Top Northern Vietnam Dining Experiences - page 3

The Perfume Pagoda is one of the most important religious sites for Buddhists in Vietnam, but getting there alone is a challenge. This full-day tour from Hanoi takes you to Huong Tich Cave, reached via rowboat along scenic waterways. You'll climb steep mountain paths into the limestone cliffs and visit centuries-old temples with your guide.

Our selected dishes are unique and diverse, with menus that may vary by season and day. You’ll be guided by a team of passionate and enthusiastic local guides. With small groups of up to 10 people

Ensure you don’t miss out on the beauty of Hal Long Bay by organizing booking your 2-day boat cruise in advance. Travel from Hanoi and board your boat for an overnight cruise around Ha lLong Bay. Make several stops along the way, including Sung Sot Cave Titop Island, and a pearl farm,a nd go kayaking. Enjoy onboard activities as well, including a cooking demonstration and karaoke.

This is a whole new experience and different feeling on the back of motorbikes, going through some lesser known spots, cultural sites to understand the thousand-year-old city. The great street foods also are highlight and should not be missed.

Experienced Experts. Always try the best when we are your foodie guide, we know every alley and understand ever smallest corner of smallest street. And all over, we do love Hanoi cuisine and always wanted to show the world our love.

Cuisine is a part of culture that is the reason why to experience a culture one must experience their cuisine also. You can go eat by yourself but you will get much more than your expectation after our tours such as: • More understanding about Vietnamese cuisine via introduction of tour guides. • More understanding about Vietnamese culture. • Best local insight into our city. • A unique experience! We depart everyday (RAIN or SHINE, ALL OF OUR TOURS RUN AS SCHEDULED) • Special tour itinerary. • Enthusiastic, Experienced English speaking tour guides. • Great variety of food selection.

Dig deeper into Hanoi’s everyday foods than you could by yourself with this food walking tour. Head into the old quarter with a food-blogger guide and discover local dishes and drinks you may well miss alone, all without getting lost. Find local eateries and food stands; try specialities such as ‘bun tho’ (beef rice vermicelli); and learn stories of local life and delicacies you might not hear otherwise. *Gain insight into Hanoi’s everyday cuisine on a food walking tour *Roam the old quarter for eateries most visitors miss, without getting lost *Try dishes you may not find alone, with a guide to explain them *Tastings amount to a meal, including treats such as banh cuon rice rolls

Discover the beauty of Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay on this day trip from Hanoi (or from Cat Ba Island) .Admire breathtaking views on a cruise, savor a delicious lunch, and go swimming and kayaking.

Enjoy the stunning natural landscapes of one of Vietnam's most scenic provinces on this day trip to Ninh Binh from Hanoi. You won't have to plan any of the logistics, and you can choose from multiple tours depending on which activities and attractions you want to include. Check off highlights such as Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital, and enjoy a boat tour in Tam Coc or Trang An.

For those short on time, book this group trip to Halong Bay for a full overview of the gorgeous bay and a chance to have a few adventures, too. Your guide will take care of all the details, like return transfers from Hanoi, a seafood lunch, kayaking, hiking, visiting Sung Sot Cave, and even a sunset party. You just need to be ready to enjoy your day on the bay.

Discover a side of Hanoi that’s usually reserved for locals during a walking tour that combines street food with live music venues. This private tour ensures that you receive the undivided attention of your guide and saves you the stress of researching top Hanoi food venues. Plus, you’ll receive tailored recommendations to last your entire trip.

Trade the hustle and bustle of Hanoi for the tranquility of Tam Coc on this full-day excursion. Join a small group and spend your day biking, hiking, and boating through the region that has been doing “Vietnam’s Inland Ha Long Bay.” Take in the views of towering karst cliffs, cycle through local villages, and see remnants of the old Vietnamese capital.

The narrow streets and alleyways of old Hanoi can be hard to navigate. Forget guidebooks and itinerary planning, and immerse yourself in this ancient city’s rich culture with a private local host. Enjoy the sorts of insights only a local can provide as you explore markets, temples, alleyways, historic homes, the French Quarter, the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and even Hoa Lo Prison.

