Vietnam

Food & Culture

Biodiversity conservation

ethnic tribe communities

OVERVIEW

Discover the essence of Vietnam with Red Kite Adventures, offering a range of immersive trips that capture the country’s rich heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant communities. Our adventures embrace the culture and heritage of the country, with ancient cities, dynamic cities and wonderful hosts.

Conservation & Culture Adventure

The Conservation Eco-Adventure focuses on Vietnam's unique ecosystems and biodiversity. It also includes community project opportunities.

Food & Culture Adventure

Our Food and Culture Adventure takes you on a culinary journey through bustling markets, street food tours, and farm visits.

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Rural Highlights

Mekong Delta

Ninh Binh

Halong Bay

Pu Luong

Urban Highlights

Ho Chi Min City

Hoi An

Hanoi

Hue

Cooking Classes

Street Food Tours

Farms & Markets

Dining Experiences

Food & Culture Adventure

Enjoy hands-on cooking experiences, where you’ll learn the secrets behind iconic Vietnamese dishes from local chefs, with a fusion twist from Chris.

Explore the vibrant street food scene with guided walking tours. Savour iconic local dishes and experience the authentic flavours that define the country’s culinary culture.

Indulge in unforgettable dining experiences from family-run eateries to fine dining. Each meal tells a story of tradition, local ingredients, and diversity.

Explore local farms and markets, where you’ll discover fresh ingredients, and experience the journey of food from farm to table in the heart of the countryside.

Ancient Cities

Rural Life

Vietnamese History

Life on Water

Culture & Heritage

Explore Vietnam’s ancient cities, from the bustling Old Quarter of Hanoi to the historic imperial town of Hue, where centuries-old traditions and architecture bring the country's rich heritage to life.

Journey through the lush countryside, visit local farms, and savour authentic flavours straight from the source, immersing yourself in the heart of traditional Vietnamese cuisine and culture.

Cruise the Mekong Delta’s vibrant floating markets and the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, where daily life and breathtaking landscapes blend in a stunning display of Vietnam’s natural beauty and cultural richness.

Uncover Vietnam’s rich history with visits to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Museum of Ethnology, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this country's resilience and unity.

Day 1 - Arrival Day - Ho Chi Min City - Welcome dinner

Day 2 - Mekong Delta - Boat tour - Local Food Markets - Dining in the Dark

Day 3 - Spice Garden - Cooking class - Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 4 - Transfer to Hoi An - Ancient town walking & street food tours

Day 5 - Cao Lau cooking class - Green Youth recycling - Field Restaurant dinner

Day 6 - Hue - Hai Van Pass transfer - Salt Coffee roaster - Local home dinner

Day 7 - Heritage tour in Hue, Imperial City - Overnight train to Ninh Binh

Day 8 - Ninh Binh - Hoa Li Temple - Trang An boat trip

Day 9 - Halong Bay - Boat cruise - Spring roll cooking lesson - squid fishing

Day 10 -Halong Bay - caves and cruise - Hanoi return - Street food tour

Day 11 - Hanoi - Market & cooking class - Ethnology Museum - KOTO dinner

Day 12 -Departure Day - Hanoi International Airport

Sample itinerary

Please note that this itinerary is just one example. We can adapt the itinerary to suit your particular needs and desires. You could run a shorted 7 day trip that focuses on North Vietnam or mix in aspects of the Conservation & Culture Adventure.

Chris Lord

Food Adventure Consultant

Inspirational Food Educator

Chris Lord spent 20 years as a food educator before founding his social enterprise, dedicated to helping communities thrive through food. During his 10-year teaching spell in Hong Kong, Chris led several student trips to Vietnam. He has also travelled extensively throughout the country with his family. His deep knowledge and passion for Vietnamese cuisine and culture make him the ideal person to design this food adventure for students.

He has personally selected many of the cooking schools, farms, markets, and restaurants based on his prior visits. Even more inspiring, Chris was diagnosed with a rare optic nerve condition at 23, which led to his visual impairment and sparked his career in food education. Together with our experienced local guides, he will ensure that this adventure offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience, exploring some of Vietnam's best ethical and sustainable food destinations.

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Sustainability Focus

Food plays a critical role in sustainability, shaping the way we interact with the environment and local communities.

