Tour Name: Hoi An Workshop Tour
Duration: Nearly Full Day (8 Hours)
Highlights: Hands-on workshops in coffee-making, cooking, wooden carving, and lantern-making
Price: VND 2,260,000 per person for a 4-pax group. (Price may vary by number of participants)
Inclusions: English-speaking guide, private transfers or bicycles, all workshop materials and tools, lunch with your cooked dishes, bottled water, and coffee tasting.
8:30 AM – Meet and Introduction
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point or your hotel.
Receive a brief introduction to the day’s activities and workshops.
9:00 AM – Coffee-Making Class
Start the day with a Vietnamese coffee-making workshop:
Learn about the origins of Vietnamese coffee and its role in daily life.
Try your hand at brewing a traditional cup of Vietnamese coffee using a phin filter.
Sample your creation alongside other coffee variations, like egg coffee.
10:30 AM – Cooking Class and Lunch
Head to a local cooking school for a hands-on cooking class:
Start with a visit to a local market to learn about key ingredients.
Prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes under the guidance of a professional chef.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a delicious lunch featuring the dishes you cooked.
2:00 PM – Wooden Carving Class
Visit a local woodworking studio for a wooden carving class:
Discover traditional Vietnamese carving techniques.
Craft your own wooden piece, such as a small figurine or ornament.
Gain insights into the artistry and patience required for this craft.
4:30 PM – Lantern-Making Class
End your journey with a traditional lantern-making workshop:
Learn the history of Hoi An lanterns and their cultural significance.
Create your own lantern with guidance from a local artisan.
Take your handmade lantern home as a unique souvenir.
5:00 PM – Tour Conclusion
Return to the starting point or your hotel, taking with you the memories and creations of the day.
Personal expenses, payment processing fee (3%), & VAT
Gratuities for the guide and workshop instructors (optional)
Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little messy during workshops.
Bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat for the outdoor portions of the tour.
Inform the tour operator in advance about dietary restrictions or allergies.
Bring a camera to capture your workshop experiences and creations.