Even Hanoi travelers who are pressed for time can experience Ha Long Bay—with this hassle-free full-day tour. After pickup from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter, you'll be whisked off to Tuan Chau Island, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and all the best highlights of this famous karst landscape. With lunch and activities provided, you'll get to sit back, relax, and take in some of planet Earth's best work.

Experience the best of the Sapa and Mount Fansipan area on this convenient three-night, two-day tour. Active travelers will love trekking in Sapa, which you can do safely with a guide. Learn about the remote ethnic minority people by visiting their villages. As a reward after the physical challenge, take an easy cable car ride to the summit of Mount Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam.

Discover the beauty of Halong Bay on this day trip from Hanoi, ideal for visitors with limited time. Enjoy hotel pickup and transfers from the Old Quarter by limousine bus, then spend the day cruising around the bay. Enjoy lunch onboard, explore Sung Sot Cave, hike to the vista point on Titop Island, go on a bamboo boat ride or kayaking excursion, and enjoy a sunset party.

Gordon Ramsay's "immortal" sayings about Vietnamese cuisine: "Thank God I wasn't born in Vietnam, I'm just a bad cook here" or "Vietnamese people don't realize how their very cheap dishes have high culinary standards" . It is no exaggeration to say that Vietnamese cuisine has long conquered many foreign guests. Our guide will lead you to the restaurants that only locals know, the places that don’t appear on Google. This is the best way to learn a new city. Besides, we also visit the outstanding sites in Hanoi such as Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter. With all these things, you will fall in love with Hanoi. Enjoy the real local street foods with a local guide •Special traditional foods that only locals know •Tell mysterious stories about food's recipe •Introduce Vietnamese traditions and customs Note: + You will pay only what you use (5- 8 Different Street foods, around $10 for 2-4 person)

Ha Long Bay is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its outstanding scenic beauty and unique marine ecosystem. However, at half a day’s drive from Hanoi, it can be difficult to get out to, especially if you’re on a tight schedule. On this day trip from Hanoi, visit some of the bay’s natural highlights without having to throw out your itinerary. Spend the afternoon cruising around the bay, stopping at sights like the surreal Sung Sot Grotto and Titop Island.

Make the most of your time on this day trip that lets you experience several of the top attractions in the area surrounding Hanoi. Relax as you’re driven past scenic mountains and rice paddies in Tam Coc, visit old temples in Hoa Lu, and enjoy a ride on a traditional sampan bamboo boat with included hotel pickup.

This half-day Hanoi Jeep tour offers a unique way to see city highlights and hidden gems. Ride in a Vietnam Army Jeep through the city's backstreets and markets, stopping at landmarks and a local café for traditional egg coffee. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter are included for convenience.

On this full day tour of the Ninh Bình province, get out of your bus and into the countryside with a series of picturesque nature treks and cruises. Hike to the top of the Mua Cave and snap some panoramic photos of the view from the top; take a rowboat down the Ngo Dong River and see the limestone mountains of Tam Coc towering over you; and cycle through the fields and rice paddies to a local village and experience life outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown Hanoi.

Immerse yourself in the history, landscapes, and traditions of rural Vietnam on a small-group day trip from Hanoi. Reach back to the 11th century in Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, and explore a trio of mountain caves in Tam Coc, known as the “Halong Bay on land” thanks to its dramatic limestone cliffs. You’ll also travel by bike and row boat across rice paddies and mountain lakes, stopping for a homestyle Vietnamese lunch with a local family.

Learn about Vietnamese culture through its food on this evening food tour of Hanoi. You’ll take a walking tour of the Old Quarter, where you’ll not only get to try local dishes but also learn how they are made. This is an ideal tour for foodies, or travelers who just want to know more about the food they can enjoy in Vietnam.

There’s no better souvenir to bring home from your vacation than the gift of Vietnamese food. Learn to cook like a local from a local on this small-group experience in a French-era villa, with a market tour too. You’ll prepare classics like spring rolls, egg coffee, bun cha, and banana flower salad, and wash them down with mineral water, herbal tea, and alcoholic drinks, including a taste of local wine.