Local Life

A full-day cultural journey through Hue’s imperial heritage and peaceful countryside: 

• Travel from Da Nang or Hoi An along the breathtaking Hai Van Pass, stopping for coffee with a panoramic view of mountains and sea. 

• Immerse yourself in local life at Thuy Bieu Village – enjoy a home-cooked lunch under a garden, relax with herbal foot bath, and try your hand at making traditional sesame candy with friendly villagers. 

• Step back in time at Tu Duc or Khai Dinh Tomb and the Imperial City, where grand palaces, lotus ponds, and ancient walls reveal the glory of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty. 

• Return to Da Nang or Hoi An after a day steeped in history, scenery, and authentic local charm. 

Immerse in a full-day journey of Hue’s culture, flavors, and riverside charm:

• Wander through Dong Ba Market, take in the colors, scents, and bustle of Hue daily local life. 

• Create your own pottery and share meaningful moments with inspiring local artisans at the Hope Center — people with disabilities, disadvantaged children, and ethnic minorities turning clay into hope. 

• Travel to Thuy Bieu Village, explore quiet garden paths, and discover the craft of traditional sesame candy-making. Enjoy a soothing herbal foot bath, then savor a Hue-style lunch in a peaceful local old house. 

• Board the Moon River Cruise (joining with others) along the Perfume River, sip Royal afternoon tea as traditional music fills the air and tales of the Perfume River unfold. 

• Ride a cyclo through the streets of Hue, sample iconic dishes like “banh beo”, “banh nam”, “banh loc”, “bun bo Hue”,… and end with a 20-flavor Vietnamese sweet soup. 

A day of exploration blending city charm, historical insights, and coastal scenery in Da Nang:

• Begin your day exploring Da Nang’s iconic bridges — Dragon Bridge, Han Bridge, and Love Bridge — and enjoy a cup of local coffee with a river view.  

• Discover the city’s stories at the Da Nang Museum, then experience the lively energy of Han Market, a favorite spot for local shopping and culture. 

• Climb through the Marble Mountains, where caves, pagodas, and panoramic sea views await. 

• End the day with a scenic drive around the Son Tra Peninsula, spotting the Linh Ung Pagoda and the giant Lady Buddha statue before relaxing with an ethical-sourced coffee overlooking the coastline. 

A full-day cultural journey through Hoi An’s heritage and countryside:

• Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, uncovering its multicultural past with visits to historic temples, merchant houses, and the iconic Japanese Bridge. 

• Get hands-on with Hoi An’s most popular traditional handicraft, lantern making: glue, paint, and decorate your own lantern using dried flowers. 

• Enjoy slow moments with coffee in the middle of paddy fields, then paddle a basket boat through the coconut forest with one complimentary coconut juice. 

• Try crab-fishing, and join in fun boat spinning with local fishermen. 

• Wrap up the day with a local dinner and a traditional Tedar show (on your own expense) celebrating Vietnamese folk culture. 

Live an authentic day Hoi An local fisherman and farmer:

• Cycle through one of the most peaceful countryside trails in Vietnam, passing rice fields, nipa palm forests, and local fish farms. 

• Try traditional net fishing with real local fishermen and paddle a bamboo basket boat through scenic water channels. 

• Step into the shoes of a Vietnamese farmer: plough the field with a buffalo and transplant rice by hand. 

• Learn the full process of rice-making and enjoy a home-cooked countryside lunch with local specialties. 

Journey from Hanoi’s cultural heart to Vietnam’s untamed Northeast — where misty lakes, hidden caves, and thundering waterfalls meet the soulful spirit of ethnic highlands, from haunting Then songs to the timeless charm of Khui Ky’s stone village

• Trace the soul of Hanoi through its timeless landmarks — from the stately Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to the vibrant maze of the Old Quarter.
• Savor the spirit of the capital with street-side Bún Chả, delicate Bánh Cuốn, and a glass of fresh draft beer poured with laughter.
• Wander into the emerald hills of Thai Nguyen, where the scent of Tan Cuong tea fills the air and the Tay people welcome you into stilt homes with warm smiles and haunting Then melodies.
• Drift across the glassy waters of Ba Be Lake, glide through Puong Cave, and feel the quiet power of Dau Dang Waterfall — where limestone cliffs and jungle echoes stir the senses.
• Journey north to Cao Bang, where nature unfolds in grandeur at Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave — then pause in Khui Ky Stone Village, a hidden gem of ancient stone houses, cobbled paths, and the enduring grace of Tay culture by the river’s edge.