious experience. The tour will start in Varanasi and end in Lucknow. Tourist attractions include cultural and historical places, stupas, monuments, museums, as well as gardens and lakes, leaving an incredible mark on your mind.
Highlights include visiting Sarnath to see the Dhamekh Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Archaeological Museum, and enjoying a morning boat ride on the River Ganges. In Bodhgaya, explore the Mahabodhi Temple, Thai Temple, and Bodhi Tree. The tour continues with visits to the ruins of Nalanda and Rajgir, followed by Kushinagar to see the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Mukutbandhan Stupa. The journey concludes in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Begin a 7-day journey through Thailand and Laos, blending culture, nature, and cuisine. Start in Bangkok with vibrant street food, illuminated temples, and tuk-tuk rides. Explore Thai heritage at the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Visit Ayutthaya, a UNESCO site, to uncover ancient ruins like Wat Maha That and Bang Pa-In Palace. Head to Luang Prabang to enjoy the Royal Palace Museum, explore Wat Xieng Thong and visit Pak Ou Caves on a Mekong River cruise. Experience village life and relax by the stunning Khouang Si Waterfalls, creating unforgettable memories in these enchanting destinations.
Embark on a cruise around Dubai to see its highlights from the water with a yacht charter company that has been in operation for 15 years and serves over 1 million guests per year. Sail through the Dubai Marina to Bluewaters Island. Cruise over to the Dubai Eye, see the famous Jumeirah Beach and the Palm, and pass the Burj Al Arab.
You will receive a red-carpet welcome upon boarding your yacht. Enjoy breakfast or a barbecue on board, depending on the option chosen. You can spend quality time networking aboard the 65-foot vessel and above.
Benefit from creature comforts and amenities, including a dinette area with natural light. Take your seats in the lounge area with abundant sun and shade.
Please take note that the one-hour tour route circles around Dubai Marina, Ain wheel, JBR, Dubai Harbour and it includes water and tropical beverages onboard.
Explore the majestic Manaslu, the eighth highest peak on Earth, standing tall at 8163 meters. This Himalayan giant, often referred to as the "mountain of the spirit," graces the Gorkha region with its awe-inspiring presence. The Ganesh Himal, resembling an elephant's head, derives its name from the revered Hindu deity, Lord Ganesh. Nestled in the heart of north-central Nepal, this massive Himalayan range is a true natural wonder. Boasting three peaks exceeding 7,000 meters and a remarkable fourteen surpassing 6,000 meters, it's a paradise for trekkers!
Embark on the Manaslu Trek, also known as the Manaslu Circuit, a journey that unveils the breathtaking splendor of Mount Manaslu (8163 m) and the Ganesh Himal Range, among other captivating peaks. Along this remarkable trail, you'll encounter a captivating blend of authentic Hindu and Tibetan-style Buddhist villages. Following the Budhi Gandaki River to its source just below the formidable Larkya Pass, this trek offers a diverse range of landscapes, from lush forests to picturesque green valleys, even sharing a part of the famed Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Take in the highlights of Cambodia and Bangkok on this 7 day tour. Visit Phnom Penh's exquisite Royal Palace and the poignant Killing Fields, before heading to Siem Reap to explore the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat Temple Complex. Enjoy a cruise on Ton Le Sap Lake, visit the floating villages of Kampong Phluk and watch the incredible Phare Cambodian Circus. Then fly to Thailand's bustling capital to see the spectacular Grand Palace, ride a tuk tuk to Wat Pho and cruise the canals.