Unique things to do in Vietnam

Day 1 Exp starts 6am Explore the magical Ha Giang province by motorbike. See the picturesque rice terraces ribboning across the mountainside. Drive the winding highway carved into the sides of mountains. Interact with locals who have been isolated from Westerners until a few years ago. Ha Giang is an adventure you won't soon forget. Once we arrive in Ha Giang City, we will appoint suitable motorbikes and drivers. A trip briefing will be provided before you set off to Nam Dam village. You will be accompanied by a local who will show you the way. The 45km drive is stunning, passing through traditional villages, beautiful valleys, and climbing mountains. Along the journey, we will make plenty of stops to take pictures and give your bum a rest. :) Among the stops we make is the Fairy Bosom hills in Quan Ba and a geopark recognized by UNESCO. We'll hike to the top of Lung Khuy Cave before we check in our homestay there. We will spend the night in Nam Dam village with a host family. You will have the afternoon and evening explore the village, go for a hike, help our host family prepare dinner, or just relax. Dinner includes local rice or corn wine, also called "happy water." Day 2: After breakfast at our homestay, we'll pack up the bikes then set off for the next part of our adventure. We'll stop in one of the many picturesque villages we pass through today, called Lung Tam. It's a Hemp Linen making village where we will watch how it’s made from A-Z. Try your hand a rolling out the cloth—you'll be surprised how much balance and strength it takes! After passing through a shortcut over a mountain, we'll stop in Yen Minh for lunch. After lunch, we'll continue on to a guest favorite 50km to the border between Vietnam and China. a stop by the Hmong Opium King's house will give you some ideas of the richest man in the area. We continue to check out the Extreme North Point hopefully on a nice clear day we can see some Chinese towns on the other side. After checking in our hotel in Dong Van, dinner will again include lots of happy water if you are of drinking age and wish to partake. We highly recommend planning your trip to pass through Dong Van on Sunday, when the villagers host their weekly highland market. It's not only a chance for locals to buy and sell goods and livestock but it's highly anticipated as a weekly social gathering. Day 3: Setting off after breakfast, we'll enjoy the quietest part of the region. Heading toward the most beautiful pass in Vietnam. Ma Pi Leng. This is where you can take amazing photos over our 7km hike. Then back on a cruise via Tu San Abyss Alley. Lunch will be at Meo Vac before we continue to Du Gia where we are staying the night. We'll stop in Mau Due for a coffee. This is the start of something we called the "road of children." You'll see many of the minority children playing by the side of the road while their parents are working alongside the rocks. We'll stay the night in a tiny village called Du Gia, and (weather depending) have a swim in a hidden waterfall. Day 4: Today is an easy day. After breakfast, we'll take it easy, chilling out by the mountainside, having a swim at the waterfall nearby, or capturing some villagers’ photos. After our farewell lunch, We’ll drive back to Ha Giang. About 40km off-road during this part of the trip is pretty rough. It will be during the last part of the day, and we'll go as slowly as needed. We arrive back in Ha Giang by 4 pm, catching our transfer back to Hanoi. You will arrive at Hanoi Center around 10.30 pm. Please note: because of regulatory restrictions, our van cannot enter the Old Quarter. They will drop you off just outside and we will arrange a car to take you to your accommodation. Where the van drops you off may seem a bit sketchy, but we assure you that it is entirely safe and our van has been dropping our guests there for years without incident. You will not have to wait long for your car. Additionally, the van stops at Noi Bai International Airport on most trips. If you are catching a flight to another city

Hoi An’s beaches provide a quiet respite after the busy bustle of Ancient Town Heritage. It is our pleasure to show you the natural beauty of Hoi An and help you get a little exercise, escape the crowds, and relax with yoga practice on the most beautiful beaches in the world. The air is fresh and it is a great place to have fun, stretching, and exercise with yoga. You can hear the wave sounds, feel slightly wind, and re-energize your body, mind and soul. This yoga is for all levels and is tailored to you. We will meet you in our meeting point in front of ShoreClub Restaurant (5mins walk to our practice place) In total is about 1,5 hrs. Introduce and get to know each other Little meditate Warm up Consistent practice Relax by Savanna/ Death posture. More pictures times Please notes: Our yoga style is main Hatha - classic yoga, but we also mixed in between Ashtanga and Vinyasa to tailor your levels. We prepare yoga mats, water. Wearing clothes accordingly for yoga practice. How to get to our place: In the early morning, Grab is not available yet. We will help you to get a taxi. On the way back, you can order Grab, Please message me if you don’t see a date/time that suits your schedules. I hope to see you very soon in Hoi An - Vietnam Angiee Adventures Harry and Ruby with Love Your beautiful memories is our mission

Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai Sang - Lao Chai - Ta Van This custom trek starts in Sapa at 9:00 am. The first stop on our trek is a little mountain you can look over to Fansipan peak, and then We will then traverse through the scenic Muong Hoa valley. The trail leads through an astonishing landscape with stunning views of mountains and rice paddies as far as the eye can see. The views are only interrupted by rivers, local houses or farmers working their fields. At 11:00 am we will arrive at Y Linh Ho, a small village of the Hmong minority. Here we will take a bridge across the beautiful river below. From here the hiking routes will lead us to Lao Chai Sang where we will stop for lunch. We will walk past endless rice fields in the shadow of the mighty mountains We arrive at Lao Chai Sang village 12:30 pm for lunch at a local Hmong Family's home. You can enjoy the great tastes of many local foods. After lunch we'll continue to Lao Chai, where you are likely to see the people working in rice fields, planting or harvesting depending on the time of year. After another one and half hours walk from Lao Chai village (2 pm) you will get a unique experience learning local culture, daily life and making the traditional clothing of the Hmong people. Finally we trek to Ta Van village of Dzay minority, where the bus returns us to Sapa around 3:00 pm Other things to note This tour will be tailored to guests specific fitness levels and is a local experience that is flexible depending on guests travel plans.

Imperial city is the second round inside Citadel, it is nearly 360.000 m2 with several constructions. So during 2,5 hours, what you get: * Understand the general information about the last dynasty - Nguyen * Capture the most important building inside Imperial city * Get to know the lay-out of entire Hue city and Citadel under Gia Long emperor - the first king of Nguyen dynasty. * Deeper understanding the relation between monuments around Hue to the Citadel. * And more Here we go Meet me at the ticket booth in front of the main gate Ngo Mon (Meridian gate) Go to the second floor of the main gate to see the view and get information about it. I will guide you from one to other constructions to explain its function and historical value. from working palace to the residence of Queen mother, to the beautiful royal garden. All will be shown on this experience. Stories behind Purple Forbidden city will tell you the royal family's life What led the Nguyen dynasty to the end after 143 years will be clear after the Imperial walking tour! finally, we go out of Imperial city via Hien Nhon gate to end this experience. Important note: This experience do not include entrance ticket which is 200.000 vnd per person.

We are honored to show you our beautiful city through walks into backstreets to discover inside perspectives and secrets. We visit local family businesses that produce and sell products in Hoi An. You’ll learn how Vietnamese produce: organic bean sprouts, Cao Lau noodles in the oldest factory. We’ll taste it like a local. We’ll keep walking into the local trails to learn more about our family temple, market life, architecture and lifestyle – a favorite walk that shares everything and true stories stunning about this ancient city. The walk around the outskirts city is about an hour, before we start the food tour. You will learn how Japanese, Chinese, and Westerners have strongly impacted Hoi An architecture, culture, and its cuisine. We’ll enjoy about 5-7 delicious local Vietnamese treats, Chinese and French infusions at a variety of stops. Let’s eat and taste with locals. At the end, we’ll cheer together in our favorite cf spot. Get a relaxing drink.

My hometown is very close to Cu Chi Tunnels where I will guide you to the historic area and explore the daily life in the nearby village by bicycle. You will discover how people do farming on the "death land" after the war and how to make the spring rolls from rice paper. One of my sisters makes the rice paper by hand at home then you will have a chance to see how the rice paper made from rice powder traditionally. Be prepared to be brave and sweat in the tunnels and be joyful in the garden and the kitchen as you will prepare your lunch in the style of local people. Other things to note - Meeting point at Diamond Plaza (at Highland Coffee) by 7:00AM and 7:30AM at 104 Pho Quang - Time length shall be from 7-9 hours starting from 7:00 and coming back from Cu Chi Tunnel from 16:30 - If the group is less than 5 people, please share with me the cost for car rental of 50$/trip - If you travelling with kids, as far as your kids can ride a bicycle (off-road bike) then you can go with the experience

What you get out of this vegan tour is 3 hours of deliciousness ;) This is the original! I will show you the best vegan spots in town (Under your search radar!), so you will be full and happy at the end. You'll taste your way through a hidden part of Saigon, and enjoy unique Vietnamese vegan dishes that are loved by Saigonese. Below are our sample food tastings: (we may skip dishes as the street food vendors may stop working that day) - Vegan ice cream (Almond milk) - Vietnamese-Indian curry - Summer rolls - Mekong steamed banana cakes - Mushroom seaweed hot soup - Vegan Bánh Mì - Vegan cafe with cashew milk or Vegan milk tea - Carrot cake (But no carrot) - Stick rice wine - 4 distinct coconut crackers flavors - Herbal tea - Beer/ Water/ Soft drink Come join me! I will give you value, share with you good food, and make you relax just a little. What could go wrong? ;) Other things to note: 1/ You get our Saigon Guide and Vegan Food Guide Ebook which saves you time researching your trip. 2/ You get the addresses, food names, ingredients, and vegan tips on this tour to show your friends.

You will be welcomed by a visit to my bamboo studio and an introduction to all the different household facilities we have created out of bamboo. You then use our materials and tools to make your own artwork under our guidance (if necessary). We’d love to help you build whatever you want from bamboo. You will prepare everything from the beginning and work on your own bespoke project to create something special to take home with you. Our workshop is highly recommended for families traveling with children (above 5 years old), couples, and groups of friends. All levels of skills are welcome to participate (inexperienced and professionals). Other things to note: The Morning workshop starts around 9:00 AM The afternoon workshop starts around 2:00 PM Time can be varied upon your request, please chat with me to check availability.

We are stay at Thuy Xuân Hill area, where is alot temples nearby such as Tu Hieu Root temple of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Tuong Van, Monasteries ..., one of nice thing to do here is eating vegetarian food cook by us, and practice Meditation at temple. I fascinated by tropical spice and used for the processing of vegetarian dishes. My family love to eat vegan food, Hue dishes will use a lot of spices such as garlic, onions, turmeric, cinnamon, spicy. My mission will help you understand the vegetarian food that Hue people will use, will eat in the beautiful Hue's house style with garden. - After that, we will take you to the local market, choose food, choose seasonings vegetables, prepare together. - Learn how to add, taste and mix vegetarian dishes Hue styles. - Brief description guests to meditate, talking about Hue's local life, Hue - Vietnam's history. - Beside that, we will introduce you another experience for practice to Meditation at temple ( 45 mins ) nearby after the dinner.

We are Elon Farm and had more than 6 years of experience in High-quality Robusta production. We realize that tourists want to spend their valuable vacation time resting and learning something new. So we would like to invite you to spend your day with us and participate in our Coffee life, learning more about the Vietnamese community and culture that you wouldn’t likely discover on your own. Our experience includes: - Coffee experiences - Vietnamese lifestyle - Famous attractions - Local foods Visiting our farm, you would have a chance to learn how we Make Coffee “from farm to cup” such as picking up coffee beans (in the coffee season), learning about our natural conditions, the way we process coffee, roast coffee by yourself and enjoy your coffee cup. Besides, we can get to know everybody in our village and see the country through local's eyes by cycling through some of the country’s prettiest landscapes, joining many local activities such as Raising Silkworm, visiting Elephant Waterfall, Linh An pagoda. If you would like to learn Vietnamese food, we can have a mini Cooking class, pick organic vegetables around our village, and have a hearty meal together. Our plan is flexible and up to you, we design a personalized private trip, even if you are a solo traveler! P/s: we currently offer free Stay here, just let us know in advance and we will prepare the room for your day trip

I'd love to "tailor the experience just for you". So feel free to talk to me so we can get to know each others well before meeting. But be open to anything also ^^ We will meet early in the morning near Hoi An market. We’ll get to know each other over a vegan breakfast in an ancient traditional coffee house. Or we can grab our breakfast and go to Tra Que herbs village to explore and enjoying there. After that we’ll walk to the market and I will introduce how we choose different kinds of fresh & seasonal ingredients. The market plays an important role in Vietnamese vegetarian lifestyle and we will explore this aspect of local cuisine. Ingredients in hand, we will walk back to my kitchen near the countryside of the town. There you will learn how to prepare my interpretation of three Vietnamese vegetarian dishes, using the fresh products we bought earlier. Cooking done, we can share stories over a Vietnamese family style lunch. During the meal, I will share about my joiful practicing on how to enjoy the meal in happiness and mindfulness also. After all, our garden space is yours to be relax while having a complimentary fresh herbal tea. Menu can be designed based on your dietaries and will be mostly vegetarian/vegan dishes. The tour's route can be changed based on your requests, or locally condiments (weather, places, local seasons/activities..)

Eat like a local and explore the city streets of Hue. You’ll taste amazing food from great restaurants and we will also sample some street food. You will get an overview of Hue’s history and a culinary experience from a professional, enthusiastic guide. Our guide will meet you at a central location. We will try a lot of dishes including; • Beef noodles ( Bún Bò Huế) . Steam rice water fern Cake ( Bánh Bèo Chén ) • Crispy dumplings ( Bánh Ram ít) • Flat Steamed Rice Dumplings ( Bánh Nậm) • Lemongrass pork ( Nem lụi) • Vietnamese savory steamed rice cake ( Bánh Lọc) . Crispy crepes ( Bánh khoái ) . Vietnamese sweet beverage ( Chè ) . Huda beer - To cap off the evening, we can stop either for a beer or vietnamese coffee and pastry - We offer customized menu depending on your food allergies of preferences. - If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance. * The total budget for the food is under 200 thousand dongs/person *Tip-based walking tour means you can join this tour almost for free (you will only be charged the booking fees) after which you can tip your guide what you think the tour was worth! * The tour allows for a maximum of six individuals.

The trip starts ~ 8:00am to 8:30AM at our hostel/your accommodation. We will head North of Nha Trang straight to Ba Ho waterfalls, situated about 25 kilometers north of Nha Trang. The waterfall consists of a string of three falls beneath a clear, refreshing pools surrounded by thick and dense forest (Ba Ho means “three pools”) where you can swim and enjoy natural 'fish massage' therapy. We need to take a 30-to-45-minute hiking to the top but the view and refreshment from cool water just worth it. We will show you the best picture spots to make the most out of your trip. We will then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that not on the tourist map yet and head back to the city center. The trip ends around 1PM. Other things to note If there is only 1 person joining the trip, the guide will do a private tour on motorbike. Pick up/drop off are included for accommodation within 3km from Nha Trang city center only. For guests staying in outskirt Nha Trang (Mia, Diamond Bay...), surcharge may apply. Lifevest provided upon request Suitable for non swimmers.

Day 1 Exp starts 6am Explore the magical Ha Giang province by motorbike. See the picturesque rice terraces ribboning across the mountainside. Drive the winding highway carved into the sides of mountains. Interact with locals who have been isolated from Westerners until a few years ago. Ha Giang is an adventure you won't soon forget. Once we arrive in Ha Giang City, we will appoint suitable motorbikes and drivers. A trip briefing will be provided before you set off to Nam Dam village. You will be accompanied by a local who will show you the way. The 45km drive is stunning, passing through traditional villages, beautiful valleys, and climbing mountains. Along the journey, we will make plenty of stops to take pictures and give your bum a rest. :) Among the stops we make is the Fairy Bosom hills in Quan Ba and a geopark recognized by UNESCO. We'll hike to the top of Lung Khuy Cave before we check in our homestay there. We will spend the night in Nam Dam village with a host family. You will have the afternoon and evening explore the village, go for a hike, help our host family prepare dinner, or just relax. Dinner includes local rice or corn wine, also called "happy water." Day 2: After breakfast at our homestay, we'll pack up the bikes then set off for the next part of our adventure. We'll stop in one of the many picturesque villages we pass through today, called Lung Tam. It's a Hemp Linen making village where we will watch how it’s made from A-Z. Try your hand a rolling out the cloth—you'll be surprised how much balance and strength it takes! After passing through a shortcut over a mountain, we'll stop in Yen Minh for lunch. After lunch, we'll continue on to a guest favorite 50km to the border between Vietnam and China. a stop by the Hmong Opium King's house will give you some ideas of the richest man in the area. We continue to check out the Extreme North Point hopefully on a nice clear day we can see some Chinese towns on the other side. After checking in our hotel in Dong Van, dinner will again include lots of happy water if you are of drinking age and wish to partake. We highly recommend planning your trip to pass through Dong Van on Sunday, when the villagers host their weekly highland market. It's not only a chance for locals to buy and sell goods and livestock but it's highly anticipated as a weekly social gathering. Day 3: Setting off after breakfast, we'll enjoy the quietest part of the region. Heading toward the most beautiful pass in Vietnam. Ma Pi Leng. This is where you can take amazing photos over our 7km hike. Then back on a cruise via Tu San Abyss Alley. Lunch will be at Meo Vac before we continue to Du Gia where we are staying the night. We'll stop in Mau Due for a coffee. This is the start of something we called the "road of children." You'll see many of the minority children playing by the side of the road while their parents are working alongside the rocks. We'll stay the night in a tiny village called Du Gia, and (weather depending) have a swim in a hidden waterfall. Day 4: Today is an easy day. After breakfast, we'll take it easy, chilling out by the mountainside, having a swim at the waterfall nearby, or capturing some villagers’ photos. After our farewell lunch, We’ll drive back to Ha Giang. About 40km off-road during this part of the trip is pretty rough. It will be during the last part of the day, and we'll go as slowly as needed. We arrive back in Ha Giang by 4 pm, catching our transfer back to Hanoi. You will arrive at Hanoi Center around 10.30 pm. Please note: because of regulatory restrictions, our van cannot enter the Old Quarter. They will drop you off just outside and we will arrange a car to take you to your accommodation. Where the van drops you off may seem a bit sketchy, but we assure you that it is entirely safe and our van has been dropping our guests there for years without incident. You will not have to wait long for your car. Additionally, the van stops at Noi Bai International Airport on most trips. If you are catching a flight to another city

Discover the unique features of central Vietnam through the perspective of local experts. An opportunity to get out of the hustle and bustle in to authentic rural Hoi An with a knowledge local guide who is passionate about local culture and community. To better understand and appreciate local crafts people and artisans and support their sustainability : - Hotel pick up at 4.30am and visit 200years old noodle workshop . One of only 2 remaining family noodle making workshops. A noodle unique to Hoi An to observe whole processes of making,trading. Most of locals havent even experience this but you will. - Ancient fishing village to see all boats,fishermen and local gathering,an absolute unique moment. - Fishsauce workshop. - Hands-on roast coffee and have the best morning coffee demonstration. - Local home of sleeping mat weaving. - The only local rice wine brewer and distillery. Sample 15 different rice wines in the peaceful garden. - Experience riding through empty streets with exceptional drivers. - Return to your hotel after 5hours explore the real country life of Hoi An.

Hoi An’s beaches provide a quiet respite after the busy bustle of Ancient Town Heritage. It is our pleasure to show you the natural beauty of Hoi An and help you get a little exercise, escape the crowds, and relax with yoga practice on the most beautiful beaches in the world. The air is fresh and it is a great place to have fun, stretching, and exercise with yoga. You can hear the wave sounds, feel slightly wind, and re-energize your body, mind and soul. This yoga is for all levels and is tailored to you. We will meet you in our meeting point in front of ShoreClub Restaurant (5mins walk to our practice place) In total is about 1,5 hrs. Introduce and get to know each other Little meditate Warm up Consistent practice Relax by Savanna/ Death posture. More pictures times Please notes: Our yoga style is main Hatha - classic yoga, but we also mixed in between Ashtanga and Vinyasa to tailor your levels. We prepare yoga mats, water. Wearing clothes accordingly for yoga practice. How to get to our place: In the early morning, Grab is not available yet. We will help you to get a taxi. On the way back, you can order Grab, Please message me if you don’t see a date/time that suits your schedules. I hope to see you very soon in Hoi An - Vietnam Angiee Adventures Harry and Ruby with Love Your beautiful memories is our mission

Exploring the Imperial City with your family can be a challenge, but there's no need to worry! As a mother, I have designed a walking tour in Hue's Imperial City that is tailored to your family's interests. Whether you're looking for a private and comfortable tour with your partner or engaging activities that your kids will love, we've got you covered! With my all-female team, you'll explore the Imperial City's most majestic sites, like The Phoenix Tower and Thai Hoa Palace while skipping the lines to make the most of your time. But we don't just offer a standard walking tour - we provide a comprehensive understanding of this stunning city, with captivating legends about the 13 Nguyen Emperors at The To Mieu, and exploration of the Hue Purple Forbidden City's intricate living spaces and royal gardens. We've included breaks for refreshments at Tả Vu - Hữu Vu Mandarin Halls where you can take some well-deserved breaks to enjoy the special royal murals while we watch your kids enjoy their ice creams. With no other tour groups to worry about, you can focus on creating unforgettable experiences on our private family tour to the Imperial City of Hue. Book now and trust me and my team to guide you through this maze of palaces and save you from any potential family arguments - Contact me today! Please note entrance fee (250,000 VND) is not included in the tour cost.

You have 2 times daily: Morning: 10:00AM to 12:30 PM Afternoon: 4pm to 19:00pm The start time can be changed a little bit I’m will meet you at the meeting point ( at the my home) You will enjoy welcome drink and have cooking class with the local chef within 2 hours. The chef is very friendly & enthusiatic to teach you how to cook some Vietnamese specialities and share valuable knowledge in cuisine culture. You will try to cook local dishes. For example: Bánh xèo - Rice pancake with Fresh Salad, Papaya salad with Shrimp Cracker, fried spring roll, Cao Lau specialities of Hoi An... After interesting time for cooking class, you will enjoy a very delicious meals and dessert are seasonal fresh fruits *** Menu: Bánh xèo - Rice pancake with Fresh Salad Papaya salad with Shrimp Cracker Fried spring roll Chicker or Fish in clay pot with Steam Rice Cao Lau specialities of Hoi An *** Menu can be changed a little bit but make sure it includes Hoi An local food. If you are vegetarians, ingredients for cooking will surely be changed into veggies (mushrooms, tofu, eggplant) 2. Including: Ingredients for cooking class Have Lunch/ Dinner Welcome drink Recipe menu Our strong Team is Ms. Mai, Mr Than, Ms Hanh, Ms Vy Thank you so much

Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai Sang - Lao Chai - Ta Van This custom trek starts in Sapa at 9:00 am. The first stop on our trek is a little mountain you can look over to Fansipan peak, and then We will then traverse through the scenic Muong Hoa valley. The trail leads through an astonishing landscape with stunning views of mountains and rice paddies as far as the eye can see. The views are only interrupted by rivers, local houses or farmers working their fields. At 11:00 am we will arrive at Y Linh Ho, a small village of the Hmong minority. Here we will take a bridge across the beautiful river below. From here the hiking routes will lead us to Lao Chai Sang where we will stop for lunch. We will walk past endless rice fields in the shadow of the mighty mountains We arrive at Lao Chai Sang village 12:30 pm for lunch at a local Hmong Family's home. You can enjoy the great tastes of many local foods. After lunch we'll continue to Lao Chai, where you are likely to see the people working in rice fields, planting or harvesting depending on the time of year. After another one and half hours walk from Lao Chai village (2 pm) you will get a unique experience learning local culture, daily life and making the traditional clothing of the Hmong people. Finally we trek to Ta Van village of Dzay minority, where the bus returns us to Sapa around 3:00 pm Other things to note This tour will be tailored to guests specific fitness levels and is a local experience that is flexible depending on guests travel plans.

Imperial city is the second round inside Citadel, it is nearly 360.000 m2 with several constructions. So during 2,5 hours, what you get: * Understand the general information about the last dynasty - Nguyen * Capture the most important building inside Imperial city * Get to know the lay-out of entire Hue city and Citadel under Gia Long emperor - the first king of Nguyen dynasty. * Deeper understanding the relation between monuments around Hue to the Citadel. * And more Here we go Meet me at the ticket booth in front of the main gate Ngo Mon (Meridian gate) Go to the second floor of the main gate to see the view and get information about it. I will guide you from one to other constructions to explain its function and historical value. from working palace to the residence of Queen mother, to the beautiful royal garden. All will be shown on this experience. Stories behind Purple Forbidden city will tell you the royal family's life What led the Nguyen dynasty to the end after 143 years will be clear after the Imperial walking tour! finally, we go out of Imperial city via Hien Nhon gate to end this experience. Important note: This experience do not include entrance ticket which is 200.000 vnd per person.

We are honored to show you our beautiful city through walks into backstreets to discover inside perspectives and secrets. We visit local family businesses that produce and sell products in Hoi An. You’ll learn how Vietnamese produce: organic bean sprouts, Cao Lau noodles in the oldest factory. We’ll taste it like a local. We’ll keep walking into the local trails to learn more about our family temple, market life, architecture and lifestyle – a favorite walk that shares everything and true stories stunning about this ancient city. The walk around the outskirts city is about an hour, before we start the food tour. You will learn how Japanese, Chinese, and Westerners have strongly impacted Hoi An architecture, culture, and its cuisine. We’ll enjoy about 5-7 delicious local Vietnamese treats, Chinese and French infusions at a variety of stops. Let’s eat and taste with locals. At the end, we’ll cheer together in our favorite cf spot. Get a relaxing drink.

