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Bat Trang Pottery Village Experience Day Trip

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Duration: Full day

Start: Hanoi

Tour code: HN-BT-1D

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Overview

Bat Trang stands out as one of Vietnam's most renowned traditional handicraft villages. With a seven-century-old history in ceramics, it's a captivating destination in Hanoi that tourists should definitely explore.

Drawing from over a decade of experience working in the Bat Trang village factory, we possess the expertise to offer customers an enriching experience. Our tour Bat Trang pottery village provide unique opportunities for visitors to explore our factory, interact with our skilled employees, making our tour distinct from others.

Highlights of the tour include:

Exploring the Glaze Factory and Handmade, Hand Painted Factory to witness the ceramic production process.
Visiting the Old Kiln, which has been in operation for over 200 years, offering a glimpse into traditional ceramic firing techniques.
Participating in a ceramics class to learn pottery-making techniques firsthand.
Discovering the charm of the Ancient Village with its old houses and narrow streets, providing insight into the village's rich history and culture.

Places you’ll see

Hanoi

Itinerary

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At 9:15 AM, we'll pick you up at our shop, Authentic Bat Trang, located in Hanoi's Old Quarter at 115 Hang Gai. From there, we'll transfer you to Bat Trang ceramics village, about 15 kilometers southeast of Hanoi center, which will take approximately 40 minutes.

At 10:15 AM, we'll arrive at Bat Trang village and head to our first stop, the Glaze Factory. Here, you'll witness the entire process of ceramic production, from molding and drying to firing and glazing. You'll gain insights into the various types of clay and glazes used in the production.

By 11:15 AM, we'll visit the oldest kiln in Bat Trang, known as LÒ BẦU CỔ, which has been in operation for over 200 years and still uses wood firing techniques. You'll have the opportunity to explore the interior of the kiln and learn about its fascinating history.

At noon, we'll enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch in Bat Trang village.

At 12:45 PM, after lunch, we'll explore the ancient side of Bat Trang village, with its old houses and narrow streets, providing a glimpse into the village's rich history. (Please note: Without a tour guide, navigating this area may be challenging.)

By 2:00 PM, we'll proceed to our next destination, the Hand Made and Hand Painted Factory, where all ceramics are crafted by hand. Here, you'll have the chance to observe artisans at work and even participate in a short pottery ceramics class.

At 4:00 PM, we'll transfer you back to your car for the journey back to Hanoi.

By 4:45 PM, we'll drop you off at our Authentic Bat Trang shop in Hanoi's Old Quarter, concluding our tour.

Exploring Bat Trang Ceramic Village In Hanoi

Meals

Lunch

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting point

Hanoi, North Vietnam, Vietnam

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End point

Hanoi, North Vietnam

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Available

Adults (12 years old and older)
Children (From 6 years old to 11 years old)
Infants (From 0 years old to 5 years old)

Useful Information

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Private air-conditioned vehicle during all trip and transfer.
English-speaking guide during all tours.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary.
Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary.
Burning products making in the class.
Water & cool towels.
Government taxes & service charge.

Drinks and meals not mentioned.
Personal travel insurance.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks… etc.
All other services not specified in the itinerary
Any gratuities and tip to boat rower, driver and tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide & driver).

* Notes:

Surcharged for Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December if any.
Surcharged for Public holidays (30/4-1/5, Lunar New Year).
Our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel. Please let us know your hotel's name and address.
If you haven't booked a hotel in Hanoi yet, we can help you find the best one in the center. You need to provide us with the date of arrival, the number of people.
When visiting craft villages and purchasing souvenirs to support the villagers, you can consult your guide for further advice.

All customers participating in the tour must have a passport and identification document when leaving the country.
Backpack, toiletry bag, sunscreen/cap, water bottles, camera(optional), extra pair of clothes, personal medication, track pants and cotton T-shirt, sweater/ warm jackets for the night.
Dry fruits, energy bar, chocolates, torch per person with extra batteries, moov spray, dettol solution or salt to avoid leeches, sports shoes or trekking shoes or comfortable shoes with good grip, personal hygiene items: medicine, face towel, shower gel, brush, toothpaste.

Deposit 50% tour price when signing up and pay the remaining amount 10 days before starting date.
In case of tour cancellation: (Tour cancellation time is calculated by working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays and New Year).
After the deposit, if you cancel the tour, the company will not refund the deposit.
If you cancel or change the tour within 20 - 29 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 70% of the tour price.
If you cancel or change the tour within 10 - 19 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 90% of the tour price.
If you cancel or change the tour 9 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 100% of the tour value.

