VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
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Hanoi cooking class with a local market walk, Old Quarter pickup, Hanoi classics like bun cha and spring rolls, plus real CSR impact.
“Wonderful foods, good explanations, entertaining guide and nice, small group. We had a mix-up with the meeting point but they worked with us and connected us with a group so we didn’t miss anything. Really appreciated that.”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market and cook 5 classic dishes in an Old Quarter class, then eat your meal with rice vodka in 3h15.
“Friendly and sweet staff who spoke English very well. The food was great and we godt a book with the receptors afterwards.”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing, and a hands-on meal. Small groups, recipes included.
“Excellent tour and great value for money. Chef Hai chose lovely fresh veg for us at the market and the coconut boat ride was fun. No actual fishing though! Cooking lesson was brilliant and food tasted amazing. Highly recommend this tour”
Hoi An Cooking Class with market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group 2-hour cooking class and dinner you make.
“We booked this tour last minute and are so glad we did - a must do in Hoi An! Still dreaming of the Cao Lao noodles we made with Michael.”
Hoi An half-day market, bamboo basket boat through coconut palms, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for about $17 with lunch or dinner.
“We had such a fantastic time on this tour! Thao was so kind and helpful, making it an experience we will remember for a long time & take the delicious recipes back to Ireland! Thank you again Thao 💗”
Hoi An countryside eco tour with a local market walk, bamboo basket boat in coconut palms, and a hands-on cooking class for 4 dishes.
“Anna is a legend! Definitely had been an awesome guide and great teacher going step by step teaching. The experience was really good and would do again. I was able to learn how to make the different dishes and enjoyed my time while so.”
Sunrise Cai Rang, sampan breakfast, fruit and tea, quiet canals, cooking pancakes, and a family boat visit in Can Tho.
“We had a really great day! Our guide Clara was wonderful, super informative and friendly and provided great recommendations for the rest of our stay in Can Tho. The tour was very well organised and we had a lovely day sightseeing, cooking and eating delicious food. Thank you!”
Hoi An cooking class with local market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing in Bay Mau, and a coconut-house cooking lesson. Lunch or dinner.
“Cooking class was enjoyable her hospitality was first class her English was very good recommend her class to everyone”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang floating market, rice noodles, bánh xèo, and an overnight in Can Tho.
“Binh was an excellent guide: friendly and professional: he was very good at creating the group and involving everyone in the activities planned in the tour. The tour is amazing and even if it is a little bit "touristic" it can allow you to know a very unique corner of Vietnam. Highly recommended.”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from HCM City with Cai Rang floating market, Ben Tre coconut stops, Can Tho hotel, boats, meals, and guide.
“This was a fun and informative trip! It was well-organised from beginning to end and worth the money. Nguyen (Jack) was a wonderful guide. He was funny and clearly communicated all the activities to the group which made for a very smooth and enjoyable trip. We will definitely book with this company again.”
Hoi An market energy, Cam Thanh coconut round-boat crabbing, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for about $4, plus free water.
“The cook is very friendly and funny. She creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere and chose nice local dishes. The time was also very nice, not too short not too long :€”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang floating market, rice paper making, Cai Be lunch, cycling, and boat time.
“The day was very interesting with many different activities giving us the opportunity to get a better feeling of the area and the people. After the 2 hours trip by car we got in a boat that took us to river market and to all the other places that Read more”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from HCMC: sunrise Cai Rang, boats and canals, bike/kayak, and a hands-on Vietnamese lunch.
“The Mekong Delta channels were great! So was the boat ride along the river - seeing how they live. The Floating Markets are not there anymore though.”
Small-group Hanoi market tour and cooking class where you pick ingredients and make three Vietnamese dishes, plus coffee, tea, and egg coffee.
“Laura and Love provided an amazing private cooking class. They were both so fun. My husband and I loved the experience. We selected three dishes to make on the menu. Laura took us to the market to buy the ingredients and wheRead more”
A long, hands-on Mekong Delta day with Cai Rang boats, Mỹ Tho culture, a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, Cai Be’s Ancient House, and pancake fun.
“Our guide Than (Tim) was excellent. He knows such a lot and kept us all entertained during the day. Very pleased with him, and would recommend him and the company, to anyone.”
