History & Culture

Prepare your senses for a hands-on cooking lesson at the Hanoi Cooking Center. Discover Vietnamese produce, herbs and spices as you stroll along the Chau Long Market, before learning the secrets of traditional Vietnamese food.

A great introduction to beautiful Hanoi, this private city tour covers the leading sites and immerses you in Vietnamese history and culture. See the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology before ending your day with a relaxing cyclo tour through the Old Quarter.

Visit the remaining temples and sanctuaries of the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu. Surrounded by limestone peaks, this area is considered the most beautiful in Vietnam.

Explore the magnificent Mekong Delta and get an insight into rural life as your traditional deluxe sampan transports you along this historic waterway.

The Cu Chi tunnel network formed an amazing underground city during the Vietnam War and the system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep.

The perfect introduction to Vietnam’s largest city. See the best of the Saigon on this private tour of her pagodas, markets and museums and unravel the turbulent past.

Understanding the food is a great way to experience the culture of this fascinating country. Enjoy a guided tour through the market and discover exotic ingredients and fine spices before heading to the kitchen to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Saigon has rapidly become a shopping haven for foreign travellers. Let your knowledgeable guide point out the best bargains as you explore the local markets and attractions.

If you want to know what a world of united religions would be like, the closest place will be Cao Dai Temple which is home to a unique religion combining Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. This cultural experience ends with a ‘must do’ visit to the Cu Chi Tunnel complex where the Viet Cong hid during the war.

Early birds can enjoy a different side to Hanoi as they join the locals at Hoan Kiem Lake and perhaps take part in morning Tai Chi exercises. Afterwards, experience a traditional breakfast then head to a restaurant kitchen to learn the secrets of Vietnamese Cooking.

Experience the diversity of Vietnam’s people on a special journey to the mountain village of Mai Chau. Here you’ll be invited into a stilt home for lunch before setting off on a three-hour trek to explore the beautiful scenery of the region.

Head out of the city to explore the surrounding villages and learn about the crafts and trades that are their livelihoods including wood carving, ceramics and furniture making.

Dive in to the sights, sounds and smells of Hanoi including visits to the Ho Chi Minh complex, House 54, the Stilt House, the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda

Surround yourself in the rich history and breathtaking scenery of Vietnam. Step back in time as you explore the fascinating ancient citadel of Hoa Lu and then journey by row boat along Tam Coc – the perfect way to explore the region’s magnificent caves and spectacular karst country.

Take in the sights sounds and smells of Ho Chi Minh City as you travel like a local - on foot and aboard a traditional cyclo, a three wheeled bicycle with a carriage at the front.

Experience the world of Cu Chi Freedom Fighters with a visit to the famous tunnel system. The network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary during the 1960s when they played a vital role in the American War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities.

Experience the authentic Ho Chi Minh City - explore ancient pagodas and beautiful colonial architecture, wander the lively streets of Chinatown, dive into noisy markets to strike bargains with the locals, try "Pho" or Vietnamese Noodle Soup and see American war relics at the War Remnants Museum.