Hoi An Silk Village Tour

Tour Code: DAD-108 Duration: Approx 4 Hours

Explore a silk village to watch and learn every step of the fascinating process, from silkworm-cocoon to stunning silk garments.

Highlights:

• Learn more About the Tradition and Techniques of Sericulture (Silk Weaving) by Visiting Local Houses and Chatting with Local Professionals
• Get to the Source of silk Production by Visiting a Traditional Mulberry Garden and a Silkworm Breeding House
• Witness the Production and Making of silk as you Visit the Manufacturing Plant of silk at its Source

Tour Description:

Have you ever wondered about the techniques and skills involved in sericulture? Weaving silk and making it into the beautiful garment you love is no simple process. It starts with the silkworm farm and leads all the way to the final garment weaving and colouration which finally leads to the customer. The process involved behind the production and making of silk attire is a complex one but you will get to find out more about the techniques and skills involved in this tour. Hoi An Silk Village is known as one of the region’s most prominent silk-producing villages and you will have plenty to learn as you spend your time around the village and getting to know the locals.

You will be picked up from your hotel and head straight to Hoi An Silk Village. Upon your arrival, you can spend your time relaxing and enjoying a cool welcome drink to quench that thirst during your journey. After some time, you will finally arrive at the village. In Hoi An Silk village, there are more than 40 mulberry trees which are more than hundreds of years old. The village also houses a variety of different mulberry species from around the world where it is kept and grown. Here, you will visit the traditional house in Quang Nam and listen to the story of sericulture craftsmanship. You will also get to admire at the collection of Vietnamese Ao Dai and costumes made by native Vietnamese ethnic groups as you go. Next, you will visit the ancient mulberry gardens and the silkworm-breeding houses where you can see the formation of the cocoons, learn how to feed silkworms and unravel silkworm cocoons using traditional methods. You can also feed the cocoons by yourself by collecting the fruits of the mulberry trees. Along the way, you will also get to learn more about the skills and techniques of Champa people and learn how to make traditional textiles as you drop by the Vietnamese traditional silk weaving house. Finally, you will visit the showroom to witness different silk-based products before enjoying a nice snack in the mulberry garden.

Cancellation Policy:

• All cancellation from guest incur additional charges as follows:
• 48 hours before the departure day: 50% charge of the total tour cost.
• After 48 hours before the departure day or no-show: 100% charge of the total tour cost
• Customers cannot receive any types of compensation in the case of annulations is due to a force majeure

Pick-Up Time:

• 8:30 am - 9:00 am
• 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

What's Included:

• Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
• Entrance fees
• One way elevator at Marble Mountain
• Bottled drinking water
• English speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
• Travel insurance

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned
• Tips and gratuities
•  Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone and beverage

Additional Information:

• Minimum two (2) pax for confirmation. This tour is subject to availability. Please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011) to inquire about the availability of this tour
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during the stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Hoi An. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.