Overview
Learn about the ceramics of Bat Trang village and the colourful of Quang Phu Cau insence village, put your talents to the test as you carve your own work of art under the skillful and enthusiastic guidance of local carpenters at the Driftwood Village. Those unique experiences promises to be one of the most memorable times of your trip!!!
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for your driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the Wonderscape signboard with your name on it. You will be transferred to the hotel by private transportation. Check-in to the hotel and get over the jet lag. Check in time at 2PM
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most ancient cities in the world. This place offers examples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the city center.
Afternoon, you can explorer this city by own with those famous places: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Old Quarter, Opera House, enjoy Water puppet show at Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple or special experience at train street coffee….
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi| Meals: No
Bat Trang Pottery Village, a half-millenary old traditional Vietnamese town, is located southeast of Hanoi in the Bat Trang Commune of Gia Lam District. The journey there ventures over Chuong Duong Bridge and past the dike on the Red River. This village has a deep artisanal history for visitors to uncover as they stroll through gaining valuable insight into the art of making Vietnamese ceramics. After learning the process of moulding and carving clay pots, dishes and vases, try to test your skills and creativeness by making your own pottery with help from the Bat Trang craftsmen.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi| Meals: Breakfast
Quang Phu Cau, situated in Ung Hoa District, approximately 35 km from downtown Hanoi, is a quintessential Vietnamese village renowned for its craft of incense-making. Upon arrival, you are immediately struck by the sight of incense bundles strewn along pathways, temple courtyards, and vacant plots of land. Notably, these bundles boast a variety of vibrant colors, predominantly red, lending the landscape an enchanting, colorful allure. This picturesque village is one of the captivating places to visit near Hanoi, offering a glimpse into the heritage and craftsmanship of Vietnam.
Early evening transfer to a public theatre for a Water Puppet performance. The art of water puppetry began approximately a thousand years ago, possibly in the flooded rice fields of Vietnam. Puppeteers stand in waist-high water and manipulate their charges in such a way that you can’t help but be swept up in the legend being told. Each short skit in the performance relates to the daily life of the people.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi| Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at hotel, you drive to Halong bay. The scenery of Halong Bay where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes is truly an iconic image for Vietnam. An overnight boat trip is the best way to enjoy this Vietnamese must-see. After breakfast leave Hanoi for a 2hr30mins drive to Halong Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way.
Arrive at the jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board.
Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight on Cruise in Ha Long Bay| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early in the morning to witness the stunning sunrise and take in the fresh ocean air. Enjoy a delicious breakfast served on the boat while cruising leisurely through thousands of breathtaking islands in Halong Bay. This is a great opportunity to capture some amazing photos of the picturesque scenery.
Back to Hanoi before board your flight to Da Nang by private car no guide. Upon arrival, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax, explore the city or go shopping.
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
About 8:00 AM: Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and start the day with Thanh Ha pottery village, where you can visit temples, museums with exhibitions, learn about history, and experience pottery-making activities.
Continue the journey, we will visit Kim Bong Carpentry Village. This is an ideal place to transport materials by waterway because it is situated on the right bank of the lower Thu Bon River and across from the ancient town of Hoi An. When entering the carpentry village, it is not difficult to hear the sound of chisels and cuts. The villagers have most likely grown accustomed to hearing these noises. While at Kim Bong Craft Village, you can visit carpentry workshops and see directly how artisans work to create intricately carved products.
At Kim Bong Carpentry Village, you will have a chance to freely express your ideas at the most affordable price by ordering products online or by selecting them from the selection. When visiting, you can also take a bicycle tour of the carpentry village, discover what it takes to work on a farm, or take in the picture-perfect lifestyle of the villagers.
At Tra Que Vegetable Village, you will get to experience what it's like to be a real farmer. It has been in place for more than 300 years. This serene area is roughly 3 kilometers northeast of Hoi An ancient town with the Tra Que lagoon and De Vong River encircling it. A traditional vegetable village with rich soil and fresh air is a perfect example of a place where the natural environment is ideal for agricultural production.
You will get the chance to live like a real farmer by visiting this traditional vegetable village and taking part in farm tasks like tilling, watering, fertilizing, and picking vegetables. Have lunch at the local restaurant.
About 1.30 PM: Return to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Gain an appreciation for the unique material of driftwood, the foundation of all our art pieces, gathered along the banks of the Thu Bon River as it flows downstream from the mountains near Laos, hundreds of kilometers to the sea.
Connect with the local culture while discovering a traditional form of Vietnamese art. Under our artisans guidance, sculpt your own hand-made work for a fun, entertaining and 'chiseling' experience.
Later, we continue to Hoi An Lantern Making Tour Program and take you to explore Hoi An ancient town. We will explore and visit all highlight attractions including the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Cantonese Assembly Hall, and Hoi An central market.
After that, we will enter a local family who is the owner of a lantern-making workshop. Before doing the Hoi An Lantern Making experience, we will enjoy some candies and green tea from the locals.
Overnight at hotel in Hoi An| Meals: Breakfast
Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for relax. Check in time at 2PM
Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City| Meals: Breakfast
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Trip Ends.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusion and Exclusion
Tour price inclusion:
- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
- All transportation mentioned above
- Double share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)
- Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
- Experienced English-speaking guides
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water on coach
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- No extra charge after services confirmation
- Internal flights with luggage
Tour price exclusion:
- International flights
- Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Public holiday surcharge (if any)
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
- Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
- E-visa to Vietnam
- Other services not mentioned above
Yes, we offer special rates for children. The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults is as follows:
For infant (0 – 2 years old): 10% adult rate.
03 – 11 years old: 85% adult rate.
Child from 12 years old and above will pay as adult.
All tickets: Based on each airlines policy, the price for children will be applied at time of booking.
We understand that things happen, sometimes you need to cancel your travel plans, and we are here to help you minimize any inconvenience.
In the event of cancellation, we will refund any payment made to Realistic Asia given that a cancellation fee is applicable.
The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:
60 days prior to arrival date: No cancellation charge. We Guarantee 100% money back + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
59 – 30 days prior to arrival date: 5% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
29 – 15 days prior to arrival date: 10% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
14 – 8 days prior to arrival date: 40% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
07 days prior to arrival date: 100 % cancellation charge
No show: 100% cancellation charge
After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for unused services due to your early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
Yes, there is a single supplement for travelers who request a single room. This is because all of our prices are based on per adult, in double/twin sharing.
To book a trip with Wonderscape Travel, you will need to pay a 10% deposit. The deposit is non-refundable.
Final payment is required no later than 30 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking.
