Vietnam

Beginning in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City, this tour takes us on a journey through Vietnam where we can enjoy some of its beautiful mountains and beaches and visit the craft producers who supply Traidcraft.

In Hanoi we visit to Traidcraft’s partner Craft Link at their office and showroom before heading out to surrounding villages to meet some of their ceramics and bamboo producers in their workshops. Before beginning our journey south we take the train to Sapa where we experience a totally different way of life in the fascinating mountain tribal villages. After a night in Halong Bay soaking up some of the awe-inspiring vistas and exploring hidden lagoons and bays we head down the coast where we meet the first of Mai Handicrafts producers, a fishing community who make the lovely crochet products in Traidcraft’s catalogue.

In Ho Chi Minh City we spend time touring the city, visiting Mai Handicrafts’ base and their wood workshops. Our last few days of the tour are spent in the Mekong Delta where we will take boats to visit basket makers and local markets and learn about life in the local communities.

All Photos by Ralph Dransfield from his tour in October 2010