Stimulate your senses and mind on this journey through history, discovering old and new Vietnam.

Mekong Delta Discovery

Ho Chi Minh City

Travel south from Ho Chi Minh City, the gateway to the Mekong Delta. Known as the "rice bowl" of Vietnam, the Delta is the most fertile region in the country and the main producer of rice and tropical fruits. Board your boat to begin your discovery of the mighty Mekong River as well as its narrow canals, gaining a real insight into the lives of the local people. Late afternoon you'll return to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Departing daily from Ho Chi Minh City
• Year round
• Transfers included
• Lunch included

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Hue’s Highlights in a Day

Hoi An

Vietnam’s former capital, which is set on the banks of the Perfume River, is a surprising city that doesn’t seem to get the same attention as Hoi An, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This full-day exploration, available from Hoi An, Danang or Hue itself, gives you the perfect chance to uncover its charms. The tour starts off at the Minh Mang Tomb, the tranquil final resting place of a 19th-Century Nguyen Dynasty leader. Next up is the towering Thien Mu Pagoda which has seven ever-decreasing storeys, followed by a trip back along the river on a traditional dragon boat.

The highlight of the day is the visit to the sprawling walled Citadel and the Imperial City, the former capital of Vietnam. The last stop of the tour is the buzzing Dong Ba market, Hue’s centre of trade.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 8am to 6pm
• Daily departures from Hoi, Danang or Hue
• Operates year-round 
• Private experience

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Vietnamese Lantern Making Workshop (from Hoi An or Danang)

Hoi An

There are colourful hanging lanterns everywhere you look in Hoi An’s atmospheric Old Town, a picturesque legacy of the days when this once-important port attracted merchants from China and Japan. On this engaging hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about how the craft took hold here and evolved in its own unique way, gaining an insight into the region’s history and culture along the way. Then it’s time to make your own example, from choosing the shape and picking the silk to learning how to glue it all together and smooth out any creases.

At the end of the class, you’ll head off on a short walk around Hoi An - carrying your precious new creation - where you’ll be able to truly appreciate the skill that has gone into making the many lanterns that dot the city. And if you’re wondering how you’re going to get your handiwork home in one piece, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s conveniently foldable.

• Duration: half day
• Time: 1.30pm to 4pm
• Daily departures
• Operates year round
• Private experience

Good to know
This workshop is suitable for families with children aged 6 and above.

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Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge

Hoi An

You won't want to miss out on this unique entertainment complex in the mountains. Get picked up and taken to Suoi Mo station where you will catch a ride in a cable car. Once you reach the top, there’s an array of activities for you to pick from. Stroll through the cobbled paths of the French-style village and make your way to one of Vietnam's modern iconic landmarks, the Golden Bridge. After taking your Instagram-worthy pictures of the giant hands seemingly holding up the walkway, you can take a wander through the beautiful gardens.

The fantasy park awaits if you’re seeking more thrilling activities. As the largest indoor amusement park in Vietnam, this is perfect place for children (and adults that are still kids at heart). For more of a laid back experience, you can admire the spiritual pagodas or take a break and try traditional Vietnamese-style tea whilst taking in the beautiful views. Once you’ve had your fill of fun, catch the cable car down to Toc Tien station and transfer back to your hotel.

• Duration: Full day
• Timings: 8am to 5pm
• Departs daily from Danang/Hoi An
• Operates year round
• Private experience

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Vietnamese Cooking Class in Hanoi supported by the DERTOUR Foundation

Hanoi

What better souvenir than the knowledge of how to recreate your favourite Vietnamese dish. Not only that, when taking this class at KOTO restaurant you’ll be contributing to the fantastic community work they do, helping to provide hospitality training to local street kids. Supported by our own DERTOUR Foundation, founder Jimmy Pham set up KOTO (Know One, Teach One) when he realised all these children needed were the skills to get a stable job – you’ll learn all about their mission in the morning as you sip Vietnamese tea and get acquainted with the team.

Having collected all your fresh ingredients from the local market you’ll get to work beside a current trainee learning more about their lives and a recipe that’s sure to stay with you forever before tucking into your culinary creations!

• £10 of each excursion sale goes towards the foundation
• Daily departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Good to know
Although the class can cater for children over six, this experience is more suited for adults looking to give something back to the local community.

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