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Private Visit to Agarwood Factory with Vegetarian Meal
Learn about the fascinating world of agarwood!
5.0
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DURATION
5 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 12 guests
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Tour a factory and learn the history of agarwood in Vietnam.
Prepare to immerse yourself in the fragrant world of agarwood, a treasured resin with a captivating history and cultural significance in Vietnam. This isn't just a tour - it's a sensory journey led by Lyon Ngo, a passionate guide eager to share his love for Vietnamese traditions. You'll witness firsthand the delicate cultivation and harvesting processes of agarwood, delve into the art of extracting its precious oils, and learn to distinguish between different grades & their alluring aromas.What to ExpectBe picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter around 9:00 AM.Enjoy a scenic drive to an agarwood factory located about 26km from the city center.Dive into a presentation on the history, cultural uses, and different grades of agarwood.Tour an agarwood plantation and witness how these special trees are sustainably cultivated & harvested.Get hands-on experience learning traditional and modern agarwood extraction techniques.Savor a delicious vegetarian lunch around 12:00 PM with the factory employees, sharing stories and learning about their daily lives.Sip on traditional Vietnamese herbal tea and try agarwood-infused coffee or milk tea (at an extra cost).Depart for Hanoi around 2:00 PM, arriving back at your hotel around 2:30 PM.TipsIf you'd like to try the agarwood-infused coffee, milk tea, or other beverages, remember to bring some extra cash.Don't hesitate to ask Lyon or the factory employees questions – they're happy to share their knowledge and experiences.
Experience highlights
Learn how product is made from Agarwood
Enjoy the herbal agar tea
Have lunch and chat with locals
What You’ll be Doing
Agarwood learning tour: Plantation visit, extraction demo, vegetarian lunch.
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What’s Included
Round-trip transfer
English-speaking tour guide
Vegetarian Lunch
Herbal Tea
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Next Available Dates
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Select Time for 09 Mar 2025
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter(Old Quarter, Vietnam)
- 09:00am
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & ends
Daily
09:00AM - 02:30PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Pet-Friendly
- Vegetarian food available
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
- CancellationCancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund
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883.647đ/person
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Lyon Ngo is the heart behind Up Travel Vietnam, a company that goes beyond typical tours to create meaningful experiences. Born and raised in Vietnam, Lyon started as a tour guide, sharing his love for his country’s culture, history, and especially its food. He believes the best way to connect with a place is through its people and flavours, which is why his tours focus on real, local experiences.
Beyond travel, Lyon and his team are committed to giving back—supporting artisans, small businesses, and even building homes for families in need. For him, Up Travel isn’t just about showing Vietnam to the world; it’s about fostering real connections and making a positive impact, one journey at a time.
Experience: 10 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 100%
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