Unique things to do in Mekong River Delta

[I have a spare room for Airbnb guests, ib me for more details] I’ve hosted 3000+ guests around the world for 6 years. I specialize in authentic and healthy home dishes, with high quality ingredients. I can tailor traditional menus to vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, lactose-intolerant or special diets, etc. We will cook 3 dishes from scratch. I will guide you step by step through the cooking process to get the best results. MENU: If you would like to learn to make something specific, please let me know at the time of booking. 1. Bún thịt nướng/ Bún bò Nam Bộ - Stir-fried beef/grilled chicken/pork noodles 2. Bánh xèo - Pancake with chicken/pork/prawn 3. Phở gà - Chicken noodles soup 4. Chả giò - Fried spring rolls with chicken/pork 5. Bún cá - Fish noodles soup 6. Mì xào bò - Stir-fried noodles with beef 7. Bánh cuốn - Rice crepe rolls 8. Gỏi - Mango/papaya/pomelo/cabbage salads 9. Cơm tấm - Grilled pork and broken rice 10. Cá kho - Braised fish 11. Thịt kho - Braised pork 12. Gà sả ớt - Chicken with lemon grass We can make PLANT-BASED version of the dishes 1,2,3,4, 6, 8. Other things to note: - Market visit to be offer as per requested with the extra fee of VND120k - Pickup service is NOT offered. - Cook the same menu together with a home-setting (no separate station for each guest). - If you don’t see availability, pls message me.

- Multiple coffee drinks and the stories behind them, includes history, (a few) hands-on making, tasting and comparison between traditional style vs. modern style. - Tips and recipes for brewing / adjusting these yummies for your own taste. - Informative but concise, all about Vietnamese coffee, no commercial or specialty biased view. - I don't do classes or teaching stuff, but you'll understand how brewing methods / instruments bring out each style's characteristic scientifically; not just people do this and get that. - You will see how coffee reflects and develops together with Vietnamese culture / Vietnamese characteristics. - I expect as many questions as possible because I myself learned so much from these questions too, both coffee-related or not. - All in all, a complete image of "what, why and how" of the coffees that Vietnamese drink. Other things to note: Only English communication for now, (i'm working on providing more languages options). I also have other coffee experiences (a short 1.5 hours making 3 iconic drinks reflex North, Central & South Vietnam; also a 2.5 hours Cupping and Blending your own Vietnamese beans). Please contact me if you're interested.

This is a very first coffee experience in Viet Nam on Airbnb, I have been doing this since 2017 ! There are 2 main activities all about coffee that I will share with you: • Chillax with welcome drink and home-made cake. 1 • “Coffee cupping session”: You will experience how to taste coffee like a professional by joining a coffee cupping section of 5 different types of coffee beans and I will explain more about each coffee bean’s quality. After that, you will understand more about Vietnamese coffee bean. 2 • “Make Cà Phê Sữa Đá by yourself!” I will tell you about history of coffee in Vietnam and you will learn how to make Vietnamese traditional coffee - “Cà phê sữa đá”. ** If your group is more than 5 persons, don't hesitate to send me a message so I can support you as much as possible. Thank you ^_^ * Other things to note This coffee tour is only in the morning, way to start your day with good vibes! :P

Join us for a Private Saigon Unseen Food Tour and uncover the hidden culinary treasures of the city! With our knowledgeable guides as your companions, you'll navigate the bustling streets and alleys of Saigon, sampling a diverse array of dishes that are beloved by locals. Whether you're exploring on scooter or on foot, our tour promises an immersive and unforgettable culinary experience! This is FLEXIBLE menu. Tell us what you want, we will try our best to meet your expectations. All the eateries are authentic local Vietnamese street foodstalls which have a Goverment "Safe Food Cetificate". The tour can be also customized for Vegans or any food preferences. This is The recommended food list: 1. Hu Tieu : Vietnamese an intensely flavoured Vietnamese pork and seafood noodle soup 2. Bo Kho: a delicious Vietnamese pot-roasted beef stew, fragrant with lemongrass, star anise and cinnamon 3. Banh Mi : Enjoy Vietnamese Baguattee with special ingredients 4. Banh Xeo: Vietnamese savory crispy pancake with guaranteed flavour explosion 5. Banh Trang Nuong: Vietnamese Pizza 6. Banh Flan: Cheese Flan Cake with Coconut Milk 7. Nuoc mia: Sugar Cane Juice 8. SURPRISED THING Inclusions: -Pickup and dropoff at your accommodation by scooter / car (district 1,3,4 and 5) -All dishes mentioned -Bottle of water -English speaking tour guide - Accident Insurance (up to 5000$)

