North Vietnam Textile Tour: Stitching a Future – Traditional Vietnamese Textiles and Crafts Tour
| 13 – 26 March 2025 | 14 Days / 13 Nights | Bookings OPEN 3 Spots left |
Discover the Rich Tapestry of Vietnam’s Textile Heritage
Embark on an wonderful journey through the traditional textiles of Vietnam. Our Vietnam Textile Tour offers an immersive experience that combines the rich history of Vietnamese crafts with modern entrepreneurial spirit.
Highlights of the Tour:
1. White Thai Village: Natural Dyes
– Visit a White Thai village renowned for its natural dye techniques. Experience the vibrant colours and intricate processes that make their textiles unique.
2. Green H’mong Batik Indigo Studio
– Explore a flourishing batik indigo studio in a Green H’mong village. Learn the art of batik and indigo dyeing from skilled artisans.
3. Black H’mong Embroidery Class
– Take a hands-on embroidery class in the mountains of North-West Vietnam with long-time friends and experts in Black H’mong embroidery patterns.
Journey Through Vietnam’s Textile Traditions
Since 2007, we have been exploring Vietnam’s northern regions. While much has changed, the country remains as beautiful, welcoming, and rich in textile culture as ever.
Embracing Change and Tradition
Vietnam has transformed into an Asian Tiger with a robust economy and significant improvements in daily life. Despite these changes, the traditional crafts and textile culture continue to thrive.
Meet Mrs. Chi – Black H’mong Entrepreneur
Mrs. Chi, a Black H’mong entrepreneur, is really enthusiastic to share her techniques for hemp cloth production and indigo dyeing. Join her in an fun filled session where she provides all the materials needed to create your own piece of Black H’mong embroidery.
The Green H’mong Village: Past and Present
In 2007, visiting a Green H’mong village renowned for batik and indigo dyeing was a challenge due to poor roads and safety concerns. Today, thanks to economic improvements, it is safe and accessible, offering a wonderful opportunity to learn from talented women entrepreneurs about their batik business.
A New Connection: White Thai Minority
Last year in Hanoi, we connected with a remarkable family from the White Thai Minority. We are thrilled to have been invited to their village to immerse ourselves in their textile practices. The White Thai are known for their fine weaving skills, cotton and silk yarn production, and natural dye practices. Participate in workshops and experience their craft firsthand.
Additional Tour Highlights:
– Mountain Markets: Discover vibrant markets filled with local crafts and textiles.
– Great Food: Savour delicious Vietnamese cuisine throughout the tour.
– Craft Villages Around Hanoi: Visit picturesque villages renowned for their crafts.
– Stunning Scenery: Enjoy breath taking landscapes, including the World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.
Join us on this incredible Vietnam Textile Tour and stitch your future into the rich fabric of traditional Vietnamese textiles and crafts.
Book Your Tour Today!
Explore the traditional textiles of Vietnam and experience a unique blend of culture, history, and craftsmanship. Secure your spot on this fascinating tour and embark on a journey that you’ll cherish forever.
| 13 to 26 March 2025 Itinerary & Costs – please scroll down. | 14 Days / 13 Nights |
| Booking link | All Breakfasts |
| Vietnam Travel Notes to help you prepare | 13 Lunches |
| See our blog – Impressions over the years | 9 Dinners |
From AUD $5150
| Share with a friend: | AUD $5150 when booking two places at the same time, twin or double room share. We can match you with a roommate if there is someone available. |
| Request a Private Room: | Add AUD $540 |
| Deposit: | AU$2060 due today secures your place |
| Early Bird Bonus: | Book by 13 Aug 2024 to receive a $200 rebate and our heartfelt appreciation. |
| Date full payment due: | 13 Nov, 2024 |
| Airport for arrival | Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Airport for Departure | Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| All prices in Australian Dollars. You can check online for equivalent in your currency. A site like www.wise.com or www.xe.com can quote on current exchange rates. They also reliably handle funds transfer with low fees. |
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| Day | Location & activity Group size 8 to 14 people. | Meals Included |
| Day 1 Thurs 13.3.25 | Stay Hanoi | |
| Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam | ||
| Airport pickup any time night or day | ||
| Day 2 Fri 14.3.25 | Stay Hanoi | B,L,D |
