Top Northern Vietnam Unique Experiences - page 2

• Visit beautiful areas of Northern Vietnam. • A perfect combination between adventure and relaxation. • Engage with local residents and experience authentic village life. • Trekking by Bicycle through scenic terraced rice paddies and traditional villages. • Convenient transfers between Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley. • Visiting the most beautiful Cave in Mai Chau.

The idyllic countryside of Ninh Binh Province is home to some of Vietnam’s most captivating landscapes from sacred caves to ancient temples. With this tour, take in the regional highlights on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Visit the ruins of Hoa Lu ancient Citadel, explore Am Tien Cave and hike up to a viewpoint over Tuyet Tinh Coc lake, then set sail along to the Trang An caves in a traditional sampan.

In remote northwestern Vietnam, Sa Pa claims some of the world’s most scenic hillsides—pristine, lush rice terraces that have been farmed for centuries by local villagers. With this tour, you won’t miss it on your visit to Hanoi, letting your guide take care of everything from accommodation to meals and activities, like hiking, visiting villages, waterfall-hunting, and more.

Discover Vietnamese cuisine at a level that’s just not possible from a cookbook on this cultural culinary tour. After shopping from a local market, learn to cook Vietnamese favorites such as pho (noodle soup), *bun cha* (barbeque pork), and *nem* (fried spring rolls). Then enjoy your own creations alongside other dishes from your professional chef, washed down with local wines.

Learn about Vietnamese home cooking from a local chef at their home. Visit a typical Hanoian market to shop for fresh ingredients, then meet your host and set to work creating a selection of tasty local dishes. Choose from three different menu options and learn to make dishes such as spring rolls, BBQ pork, Vietnamese Egg Coffee, or ‘Pho’ noodle soup. Finally, sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch or dinner, accompanied by traditional rice wine.

Inspired by the rich and conceptual local Thái word, man kháu means “pregnant rice”, indicating one of the most important phases of the rice cultivation: when the seed starts to grow kernel. The cultural immersive exhibition named Man Kháu emphasized the importance of water to the development of the main ration, the livelihood, and the culture of the area. The exhibition is part of the project "“Preserving Pù Luông's rice culture through sustainable water management in Tourism” supported by Youth4Climate, an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security.

This cooking class provides an immersive experience in traditional Vietnamese cuisine and culture. The sounds, sights, smells and tastes found in a typical Vietnamese market are yours to experience before creating a fantastic culinary experience. Highlights of Cooking Class : *Delight your senses with the aromas and flavors of Vietnamese cuisine *Visit a local market to get a glimpse of traditional life in Hanoi *Join a guided cooking experience and listen to insightful local tales *Learn how to make iconic recipes with fresh ingredients from the market *Acquire new cooking skills and feast on your creations with your friends