• Old Quarter - 7:30 - 8:15 AM: Guests will be picked up from their hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and will depart for Ha Thai Village.

• Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village - Begin the adventure in Ha Thai village, famous for its lacquerware craftsmanship since the 17th century. Meet a renowned local artisan who will introduce this traditional art form. Under their expert guidance, participants will have the chance to create their own lacquer painting as a unique keepsake.

• Chuong Village - Continue the journey to the 300-year-old Chuong village, known for its conical hat making. Explore the village and, depending on availability, either visit a war veteran to hear personal stories from the Vietnam War or meet other local artisans to learn about their daily lives. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch prepared by a local female artisan, offering a taste of authentic Vietnamese hospitality. After lunch, try painting your own hat or join in the hat-making process with guidance from skilled craftspeople.

• Làng Hương Chùa Mối - Quảng Phú cầu - Conclude the artisanal tour at the lively Quang Phu Cau incense village. Stroll through the village center to observe family-scale incense production. Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles. The experience culminates with a tour of the village’s largest incense factory, where guests will witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.

Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles. The experience culminates with a tour of the village’s largest incense factory, where guests will witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.

• Old Quarter - 17:30 - 18:00: The journey concludes with a return to Hanoi Old Quarter. The trip ends!

• All entrance fees
• Tasty Home-cooked Vietnamese lunch
• Air-conditioned vehicle pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
• Amazing English speaking tour guide
• 01 water bottle/ per person
• 01 conical hat/ per person
• Discover renowned handicraft villages: Lacquer Painting Village, Chuong Village, Incense Village

• Personal Expenses & Beverages
• Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Escape the bustling city of Hanoi and delve into the timeless artistry of Vietnam’s traditional craft villages. This full-day cultural excursion takes you to Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau, three famous villages where the ancient techniques of conical hat making, lacquerware, and incense crafting are still alive today.

Meet talented local artisans, observe their precise craftsmanship, and engage in hands-on activities such as painting your own lacquerware and creating a conical hat to take home as a special memento. At midday, savor a delicious, home-cooked Vietnamese meal in a friendly local home, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available.

As the day concludes, you’ll leave with not just a handmade souvenir, but also a deeper appreciation for Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage and the enduring spirit of its artisans.

• We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.