VIETNAM – Hanoi – Day of Discovering Villages in Hanoi’s Countryside

Description

Located West of Hanoi, Ba Vi is home of many villagers who live a authentic traditional Vietnamese rural life. Travelers will meet a diverse community, from a Vietnamese veteran, who now keeps himself and his family’s members busy with their own tea farm, to a woman who brings the job of making conical hats to keep her hometown’s tradition alive, and a teacher who loves to welcome and walk with visitors around the village. Meeting with these people, listening to their stories, and simply ‘doing as the locals do,’ are a fantastic opportunity to truly understand the lifestyle of villagers in the North of Vietnam.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• VIETNAM – Hanoi – Visit and meet with a water-puppet craftsman at his house
• VIETNAM – Hanoi – Hanoi through the ages with a Polaroid
• VIETNAM – Hanoi – The Quintessence of Tonkin

Selling points

• A great visit to beautiful villages with unique landscape around Hanoi
• A real chance to interact with local people at their own house
• A good break from the noise and the crowd of the city center
• A day with many different activities and experiences

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Environmental impact: The activity requires a transfer to Ba Vi where the activity takes place, but the overall tour minimizes as much as possible the carbon footprint.

Support for local communities: the activity is supporting the local farmers in the area as well as local farmers. Travelers are introduced to the local and traditional agricultural techniques practiced by the local farmers.

Cultural engagement: The tour provides participants an opportunity to engage in direct contact with the local community and learn about the traditional methods of farming and tea processing.

This tour offers a low-impact, culturally immersive experience that supports sustainable farming practices and local communities. By engaging with traditional agricultural techniques and fostering respect for local cultures, participants enjoy a meaningful connection to Vietnam’s heritage while ensuring minimal environmental impact. This eco-friendly tour highlights the importance of responsible tourism and promotes a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region.

Time And Transportation

Duration

10.5 hours to 11 hours (including the travel time)

Min pax

1

Max pax

15

How to sell it

• Suitable for guests who want to discover Vietnam’s countryside without spending too much time for traveling
• Suitable for guests who are interested in a genuine “local” experience, interaction with Vietnamese villagers
• A great add for any program with 1 extra day in Hanoi
• Suitable for FIT, Family, Honeymoons, or even Couple

Why this activity

• A good option for a break away from the busy and noisy city center
• Many different experiences in one tour
• A good alternative to “Cycling in the ancient village of Duong Lam” plus more activities or event Mai Chau when people don’t have much time
• A good support to local community. The founders of this tour are from this community
• A well organized tour which has good service and understand how to do service

Good to combine with

• Client who want to stay at Melia Ba Vi

Do not combine with

• Duong Lam Tour
• Ba Vi Homestead Tour (VIETNAM – Hanoi – From the tea plantations to the fields)

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• Some DMC already start to send their client (Far East, Indochina Trails,…)

Pros

• Well organized program
• Easy to access to most of the stops
• Local guide is also the founder, really understands the program
• Clean toilets in all the main stops
• Good and stable boat for the cruising experience
• The tour is always private

Cons

• The family running the tofu-making process is a bit messy

Information

The detail itinerary of the program (just for reference, timing can be changed):

• 8:00: Start from Hanoi
• 9:40: Arrive at Ri village then head to Mr. Duoc’s house, enjoy a welcome drink and talk with the host (veteran).
• 10:00: Go with Mr. Duoc to his tea-farm and learn about tea harvesting and processing
• 11:15: Drive to another host family in Moc village and start the cooking class with Mrs. Chin. After that, have lunch with the food prepared during the class.
• 13:30: Start walking around the village, visiting: Tofu making, Conical hat making
• 14:45: A cycling trip through the paddy fields and interact with the locals
• 15:30: End your tour with a traditional foot bathing in warm water with herbs
• 16:00: Back to Hanoi.