Non touristy where we would take you come and enjoy the best in our local cuisine. Your Safety is our first priority, Safe - Delicious - Pleasure are commited. *You'll taste 10 dishes in this recommended food list: - Must Try 1: "Gỏi Đu Đủ" - The unique papaya salad mixed with chewy beef jerky is constantly on the top list of must-eat street food in Saigon. - Must Try 2: “Cơm Tấm” - A full plate of rice includes grilled ribs, shredded pork skin, sunny-side-up eggs, egg meatloaf, and onion fat,... - Must Try 3: "Bò Kho" - is a special Vietnamese beef noodle soup with cinnamon, herb used with noodle or dipping bread - Must Try 4: "Chuối Nướng" - Grilled banana with creamy coconut milk at 20 years of street food vendor. - Must Try 5: “ Nước Mía” - Daily Popular Vietnamese Drink - Must Try 6: "Bánh Xèo" - The sizzling pancake style with fresh vegetable - Must Try 7: "Vietnamese pizza" - A good mix of melted butter, cheese, egg and sausage. - Must Try 8: “Bánh Cuốn” - Steamed rice roll: Hanoi food is innovated in the South and turn into one of the best street food. Some ingredients: a layer of steamed rice flour with rolled minced pork, tapioca, fried onion,... - Must Try 9: "Saigon beer" is a must - Must Try 10: "Dessert" - sweet soup or flan with creamy cafe Note: The menu could be slightly changed following your requirement.

YOUR BEST CUCHI TUNNELS EXPERIENCE ON AIRBNB. THE GROUP SIZE IS A MAXIMUM OF 10 PEOPLE. (private tour available) **Pick up at your hotel and drive to Cu Chi and stop at the handicrafts for break. Upon arrival, watch a documentary film. **Discover special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside Cu Chi tunnels meet their basic needs. **Discover many hidden left behind trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels and learn more about the handmade weapon and traps used during the Vietnam War. Seeing huge bomb craters and the mere 10–13 feet thick level of upper soil can support the bearing weight of a 55-ton tank and the explosive damage of bombs left from the war. **Break at the shooting range to shoot some real guns with Ak47, M16, M30, and M60 (shooting fee is paid separately). **Highlight of the trip is to crawl and experience the underground town of Cu Chi Tunnels. This is the best part of the trip when you actually crawl into it to feel what it was like in the war. Guests who have claustrophobia be not afraid of crawling inside, you still can see it from above the ground. **Taste the pandan tea and tapioca (guerilla’s war food) before heading back to Saigon. The trip ends around 2:30 PM for the morning trip and 7:00 PM for the afternoon trip.

*On this unique Private Walking Food Tour, We'll pick you up by Car, get away from the touristy areas, immerse ourselves in many authentic and awesome foods. In details, these 13 Tastings below are INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: 1#mini Vietnamese Savory Pancake (Bánh xèo) 2#Grilled Beef grabbed in Betel Leaf (Bò lá lốt) 3#Shredded Pork Crispy Rice (Cơm Cháy Chà Bông) 4#Hollow Donuts (Bánh tiêu) 5#Fried Bao Buns (Bánh bao chiên) 6#Saigon Baguette (Bánh mì) 7# "Balloon" Sweet Potatos 8#Grilled Rice Paper Cake (Bánh phồng nướng) 9#Vietnamese Pizza (Bánh tráng nướng) 10#Lemongrass beef skewers (Bò Lụi Sả) 11#Food challenge: Snails Stuffed With Pork(Ốc nhồi thịt) 12#Hue Style Beef Noodle Soup(Bún Bò Huế) 13#Dessert: Flan Caramel or Sweet Soups #Drinks: Sugarcane Juice with kumquat, local Beer,.. *You'll be able to MAKE your own Banh xeo by a small cooking class in the tour. We'll also walk through the hidden ALLEYS in one of the Oldest Apartments of Saigon, the Biggest Flower Market, and the Food Heaven in District 10 *My co-hosts are local students who are energetic, well-trained and fluent in English *NOTES: -Options are available for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions -The tour starts at any time from 4:30PM to 7PM -This experience is designed with a minimum of 2 persons, if you're a SOLO TRAVELER, please pay extra 10 USD(240.000 VND) by cash when you meet our guide

