History & Culture

Prepare your senses for a hands-on cooking lesson in one of the best local restaurants in Hanoi. Discover Vietnamese produce, herbs and spices as you stroll along the Hang Be Street 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.

Escape the bustling city of Hanoi on this day long adventure on the legendary waters of the Red River. A relaxing cruise along the river is combined with a scenic bike ride to discover handicraft villages where Vietnamese traditions are still part of everyday life.

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.

This unique evening tour provides a great insight of modern Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the eclectic buzz of this cosmopolitan Asian city and soak up the music, fashion, fine Vietnamese cuisine, and vibrant social scene.

Travel ‘behind the scenes’ to places not normally seen by tourists. Visit places that tourists usually don’t see and meet with the Vietnamese people as they pursue their daily life.

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.

Buddhist Vietnam’s most important religious site, the amazing Perfume Pagoda is situated in a huge limestone cave and only accessible by boat. Every spring, thousands of Vietnamese pilgrims come here to pray for all the health and prosperity they need to get them through the following year.