01 Hanoi
The old quarter
A street-food walk where the locals eat, and the lanes of the thousand-year city.
A street-food walk where the locals eat, and the lanes of the thousand-year city.
The atlas · 2 days
Hanoi & Craft Villages
Two days with the makers of the Red River delta
2days / 1 nights
3regions
$180from / person
≤10small group
All yearbest season
Hanoi—Bát Tràng—Craft villages
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02 Craft villages
The makers
Hands on a potter's wheel in Bát Tràng and a visit to the silk makers.
Hands on a potter's wheel in Bát Tràng and a visit to the silk makers.
The journey
The thousand-year city and the artisan villages that still keep its hands busy.
- Duration
- 2 days · 1 nights
- Pace
- Easy
- Best season
- All year
- From
- $180 pp
Highlights
- A potter's wheel in Bát Tràng
- Old-quarter street-food walk
- A silk or incense village
- A real local kitchen
What's included
- Hand-picked stays & community homestays
- Private English-speaking guide
- All transport & domestic transfers
- Most meals, with real local kitchens
- Community visits & artisan sessions
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses & tips
Good to know
- Confirmation within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Private departure — your group only, never pooled with strangers
- Most travellers can take part; tell us about any access needs and we adapt the route
- Infant and child seats available on request
- Service animals welcome
- Comprehensive travel insurance required
Before you go
Vietnam visa
Depending on your nationality and length of stay you may need a visa in advance — most travellers use the official e-visa. We'll send clear, up-to-date guidance for your passport once you book.
Best time to travel
The north is loveliest in spring (Mar–Apr) and autumn (Sep–Nov); winters on the high plateaus are cold and atmospheric. We time each departure to the season — and can shift it to suit you.
What to pack
Light, breathable layers, a warm mid-layer for the highlands, broken-in walking shoes and a light rain shell. We send a tailored packing list for your exact route and dates.
Local customs
Dress modestly at temples and family homes (shoulders and knees covered), remove your shoes when you see a pile at the door, and bargain gently and with a smile at the markets.
From the road
Moments from recent departures.
Traveller reviews
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Booking & cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 45 days before departure — full refund of your deposit.
- 44–30 days before departure: deposit retained.
- 29–15 days before departure: 50% of the trip cost.
- 14 days or fewer before departure: 100% of the trip cost.
- Dates can usually be moved once, free of charge, more than 30 days out.