The Perfume Pagoda is one of the highlights of the Hanoi area and one of the most important religious sites in Buddhist Vietnam. Every spring, after the Vietnamese New Year, thousands of Vietnamese pilgrims come here to pray for all the health and prosperity they need to get them through […]

This great day out takes you on a remarkable cruise on the Red River, stopping off for a short cycle ride to a pagoda, meet local villagers and visit handicraft villages. To top if off you will enjoy a 5 course lunch on board whilst slowly cruising back to Hanoi! […]

Hue served as Vietnam’s capital under the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 and the city’s regal past can still be seen inside the walls of the Citadel and the Imperial City. Both were heavily damaged during the Tet Offensive of 1968 when the Communists took the […]

Hoa Lu, situated 100 km south of Hanoi, was the capital city of Vietnam under the Dinh and Le Dynasties between 968 and 1009 AD. Some of the sanctuaries and tombs have survived the years and can still be seen today. In choosing the location for his new capital, King […]

Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as the city is still frequently referred to, is Vietnam’s largest city. It is a fast-paced metropolis full of contrasts, with street vendors selling fruit and vegetables next to glitzy western-style bars and boutiques. Amazingly, the city’s history dates back only 300 years In […]

This fully guided day tour takes you to the best places that this beautiful and charismatic city has to offer. Various selected highlights include the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology, Ngoc Son Temple and an hours cyclo tour around the bustling old quarter. Lunch will be served at one of […]

At its height the Cu Chi tunnel system stretched over 250km from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major […]

Getting to know the food is also the great way of getting to know the country. Vietnamese food is healthy, simple to cook and delicious taking recipes from all forms of a large part of the culture. This half day tour gives you a hands-on lesson on how to shop […]

Getting to know the food is also the great way of getting to know the country. Vietnamese food is healthy, simple to cook and delicious and forms a large part of the culture. This half day tour gives you a hands-on lesson on how to shop and cook authentic Vietnamese […]

Understanding the food is not only a great way to experience the culture of such a fascinating country but also gives you a new culinary skill which is sure to impress friends and family. Vietnamese food is healthy, simple to cook and delicious. By choosing this half day tour it […]