Summary

When mentioning the ancient town of Hoi an, most people think of an ancient cultural and historical space of a sea-port in the central of Vietnam. That’s not all about this World Heritage of Vietnam, the name of Hoi an is also attached with some traditional handicraft villages of local people (making clothes, making lanterns, planting vegetables, etc.).  Importantly, no one can deny that one of the great pleasures of any visitor to Hoi An is strolling along the beautiful streets of the old town at night under the flickering lights of the many beautiful lanterns. These simple yet colorful lanterns are both part of Hoi an culture and Hoi an today. Come to us, you will be offered a tour to a traditional Hoi an handicraft village to make some lanterns for yourself or for your beloved as gifts.

Highlights

• Our private guide will lead you through the well-kept historic district of this once-prosperous seaport city.
• You will have chance for insight into the local ancient space and soak up the cool atmosphere on the glistening Thu Bon River.
• Enjoy the excellent on-the-spot local-made clothes and lanterns for yourself, which means helping to further the local life development through the work given to the locals.

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Itinerary

• 08:00: We spend the morning for a walking tour around this enchanting port town.
• We follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures and visit its numerous places of interest: the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the local fish market … Around the town we can see a numerous art galleries and tailor shops, get some made-to-order clothes if you like.
• Next, we visit the home of a craftsman in the old streets. Here you will have a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the many stages of making them. After that you can make your own lantern, decorate, pack and keep it as a souvenir during the time in Hoi an.
• Have lunch at the local restaurant.
• 13:00: Return to your hotel in Hoi an, ends of tour.

Tour Pricing

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Entrance fees
• English speaking guides
• Workshop with craftsman
• Material for making the lantern and souvenir
• Lunch

Exclusions:

• Drinks
• Insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tip
• Car transfers from outside hotels/resorts

What to bring for this trip:

• Digital camera to take photos
• Walking shoes
• Light, soft clothes for walking tour
• Hat/Umbrella in case of sunny weather

Tour leader and local guide

In this tour, you have the benefit of professional English-speaking local guide with special experience of every stop-offs in the trip. When your departure reaches around 10 travelers or more, you will have an experienced tour leader whose passion and knowledge will impart so much inspiration. Call us at hotline….. to get to the operator whenever you need help during the trip.

Terms and Conditions

• If you cancel at least 5 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel between 3 and 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee