Vietnamese cuisine has a reputation for its piquant, savory flavors — unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else in the world. Take a cooking class to learn some of the secret ingredients. These are typically led by restaurant chefs or experienced home cooks. Homestays are great opportunities to take a cooking class with local cooks.
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Hue Full-Day Tour with Cooking Class
This combined sightseeing tour and cooking class is the perfect introduction to the history and culture of Hue, its people, and its cuisine. The royal city was the seat of emperors for thousands of years, and to this day it is full of intrigue and charm.
Experience the real Hanoi with our Hanoi Motorbike Adventure Tour. Navigate through bustling backstreets, vibrant markets, and serene lakes, immersing yourself in the city's rich history and culture. Explore ancient temples, colonial architecture, and modern districts, while savoring Hanoi's best street food and beverages. Perfect for those seeking an authentic adventure, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the city's charm and character.
What’s it like to move through life at the pace of a bicycle or a bamboo boat? How does one spend a day when they’re not rushing from place to place and deadline to deadline? The answer to these questions is waiting for you in Hoi An, Vietnam. Discover the simple pleasures of rural life when you surround yourself with vegetable gardens, rice terraces, fishing boats. In Vietnam, ‘slow living’ isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a bonafide way of life.
For an off-the-beaten track local experience in Hue, head out to town to the peaceful Thanh Toan Village. This tour includes biking, fishing, farming and a cooking class, all with local villagers who benefit directly from your visit.
Explore Hue, Vietnam as you zoom through the city on a Vespa. This thrilling tour lets you enjoy the local landscape, an authentic cultural exchange with a family, and a superb meal. Action, beauty, fun, excitement, food, and culture — this tour has it all!
As the Imperial City, Hue became known for its fine cuisine and continues to be a special destination for food lovers to this day. Where better to take a cooking class and learn about Vietnamese cooking? Travel by motorbike to Thanh Toan Village to spend some time with a local chef.
Hue is a city known for its delicious cuisine, and this food tour features all the best dishes. Travel by traditional cyclo between markets and local restaurants for an authentic Hue experience.
After sunset, Hanoi’s nightlife comes alive. Discover Hanoi after dark when you indulge in this exciting foodie excursion that takes you to some of the nation’s most exciting sights and most delicious restaurants and food vendors. Have children in tow? No problem! This tour can easily become child-friendly. so you don’t have to miss out on a moment of adventure! Now hop on your Vespa — it’s time to hit the town!
Take this tour to see the rural landscape outside of Hanoi. Your guide will also take you over the historic Long Bien Bridge, which dates back to the early 20th century but endured heavy damage during the Vietnam War. This tour also takes you to a local farm, where you’ll help gather ingredients to make a meal. In total, you’ll cover 9 miles (15 km).
A bamboo raft will be placed on the surface of the Co Co river bank near The Field restaurant. We aim to provide a unique dining experience on the countryside environment with a romantic atmosphere during their stay.
Guests will be served with fresh food and daily catch from the surrounding river, fresh local vegetables will be prepared as appetizers.
Before dinner, the guests will have a chance to experience a short basket boat trip on the Co Co river to enjoy one of the most beautiful scenery and sunset in Hoi An.
You don’t have to venture far from Hue’s city centre to enjoy this lovely lagoon. This tranquil excursion takes you to a popular fishing village where you will enjoy the tranquil beauty of Chuon Lagoon; spend time with local fishermen and learn about their way of life; and even try your hand at fishing. Spoiler Alert: your voyage concludes with a fresh seafood dinner.
Luxurious, spacious and sophisticated to every corner of space, Saigon Sensation offers you a whole new cruise experience on the Saigon River, feeling the difference of world class cruise style.
Romantic Dining - Sunset Boat Trip on Hoi An River
A boat trip to Cua Dai estuary offers you a chance to explore the magnificent scenery of the countryside, water coconut forest along Thu Bon River.
Activities: Watching sunset & BBQ dinner
Getting on a wooden boat sailing along the major branch of the lower section of Thu Bon River.
Plated BBQ dinner will be served during the boat trip while you enjoy the beautiful surrounding where you can see how the local people live and fish in this area. Make sure your camera is handy; the view of the sunset is spectacular.
A small bamboo house will be built on the rice field next to the Co Co River bank. We aim to provide a private and romantic atmosphere to the guests during the dinner.
Guests can choose either fresh sea food or daily catch from the surrounding river, fresh vegetables will be collected from the organic garden nearby.
Before dinner, the guests will have a chance to experience a short basket boat trip on the Co Co river to enjoy one of the most beautiful scenery and sunset in Hoi An,
During the basket boat trip, the daily life of the local fishermen will be introduced to the guests. The fishermen will teach how to catch fish using the old fishing methods.
This one-day tour of Sapa takes you on a trekking route through the remote villages of the Muong Hoa Valley. Along the way, you’ll learn about rice cultivation and life in the mountains.
Seeking a vacation of knowledge, excitement, and authentic cultural exchanges? Then this is the tour you need to experience! Spend the day traveling to and exploring Sapa Vietnam’s ethnic minority markets. They are a colorful exchange of customs and wares, and a highly unique experience.
Hop on the back of a motorbike and journey out toward the stunning Tam Giang Lagoon, stopping along the way at local landmarks and attractions. This full-day tour will introduce the local culture and beauty of rural Hue, as you travel just like the locals do!
This full-day tour of Ho Chi Minh is the perfect introduction to the city, its history, and its diverse modern day culture. Explore the top historic sites, stroll around the lively Chinatown streets, and feast on delicious Saigonese food.
Experience the best of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on this full-day adventure tour. Travel along the storied Ho Chi Minh Trail, explore one of the most beautiful caves in the region, and kayak down the Chay River to a local village.
Explore two of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park’s most famous caves on this full-day tour. Take a scenic boat cruise through the cavern river in Phong Nha Cave and explore the 1.2-mile (1.9-km) trail through the wonders of the Paradise Cave.
This combined sightseeing tour and cooking class is the perfect introduction to the history and culture of Hue, its people, and its cuisine. The royal city was the seat of emperors for thousands of years, and to this day it is full of intrigue and charm.
Hue Full-Day Tour with Cooking Class
This combined sightseeing tour and cooking class is the perfect introduction to the history and culture of Hue, its people, and its cuisine. The royal city was the seat of emperors for thousands of years, and to this day it is full of intrigue and charm.
Hanoi Foodie Tour by Motorcycle
Jack Tran Fishing Community Ecotour
Thanh Toan Local Experience
Hue Vespa Adventure at Night
Local Chef Challenge
Hue Food Tour by Cyclo
Vespa Tour of Hanoi After Dark
Farm-to-Table Bike Tour
Romantic Dinning on Bamboo Raft in Hoi An
Chuon Lagoon Tour and Seafood Dinner
Saigon Sensation Cruise with Dinner
Romantic Dining - Sunset Boat Trip on Hoi An River