An unconventional tour to lounge in the unadulterated Vietnam life!
Vietnam has more than its bays, rice terraces, green terrains, and humdrum city life.
Light a Lantern at Hoi An
Hoi An lantern festival is a Vietnamese tradition that has been observed since antiquity to celebrate the full moon an auspicious occasion in Buddhism. Lanterns in myriad shapes and colors float in the night sky of Hoi An's old quarter whose roads and lanes come alive with the vibrant and cheerful crowds. Neither vehicles ply nor business remains open on these days when bamboos, drums, flutes, and fiddles churn a merry sound in the streets. It is an amazing opportunity to taste the authentic flavors of Vietnam and click some vividly colorful photographs of the well-preserved city, also a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The lanes host concerts displaying local culture and stalls selling gastronomical delights.
Sail at the Mekong Delta
The Mekong River is always steeped in a thriving, festive spirit with its floating markets, riverside lush green, and serene majestic nature. The off-beat tracks by the Mekong have nurtured the boom of many cultures and civilizations spanning 2,000 years of history and could be relished the best by taking a guided cruise. It offers a kaleidoscopic view of Theravada Buddhism encompassing Cambia and Vietnam besides allowing brief glimpses of legendary war sites. It is the amalgamation of contemporary life, traditions and customs, serene solitude, and history that make the cruise so worthwhile.
Sign up for Cooking Class
Learning Vietnamese cooking skills is a delight for the plethora of delicacies that you will learn for a lifetime! One of the primary ingredients to completely indulge in the local culture is perhaps learning its food and kitchen norms. Cooking courses appeal to a variety of crowds where candidates ardently learn from scratch. The cooking class is also an amazing opportunity to interact and blend with the locals, discover nearby and far-flung markets, and study Vietnamese ingredients and nuances of prepping dishes.
Explore Phong Nha Caves
Phong Nha Caves in central Vietnam is a recluse– an indulgence into the ancient and primordial. The unspoiled and solitary beauty of Phong Nha is also a UNESCO World Heritage treasure and offers acres of untraversed regions with innumerable cavers and passageways scattered hither and thither. Although distant and in ruins, the site is easily accessible by road and air. Besides the lure of colossal caves, the surrounding wilderness, local culture, hiking trails, mountain silhouettes, and meandering rivers will ensure a soothing trip. Tourists camp around the caves to savor the eerie, otherworldly era this place offers.