[I have a spare room for Airbnb guests, ib me for more details] I’ve hosted 3000+ guests around the world for 6 years. I specialize in authentic and healthy home dishes, with high quality ingredients. I can tailor traditional menus to vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, lactose-intolerant or special diets, etc. We will cook 3 dishes from scratch. I will guide you step by step through the cooking process to get the best results. MENU: If you would like to learn to make something specific, please let me know at the time of booking. 1. Bún thịt nướng/ Bún bò Nam Bộ - Stir-fried beef/grilled chicken/pork noodles 2. Bánh xèo - Pancake with chicken/pork/prawn 3. Phở gà - Chicken noodles soup 4. Chả giò - Fried spring rolls with chicken/pork 5. Bún cá - Fish noodles soup 6. Mì xào bò - Stir-fried noodles with beef 7. Bánh cuốn - Rice crepe rolls 8. Gỏi - Mango/papaya/pomelo/cabbage salads 9. Cơm tấm - Grilled pork and broken rice 10. Cá kho - Braised fish 11. Thịt kho - Braised pork 12. Gà sả ớt - Chicken with lemon grass We can make PLANT-BASED version of the dishes 1,2,3,4, 6, 8. Other things to note: - Market visit to be offer as per requested with the extra fee of VND120k - Pickup service is NOT offered. - Cook the same menu together with a home-setting (no separate station for each guest). - If you don’t see availability, pls message me.

- Multiple coffee drinks and the stories behind them, includes history, (a few) hands-on making, tasting and comparison between traditional style vs. modern style. - Tips and recipes for brewing / adjusting these yummies for your own taste. - Informative but concise, all about Vietnamese coffee, no commercial or specialty biased view. - I don't do classes or teaching stuff, but you'll understand how brewing methods / instruments bring out each style's characteristic scientifically; not just people do this and get that. - You will see how coffee reflects and develops together with Vietnamese culture / Vietnamese characteristics. - I expect as many questions as possible because I myself learned so much from these questions too, both coffee-related or not. - All in all, a complete image of "what, why and how" of the coffees that Vietnamese drink. Other things to note: Only English communication for now, (i'm working on providing more languages options). I also have other coffee experiences (a short 1.5 hours making 3 iconic drinks reflex North, Central & South Vietnam; also a 2.5 hours Cupping and Blending your own Vietnamese beans). Please contact me if you're interested.

GUARANTEE NOT TOURISTY - THE GROUP SIZE IS A MAXIMUM OF 10 PEOPLE. (private tour available) 7:00-7:30 AM | Get picked up from your accommodation in the city centre (pickup only available in District 1 and District 4) to the Mekong Delta, Ben Tre City. On the way, you will pass by beautiful rice paddy fields. There will be a break stop. 10:30 AM | Visit the brick factory where the soil is from the bottom of the river. 11:00 AM | Take the long boat ride on the Mekong River. The motherland of coconut is to understand how the locals have coconut for juice and other manufactures, such as coconut candy and coconut oil. 12:30 PM | Cycling (taking a Tuk-tuk is optional) through the coconut grove of the village to see how the locals make sleeping mats. 1:30 PM | Have a set menu of delicious Southern local lunch on the riverside family home. 2:30 PM | After lunch, you might enjoy the highlight of the trip - take the rowing boat, which is paddled by the local people on the amazingly beautiful coconut canal in Ben Tre. 3:00 PM | Take one more boat ride & head back to the city and finish at 6:00 - 6:30 pm in Saigon.