* Notes:

Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of return.
If you are a foreigner or overseas Vietnamese, please bring all your passports (bring both passports in case you have 2 citizenships), and Vietnamese visa (attached to your passport or separate sheet) while on tour.
Please follow according to the tour program, do not separate from the group. If there is a need to separate from the group, please notify the consultant when registering for the tour for more information and additional costs (if any).
Customers aged 70 years or older require a health certificate to travel abroad from a doctor and must be accompanied by a relative under 60 years old (healthy). Guests over 75 years old, please pay a premium insurance (the fee varies depending on the tour).

In case of cancellation of the tour right after registration until 10 days before the departure date, you will be subject to a 30% penalty on the travel fare.
In case of cancellation of the tour within 5-10 days before the departure date, you will be charged 50% of the travel fare.
In case of cancellation of the tour within 3-5 days before the departure date, you will be charged 75% of the travel fare.
If you cancel the tour within 0 – 3 days before the departure date, you will be charged 100% of the travel fare.

* Notes:

In case of tour cancellation due to objective incidents such as natural disasters, epidemics, postponement and cancellation of transportations service... Tourist will not be responsible for any additional compensation other than refund tour fee.
Above is the maximum cancellation penalty, this cost can be reduced depending on the conditions of each service provider for Tourist.
The tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and New Year.
If the travel program is canceled or changed by either party due to a force majeure reason (fire, weather, accident, natural disaster, war, delay and cancellation of the public transport plus…), the two parties will not bear any obligation to compensate for the loss that has occurred and not bear any liability. However, each party is responsible for trying its best to help the aggrieved party to minimize losses caused by force majeure.

Children under 2 years old: 30% of adult price.
Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of adult price, 100% of adult price.
Children from 12 years old and up: 100% of the adult price.

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Barbara | New Zealand

Mar 12, 2024

Very well planned trip!!

Our Vietnam Trip was planned by Lara from Auasia Travel. The tour was nicely planned as per our requirement. Lara was so helpful and available all the time for our queries and questions. She has even provided live photos of the locations during planning through their guide which represents they want to give best experience to the customer. They are very much organised and customer oriented. Lara ..More
Our Vietnam Trip was planned by Lara from Auasia Travel. The tour was nicely planned as per our requirement. Lara was so helpful and available all the time for our queries and questions. She has even provided live photos of the locations during planning through their guide which represents they want to give best experience to the customer. They are very much organised and customer oriented. Lara helped to customize the trip as per our request wherever needed modifications. I must say they can plan very well and flexible so that you can choose per your liking's. Big thumbs up for Lara and Auasia Travel. For any trips in Vietnam, my recommendation is Lara and Auasia Travel.Less
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Wendy D | United States

Feb 21, 2024

100% Happiness and Satisfaction!!

My experience with Auasia Travel was amazing and wonderful. My consultant Miss Rosy Thu was brilliant and professional. She went out her way to ensure my group comfort, needs and safety were a priority throughout my engagement with her. Rosy and the team at Auasia Travel - Mr Long, Mr Tam and our bus drivers are to be congratulated for their outstanding service, client care, local knowledge and ..More
My experience with Auasia Travel was amazing and wonderful. My consultant Miss Rosy Thu was brilliant and professional. She went out her way to ensure my group comfort, needs and safety were a priority throughout my engagement with her. Rosy and the team at Auasia Travel - Mr Long, Mr Tam and our bus drivers are to be congratulated for their outstanding service, client care, local knowledge and kindness. They provided us with the best experience and memories I fully recommend Auasia Travel and special kudos and mention to Rosy Thu - she was brilliant! I will be a return client when I visit Vietnam again. I recommend Auasia Travel and Rosy as consultant of the year!Less
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Susan A | Ireland

Feb 13, 2024

Brilliant experience & Fantastic holiday!!

Vivan Duong Pham and her team were outstanding in her Client care , needs, comfort and safety . Vivan was responsive , kind , knowledgeable and just the most percent consultant I have ever engaged with. I cannot recommend her more highly. She sent me medicines when she heard I was sick. She went out of her way to accommodate my availability at all times. I totally recommend Auasia Travel. They are ..More
Vivan Duong Pham and her team were outstanding in her Client care , needs, comfort and safety . Vivan was responsive , kind , knowledgeable and just the most percent consultant I have ever engaged with. I cannot recommend her more highly. She sent me medicines when she heard I was sick. She went out of her way to accommodate my availability at all times. I totally recommend Auasia Travel. They are to be congratulated for employing brilliant staff like Vivan. I will be a return client for all my Vietnam travel. Thank you Vivan and Auasia Travel.Less