Grab a fascinating peek into some of the most important traditions in Hoi An: lantern making, vegetable cultivation, and ceramic and wood crafts. Cycle to the home of a local craftsman to learn about, and participate in, the ancient art of lantern-making. Peddle on past lush rice paddies to the farming village of Tra Que, Hoi An, to learn about farm cultivation, and get a glimpse of rural life. Then, hop on a boat for a relaxing tour along the lovely Thu Bon River, combined with visiting traditional craft villages.
- Grab a fascinating peek into some of the most important traditions
- Cycle to the home of a local craftsman
- Peddle on past lush rice paddies to the farming village of Tra Que
- Hop on a boat for a relaxing tour along the lovely Thu Bon River
Grab a fascinating peek into some of the most important traditions in Hoi An: lantern making, vegetable cultivation, and ceramic and wood crafts. Cycle to the home of a local craftsman to learn about, and participate in, the ancient art of lantern-making. Peddle on past lush rice paddies to the farming village of Tra Que, Hoi An, to learn about farm cultivation, and get a glimpse of rural life. Then, hop on a boat for a relaxing tour along the lovely Thu Bon River, combined with visiting traditional craft villages.
Hoi An has preserved ancestral traditions all the while, protecting handmade villages that tourists can discover.
Your tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your Da Nang hotel and depart to Hoi An. Once you arrive, ride a bicycle a local lantern craftsman’s house. You will observe and learn how to make one of those beautiful lanterns that you’ve admired all around Hoi An Ancient Town.
Continue your trip to a local farm known as Tra Que Village. This experience will give you an insight into how farmers work and cultivate their vegetable gardens. You will have time to take a break and have lunch at a restaurant in Hoi An.
After lunch, your afternoon will start with a boat trip along Thu Bon River. Stop to visit Kim Bong Carpenter, then head to Thanh Ha Pottery Village, where you will meet local people working on handmade potteries. At the end of your tour, your driver will bring you back to your hotel.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at selected hotels in Da Nang.
- English-speaking guide
- Land transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission fee
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks unless specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
- Children below 2 years old are free of charge.
- Exact pick-up time to be advised upon reconfirmation.
- Pick-up is available for clients staying at selected hotels as meeting point only: Fansipan, Samdi, Olalani. Clients staying at the others must proceed to the meeting point.
- To select your travel date, you are advised to choose at least 03 days prior to start date of activity.
- The regular tour has a 2 passenger minimum requirement for operation and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. You will be informed at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm schedule. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, guests may request another tour, a different travel date or a refund.
- Free cancellation: 3 days or more prior to start date of activity.
- 100% Cancellation Fee (no reimbursement): less than 3 days prior to date of activity.