Hello friends, I'd love to take you a local food tour and sightseeing by walking around Duong Dong Town. We take taxi back to Night Market. 1. Dinh Cau Rocks / Temple: Sea & City View and a historical spot. 2. Duong Dong Local Market: See local people's activities & all local food 3. Local Fishing Village: enjoy sunset by the beach, drink local craft beer and some local food. 4. Hang out around Phu Quoc Night Market to try some street food and juice/drinks. P/s. Customize your flexible time, favorite food, and places, we can discuss your plan and time in advance. *** Meeting Point: Seashell Hotel near Night Market *** Hotel pick up and drop off in Duong Dong Center if there are 4 guests booked tour or a private tour. I also offer experience tours like trekking, hiking, and nature sightseeing, snorkeling, please send me a message to discuss your plan. Cheers, Hiền

-Discovery Cai Rang floating market, we will see trading of local merchants at the largest floating market in Vietnam. Goods exchanged include fruit and vegetables of the region such as pineapple, watermelon, sweet potato, and mango. Along with this trade of fresh produce, there are also floating restaurants and cafés, offering delicious noodle soup and strong Vietnamese coffee: the perfect combination to start the day. - We will then cruise into the jungle and small, yet complex canal system, which provides a serene home to diverse flora and fauna. Allow yourself time to relax and meditate on this part of the trip, which offers a tranquil contrast to the hustle of the market. This landscape is typical of the Mekong Delta, allowing a glimpse into river life. -We will visit Cocoa farm to know how to cultivate and produce handmade chocolate. Also, we will drink and enjoy organic chocolate on this farm. -Besides, we will visit a noodle village in order to see how to make local noodle in the traditional way, and we will learn how to make noodle by hand. -Finally, we will have the opportunity to walk among villages in the local community. Your welcome will be full of warmth and generosity. Pick up: Vincom Plaza Xuan Khanh-209, 30 Thang 4 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city. If you are in Saigon, you can take Futa Vip Bus at 4 am and arrive around 6.30 am, then take the trip.

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating coffee journey guided by our passionate Coffee Guides at Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in Hồ Chí Minh City aka Sài Gòn. Experience the art of crafting the perfect ‘phin’ coffee using our very own Lacàph Phin Blend, crowned with a luscious egg cream sweetened with the divine essence of Lacàph Raw Coffee Blossom Honey. As you sip, we’ll regale you with captivating tales and the rich history behind this extraordinary creation, revealing its profound significance within Vietnamese coffee culture. This isn’t just an activity—it’s an immersive, thrill-packed adventure spanning 60 to 90 minutes that immerses you in the vibrant tapestry of coffee culture in Việt Nam. Don’t miss out on this absolute must-do experience while you’re in Sài Gòn—it’s a blend of exploration, education, and sheer fun that you’ll cherish forever. Book now and let the coffee adventure begin!

THE GROUP SIZE IS A MAXIMUM OF 10 PEOPLE. (private tour available) MORNING AT THE TUNNELS *7:00 - 7:30 | Get picked up at your accommodation in the city center and drive to Cu Chi. *9:30 | Watch a documentary film about the Vietnam War. Discover constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. *10:00 | Discover many hidden lefts behind trap doors. See substantial bomb craters and the mere 10–13 feet thick upper soil level. Break at the shooting range to shoot some real guns with Ak47, M16, M30, and M60 (the shooting fee is paid separately from the trip). *10:30 | Highlight of the trip is to crawl and experience the underground town of Cu Chi Tunnels and then drive to Mekong Delta, My Tho City. AFTERNOON AT THE MEKONG *1:30 | Take the boat trip to the local restaurant for the delicious Southern Vietnamese set menu lunch. *3:00 | Visit the coconut process of coconut candy. Experience the floating fish farm. *4:00 | The highlight of the tour is a serene rowing boat ride through a small canal of water coconut *4:30 | Savor the taste of the local honeybee before walking through the village to the fruit orchard and enjoying traditional Southern Vietnamese music. *5:00 | Drive back to Saigon and the tour finishes around 7:00 PM. NOTE: The trip favors travelers who have limited time for two destinations.

