Experiencing Hoi An Tet Tour . You’ve been told not to visit Hoi An during Tet, is this true? All tours and attractions close? Think again? We are open during Tet. Here is the best things to do during Tet
For the Vietnamese, Tet is like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Traveling in Vietnam During Tết can be tricky But the travel experience is unique. You do not need to go through Vietnam for seeing well the whole Vietnamese Tet atmosphere. Join us at Hoi An ancient town! Hoi An has beautiful weather in Feb. You will see how the locals prepare for Tet, and then get to celebrate right alongside them. That’s a unique tour as it available only 10 days (30/1/2019 —-> 9/2/2019). Tet is a great chance to discover Vietnamese culture. Don’t miss it!
Highlight of The Experiencing Hoi An Tet Tour
- Preparing for Tet: Shopping at Tet busy market (Tour A)
- Taste Hoi An local food: cao lau, and some special food during Tet
- Experience Tet with locals who live in countryside
- Hand on cooking signature dish: Vietnamese fried spring roll
- Play traditional games
- Learn Vietnamese custom during Tet
- Receive Lucky money (Tour B)
Important Information
- Departure time: Tour A: 8 AM , Tour B: 3.00 PM
- End time: Tour A: 12.00 noon. Tour B: 7.00 PM
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point: Our office 567 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoi An
- Tour type: Join Tour. ONLY accept advance bookings
- Additional information: Please inform your local guide about any food allergies you may have. Vegetarians can be catered for
- Group size: maximum 12 pax
- Weather Condition: Tour takes place rain or shine
- Tour style: Local Life & Culture, Local Food
- Transport by: Walking, Van
- Price: 79 USD/pax (tour A): 30/1 —> 3/2
- Price: 85 USD/pax (tour B): 6/2 —> 9/2
- Price includes high surcharge during Tet Holidays
- Available only 10 days (30/1 —> 9/2). Tour closes on 4 & 5 Feb 2019.
- Children price: 5 – 6 years : 50% of adult price ; 7 to 12 years : 75% of adult price
Tour detail of 5 days before Tet (Tour A): 30/1 —> 3/2
The real local foodies will bring you from the local food stalls to some places for food in the middle of nowhere. You’ll start with the HoiAn ‘s secret noodle – Cao Lau
Next, we go to Hoian local market to feel the atmosphere: you can see the cool things people do before Tet. Beautiful flowers, food, decoration stuffs and fresh vegetable
Take a rest, enjoy your coffee and the time pass by at a local coffee shop is a nice experience during this trip.
Afterward, go to the local house at countryside by van. The highlight of this trip is coming to a local family where you can talk directly to local people and try their Tet homemade foods that you barely get from normal restaurants and many secret activities that only happen during Tet.
After getting full of the meals, we’ll go back to our office and say goodbye to our tour guide
Tour detail of five days after Tet (Tour B): 6/2 —> 9/2
The real local foodies will bring you from the local food stalls to some places for food in the middle of nowhere. You’ll start with the Hoian’s secret noodle – Cao Lau
Next, we visit pagodas and temples in the New Year. Everyone attempts to burn incense to wish for best wishes for the New Year like healthiness, happiness, and wealthiness. And you too. Beautiful flowers and many special events happen in a pagoda
Afterward, go to the local house at countryside by van. This is a real treat! You can taste special Tet traditional dishes will include ‘banh tet,’ pickled vegetables (dưa muối), pickled leek (củ kiệu) and Sliced pork in rice paper roll (thịt heo muối cuốn bánh tráng) and fried spring roll.
Next, we will give each other and local family members lucky money in small red envelopes (lì xì). We don’t have to offer too much, because the money is symbolic, mostly. In fact, good luck is one of the main things about Tet. Moreover, you will listen and get surprised to interesting customs during Tet.
Afterward, we return to ancient town in the most charming time- night time. Another interesting activity is being on a cruise along the river, where you can feel and see a different view of this city and also enjoy the beauty of the lanterns along the river. Make your own wish and release the lantern along the river, such a great night!
After this trip, you can go back to your hotel or go to some bars/pubs to enjoy the nightlife of Hoian.
The aim of our tour is to provide an opportunity to unlock your adventurous cultural spirit and experience the delights of Vietnamese Tet. You will have the most memorable travel moment ever. Money back guarantee!
Sign up now. We only accept advance bookings. This tour is unique and specially designed for Tet festival. It is available only 10 days (30/1 → 9/2)
Tour closes on 4 & 5 Feb 2019
Includes:
Price includes high surcharge during Tet Holidays
Best english speaking tour guide ( passionate about showing what a meaningful Tet to travelers)
All food and drink items as per itinerary
Lunch/ dinner included
Entrance fees
Transportation
Excludes
Tips
Pick up and drop off service
Personal expenses
Children prices:
Children 2 – 4 years, share seat with adult : Free of charge
Children 5 – 6 years : 50% of adult price
Children from 7 to 12 years : 75% of adult price
