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Explore the traditional villages of Vietnam on a day trip from Hanoi. Visit a village known for making incense sticks, learn how to make conical hats, and paint your own lacquer art.

Highlights

• Learn about the traditional techniques of making incense sticks and conical hats
• Visit a local artisan's house or a riverside restaurant for a family-style meal
• Paint your own conical hat and lacquer art to take home as a souvenir
• Discover the clothing industry and buy some branded items at a good price
• Stop at some jaw-dropping places in the village to take some awesome photos

Description

Discover the traditional crafts of Vietnam on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Visit a village where incense sticks are made, learn how conical hats are made, and see how lacquer art is produced. Enjoy a family meal at a local artisan's house. Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Hanoi. Head to the first destination of the day, a village where incense sticks are made. Learn about the techniques from local artisans as you walk through the village. Stop at some jaw-dropping places in the village to take some awesome photos. Next, visit a traditional conical hat-making village. Observe the process of making the hat and paint it on your own. Enjoy a family meal at the local artisan’s house or at a riverside restaurant, depending on the size of the group. Depart for the last stunning village, the lacquer art-making village. Observe and learn about the quintessence of local art work from the local artisans as you visit some of the largest family-scale factories in the village. Visit a few families and get to paint your own lacquer as well. Stop at a well-known clothing export surplus shop to discover the clothing industry, as well as to buy some branded items at a really good price compared to the original store. Finally, get dropped off back at your hotel in the old quarter of Hanoi.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in the old quarter Visit to incense stick making village Visit to traditional conical hat making village Visit to lacquer art making village Opportunity to create your own souvenirs Family meal at a local artisan’s house or riverside restaurant Stop at a well-known clothing export surplus shop

Important Information

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking Bring a camera to capture your experiences Sun protection is advised

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund