Vietnam

This half-day tour to Thanh Dong organic farm brings you closer to the beauty of Hoi An’s countryside and its friendly people. You will join them in their daily work of organic farming and you also get to cook our own lunch with the host’s assistance. Not only is it a truly authentic experience, but it also supports the local community. After pick up from the hotel in Hoi An, you start the day by..

A visit to a Tea House is an intrinsic part of Vietnamese culture, and what better way to start your time in Hanoi than by learning about tea from a Master? We head to a small, cosy tea house for an engaging introduction to the world of tea. Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung, the owner and former winner of the Tea Master Cup competition, travels with his wife to plantations across Vietnam to pick high-quality..

This afternoon tour begins with a journey to Thanh Tien Village, well-known for over 300 years of crafting paper flowers, another of the traditional local crafts unique to this area. You will meet one of the local villagers and learn how to make your own ornate paper flower. You can be sure that your visit is supporting a good cause as it provides struggling artists, craftsmen and home-based worke..

For a real insight into local Vietnamese life, enjoy a visit to a local community farming project just outside of Hoi An. We start with an easy bicycle ride of about 30 minutes along the village roads and paths between the paddy fields. At Tra Que village, the community has united to create a large vegetable farm and we will take a walk around the farm to see the different vegetables, all of which..

Between the 4th and 13th centuries a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Vietnam. The Cham people ruled central Vietnam and their kingdom once stretched into what are now Laos and parts of Cambodia. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was the reli..

Join a half day tour and explore the amazing diversity of Hanoi through the lens of your camera, discovering its charms and uncovering its secrets, on this exclusive private photography tour. Guided by a professional photographer, visit some of the most photogenic sites of Vietnam’s cultural capital, learning tips and techniques for capturing the unique spirit of this historic city. The tour begin..

Bold, bright and beautiful, the iconic silk lanterns of Hoi An can be found on just about every street corner and have the unique ability to transport the onlooker back in time. In this half-day experience, learn the tricks of the trade and see the way that silk and bamboo are expertly combined to make these beautiful pieces of art. We enjoy a traditional tea and listen to a local expert talk thro..

Experience the outstanding natural beauty and iconic history of Ninh Binh in this full-day tour. After a pick-up from our hotel, we enjoy a scenic drive to an area of natural beauty, often referred to as ‘Ha Long Bay on land’. Once there, we meander lazily down the tranquil Ngo Dong river, passing foliage-topped limestone cliffs looming over the tranquil waters - don’t forget your camera to captur..

Vietnamese cuisine is a delicious fusion of flavors and freshness, and this half day tour begins with a visit to Chau Long Market, housing hundreds of stalls. Interact with vendors selling everything from garlic to tapioca flour, take in all the colors, sights and smells and you’ll quickly see why Hanoi’s markets are world famous. Part of the pleasure is discovering local herbs, vegetables and sal..