1 Dinner with a Local Family

A meal to remember

This evening you will have the chance to visit and eat with a local family in Hanoi in their own home.
You are picked up from your hotel by a student from the Hanoi University. It is here that the Students in Free Enterprise Organisation was founded. This was set up to show visitors the true Hanoi way of life and promote interaction with the older generations to share their life experiences and stories.

Travel by taxi with the student to the family’s house and on arrival the owners will show you around. They will explain the function of the alter or ancestor room, a common trait in nearly all Vietnamese households. Then enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dinner as the hosts introduce each famous dish. Later you have tea with the family and hear some traditional folk stories and traditional songs.

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Dinner with a Local Family

2 Halong Bay Tour

Say hello to Halong Bay

Beautiful Halong Bay is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam and no visit to the country is complete without experiencing a day on the water there. On this tour you are met at your Hanoi hotel by a guide and driven east for around four hours to the town of Halong City, the gateway to Halong Bay. Along the way pass fields of busy workers farming their rice fields using traditional methods.

You then have three hours aboard your boat cruising around this magnificent bay which has featured in so many films over the years. Halong Bay boasts more than 3,000 islands that rise out of the sea to provide a spectacular natural environment lunch will be served on board after which your cruise continues around the spectacular scenery before returning to dock after which you will be driven back to your hotel in the city.

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Halong Bay Tour

3 Hoi An Fisherman Tour

Family fishing trip

You will learn everything about the lives of the local Hoi An fishermen on this family-run, interactive tour. You will first be picked up from your hotel by an experienced local guide and taken to the jetty where you board your boat for a cruise through Water Coconut Palm Canal - a tranquil area little visited by tourists.

Learn about the history of the area and the lives of the local fisherman during this fun, hands-on experience. Find out about local fishing techniques and how to navigate a basket boat through the narrow waterways and then enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch on board. This family-run tour offers local interaction and gives you a real insight into Vietnamese life.

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Hoi An Fisherman Tour

4 Hoi An Village Cycle Tour

On your bike in Hoi An

You will be met at your hotel and driven to the starting point of the tour, pick up your bicycle, then begin your guided cycling tour as you head away from town along the quite surrounding streets. Then a series of river crossings by boat and bamboo bridges will bring you to some of the small islands in this lower stretch of the Thu Bon River.

Along the way you will see a local ice making factory, traditional wooden boatyard and an interesting brick kiln factory. Continue cycling along narrow lanes and small paths as you explore the islands further, including a woven mat making village, before stopping for a delicious lunch in the gardens of a local family's house. A short ride and boat trip brings you back to the mainland where your tour ends.

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Hoi An Village Cycle Tour

5 Jeep to My Son

CHARM OF THE CHAM PEOPLE

Leave your Hoi An hotel and travel through countryside hamlets seeing the locals at work and stopping at some markets on the way to My Son, where you set off on foot to the ruins of dozens of red brick towers built during the 7th – 13th centuries. Take the narrow paths to explore the numerous ruins while soaking in the amazing atmosphere of this historic site.

On the way back to Hoi An visit a bronze casting village and stop at a house to learn about the history of this ancient art and its importance in Vietnamese culture. Enjoy lunch at a village house and meet the Cham people, take pictures with them and hear stories about their everyday lives. The route back to Hoi An takes you through rice paddies and lush countryside where there are lots of photo opportunities.

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Jeep to My Son

6 Les Rives Sunset Cruise

Saigon at sundown

On this private tour you explore the waterways in and around Saigon in the late afternoon, to see what life is like for the inhabitants of this amazingly diverse and rapidly developing city. In minutes, leave the urban metropolis behind to emerge along scenic jungle-fringed canals and minor tributaries where locals still observe traditional ways of life.

Travelling along the waterways you will see a way of life that hasn't changed for hundreds of years and meet some of the people. Later return to Saigon just after sunset to see the city's ever-changing skyline and bridges which by now are lit up spectacularly as darkness falls. Refreshments are served during this exclusive two-hour tour.

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Les Rives Sunset Cruise

7 Mekong by Saigon River Express Cruise

Magic of the Mekong

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby in the early morning and transfer to the dock where you will board a speedboat for your trip to the Mekong Delta. Known as the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam, the Delta is the most fertile region in the country and the main producer of rice and tropical fruits. The journey to the delta will take around an hour and a half and along the way you pass beautiful scenery and have numerous photo opportunities.

On arrival in the Delta you begin with a visit to a riverside market to see some of the local products. Visit a village, a pagoda, various workshops and travel down narrow verdant canals. New routes through the Delta are constantly being explored so each trip varies from day to day. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch in the pagoda before returning to Saigon in the afternoon.

