Vietnam Culinary Lessons
110 Things to Do
This combined sightseeing tour and cooking class is the perfect introduction to the history and culture of Hue, its people, and its cuisine. The royal city was the seat of emperors for thousands of years, and to this day it is full of intrigue and charm.
Explore the tranquil beauty and magic of Hue Vietnam when you go on an exciting ecotour that introduces you to life outdoors. You’ll enjoy the gentle exercise of bicycling through scenic areas; you will fish beside seasoned locals; and learn how to prepare delicious dishes you can recreate at home. This vacation, indulge in fresh air and the simple life.
8h30: “Thanh Toan Eco Tour” staff will pick you up at your hotel around Hue Center City and take you to the appointment point. Check your bike, warm up and let join the trip with us.
8h45: Start biking to Thanh Toan Village where the famous “Thanh Toan Tiled Roof Bridge” is located. On the way, you can’t help surprising to catch the images of the bustling morning local market, the green rice fields, majestic family temples as well as the daily life of local people crossing the zigzag path of the village.
10h00: Arrive at Thanh Toan Tile roof Bridge – a truly unique ancient bridge in Vietnam, and visit Thanh Toan Museum with a wide variety of agricultural tools exhibited to explain the details of Vietnamese life and culture.
10h30: Row the boat with the villager on Nhu Y River to enjoy spectacular sceneries and explore how they catch the fish by using some old tools such as fishing trap, casting net, etc. After observing, you can join hand with them to catch your own fish.
Get back to our “Eco Home” where you can see around the vegetable garden with many kinds grown by local farmer such as: Malabar spinach, gourd, fiber melon, winter melon, fig…
12h00: Join cooking class to learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Hue specialties . After the lesson, enjoy what you have just cooked and some other dishes
13h30 - 14h00: Ride back to the city. End of your Eco trip to Thanh Toan village and see you again
Sample life in Vietnam and amazing cuisine, all in the course of one amazing tour. Cruise along the Thu Bon River; visit one of Hoi An, Vietnam’s oldest markets; and learn how to prepare dishes you can recreate at home. Nature, culture, and culinary tips? This tour has it all!
As the Imperial City, Hue became known for its fine cuisine and continues to be a special destination for food lovers to this day. Where better to take a cooking class and learn about Vietnamese cooking? Travel by motorbike to Thanh Toan Village to spend some time with a local chef.
Have yourself a delicious adventure when you explore Hoi An’s culinary side. You’ll visit the colorful markets of Ancient Town, tour the school’s vegetable and herb garden, and enjoy a demonstration by Red Bridge’s chef before you recreate the dish yourself. Get a taste of Vietnam that you can recreate at home with this amazing tour!
This full-day tour of Ho Chi Minh is the perfect introduction to the city, its history, and its diverse modern day culture. Explore the top historic sites, stroll around the lively Chinatown streets, and feast on delicious Saigonese food.
This one-day tour of Sapa takes you on a trekking route through the remote villages of the Muong Hoa Valley. Along the way, you’ll learn about rice cultivation and life in the mountains.
Seeking a vacation of knowledge, excitement, and authentic cultural exchanges? Then this is the tour you need to experience! Spend the day traveling to and exploring Sapa Vietnam’s ethnic minority markets. They are a colorful exchange of customs and wares, and a highly unique experience.
Hop on the back of a motorbike and journey out toward the stunning Tam Giang Lagoon, stopping along the way at local landmarks and attractions. This full-day tour will introduce the local culture and beauty of rural Hue, as you travel just like the locals do!
Explore two of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park’s most famous caves on this full-day tour. Take a scenic boat cruise through the cavern river in Phong Nha Cave and explore the 1.2-mile trail through the wonders of the Paradise Cave.
Experience the best of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on this full-day adventure tour. Travel along the storied Ho Chi Minh Trail, explore one of the most beautiful caves in the region, and kayak down the Chay River to a local village.
Escape from the bustle of the city to the virgin Cham island with stunning beach and cool weather.
Learn about local life and culture of local fisherman living on the island Go snorkeling/swimming/scuba diving to see marvelous coral reef Spend leisure time on wonderful clear beach of Cham island.
Take a full-day city tour to see Hanoi’s compact Old Quarter and a number of cultural and historical buildings. This is an excellent introduction to the capital, complete with a fun cyclo ride and an authentic meal.
Begin the tour at the impressive Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where you’ll visit the revered leader’s simple stilt home and the beautiful One Pillar Pagoda. Your guide will help you understand the Vietnam of today through stories of Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnam War.
Then, step back in time 1,000 years with a visit to the Temple of Literature. As Vietnam’s first university, this picturesque and peaceful collection of buildings has borne witness to some of the country’s greatest minds.
Moving closer to the maze of alleys that is the Old Quarter you will first visit Hoan Kiem Lake. This pretty, man-made lake is a hive of activity at all times of day when locals and tourists alike seek out the calming water for a stroll, a little exercise, and a catch-up with friends. Your tour includes a stop at Ngoc Son Temple, a site that pays homage to Saint Van Xuong and General Trang Hung Dao.
Later in the afternoon, hop on a cyclo for a 1-hour ride through the chaotic streets of the Old Quarter and learn about the trades that gave the alleys their names.
Explore one of South Vietnam’s most important wartime sites, the impressive Cu Chi Tunnels. This tour from Ho Chi Minh City includes an in-depth introduction to the history and significance of the tunnels and plenty of time to explore the myriad of underground alleys and structures.
Prepare for a delicious adventure when you cruise around Hanoi by Vespa to sample local delicacies. You won’t miss a thing! Best of all, the street foods you’re going to enjoy are favorites of locals, so you can be sure that you’re getting the most authentic experience possible.
Zoom through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City after dark on this amazing adventure. Join the hustle and bustle along with the locals as you see the sights, sample local cuisine, and enjoy music at popular hangouts. It’s an authentic experience that shows you what everyday life is like in the city after sunset.
Learn the secrets of Hoi An’s famous lanterns in this hands-on lantern making experience. Cycle out to a local lantern workshop and learn the art of lantern making from an expert craftsman.
Explore the magical underwater world near the paradise island of Phu Quoc. Including snorkeling and fishing stops at Finger Island, Shadow Island, Cold Cloud Island, and Pineapple Island. This is the perfect day at sea for ocean lovers.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Vietnam’s Halong Bay on this unique adventure that lets you spend a magical day floating down its emerald green waters. This 7.5 hour cruise teaches you about Vietnam’s history, and grants you an up-close look at the region’s culture when you explore a floating fishing village, visit a pearl farm, and more.