Why choose this Hoi An tour ?
Hop on your bike to spend the day at the home of a local lantern maker. Learn the ancient art of lantern making while getting a glimpse into everyday life. Make your own lantern – you can even pick up some cooking tips while lunch is being prepared.
Make the most of your Hoi An adventure
What makes Half-day tour From Farmer to Lantern Maker in Hoi An a unique experience ?
08.00: Tour guide meets you at your hotel, brief the tour itinerary before heading to the Tra Que herb garden through the beautiful rice paddy fields.
8.45: Upon arrival, we will take some minutes to relax and enjoy the healthy drink of basil seed – a passionate drink of locals. Then, you will be escorted around the garden to see many different types of herbs and listen to the guide explaining about their role as well as their flavor in cooking and medicinal purposes.
9.30: Time to be a farmer. Under the instruction and assistance of local farmers, you will practice preparing and fertilizing the land, raking the ground, sowing, watering, picking vegetables, and many other gardening activities.
10.30: Having a short break and enjoying a foot bath before participating in cooking class. We will prepare a lunch of many delicious dishes including Tam Huu (Three friends) spring roll and Banh xeo (crispy roll pancake) with the help of the chef.
12.00: When every dish is ready to eat, we will enjoy lunch with our prepared foods in such an airy lovely space. During the meal, you can learn a lot about Vietnamese table manners and cuisine features.
13.00: Leaving the lovely family, we will return back to the ancient town and come to a house making lantern. At this house, you will stroll around first to watch many steps of making a complete lantern from preparing bamboo patterns, designing covering materials to decorating the lanterns. Then you will be instructed to make for your own a lantern. You can keep it as a souvenir.
14.30: We cycle back to your hotel and end the tour.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
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Half-day tour From Farmer to Lantern Maker in Hoi An Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
- Materials for making the lantern
- Services at Tra Que Village
- Bike with helmet
Not Included
- Any services not mentioned in the program
- Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Asia Travel Links.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