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Mekong by Saigon River Express Cruise

8 Nha Trang Boat Trip

Cruise, swim and snorkel

This morning you are picked up from your hotel and driven to the port to board your boat for a morning of relaxation and indulgence as you cruise through the clear blue waters among the islands off Nha Trang. This memorable trip is perfect for all the family and the photo opportunities throughout the journey are many and varied

Along the way you will have the chance to stop for some swimming and snorkelling before enjoying your superb fresh seafood lunch. After your sailing around the picturesque islands you will return to port where a driver is waiting to pick you up and drive you back to your hotel to relax and reflect on a great day on the water.

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Nha Trang Boat Trip

9 Nha Trang City Tour

See the sights in Nha Trang

You are met at your hotel by a guide and begin your tour and the first stop is at the Po Nagar Cham Towers on the outskirts of town. Built between the 7th and 12th centuries, the towers demonstrate the fascinating architecture of the Cham people and remain a place of worship for Cham, Chinese and Vietnamese Buddhists.

Continue on to Long Son Pagoda - a large Buddhist pagoda founded in the 19th century featuring a huge white Buddha overlooking the city. Next stop is the impressive Nha Trang Cathedral - a gothic style, stone structure set on a small hill looking out to the nearby mountains. Finish your tour with a visit to Dam Market, the largest market in town and very popular with locals.

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Nha Trang City Tour

10 Nha Trang Explorer

Bank on a great river day

You are met at your hotel by a guide and begin with a stop at the Po Nagar Cham Towers on the outskirts of town. Built between the 7th and 12th centuries, the towers demonstrate the fascinating architecture of the Cham people and remain a place of worship. After a short walk board your boat and begin a cruise up Cai River, enjoying the beautiful scenery and seeing the daily life of the locals.

Stop at an island and visit various farms, learn about rice cultivation and visit an interesting 200 year old ancient house for some fruits and tea. You will also stop at several small villages to see local industries such as traditional clay-pot making and weaving. Finish with a restaurant lunch right on the banks of the river before returning to Nha Trang.

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Nha Trang Explorer

11 Perfume Pagoda Tour

On the scent of the Perfume Pagoda

This fascinating tour begins when you are picked up at 8am from your Hanoi hotel and driven for around two hours south-west to My Duc. On arrival take a boat trip along the scenic waterways then begin the picturesque walk to the Perfume Pagoda. The "pagoda" actually consists of a complex of shrines and pagodas built into the limestone cliffs of the Huong Tich Mountain.

This is a very peaceful, holy and beautiful part of Vietnam but if you are lucky enough to visit during one of the pilgrim festivals you will see it come to life with many local worshippers. After visiting the pagoda you walk back to your boat and row through magnificent scenery of lush rice paddies and unusual limestone mountains before driving back to Hanoi late in the afternoon.

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Perfume Pagoda Tour

12 Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

See the terror tunnels

No visit to Saigon is complete without a trip out to see the famous Cu Chi Tunnels which the communist soldiers used to such dramatic affect against the American forces during the Vietnam War. You will be met at your hotel in the city in the morning and driven north out of the city to begin your memorable day exploring the incredible tunnel complex.

On arrival you will be guided through the famous tunnels used by the guerrillas during the Vietnam conflict. The tunnel network stretches for more than 200 miles and extends to three levels underground providing you with a remarkable insight into the hardships, courage, determination and terror of a guerrilla war. You are taken back to your hotel after the visit.

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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

13 Private Hanoi City Tour

See Hanoi's highlights

You are met at your hotel by a guide and begin with a short walking tour through the fascinating Old Quarter - 36 ancient streets where you can see the daily bustle of life around the markets. Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, dedicated to the father of modern Vietnam - Uncle Ho, to see his mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, his 'house on stilts' and the One Pillar Pagoda.

After lunch visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university and the Ethnology museum. This will give you a fascinating insight into the lifestyle, culture and customs of Vietnam's various minority groups. Also visit Tran Quoc and Ngoc Son Temples and then the infamous Hanoi Hilton - the nickname given to the place where U.S pilots who were shot down were held during the Vietnam War.

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Private Hanoi City Tour

14 Private Hanoi Food Tour

Eat with the locals

Take a walking tour of the Hanoi backstreets to visit some local markets and specialty food stores to try some dishes and learn more about Hanoi daily life and culinary customs and habits. Then stop at one of the city's small food markets and enjoy a "Che" a local dessert type drink made with sugar cane, green bean, black bean, glutinous rice, and lotus seed.

Then walk deep into the heart of the old quarter and see the vendors making local dishes along the street. Sample Banh Tom or shrimp cake, a Hanoi specialty, in a small food alley. Later sit at a street- side bar for some refreshing local Bia hoi beer before sampling the delicious Banh Cuon, a pancake made with chicken and pork. Finish the tour with the local way with an iced Vietnamese coffee

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Private Hanoi Food Tour

15 Private Hoi An Walking Tour

Charms of Hoi An

When visiting charming Hoi An it is well worth making the most of your time and the knowledge of an experienced local guide who will help you design the perfect walking tour for you. Located on the country's magnificent central coast, this one-time trading port retains an old world ambience and a rich historical quality that resulted in its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This 'menu' style tour enables you, together with one of the experienced local guides, to tailor make your tour specific to you own interests. Prior to departing, your guide will meet you at your hotel and talk you through the various options to ensure you make the most of your day. Then you begin your walk around this fascinating city seeing all the sights and major points of interest.

