Tour Highlights
- Explore the premium rum production process, combining traditional French artisanal distilling methods with local Vietnamese ingredients.
- Tour the entire process from raw material processing to fermentation, distillation, and aging, with detailed explanations from a professional guide.
- Compare and taste a diverse lineup of Sampan Rhum, including White, Dark, and Aged rums.
- A gastronomic experience at a peaceful distillery located just 10-15 minutes by car from Hoi An Old Town.
Itinerary
This is a distillery visit experience and will proceed according to your reserved time slot. (Total experience time: approx. 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes)
- 00:00 Arrival & Check-in (Based on reservation time)
- 00:10 Distillery Facility Tour (approx. 30 min): Sugarcane processing $ ightarrow$ Fermentation tanks $ ightarrow$ Distillation principles $ ightarrow$ Oak barrel aging room
- 00:40 History & Production Process (approx. 20 min): Storytelling on the combination of traditional French methods and local Vietnamese ingredients
- 01:00 Premium Rum Tasting Session (approx. 30 min): Tasting and flavor analysis of Sampan Rhum's representative lineup (White, Dark, Aged, etc.)
- 01:30 Tour End & Free Shopping: Purchase freshly produced premium rum and wrap up the tour
Meeting Point Information
Meeting Point: In front of the main entrance of Distillerie d'Indochine (Sampan Rhum Distillery)
Address: Approximately 3-5km from the center of Hoi An Old Town (approx. 10-15 minutes by car)
Note: This product requires meeting on-site at the distillery. Hotel pickup is not included; please visit using Grab or a taxi.
Important Notice
- As this product includes alcohol tasting, minors are restricted from participating.
- Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited. We highly recommend using public transport or ride-hailing services (Grab).
- The distillery operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is run on a prior reservation basis.
- Confirmation may take up to 1 day; this is not an instant confirmation product.
- For safety, please follow the guide's instructions during the facility tour.
- Costs for purchasing rum products on-site are to be paid individually.
Cancellation & FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How do I get to the distillery from my hotel?
A: It is located about 10-15 minutes (3-5km) from Hoi An Old Town. The most convenient way is to search for 'Distillerie d'Indochine' via the Grab app. - Q: Can I participate if I don't drink alcohol?
A: Yes, the production process tour itself is highly valuable. However, since the tasting session is a core part of the experience, we recommend trying even a small amount. - Q: Is there a dress code?
A: There are no specific restrictions, but we recommend wearing comfortable shoes as you will be walking through the distillery.