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If you are looking for some cool places off-the-beaten-track near Hanoi with great local vibes, then this tour featuring Vietnamese handicrafts and artisanal work could be a perfect choice.

Highlights

• Discover Quang Phu Cau Incense Village – the heart and soul of Vietnam’s tradition
• Chuong Conical Hat Crafting Village – The home of Vietnam’s iconic hat
• Capture stunning photos in the colorful scene of the incense village
• Try your hand at making your own cap, vase, or bowl with the help of a guide
• Drop-off at the famous train street (optional)

Description

Choose from several options. Option HALF DAY: Visit 2 Villages: Conical Hat and Incense Craft Village ( No Lunch ) + Train Street (optional) Duration: ~ 6 hours Morning from 7:45~13:30 Afternoon from 11:45~17:30 Hotel Pickup at 7:45 AM or 12:00 PM Start with a pick-up and visit Quang Phu Cau Village to learn about incense-making. Then, explore a village, where artisans craft Vietnam's iconic conical hats. End at Train Street, enjoy a coffee, and explore (costs at your own expense). Note: You are responsible for your return from Train Street. Please note: This half-day tour does not include lunch, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing snacks to keep you energized Option HALF DAY: Visit Bat Trang Ceramics Village + Train Street ( Optional ) Hotel Pickup at 8:00 AM or 12:00 PM Start with a pick-up and visit Ceramics-making village. Observe and learn the quintessence of local artwork from the artisans. After that, visit to the ancient house and workshop of ceramic artist. Continue to have a talk with them about the history of the village and admire their exquisite handmade ceramic products. Try your hand at making your own cap, vase, or bowl with the help of a guide. End at Train Street, enjoy a coffee, and explore (costs at your own expense). Note: You are responsible for your return from Train Street ( Optional ) Please note: This half-day tour does not include lunch, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing snacks to keep you energized Option FULL DAY: Visit 3 Villages with home cooked lunch: Conical Hat and Incense, Ceramics + Train street ( optional drop off) Duration: 8:00~16:30 After pickup from your hotel, meet your tour guide and head to your first stop, the incense stick-making village. Learn more about the techniques from local artisans as you walk through the village. Stop at some places in the village to take some awesome photos. Then, get back on the bus, and hop to your next destination, just 15 minutes away, the traditional conical hat-making village. Not only observe but also get involved in the process of making and painting your own hat, a souvenir to remember your day. Continue to a local artisan’s house or a riverside restaurant for a meal. After bidding farewell to a hat-making village, depart for the last stop, the Ceramics-making village. Observe and learn the quintessence of local artwork from the artisans. After that, visit to the ancient house and workshop of ceramic artist. Continue to have a talk with them about the history of the village and admire their exquisite handmade ceramic products. Try your hand at making your own cap, vase, or bowl with the help of a guide. Finally, get back on the bus and head back to Hanoi city center and Train street ( optional drop off)

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area by comfortable bus English-speaking tour guide Home-cooked lunch (Full day tour option) 1 conical hat/person 1 water bottle/person All entrance fees in the plan

Important Information

• This tour covers half-day/full-day visits to Hanoi's traditional villages. Please review the details carefully before booking. This half-day tour does not include lunch, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing snacks to keep you energized throughout the afternoon Option for drop-off at the famous train street or hotels where you can enjoy your time in train street and then take a taxi back to the hotel on your own Surcharge for New Year, Lunar New Year, Christmas, and national holidays. Surcharge of 5 USD per person (on specific holidays)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund