Cycle to a lantern-making workshop in a traditional handicraft village and make your own Hoi An silk lantern, step by step with a local craftsman. The lantern is yours to take home.
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Duration2 hours
Departure8:00 AM or 2:00 PM
TransportBicycle
Tour typePrivate, priced by group size
GuideEnglish or Vietnamese
Price on requestPrivate tour: the price per person falls as your group grows.
Enquire about this tourHighlights
- A short history of the lanterns, their shapes and colours
- Choose your own lantern design
- Make it step by step with a craftsman
- Keep your lantern as a souvenir
Itinerary
- 8:00 AM or 2:00 PMYour local guide meets you in the hotel lobby and you cycle to the lantern-making workshop in the village.
- Get a brief introduction to the history, shapes and colours of Hoi An lanterns, then choose your favourite design.
- Make your lantern step by step with the craftsman.
- Cycle back to your hotel. End of tour.
Route map
The workshop is in a traditional craft village a short bicycle ride from your hotel; we confirm the workshop with your booking.
What’s included
Included
- Bicycle
- English or Vietnamese-speaking local guide
- Craftsman’s time
- Materials for your lantern
- Mineral water
- VAT
Not included
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
Prices
| Children under 5 | Free |
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This is a private tour priced per person according to group size. Send a request and we will quote the exact price for your group.
Good to know
- Transport to and from the workshop is by bicycle.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Hoi An.
- A 30% Lunar New Year surcharge applies from 28 December to 4 January of the lunar calendar.
Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are confirmed in writing with your booking.
