Lantern Making – Be A Real Famer At Tra Que Village

Hoi AnVietnam
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Overview

  • Duration:1 day 0 nights
  • Tour Type:Classic
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
  • Start from:$50 / Person
Cycle from your Hoi An hotel through paddies and past a shrimp farm into the calm of Tra Que vegetable village. Walk the plots, then roll up your sleeves to dig, sow, plant, and harvest with the same simple tools locals have used for generations. Pause over E Water, Tra Que’s vegetable-based specialty with a bold medicinal note. Afterward, pedal on through rice fields and hamlets to a lantern workshop where artisans show you how colored lanterns take shape—and you craft one to take home before the guide rides you back to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Morning pickup at your Hoi An hotel with bicycles provided for the route.
  • Cycle paddies and a shrimp farm on the way into Tra Que vegetable village.
  • Stroll the village and join hands-on farming with traditional tools.
  • Taste E Water, a Tra Que specialty drawn from the village’s vegetable heritage.
  • Ride on through rice fields and villages toward a lantern-making workshop.
  • Watch craftsmen and, with guidance, make your own lantern as a souvenir.
  • Return transfer by bicycle with your guide; trip finishes around 1:30 p.m.

Itinerary

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Lantern Making – Be A Real Famer At Tra Que Village

08:00: The tour will begin at your hotel in Hoi An. Our tour guide will greet you and provide bicycle for your trip. Cycling through the paddle fields and shrimp farm.
Firstly, we will head to Tra Que vegetable village, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful countryside then stroll along the vegetable villages. As a special treat, you will be involved with digging, sowing, planting, and harvesting the vegetables with hundreds of years of rudimentary tools of the farmers. You will enjoy E Water, a specialty of Tra Que vegetable village, you can feel the strong medicinal flavor from many kinds of vegetables. You could become a farmer with many interesting activities.
Secondly, you will ride your bicycle leisurely passing the rice fields, and villages, to come to the art of making lanterns.
You will visit craftsmen with skillful hands, and show you how to create brightly colored lanterns. Expertly guided you could make yourself a lantern as a gift to your family.
After learning time, the tour guide will take you back to your hotel.
1:30pm: Finish your trip.

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Includes/Excludes

  • Transportation by bicycle
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees, lantern
  • Lunch with Vietnamese local cuisine
  • A bottle of water
  • Personal expense services not mentioned above
  • Drinks (beyond what is included)
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to enter Vietnam?

- Most travelers need a visa to enter Vietnam. However, citizens of some countries can enjoy visa exemptions for short stays. You can apply for an e-Visa online, which is valid for up to 90 days for single or multiple entries. For more information, please visit https://evisa.gov.vn/
- To avoid last-minute issues, we strongly recommend applying for your visa as early as possible, especially during peak travel periods or public holidays.
- For urgent cases, we can assist with urgent visa processing and fast-track airport services upon request.

What are food options?

- We cater to diverse dietary needs, such as Halal, Indian, Western, vegan, and gluten-free, provided we are notified in advance.
- Special meal requests at select restaurants may involve additional fees based on local availability. Any extra costs will be communicated to you clearly for your approval.

What should I know before travelling? (Clothing, Power Outlets, Transport, Safety, Tips)

- Bring light, breathable clothing like cotton or linen for warm climates, and pack extra layers if visiting cooler or rainy regions. Comfortable shoes and a raincoat or umbrella are recommended.
- Vietnam uses Type A, C, and D plugs, with a standard voltage of 220V. It is advisable to carry a universal adapter to ensure the safe charging of your electronic devices.
- Vietnam is safe for tourists, including solo women, but watch out for pickpockets in crowds. Use taxi apps like Grab for affordable and safer city transport.
- The currency is Vietnamese Dong (VND). We recommend you carry some cash for small purchases such as street food or souvenirs.
- Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. If you do Private Tour, tipping fee should be 3 USD/pax/day.

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