ITA Travel - Vietnam Optional tour - 1 day tour handicraft villages
Duration
daily
Max Group Size
30
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
Age Requirement
0 - 78 Ages
Tour Overview
Vietnam, through years of creation and improvement, has been growing up to become a developing country through the industrialization and modernization. There’s still somewhere, nearby the big mordern cities, behind the pastoral view of village’s bamboo fence, however, still preserves its 4000 year-old traditional and cultural features along with the modern life.
Why choose this tour?
✔ Authentic, hands-on cultural experiences (not just sightseeing)
✔ Well-paced itinerary covering top heritage sites in one day
✔ Expert local guide for deeper insights and storytelling
✔ Ideal for all travelers: couples, families, and culture lovers
✔ Lunch included
A compact yet enriching escape-perfect for discovering the cultural soul of Northern Vietnam.
Route
Starts from
Hanoi
Ends in
Hanoi
Pickup Location
Hanoi
Dropoff Location
Hanoi
Highlights
Itinerary
Morning - Hotel Pick-up & Departure
- Meet your guide and depart from Hanoi to the peaceful countryside of Bac Ninh.
Visit But Thap Pagoda
- Explore a 13th-century pagoda with unique “Nội công ngoại quốc” architecture
- Admire the Thousand-hand Avalokitesvara statue – a Vietnamese National Treasure
- Visit Báo Nghiêm Stone Tower & the rotating wooden lotus tower (Cửu phẩm liên hoa)
- Enjoy a calm, spiritual atmosphere from the city
Discover Dong Ho Folk Painting Village
- Learn how traditional dó paper and natural pigments are made
- Watch artisans create paintings using centuries-old woodblock techniques
- Hands-on experience: print your own Dong Ho painting (e.g. “Rat’s Wedding”, “Wealth & Prosperity”)
- Visit the preservation center & interact with local craftsmen
- Enjoy a local Vietnamese meal at a nearby restaurant
Afternoon - Explore Bat Trang Ceramic Village
Cultural & Interactive Highlights:
- Pottery Workshop: Try shaping clay on the wheel or painting ceramics to take home
- Bat Trang Ceramic Museum: Discover award-winning architecture inspired by pottery wheels and explore exquisite collections
- Ancient Village Walk: Stroll through narrow alleys, visit the 100-year-old traditional kiln (Lò Bầu) and communal house
- Ceramic Market: Shop for high-quality handmade souvenirs with traditional Vietnamese patterns.
Evening - Return to Hanoi and Drop-off at Hotel
- End of tour with unforgettable cultural memories
Trip includes
Included
- No accommodation included in this full-day cultural excursion
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off available in Hanoi city center
- Professional English-speaking cultural guide throughout the tour
- Insightful introduction to Vietnamese history, traditional crafts, and local heritage villages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
- Lunch at a selected local restaurant
- Opportunity to experience authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine
- Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the excursion
- Round-trip transfer between Hanoi and the traditional craft villages included
- Visit to But Thap Pagoda, one of Northern Vietnam’s most historic Buddhist temples
- Discover the famous Thousand-Hand and Thousand-Eyed Avalokitesvara statue
- Explore Dong Ho Folk Painting Village and learn traditional woodblock printing techniques
- Experience local artisan life and traditional handmade artwork production
- Visit Bat Trang Ceramic Village, Vietnam’s most renowned pottery-making village
- Observe ceramic crafting traditions passed down through generations
- Opportunity to shop for authentic handmade ceramics and folk art products
- Activity level: Easy
- Suitable for cultural travelers, families, and art enthusiasts
- Comfortable walking shoes and light clothing are recommended
- Some village roads and temple grounds may be uneven
- Respectful attire is recommended when visiting pagodas and religious sites
- Bat Trang Village is famous for handmade ceramics and offers excellent souvenir shopping opportunities.
- Dong Ho Folk Paintings are considered one of Vietnam’s most important traditional folk art forms
Excluded
- International and domestic flights are not included
- Airport transfer arrangements available upon request
1. Personal expenses:
- Drinks, coffee, snacks outside the included meals
- Shopping and souvenirs
- Laundry, minibar in the hotel
2. Tips (gratuities):
- For tour guides and drivers
- Especially common in international tours
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Book the tour by paying only 25% upfront, and settle the remaining amount 30 days before the tour departure.
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