On this Vietnam trip, we emphasise the importance of sustainable food practices, from sourcing ingredients responsibly to reducing food waste and supporting local, small-scale farmers. By promoting farm-to-table dining, preserving traditional culinary methods, and encouraging responsible consumption, we hope participants will learn to contribute to the health of ecosystems and the livelihoods of those who depend on them.

On the Food and Culture Adventure, you can connect with social enterprises such as KOTO and Dine in the Dark. These food-based organisations are aimed at reducing inequalities in society. You will also get an opportunity to try your hand at making soap from used vegetable oil with the Green Youth Recycling Project.

Service Opportunities

Wildlife Conservation

Rural Communities

Mekong Delta

Agriculture

Conservation & Culture Adventure

Opportunities to support conservation projects for turtles, endangered primates and Pangolins in Vietnam's oldest national park.

In the stunning surroundings of rice paddies, mountains and traditional villages, you can engage in hands-on community projects.

From the rice paddies of Mai Chau to the coconut farms of the Mekong Delta. Witness 'Farm to Table' sustainable approaches to food.

Explore the waterways of the delta with mangroves, floating markets, traditional farming and local crafts. Spend time with the local people.

Ancient Cities

Rural Life

Vietnamese History

Life on Water

Culture & Heritage

Explore Vietnam’s ancient cities, from the bustling Old Quarter of Hanoi to the historic imperial town of Hue, where centuries-old traditions and architecture bring the country's rich heritage to life.

Journey through the lush countryside, visit local farms, and savour authentic flavours straight from the source, immersing yourself in the heart of traditional Vietnamese cuisine and culture.

Cruise the Mekong Delta’s vibrant floating markets and the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, where daily life and breathtaking landscapes blend in a stunning display of Vietnam’s natural beauty and cultural richness.

Uncover Vietnam’s rich history with visits to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Museum of Ethnology, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this country's resilience and unity.

Day 1 - Arrival Day - Hanoi - Welcome dinner

Day 2 - Hanoi City Tour - Old Quarter - Temple of Literature - Cyclo Tour

Day 3 - Mai Chau Ethnic Thai village and Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Day 4 - Pu Luong - Community Project

Day 5 - Pu Luong - Project and rural trek

Day 6 - Cuc Phuong National Park - Wildlife conservation project

Day 7 - Cuc Phuong National Park - Wildlife conservation project

Day 8 - Ha Long Bay - Boat cruise

Day 9 - Hal Long Bay - Night train to Danang

Day 10 - Hoi An Ancient Town

Day 11 - Hoi An - Tra Que 'Farm to Table' experience

Day 12 -Danang - Night train to Ho Chi Min City

Day 13 - Ho Chin Min City - Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 14 - Mekong Delta - Boat cruise & floating markets

Day 15 - Departure Day

Sample itinerary

Please note that this itinerary is just one example. We can adapt the itinerary to suit your particular needs and desires. You could run a shorted 7 day trip that focuses on North Vietnam or mix in aspects of the Food & Culture Adventure.

Sustainability Focus

Vietnam provides the opportunity to study so many aspects of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. From an environmental perspective, our adventures focus on wildlife conservation, biodiversity, mangrove forests and more. From a social perspective, we focus on life in remote rural Vietnam as well as looking at projects that seek to reduce inequalities and improve living standards for those less privileged in society. The farm-to-table connection from the Food and Culture trip is also visited on the Conservation & Culture Adventure

In Cuc Phuong National Park the service focus is on wildlife conservation. There are a number of projects in the park including those that support endangered primates, turtles and pangolins. We also work with a number of projects supporting rural communities. These projects include improving social infrastructure and the living conditions in remote villages.

Service Opportunities

Vietnam for All

If you like what you see but want to take a trip as a family or an individual then we can help!

We can also arrange bespoke group tours for any organisations or groups of friends or families.

Red Kite Adventures can arrange an amazing Vietnam experience for everyone. If you want to travel individually, as a family or as part of a group, let us make all of the arrangements. We can sort everything including flights, accommodation and an incredible selection of sights and activities to suit everyone. Our chosen partner operators not only bring outstanding service through their staff, support and trips, they are also fully committed to sustainable tourism.

Here are just some of the possibilities we can arrange for you...