This is a very first coffee experience in Viet Nam on Airbnb, I have been doing this since 2017 ! There are 2 main activities all about coffee that I will share with you: • Chillax with welcome drink and home-made cake. 1 • “Coffee cupping session”: You will experience how to taste coffee like a professional by joining a coffee cupping section of 5 different types of coffee beans and I will explain more about each coffee bean’s quality. After that, you will understand more about Vietnamese coffee bean. 2 • “Make Cà Phê Sữa Đá by yourself!” I will tell you about history of coffee in Vietnam and you will learn how to make Vietnamese traditional coffee - “Cà phê sữa đá”. ** If your group is more than 5 persons, don't hesitate to send me a message so I can support you as much as possible. Thank you ^_^ * Other things to note This coffee tour is only in the morning, way to start your day with good vibes! :P

Join us for a Private Saigon Unseen Food Tour and uncover the hidden culinary treasures of the city! With our knowledgeable guides as your companions, you'll navigate the bustling streets and alleys of Saigon, sampling a diverse array of dishes that are beloved by locals. Whether you're exploring on scooter or on foot, our tour promises an immersive and unforgettable culinary experience! This is FLEXIBLE menu. Tell us what you want, we will try our best to meet your expectations. All the eateries are authentic local Vietnamese street foodstalls which have a Goverment "Safe Food Cetificate". The tour can be also customized for Vegans or any food preferences. This is The recommended food list: 1. Hu Tieu : Vietnamese an intensely flavoured Vietnamese pork and seafood noodle soup 2. Bo Kho: a delicious Vietnamese pot-roasted beef stew, fragrant with lemongrass, star anise and cinnamon 3. Banh Mi : Enjoy Vietnamese Baguattee with special ingredients 4. Banh Xeo: Vietnamese savory crispy pancake with guaranteed flavour explosion 5. Banh Trang Nuong: Vietnamese Pizza 6. Banh Flan: Cheese Flan Cake with Coconut Milk 7. Nuoc mia: Sugar Cane Juice 8. SURPRISED THING Inclusions: -Pickup and dropoff at your accommodation by scooter / car (district 1,3,4 and 5) -All dishes mentioned -Bottle of water -English speaking tour guide - Accident Insurance (up to 5000$)

Non touristy where we would take you come and enjoy the best in our local cuisine. Your Safety is our first priority, Safe - Delicious - Pleasure are commited. *You'll taste 10 dishes in this recommended food list: - Must Try 1: "Gỏi Đu Đủ" - The unique papaya salad mixed with chewy beef jerky is constantly on the top list of must-eat street food in Saigon. - Must Try 2: “Cơm Tấm” - A full plate of rice includes grilled ribs, shredded pork skin, sunny-side-up eggs, egg meatloaf, and onion fat,... - Must Try 3: "Bò Kho" - is a special Vietnamese beef noodle soup with cinnamon, herb used with noodle or dipping bread - Must Try 4: "Chuối Nướng" - Grilled banana with creamy coconut milk at 20 years of street food vendor. - Must Try 5: “ Nước Mía” - Daily Popular Vietnamese Drink - Must Try 6: "Bánh Xèo" - The sizzling pancake style with fresh vegetable - Must Try 7: "Vietnamese pizza" - A good mix of melted butter, cheese, egg and sausage. - Must Try 8: “Bánh Cuốn” - Steamed rice roll: Hanoi food is innovated in the South and turn into one of the best street food. Some ingredients: a layer of steamed rice flour with rolled minced pork, tapioca, fried onion,... - Must Try 9: "Saigon beer" is a must - Must Try 10: "Dessert" - sweet soup or flan with creamy cafe Note: The menu could be slightly changed following your requirement.