Video of the tour (from supplier) – DO NOT SHARE WITH CLIENTS! – Video

Alerts

• The traveler can be back in Hanoi quite late, really depends on how much time they spend at each stop
• Travelers need to provide food allergy issue in advance

Important information

Children policy:

• Child under 05 years old: FOC
• Child from 5- under 12 years old: 50% of adult price
• Child above 12 years old count as adult

Quotation guideline

Price based on the group size

Easia guide FOC

Inclusion

• Activities: Harvesting tea, Cooking demonstration, Visiting local workshops, Cycling (including helmet), foot bathing
• Local guide
• Lunch and bottle of water
• First Aid Kit, raincoat and water for cycling

Exclusion

• Transportation
• Easia guide
• Other services not mentioned

Important notes

Cancellation:

• 2 days in advance: No charge
• 1 days before service: 50% charge
• Cancel within the day of service: 100% charge

Special Guide notes

Guide needs to study about Vietnam War during 1970 – 1975, especially the history of the recaptured battle of Quang Tri ancient citadel in 1972, Hue – Danang Campaign in 1975 and the final battle in Saigon before the Independence Day

Contact

Mr. Truong Nguyen – Sales Manager
Add: Moc Village, Minh Quang commune, Ba Vi Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
Mobile: (+84) 899 410 675
Tel: (+84) 24 32 011 059
Email: sales@baviecotour.com
Website: http://baviecotour.com

English

Day of Discovering Villages in Hanoi’s Countryside

Early in the morning, you will head west to reach the Ba Vi area. After a quick trip, you will arrive at Ri village and welcomed by the host, a former war veteran and tea-farm owner who loves to share his stories about the Vietnam War and the battles he has gone through over a cup of his own tea. After a short talk he will take you to the tea farm where you will learn about tea harvesting and processing.
After bidding farewell to the first family, you will head to the second stop in Moc village and enjoy a fun cooking class with your host, Mrs. Chin then enjoy the delicious food you’ve worked so hard to make.
After lunch, take a stroll around the village and visit some workshops where you’ll learn how to make traditional Vietnamese products such as tofu and conical hats.
Lastly finish your tour by enjoying a cycling trip through the beautiful paddy fields and end it with a relaxing traditional foot bathing (made from a recipe from the Muong ethnic minority).
Ending the trip, the driver will take you back to Hanoi.

Meals included: lunch at a local restaurant
Level: 0
Distance & duration of cycling: 30 to 45 minutes
Terrain: rural trails
Difference in elevation: none
Transportation: 68 kilometers – 1.5 hours one way transfer from Hanoi to Moc village

French

Journée à la découverte des villages de la campagne autour d’Hanoi

En début de matinée, vous prendrez la direction de l’ouest vers la région de Ba Vi. Après un petit trajet, votre hôte vous accueillera dans sa plantation de thé et vous vous joindrez à sa famille pour la récolte. Ce vétéran qui adore partager ses anecdotes sur la guerre du Vietnam n’hésitera pas à vous parler des batailles auxquelles il a participé autour d’une tasse de son propre thé. Vous quitterez cette famille et continuerez votre journée de découvertes pour assister à une démonstration de cuisine, de quoi vous ouvrir l’appétit avant un délicieux déjeuner local ! Vous irez ensuite vous promener dans le village et visiterez des ateliers qui préparent du tofu ou fabriquent des chapeaux coniques. Pour finir votre balade, vous enfourcherez un vélo pour vous rendre de l’autre côté du village où vous pourrez admirer le magnifique paysage de montagnes, de lacs et de champs, vous pourrez alors prendre votre temps pour contempler cette vue paisible et profiter de l’atmosphère harmonieuse. Vous pourrez ensuite vous détendre avec un bain de pieds aux herbes médicinales (fait à partir d’une recette de la minorité Muong) et terminer la journée le chauffeur vous attendra pour vous reconduire à Hanoi.

