Vietnam Off the Beaten Track Tour
The Vietnam Off the Beaten Track Tour takes you to areas of outstanding natural beauty and to regions where mainstream tourism is yet to make an impact.
This exceptional 14-day soft adventure tour delves into the heart of Vietnam, showcasing its rich tapestry of history, culture, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
Explore Vietnam by train and boat on this 'Best of Vietnam' tour. From the north to the south we travel by train and boat to explore the country and meet the people.
The Taste of Vietnam Tour is a 14 day tour that can be tailor-made to your requirements. Explore local markets, discover village life and take cooking lessons with local chefs!
The Vietnam Off the Beaten Track Tour takes you to areas of outstanding natural beauty and to regions where mainstream tourism is yet to make an impact.
Vietnam is a fascinating travel destination for any traveller. This country has vibrant street life, exquisite food, and epic scenery straight out of an Instagram post. Vietnam has a culture with traditional values and a modern vibe from the younger generation. They are keen to embrace the 21st century and preserve their centuries-old traditions. In the cities, ancient pagodas huddle around the corners of chic rooftop bars, and in the countryside, life still follows the rhythm of the rivers and the rice harvest.
If you're looking for culture, the central cities of Hue and Hoi An are hidden gems, as is Hanoi, the country's elegant capital. Hanoi is a city of lakes brimming with historical and cultural treasures. Da Nang is a coastal metropolis on a fast track to becoming a hub for technology and tourism. Ho Chi Minh City has uber-cool rooftop bars, trendy co-working spaces, and colonial-chic cafes. Remember to hop on a scooter at least once to feel the pulse of urban Vietnam. Outside of the cities, many elements of Vietnamese culture can be traced back to the rice farming cycles. Travelling through the country, you will experience the contrast between old and new.
You will also get to appreciate Vietnam's diverse natural beauty. The capital, Hanoi, is your gateway to the treasures of the north: spectacular mountains and bays strewn with natural monolithic towers. In the heart of up-and-coming Danang, you can easily access photogenic riverside towns, national parks and long sandy beaches. To the south, the city of Ho Chi Minh will seduce you with its hustle and bustle (look out for those motorbikes). Nearby, the mighty Mekong Delta awaits exploration. Explore the vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands, home to floating markets, Khmer pagodas and villages surrounded by rice paddies. Boats are the primary means of transportation here and a great way to experience local life.
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If there's one feature anyone visiting Vietnam comments on once returned from the trip, it is the food. One thing that unites Vietnamese food is its freshness. The Vietnamese love their food, and throughout the country, markets are bursting with the abundance of sea and soil. With vendors up at the break of dawn to pick fresh herbs, plump vegetables and colourful fruits, a Vietnamese market is an experience not to be missed.
Join a guided walk of a market with a local chef and learn how to cook some of Vietnam's most popular dishes. Learn some skills to blend the ingredients into a delightful meal full of fresh textures and flavours. Simply put, it's one of the world's healthiest and most mouth-watering cuisines.
For many travellers, the real reason for exploring is experiencing local life; for many, the real Vietnam is to be found in the north. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty and where mainstream tourism has yet to make an impact. Travelling here is a raw experience, and we must be respectful and travel ethically. This is a region where traditions hold firm.
For any traveller wishing to explore this part of Vietnam, the opportunity to interact with traditional hill tribes, whose way of life hasn't changed for centuries, makes the journey worth the effort.