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Private Hoi An Walking Tour

16 Private Hue City Tour

Great day in Hue

On this one day tour you explore the home of the Emperors citadel and the imperial tombs and see why this city has been an inspiration to Vietnam's most respected poets. You are met at your hotel for a full day city tour of Hue visiting the impressive home of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors - the Citadel. Much of this building was destroyed during the Tet Offensive in 1968 but is gradually being restored.

Also visit the tombs of the fourth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, Tu Duc, and the second last emperor, Khai Dinh. In the afternoon travel by dragon boat along the Perfume River to the much-revered Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s oldest and most beautiful. You will also have the chance to visit Dong Ba market before returning to your hotel where the tour ends.

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Private Hue City Tour

17 Private Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

Enjoy some tunnel vision

This exclusive tour takes you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi street, past the Rex Hotel, Municipal Theatre and Notre Dame Cathedral. Stop at the site of the former US Embassy then go inside the impressive Re-Unification Palace and War Remnants Museum

Then in the afternoon journey west from Saigon for a memorable visit to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. On arrival you will be guided through the tunnels which were used to such great affect by the communist guerrillas during the Vietnam War. The tunnel network stretches for more than 200 miles and extends to three levels underground.

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Private Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

18 Red Bridge Cooking Class

Cook lunch with the locals

Learn about Hoi An's unique cuisine and beautiful surroundings on this visit to the Red Bridge Cooking Class. The morning begins with a visit to Hoi An's colourful market to experience its amazing sights, sounds and aromas. As you walk through the market, you can interact with the local traders and learn about some of the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.

Then board a boat for a leisurely cruise along the Thu Bon River to the Red Bridge Cooking School.
On arrival, explore the school's herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoi An's and Vietnam's well-known dishes. The cooking class is an interesting and fun way to learn about the local cuisine and includes demonstrations from the chefs which you can later enjoy for lunch.

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Red Bridge Cooking Class

19 Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

City tour and tunnels

You are met at your hotel by a guide for a morning walking tour of Saigon’s famous and historic city landmarks. The tour takes you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi street (formerly Rue Catinat), past the Rex Hotel, Municipal Theatre and Notre Dame Cathedral. Stop at the site of the former US Embassy then go inside the Re-Unification Palace and War Remnants Museum.

In the afternoon journey west to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were used by the communist guerrillas during the Vietnam War. The tunnel network stretches more than 200 miles and extends to three levels underground and makes for an amazing visit.

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Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

20 Saigon Cooking Class

Tasty treats in store

Discover the flavours of Vietnam and learn to prepare them at Hoa Tuc Saigon Cooking Class. Your tour starts with a hotel pick up by a guide who will drive you to the cooking class. You begin with a tour of the colourful Ben Thanh markets with your chef to learn about how to select the freshest ingredients which you can use for the day's 'hands on' cooking class.

Return to the modern kitchen, located in the old opium refinery of Saigon, and begin cooking some of traditional dishes, such as the Pho Bo (fresh rice noodle soup with beef), the Cha Gio (fried spring rolls) and the signature dishes of mustard leaves rolled with crispy vegetables and shrimps and spicy beef salad with Kumquat and lemongrass. You then get to eat all the lovely food you have prepared.

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Saigon Cooking Class

21 Taste of Hoi An Food Tour

Taste the difference

Begin your journey with a walking tour of the town visiting the colourful Tan An Market where you meet and chat with stall holders about their food. Your trip then continues along both main streets and back streets, discovering out-of-the-way producers and street vendors making and selling a wide variety of exotic foods, some which can only be found in Hoi An.

Then stop at the Hoi An Ancient House of Gia Dinh where you enjoy refreshments and taste a wide selection of the local delicacies bought from the vendors. This tour is the perfect and safe way to try the foods of the local Hoi An people - it is ensured the food is handled hygienically and you are provided with a clean and comfortable venue for the tastings.

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Taste of Hoi An Food Tour

22 Water Puppet Show

Lots of strings attached!

There are so many must-do things while visiting the country, and watching a performance of Hanoi's famed Water Puppets is certainly one of them. In the evening you will be met at your hotel by a guide and driven to the Water Puppet theatre in downtown Hanoi. Over 10 centuries old, the art of water puppetry first appeared in the Ly dynasty between 1010 and 1225.

It originated in the Red River Delta area and originally depicted the daily life of villagers including farming, fishing, romance and children playing. These days the performances have evolved to also include ancient legends, myths and history. The performance runs for approximately 50 minutes, after which you will be met by your guide and taken back to your hotel.

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