Hanoi Folk Art Journey: Xuan La Rice Figurine Village & Lantern Painting Workshop

Itinerary

08:00 - Tour with guide
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel or a pre-arranged meeting point in Hanoi. Depart for Xuan La Village
09:15 - Tour with guide
Arrive in Xuan La and take a short walk through the village before meeting a local artisan. The village is particularly well known for “tò he”, colourful figurines traditionally made from rice dough and shaped entirely by hand
09:30 - Tour with guide
Join a hands-on cultural experience with a local artisan.
12:30 - Tour with guide
Lunch at a local restaurant.
14:15 - Tour with guide
Arrive at the workshop located in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter. This afternoon experience offers a contemporary interpretation of Vietnamese handicraft culture. Choose your colours and decorative ideas before creating your own personalised lantern under the guidance of the workshop instructor
16:00 - Tour with guide
Meet your driver and return to your hotel.
16:30 - Tour with guide
Back at original pick-up point.

What to Expect

- A full-day journey combining traditional and contemporary Vietnamese crafts
- Authentic interaction with local artisans
- Hands-on activities rather than conventional sightseeing
- A relaxed programme suitable for couples, families and small groups
- Opportunities to learn about Hanoi's cultural heritage through creativity
- Two handmade items to bring home as unique memories of Hanoi.

Term & conditions

Tour inclusive:
● Vietnamese/ English - speaking guide service.
● Private, air-conditioned transport.
● Xuan La Village and Lantern Workshop fees. Each with 01 finished product to bring home.
● 01 Dinner at a local restaurant.
● Admission fee(s) as specified in the program.
● Drinking water (one 500ml bottle/guest).
● VAT and service charge.

Tour exclusive
● Travel insurance & all meals and beverage unspecified.
● Personal expenses, optional visit and other services unspecified.

Childen policy:

Children from 0 – 5 years old: Free of charge (*)

Children from 6 – 10 years old:
Sharing bed with two adults: 50% of adult price
Sharing room with two adults, using extra bed: 80% of adult price
Twin-sharing room with one adult: 100% of adult price

Children from 11 years old: 100% of adult price

(*) One child traveling with two adults will be free of charge; the 2nd child will pay 50% of adult price.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charge will be applied if cancellation notice made:
After booking confirmation: 10% of the tour fare.
Within 24 hours before departure time: 40% of the tour fare.
Last-minute or no-show: 100% of the tour fare.