About 30km from the center of Hanoi, Quang Phu Cau village is not only famous for its traditional incense making, it also preserves the beauty of the northern village with banyan trees, water wharf, communal yard.

Not too far from Incense village is Chuong village, well-known for its traditional hat making, called “Non la” in Vietnamese. Non la is a discreet charm of Vietnamese women from generation to generation, no matter how rich or poor, as well in the big cities or the rural areas.

08.00 AM: Pick up at your hotel, then transfer to and visit Chuong conical hat village.

Upon arrival, we will visit to Chuong pagoda. Chuong Pagoda is famous for its many Buddha statues, notably are 18 Arhats, four Bodhisattvas and the King of Hell’s Seven Court Halls along the two corridors.

After that, we walk around the village to see how locals live their daily lives, we witness the detailed process of making conical hats and also have the choice to purchase unique handmade conical hats, especial as “non quai thao”, which is suitable for girls in spring festivals, village festivities, “cheo” and “Quan ho” for folk music festivals.

Arrive back in Hanoi around noon time. Tour ends.

Located about only 17km from Hanoi, Song Phuong vegetable village is part of Song Phuong Commune, in Hoai Duc District, Hanoi.  Here, you will join this half day tour. During this tour, you will have opportunity to visit a local market, have a look at Vietnamese farmers while they are working, chat with hospitable people, cook their traditional dishes and share peaceful moments with the Ms. Manh family. Leaving the peaceful village, we come back to the city center, at slow-pace and enjoy the charming environment, with lovely landscapes and lakes. Hanoi personifies the spirit of historic Vietnam in the temples, monuments and pockets of ancient culture along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, but perfectly reflects the rapid changes sweeping through the country as Hanoi “Yuppies” sip their cappuccinos in roadside cafes and chat in their cell phones.

Detailed itinerary:

This morning, you leave Hanoi center and drive about 35 minutes to the west of the city. It is about 17 km from the old quarter to Xuan Phuong vegetable village. Upon arrival, you will meet the host at our meeting point and she will show you a local market since Le King Dynasty. It is the most famous market in the region where many traditional items are for sale. If on market days (two or three times per week, on other days this market is not too crowded), people from all the surrounding villages would come here to trade. People bring dogs, cats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and bamboo baskets to sell. Everyone is excited to meet each other on that day. You will be surprised about this bustling and colorful market which is working under the canopy of the old tree. You will see old women chewing betel and areca nut and blacksmiths working hard with their bright brazier. Right next to the market is a nice vegetable farm. We take a tour around vegetable fields, where varieties of products are grown, including: bitter melon, corn, cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes, green peas, snake peas and corn, as well as fruit gardens with oranges, pomelos, papaya and more (depending on the season to grow different crops)., You will learn more about the background of vegetables and you may have a chance to help a farmer working on his field. Afterwards, we go to her house for cooking some delicious dishes. She will teach you how to cook some Vietnamese dishes using simple and traditional recipes. Enjoy local fresh vegetable, fruit, make traditional cake and talk about Vietnamese family’s customs together. After that we return to Hanoi.

This 14 day “Vietnam and Sa Pa adventure tour” adds Sa Pa and the hill tribes to your wonderful itinerary and makes it a top trip through Vietnam, full of highlights. Founded by the French as a hill station, Sa Pa is now thriving on a rising tourism trade. Visit the hill tribes, enjoy the glorious natural landscape of the mountainous area and experience the culture and life of the minority people. You’ll experience everything this lovely country has to offer.

Starts/Ends: Hanoi/ Ho Chi Minh

Tour Duration: 14 days 13 nights

Tour Route: Hanoi - Perfume pagoda - Sapa - Ha Long - Hoi An - Hue - Ho Chi Minh- Mekong delta

Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.

Tour Type: Nature, culture, food, people.

Activity Level: Moderate walking.

Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

The U.S. speaker once said that the “kitchen of the world” could be a suitable image for Vietnam. Vietnamese cuisine doesn't win any points for complexity. Many of the most popular dishes can be made just on the side of the road. But it's precisely this simplicity, the subtle variations by region and the fresh ingredients, that keep us pulling up a plastic stool for more. The street food tour is a perfect way to explore the traditional Vietnamese cuisine around Hanoi.

Pick you up from your hotel, then we visit Dong Xuan market and start our street food tour in Ta Hien – Luong Ngoc Quyen – Hang Giay – Dao Duy Tu streets, where you will be shown many kinds of local and traditional dishes. Here, you will have a chance to try two dishes between the following foods:

Boiled snails. In the winter time, boiled snails are favorite rustic dishes of young people, especially women in Hanoi. The snails are boiled with lime leaves and lemongrass. The dip to use with boiled snails is also very picky and delicate with finely shredded lime leaves, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, fresh chili, sugar along with fish sauce, rice vinegar and an extra spoonful of boiled snail water which makes a spicy, sweet, sour. Boiled snails and together with steamed clams bring you an unforgettable experience.

Bun Cha: (a type of noodle soup with pork BBQ).  All of the preparation and content are explained by the guide. The guide also tells the daily life of the common Vietnamese, experiencing something that the Vietnamese used a lot in cooking, dried foods, spices and fresh herbs.

Banh Cuon: these rolled up rice flour pancakes are best when served piping hot, still soft and delicate. Although seemingly slender and empty, they have a savory filling of minced pork and mushrooms. This is one of the most famous dishes in Ha Noi and has been along with Hanoian for years.

The tour ends with a bowl of Che (best had when you're craving something sweet on a hot day in Hanoi) or Egg Coffee at 39 Nguyen Huu Huan street.  If you wanna have a grasp of how young Vietnamese people have fun, we can stop at Ta Hien street to have a glass of our local beer.

If you are looking for a short holiday around Hanoi, this designed trip for you. A tour from Hanoi to Halong Bay and Ninh Binh offers a diverse experience, combining the natural beauty of Halong Bay with the scenic landscapes and cultural attractions of Ninh Binh. And more enjoy almost delicious dishes of the North and hand on cooking class that make you feel really like a local.

Duration: 06 days 05 nights

Tour route:  HANOI CITY – COOKING CLASS – DUONG LAM ANCIENT VILLAGE – NINH BINH – HALONG BAY - HANOI

Starts/Ends: Hanoi/ Hanoi (pickup & drop off at the hotel)

Group Size: Private Tour Only

When: Anytime of the year

Starts/Ends: Hanoi/ Hanoi

Tour Duration: 15 days 14 nights

Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish. BUT a good time to do this tour is from August to October, the best time to see the terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai and Hoang Su Phi is in September.

From December to February it is winter season in these places, so please advise customers to avoid it if possible.

Tour Type: Photography, landscape, nature and culture.

Activity Level: Moderate walking, trekking tour.

Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Sa Pa and Ha Long Bay are two destinations in North Vietnam that can not be missed during your trip. These are 2 must-do destinations. Sa Pa is the living area of many ethnic minorities with a very unique culture. Here you will have the opportunity to learn more about their customs and daily life. Besides many cultural factors, Sa Pa also attracts tourists because of its majestic, beautiful mountainous landscape, its terraced rice fields, waterfalls, cool and fresh air. Ha Long bay is UNESCO World Heritage Site where you will finish your trip by relaxing during an awesome cruise. You will admire spectacular sceneries with more than 1.000 limestone islands and islets, caves and traditional floating villages.

This tour brings you a fantastic visit, lots of great memories, and luxury hotels!

Embark on an immersive 4-day Vietnam boutique tour that weaves together the cultural richness and stunning natural landscapes of Northern Vietnam. From the emerald rice terraces of Sapa to the ethereal limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, this journey is a seamless blend of adventure, authenticity, and elegance. Crafted by a leading Vietnam luxury boutique travel company, this private tour offers bespoke experiences tailored to your preferences, whether you’re savoring regional delicacies, trekking through tribal heartlands, or unwinding aboard a heritage cruise.