| Introduction to Hanoi day today- some of it’s delights | ||
| The Votive Offerings Village- sculptures for the temple- got to see them to believe them | ||
| Incense Making Village | ||
| Mrs Khoung and her women’s self-help group stitching beautiful silk pictures | ||
| Lotus silk and silk production with Mrs Thuan | ||
| Welcome dinner at a famous Fish restaurant. | ||
| Day 3 Sat 15.3.25 | Stay Mai Chou | B,L,D |
| The Museum of Ethnologies in Hanoi before we leave the city | ||
| We will arrive in Mai Chou and settle into our hotel, take a wander out across the rice paddies, visit a second-hand textile dealer, if you like and enjoy the peace of the countryside | ||
| Day 4 Sun 16.3.25 | Stay Mai Chou | B,L,D |
| Off to the far away Green H’mong village for a batik workshop and lunch | ||
| We can poke around and see the indigo growing and hemp if the weather has warmed up enough for them to start. H’mong people traditionally wear cloth they make themselves of hemp they grow and harvest. | ||
| Day 5 Mon 17.3.25 | Stay Tam Coc | B,L |
| We are travelling across country to Tam Coc, the area is know as the Ha Long Bay of the rice fields, very picturesque. | ||
| Join me for a walk out through the rice fields to the Thai Vi Temple. Perhaps you would like a boat ride out on the waterways, late in the afternoon as the sun starts to go down it is so atmospheric and beautiful. | ||
| Evening free | ||
| Day 6 Tues 18.3.25 | Stay in Quy Chau District | B,L,D |
| Off the tourist trial completely we are heading to spend time in a White Thai village and learn about growing plants, thread production, weaving and natural dyes. You will get to try your hand at the processes along the way. | ||
| We stay in a hotel a little way down the road but will spend most of our time in the village. Get ready for some home cooked goodness. | ||
| Day 7 Wed 19.3.25 | Stay in Quy Chau District | B,L,D |
| White Thai village again today | ||
| Day 8 Thurs 20.3.25 | Sleeper Train | B,L |
| Bidding our beautiful country idyll goodbye, we head up to Hanoi. | ||
| Free afternoon, I am happy to take you to the best of the linen stalls in the cloth market. | ||
| We will have dinner together before we catch the Sleeper Train to Lau Cai | ||
| Day 9 Fri 21.3.25 | Stay Sapa | B,L,D |
| We get off the train early in the morning and drive up to Sapa, our hotel awaits, and we can grab a shower and breakfast before we head out for the day. | ||
| Mrs Chi and Black H’mong embroidery workshop. Home cooked lunch at her house. | ||
| Afternoon is free to explore Sapa | ||
| Day 10 Sat 22.3.25 | Stay Bac Ha | B,L,D |
| Early visit to the local market and upstairs to a wonderful second-hand market. So much beautiful embroidered cloth and garments. | ||
| Driving through the countryside we will visit Mrs Sung’s café for lunch, if we arrive early, we can make ourselves comfortable and work on the embroidery we started. | ||
| Red Dzou women, working as trekking guides will be by and it is always fun to see what they are stitching and show our attempts. | ||
| Walk through local village and then we will be on our way to Bac Ha for the night | ||
| Day 11 Sun 23.3.25 | Stay Hanoi | B,L |
| Early start for the local market- it is vast and serves the local people, as the day progresses the tourists arrive, we’ll have already checked out the good stuff and head off to Hanoi | ||
| Afternoon free | ||
| Day 12 Mon 24.3.25 | Stay on a boat on Ha Long Bay | B,L,D |
| Splendid way to unwind cruising Ha Long Bay | ||
| Day 13 Tues 25.3.25 | Stay Hanoi | B,L,D |
| We can visit a grotto in the morning- take yourself in a kayak or be punted along in a boat | ||
| Return to Hanoi | ||
| Farewell dinner | ||
| Day 14 Wed 26.3.25 | Departures | B |
| Departures from Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam | ||
| We’ll drop you to the airport |
Triple Treat Bonus
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Trip Includes:
- Solo traveller friendly
- Well-chosen accommodations: comfortable and conveniently located for exploration
- Fully escorted by our friendly and knowledgeable hosts who ensure everything runs smoothly
- Well-researched, handcrafted itinerary
- Iconic sightseeing and off-the-beaten-track adventures
- Support for the local economy by choosing selected local restaurants, accommodations, and artisans
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at any time, day or night
- All sightseeing and workshops mentioned in the itinerary
- All breakfasts and most other meals
Trip Excludes
- SHOPPING!!
- Flights
- Visa if needed
- Travel insurance
- Laundry
- Meals not mentioned
- Water/ drinks
- Gratuities/ tips