We pedal through serene villages rarely touched by tourists. Experience the genuine warmth of the locals as you join in their daily activities, from festive gatherings to celebratory ceremonies and lively karaoke. Observe children joyfully swimming and women gracefully washing clothes by the river. The next stop on the trip is a lotus farm, where you can admire the beauty and purity of the lotus flower. Here we will learn how to cultivate the lotus, the national flower of Vietnam, while valuing what this wonderful flower brings to our lives. Of course no trip to this farm would be complete without harvesting and eating fresh lotus seeds. The Mekong Delta is considered Vietnam's largest rice and fruit granary. You will discover vast rice paddies that stretch endlessly (seasonal), complemented by lush fruit gardens adorned with vibrant mangoes, pineapples, mangosteens, jackfruit, durian, papaya, guava, pomelo, and star apple. At the end of the trip, you savor local fruits while basking in the glow of the setting sun over rice fields and lotus farms. This paints a breathtaking view of the Mekong Delta at sunset, etching an unforgettable memory. Inclusion: Drinks: coffee, coconut, chocolate Fruits: mango & other tropical fruits. Local guide: English speaking Transportation: bicycle Time: From 7.30 am til 11.30 am From 2.30 pm end on 6.30 pm

- We will pick you up at your hotel in districts 1, 3, and 4. - English Speaking Tour Guide. - Lunch is Included. - Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels' underground system. - Mekong River motorboat and rowing boat rides - Take a tour of a coconut candy factory and honey tea on a bee farm. - Listen to Vietnamese traditional folk music, visit the fruit garden, and taste tropical fruit. - 42 USD - Transfer by Minivan - 12 Pax - 70 USD - Transfer by Limousine Ford Transit - 07 Pax We’ll pick you up at your Ho Chi Minh City hotel in the early morning, and you’ll travel with your English-speaking guide to the Cu Chi tunnels. The drive is around 60 km. At Cu Chi, you’ll be shown a documentary film about the tunnels and learn how the locals made bamboo traps, rice paper, and rice wine. You’ll then have the opportunity to explore the web of underground tunnels dug by Vietnamese resistance fighters. We’ll drive to My Tho. We’ll cruise by boat along the upper Mekong through a region with islands named after 4 animals that appear in Buddhist writings – Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Turtle. You’ll observe some of the activities of regional Vietnamese daily life and appreciate how life here depends on the River. We’ll then take you on a trip by rowboat along the small waterway. You’ll see the agricultural richness of the delta region in its fruit orchards, coconut groves, and bee-keeping farms.

*Time: 8:00/13:00/18:00 *Inclusions: Tour Guide + Motorbike. *Exclusions: Ticket, Food, Drink (price are published) Sightseeing Part: (Can Be Customized) - Water Bus (Ferry) - Hop On Hop Off. - Independence Palace. - Post Office. - The Burning Monk Monument. - Weapon Bunker. - The Ancient Apartment. - Local Wet Market. - Pagoda. - War Museum. - Skyline. - An Old Apartment. - Bến Thành Market - Shopping. Street Food: (Can Be Customized) - Ticky Rice With Banana & Coconut Milk. - Vietnamese Pancake. - Noodle Soup (Bún Bò Huế, Bún Thịt Nướng, Bò Kho, etc) - Spring Rolls. - Roast Chicken With Chilly. - Beef BBQ. - Coconit Ice Cream With Avocado Smoothy. - Special Dish ( Insect, Worm, Intestines) *Transportation: Walking/Motorbike / Vespa/ Car/ Bus/ Jeep/ Helicopter. (Can Be Customized) ——————————————— We’re able to organize more activities: - Local Sim Card that has 5GB data every day for 20 days -City Tour -Food Safari Tour -Mekong Delta -Củ chi Tunnel Tour: -Cooking Class Tour -Dinner Cruise Tour -Water Puppet Show/ Á Ồ Show & Dinner Cruise -Videographer/ Taking Photos Tour -Nam Cát Tiên National Park -Thạnh An island & Monkey Island (Can Gio Mangrove Forest) -Vũng Tàu beach -Black virgin mountain -Đà Lạt City -Hội An Ancient Town -Phú Quốc, Phú Quý, Côn Đảo Island -Mũi Né -Hà Nội, Sapa, Ninh Bình, Hạ Long Bay, Motorbike Tour Through Countryside In The North -LGBT+ Tour