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Get more out of your time in Thailand by learning how to make authentic local dishes in Chiang Mai. To ensure the freshest possible ingredients, a guide takes you to a local market and an organic garden where you can discover more about Thai ingredients. Later, visit a cooking school to learn to make six dishes—including an appetizer, a curry, and a dessert.

Learn to cook like a local during this lesson in Hanoi. After meeting up with an informative instructor in the historic Old Quarter, head to the city’s largest market and learn about the basics of Vietnamese cooking. Pick the best produce and spices, then cook several authentic dishes. Afterward, enjoy your creations while sipping complimentary rice wine.

Book this small group tour for an intimate foodie experience, while keeping costs down by sharing your guide. Try several of Hanoi’s top dishes as you walk the city streets. Your guide will take you to spots you couldn’t find on your own, and explain the intricacies of the dishes you taste along the way. The tour is stroller accessible but does not provide infant seats.

With gilded temple spires and soaring modern architecture, Bangkok looks at its best seen from the river. Soak up the sights of the city at night, including the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Dawn, on this premium dinner cruise aboard the Sawasdee Chaophraya. As well as a sumptuous buffet dinner, enrich your evening with live music and a traditional Thai dance show.

Explore Seoul’s world-renowned culinary scene during this small-group, half-day food and drink tour. Taste your way around a mix of iconic neighborhoods and off-the-beaten-track locations. Listen to enriching cultural context along the way as you uncover hidden gastronomy gems. Pass by landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Lunch is included.

Tsukiji Market is a must visit during any trip to Tokyo, but the area can be overwhelming to navigate on your own. See the vibrant fish market and its surrounding area with a guide who knows their way around and can take you to some of the best food stalls while you learn about the area’s history.

Go beyond sightseeing and connect with Japanese culture at a tea ceremony in Tokyo while wearing a kimono. Learn how to make matcha green tea the traditional way in a formal room during this hands-on experience that includes kimono dressing assistance and offers an authentic and respectful way to dress up in a group or as a solo traveler.

Navigating Hanoi’s busy streets on your own can be challenging, but on this food walking tour, you just need to follow your guide to tasty spots. Although the itinerary may change, possible tastings on include rice noodle soup with beef, snails, steamed pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches and various kinds of donuts. You’ll also enjoy lunch or dinner at a restaurant, depending on the departure time you choose.

Learn about Thai cuisine during a half-day cooking class in Bangkok. Start with a look at the ingredients at the local market, then return to your air-conditioned kitchen to begin your small-group cooking lesson. Choose five dishes from a choice of more than 20—including pineapple fried rice and green curry—to make under the guidance of your chef-instructor, who conducts the class in a kitchen conveniently located near a BTS (Skytrain) station. Enjoy your creations plus a complimentary dessert and fruit.

Prebook to secure your place on your preferred day and enjoy a River Saigon dinner-and-sightseeing cruise in Ho Chi Minh City. Then, when it's time, board a traditional or modern riverboat and admire the floodlit sights of Ho Chi Minh City—formerly called Saigon. Pass sights such as the Bitexco Tower, and with the illuminations as a backdrop, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet-style dinner and traditional local music. Hotel transfers included.

If you are new to the city and don't speak Japanese, finding Tokyo's best bars (with the signs written in kanji) can be tricky. This small-group guided nighttime tour of Shibuya takes you to multiple izakaya-style bars that you'd be unlikely to find alone. Enjoy multiple handpicked drinks—including all-you-can-drink at one venue—and local dishes along the way, which equate to a full meal, while you soak up the local atmosphere.

• Escape Hanoi and discover Halong Bay with Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) and kayak at Hang Luon Cave (2 people/kayak). Discover the tranquil Ti Top Island and swim in the blue waters of the crescent-shaped Ti Top beach. • Feel the warm sunshine and the cool breeze while cruising along Ha Long Bay. • Explore the shimmering stalactites embodying unique shapes of the Sung Sot Cave. • Uncover the stunning beauty of the Hang Luon Cave while kayaking on the blue water. • Enjoy a Sunset Party on the boat with light foods. • Swimming at Ti Top beach or trek to the Titop peak for panoramic views.

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with a foodie guide who introduces you to local cuisine. This street food tour takes you off the beaten path to food stalls and local eateries in Vietnam's capital city. Sample authentic dishes and learn about Vietnamese cuisine. Plus, you can upgrade to add an egg coffee class or visit to the famous Train Street to your itinerary.

Singapore is a very diverse place, and on this food-focused walking tour, you are introduced to a huge range of different cuisines in the heart of Chinatown. Follow your tour guide through the vibrant neighborhood to see where the locals eat and learn about Singaporean culture. Sample various dishes from Michelin guide hawkers to popular food stalls. This tasting tour is a must-do for adventurous foodies!

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Hanoi in a unique way as you explore the city in a Soviet-era GAZ-69 jeep. See a mix of city highlights and hidden gems in the capital of Vietnam and learn about the country’s history from your guide. Choose from morning, afternoon, or evening tours and enjoy a delicious street food meal.

There’s so much to see in Tokyo that it can be tough to know where to start. Instead of exploring aimlessly, on this private full-day tour join a guide who’ll show you a curated selection of the city’s most popular sights. Explore Shibuya Crossing, the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple, and more. Note that some attractions may require separate admission.

With this Tokyo Bay cruise, you can enjoy the combination of a night of great entertainment, sightseeing, and delicious food at the same time. After boarding your vessel, enjoy a traditional Japanese performance, followed by a hot pot "sukiyaki" meal with soft drinks. Then, have a chance to soak up the views on the open-air viewing deck, while passing notable sights, such as the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower.

Dive into the fascinating world of sumo wrestling with this interactive experience led by retired sumo wrestlers. Learn about sumo history, techniques, and daily life, watch live sparring matches, and even step into the ring yourself for a friendly skirmish. Complete your experience with a delicious meal of Tonkatsu and Chanko Nabe, prepared by the wrestlers, with vegetarian and dietary accommodations available upon request.

Indulge your love of Vietnamese cuisine with this authentic cooking class in Hanoi. After a convenient hotel pickup, select the dishes you’d like to prepare and head to a local market with an experienced instructor. Learn about Vietnamese food while choosing the ingredients for your meal, then get cooking at a nearby villa. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and other drinks, and feast on dishes like green papaya salad, phở, and fresh spring rolls.

There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.

Taste your way through Vietnam’s capital city on this nighttime excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop on a motorbike with a female guide and savor complimentary dishes like *banh cuon* (steamed roll cake), *bun cha* (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles), and *banh ran ngot* (salty and sweet donuts). Get an insider’s view of Hanoi’s food scene while exploring sites such as the Old Quarter, Ngu Xa and village.

Experience Chiang Mai’s night markets with an insider guide on this evening food tour. Enjoy a mixture of exploring the city on foot and by songthaew (shared truck). Bring an appetite for this small-group food tour, which includes samples of all sorts of tasty treats, and learn how to order in Thai.

Don’t just eat the incredible food in Thailand; with this hands-on half-day experience—you can visit an organic farm and learn how to make local dishes from scratch. Discover expert tips on how to grow herbs and vegetables, and then take part in a cooking class where you can make a variety of dishes—such as curry paste, curry, stir-fry, soup, and spring rolls.

Benefit from a Ho Chi Minh City food tour that is paired with sightseeing by motorbike for the ultimate half-day combo tour of this important city in southern Vietnam. Observe daily life as your driver-guide zips through the streets while you ride as a passenger on the motorbike. Stop at popular local eateries and sample enough dishes to make up a meal, including delicious appetizers, mains, and dessert.