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72 Vietnam

73 Vietnam

COOKING EXPERIENCE, HOI AN Learn to cook like a local as part of a fully immersive culinary experience. Start at the central Hoi An Market for a lesson in gathering the key ingredients of Vietnamese food, from noodles and fish to spices and fruits. Sample specialities from the counters of Vy’s Market Restaurant, join an interactive demonstration from an expert chef, then make – and eat – some highlight dishes of your own. DISCOVER FOOD CULTURE

EVENING WATER PUPPET SHOW, HANOI Witness a traditional performance with 1,000-year roots when puppets bring stories to life in a theatre made of water. A Vietnamese orchestra plays as skilled performers move lacquered wooden actors while standing waist-deep in a pool, just as it was first done in the flooded rice fields of 11th-century villages. An unforgettable night of song and dance in a uniquely Vietnamese style and an absolute must-do while in Hanoi. CULTURE MUSIC UNIQUE

Includes: Transportation, an English-speaking guide and puppet show tickets.

Includes: Transportation, an English-speaking guide, an interactive cooking class and lunch.

VIETNAM’S PAST AT CU CHI, HO CHI MINH CITY Climb into the famous Củ Chi tunnels, built by the Viet Cong during the 20th-century conflicts with France and the USA. Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Dinh and learn about the extensive network of underground corridors, meeting spaces, storerooms and living quarters. Then lower yourself into them. This five-hour above and below-ground tour offers deep insight into one of the most fascinating periods of Vietnam’s modern history. HISTORIC ADVENTURE CITY

EVENING VESPA ADVENTURE, HANOI Start with a drink and a snack to whet your appetite, then zip between food stops on the back of a vintage Vespa. Weave through the Old Quarter’s busy back streets to lively local restaurants for Hanoian bites. See the Hanoi Flag Tower, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the interconnected waters of West Lake and Trúc Bạch. Then arrive for a night of jazz beside the famous Hanoi Opera House. ACTIVE CITY EXPLORE

Includes: Transportation, an English-speaking guide and Vespa tour with food and drink.

Includes: Transportation, an English-speaking guide, and entrance fees.

PRIVATE TOUR

SCENIC EXPLORE

FULL DAY HALONG BY TRADITIONAL JUNK BOAT Travel from Hanoi for a day’s sailing across Vietnam’s most iconic seascape. Board a traditional junk boat for a guided trip around some of the 1,969 islets of UNESCO listed Halong Bay. Grab snaps as you pass forest-topped limestone karsts emerging from the water. Stop to explore sea-level caves or climb island hills for panoramic views. Refuel for more adventures with a floating seafood lunch. PRIVATE TOUR CULTURE SCENIC

FULL DAY MEKONG DELTA WITH DELTA QUEEN Cruise Southeast Asia’s most famous river at Cai Be. After a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, board the Mekong Queen, a traditional-style boat made for exploring the web of waterways around the farms and coconut gardens of this fertile region. Visit a preserved 19th-century home, meet local artisans, and navigate canals in a flat bottomed sampan. Round off your experience with a hearty lunch of local specialities.

Includes: Transportation, an English-speaking guide, lunch and entrance fees.

Includes: Transportation, an English-speaking guide, a boat trip and lunch.