Hanoi Day-In-The-Life & Farm-to-Table Cooking Class – 6 Hours

4.9 (10 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview

Escape the busy streets of Hanoi and journey into the peaceful Vietnamese countryside for an authentic cultural immersion. This 6-hour experience takes you to Yen Bai Village, a traditional rural community nestled in a tranquil valley near Ba Vi National Park. The tour blends village exploration, local interaction, and hands-on culinary experience. From sharing breakfast with a local family to cooking and enjoying organic farm-to-table dishes, this journey offers a rare and meaningful glimpse into real Vietnamese rural life during the country’s modern “Thriving Era.”

What's included

  • ● English-speaking local guide Authentic Vietnamese family breakfast & coffee
  • ● Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • ● Bottled water, Beer, traditional & home-made wine ( moonshine), tea, coffee
  • ● Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
  • ● Hands-on Vietnamese cooking class Organic farm-to-table lunch
  • ●Personal expenses
  • ● Tips for guide and driver (optional)

What to expect

  1. Ba Vi National Park
    8h
    01:30 pm – Pick-up from hotel in Old Quarter. Leave the city behind as we head toward the peaceful countryside.
    01:30 –3:00 pm Enjoy a relaxing one-hour drive through suburban neighborhoods, farmland, rivers, and rice paddies, gaining insight into the contrast between urban and rural life in Vietnam.
    03:00 – 05:00 pm | Village Exploration (2. Hours) Family member will show you around the villages by bicyle, following quiet paths through rice fields, farms, and residential areas, you may: Visit local homes and interact with villagers Observe or join farmers at work in the fields Stop by a village temple or communal house Meet children at a school or playground Experience spontaneous cultural moments such as a local gathering or celebration Every visit is unique, organic, and unscripted.
    05:00 – 07:30 pm Take part in an authentic Vietnamese cooking class using fresh, organic ingredients sourced locally.
    08:00 – 09:00 pm | Drive Back to Hanoi After dinner.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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