This tour is a great offer to these guests who want to have the best photo time with the ancient architectural Hindu temples at My Son Sanctuary. And it's also run by knowledgeable guides with excellent English command. 05:30-5:50 am: Picking up visitors from hotels in and around of Hoi An 5:50 am: Departing from Hoi An to get to My Son Sanctuary (40 kilometers west of Hoi An) 06:40-6:45 am: Arriving at My Son Sanctuary and get transferred to the temples by buggies (included). 6:45 – 8:15 Visiting the various groups of Hindu temple-towers while listening to historic stories from the experienced guide. Beating the crowds that arrive later at the peak visited time of the day. Travellers may have opportunities to encounter some wild animals and enjoy the nature with its true tranquility. 8:15: Visitors have light breakfast and Vietnamese coffee/tea at a local home restaurant while the guide tell about local community. After that, all travelers get dropped back to the hotels in Hoi An. Other things to note: Guests should not wear too short to show respect to the holy sanctuary.

* EAT WHAT THE LOCAL EATS ! * “LEAVE THE FOOD TOUR WHEN YOUR TUMMY IS FULL AND HEART IS HAPPY” (Besides, we do have some good and amazing tours below, it’ll give you different insights about local life in Hoi An such as Hoi an cycling tour, Marble Mountains, Cooking class, My Son Sanctuary….) The tour will begin when you are picked up from a meeting point at the PAKING LOT area of ALMANITY WELLNESS HOTEL and the starting time can be changeble. During the food tour, you will be able to truly discover Hoi An in terms of food, culture, history and people. Enjoying the most traditional dishes in Hoi An and interacting with locals are all part of the experience. The special chance to listen the guide tell about Vietnam's origins and culinary cultural style - 5-6 dishes out of the list. However, that will change according to your food experience • Bánh Bèo ( Vietnamese steamed cake with fish sauce ) • Bánh Xèo ( Vietnamese savory crispy crepe with shrimp and meat rolled fresh vegetable • Bánh Mỳ ( Vietnamese Bread so famous around the world ) at local street shop • Dessert : Chè or Tàu xá or Tea Herbal ( Traditional Hoian Sweet soup ) or any kind of pastry • Wonton and White Rose dumplings • Papaya Salad with sliced pork skin and dried fillet fish • Cao Lau or Quang noodle • Banh Can ( During this tour the host may buy some thing guests want to sample while walking)

We will meet at the meeting point and start to visit the oldest bakery in Hoi An. Where you will see how the locals made Banh My 24/24 hours. Continuing the tour we will walk to the market to meet my lovely ladies that selling food for their whole life, where will taste different types of fruits, cake, and dried jam. Keep going with our food journey through the charming alleys of Hoi An, we will eat delicious White Roses at the oldest house in the town (300 years old), Cao Lau noodle at the not-to-miss vegan restaurant, and Black Sesame Soup with the secret that keeps Hoi An people live long. By joining this tour you will not only understand more about vegan cuisine in Hoi An but also the history of this lovely lantern town! This is the list of the food we will try (We may skip some in case the vendor takes a day off, but we always have a backup plan): 1. Vegan Banh My 2. Milk Fruit, Longan, Rambutan... 3. Mango Cake 4. Dried Ginger jam + Dried Turmeric jam 5. Coconut Candy 6. White Rose 7. Cao Lau Noodle 8. Banh Xeo 9. Smoothie 10. Black Sesame Soup Join us on this tour to experience hidden spots of Hoi An vegan cuisine inspired by Vietnam, China, and Japan to France. We will taste all cultures in one food tour in a fun interactive way! *Thing to note: At the end of the trip we will give you a Guidebook to enjoy more Vegan Restaurants and things to doing the town!

The Lady Lantern workshop in Hoi An Create your own traditional Vietnamese lantern, a symbol of luck, happiness and wealth. Discover the joy and relaxation of making your very first bamboo lantern that you can take home, as it fold tightly and can fit easily in a backpack. Choose from a wealth of beautifully designed fabrics which you can mix, paint and craft on any shape and size. There are no rules, you come in anytime of the day, and set your own pace, there is no rush. I'll gently guide you through the process, but you'll be the artist of your own creation. Transform you're home and garden in your own little Hoi An with authentic traditional silk lanterns.