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Go on a Historical Tour at Cu Chi Tunnels. One of Ho Chi Minh’s most iconic attractions is Cu Chi Tunnels, a historical site which includes more than 120 km of tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are basically a huge war museum offering visitors a sneak peek at the underground life of Viet Cong-era soldiers.

This place has a lot of history and stories behind it, known best by the local people, the kind of stories that were passed on from one generation to the other. . You can go the extra mile and learn how to shoot a rifle or sample some of the dishes Viet Cong soldiers used to eat. Ask your guide more about the secret network of deep underground tunnels. They have a lot to share with you!

Vietnam`s nightlife is bustling and here you can find a large variety of nightlife options, which means there’s something to please everyone! Take in an amazing view at the night flower market in Saigon, stop at a local restaurant and enjoy some delicious food or have a full view of the city from a rooftop bar.

If you’re looking to dance on a rooftop bar overlooking the city, there’s plenty of available options. You can also relax in a lounge bar with some soft tunes and mingle with the locals. Or better yet, sing along with a live band playing all time hits, karaoke is a favorite past-time in Vietnam! Ask your guide for suggestions and let the fun begin!

What's the first Vietnamese food that pops to mind for you? Phở? Bánh mì? Spring rolls? Have you ever thought how interesting and fun l it could be to learn how to cook a traditional Vietnamese meal?
By joining a cooking class with a local you`ll learn how to make a recipe from scratch: from how to pick the right ingredients to how to cook the dish.

Your local host can help you better understand of the Vietnamese cuisine, what flavors you should combine and share their own learning experience with you. Have fun cooking traditional dishes and chat along with your host!

Looking for something that you only can experience in Vietnam? Water puppet show is definitely something to try. This show is a Vietnamese tradition that dates back in the 11th century and it`s something that you can only experience here.

Originating in the sodden rice paddies of the Red River Delta in North Vietnam, the two most popular places to see a water puppet show in Vietnam are at The Golden Dragon Water Puppetry Theatre (Ho Chi Minh City) and at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater (Hanoi). Let your host help you with the details and tell you more about this unique show!

What’s the best way to have a Vietnamese meal? Eating at a local host’s home or going on a private Hanoi food tour! Get ready for real food experience and to enjoy the company of lovely and friendly host. They will share with you not only their food but also personal stories.
Of course, many of the most popular dishes can be tried just as well on the side of the road or in a restaurant. But, having a home-cooked meal with local friends can go beyond of that: it offers you the possibility to find out interesting insights about Vietnamese life.

Vietnamese cuisine contains a brilliant balance of aromatics, heat, sweetness, sourness, and fish-sauciness. Get a home cooked meal and enjoy a relax atmosphere, just like when you’re with your friends. Remember: you can always let your host know about your preferences and diet restrictions.

Shopping lovers and street market fans will find in Vietnam their personal paradise. Street markets in Vietnam are inherited to the Vietnamese culture and the lifestyle of the country. Add them on your things to do in Vietnam list and you won’t regret it! There you can everything that cross to your mind: fresh fruits and vegetables, clothes, souvenirs or cooked food.

Your host will help you handle all the fuss and give insights about what you can find there. Some of the markets worth visiting with your private guide are Ben Thanh Market, An Dong, Binh Tay Market or Dong Xuan Market. Remember: visit a local market is the best way to experience Vietnam!

If you want to instantly fell in love with the atmosphere, views or people from Vietnam, you should go to Sapa Valley. This is the most indigenous region of Vietnam, where people are still living a traditional life.

Here you can enjoy a full cultural experience: you’ll stay with a local family, live and eat alongside them, learn about the different ways of life in the rural and have your personal guide who will proudly introduce you to everyone in the vicinity. Get ready to experience the traditional Vietnamese life!

Take a walk from Hoan Kiem lake, across Cau Go and suddenly you’re in the old-styled narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Here, travelers get lost in a totally different world from the rest of the city and have a chance to explore the modest but energetic life of the local people.

Together with your local guide as you explore the quarter you’ll come across to many sacred sites such as temples, pagodas or venerable banyan trees – hidden among the houses. Enjoy a nice chat with your guide and find out more about this charming area, local lifestyle and how religion is practiced in the city.

Want to really cut loose and see Vietnam? Get off-the-beaten tour tracks and experience this amazing country first hand. A private motorcycle tour gives you the opportunity to see off the roads of Vietnam but also check the main attractions.

Choose one of our local hosts who can truly give you a fun and exciting experience. They’ll show you around and share with you insights about the place you’re visiting. Experience the Vietnamese lifestyle and let your local guide show you the highlights and hidden gems of the country.