Distance: 69 kilomètres – 1 h 50 min (voyage aller)
Repas inclus: déjeuner

Spanish

Día de descubrimiento por los pueblos de la región rural de Hanói

Temprano por la mañana se dirigirá en dirección oeste hasta llegar a la zona de Ba Vi. Después de un corto trayecto, su anfitrión le dará la bienvenida a la primera parada en su granja de té y se unirá a su familia en las tareas de cosecha. Su anfitrión es un veterano al que le encanta compartir sus historias sobre la guerra de Vietnam y relatar las batallas que ha librado mientras disfruta de una taza de su propio té. Después de despedirse de la primera familia, se dirigirá hacia su segunda parada y, antes de disfrutar de un almuerzo compuesto de deliciosos y auténticos platos locales, asistirá a una demostración culinaria. Posteriormente, dará un paseo por el pueblo, visitando algunos talleres que fabrican desde tofu a sombreros cónicos. Para poner punto y final a su visita, montará en su bicicleta para llegar hasta el otro lado del pueblo, donde podrá observar un precioso paisaje conformado por montañas, un lago y campos que se combinan en perfecta armonía. Tómese su tiempo para disfrutar de las apacibles vistas y de su maravillosa atmósfera. Finalmente, podrá relajarse gracias a un pediluvio con hierbas medicinales (a partir de una receta de la minoría étnica Muong). Al final de su día, su conductor lo llevará de regreso a Hanoi.

Distancia: 69 kilómetros – 1 hora y 50 minutos (cada trayecto).
Comidas incluidas: almuerzo.

Italian

Giorno di scoperta dei villaggi nella campagna di Hanoi

Di buon mattino, vi dirigerete ad ovest per raggiungere l’area di Ba Vi. Dopo un breve viaggio, sarete accolti dall’ospite della prima tappa nella sua fattoria del tè e vi unirete ai suoi familiari per la raccolta delle foglie di questa bevanda. È un veterano che ama condividere le storie che ha vissuto sulla guerra del Vietnam e le battaglie, il tutto mentre condivide una tazza del suo tè. Dopo esservi congedati dalla prima famiglia, vi dirigerete verso la seconda fermata, e prima di gustare il vostro pranzo con piatti locali deliziosamente autentici, avrete una dimostrazione di cucina. Poi, fate una passeggiata nel villaggio, visitando alcuni laboratori che producono prodotti come il tofu e cappelli conici. Per concludere la visita, prendete la vostra bicicletta per un giro dall’altra parte del paese, dove potrete vedere il bellissimo paesaggio di montagne, lago e campi insieme in perfetta armonia. Prendetevi del tempo per godervi la vista tranquilla e l’atmosfera del posto. Poi, rilassatevi con un pediluvio medicinale alle erbe (prodotto con una ricetta della minoranza etnica Muong). Termina il tuo tour l’autista ti riporterà ad Hanoi.

Pasti inclusi: pranzo

Distanza: 69 chilometri – 1 ora e 50 minuti (solo andata)

German

Ein Tag zur Erkundung von Dörfern in der Landschaft Hanois

Früh am Morgen begeben Sie sich in Richtung Westen zur Ba-Vi-Region. Nach einer kurzen Fahrt stoppen Sie und werden vom dortigen Gastgeber auf seiner Teefarm begrüßt, wo Sie für die Teeernte auf seine Familie treffen werden. Er ist ein Veteran und liebt es, Geschichten über den Vietnamkrieg und von Schlachten, an denen er teilgenommen hat, bei einer Tasse selbst angebauten Tees zu erzählen. Nachdem Sie sich von der ersten Familie verabschiedet haben, fahren Sie zum zweiten Halt. Dort werden Sie, bevor Sie Ihr Mittagessen, zubereitet aus köstlichen und authentischen, lokalen Speisen, genießen können, zunächst an einer Kochdemonstration teilnehmen. Im Anschluss machen Sie einen Spaziergang durch das Dorf und besuchen einige Werkstätten, die Waren wie Tofu oder Kegelhüte herstellen. Um Ihren Besuch abzuschließen, schnappen Sie sich ein Fahrrad und fahren auf die andere Seite des Dorfes, wo Sie eine schöne Berglandschaft, Seen und Felder in perfekter Harmonie sehen. Nehmen Sie sich die Zeit, um die friedliche Aussicht und die Atmosphäre zu genießen. Danach können Sie bei einem medizinischen Kräuterfußbad (nach einem Rezept der ethnischen Minderheit der Muong) ein wenig entspannen. Am Ende des Tages bringt Sie der Fahrer zurück nach Hanoi.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Mittagessen

Strecke: 69 Kilometer – 1 Stunde und 50 Minuten (pro Weg)

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