Cultural Exploration.
At Footprint Travel, we understand that immersing in local cultures is the key to truly experiencing a destination. Our cultural tours offer unique opportunities to meet locals, stay in homestays, and enjoy authentic local cuisine. From the vibrant streets of Hanoi to the ancient temples of Angkor, travelers can engage with communities and experience traditional crafts and festivals.
Whether it’s enjoying local dishes or connecting with time-honored traditions, we offer enriching travel experiences across Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Each journey is designed with sustainability in mind, supporting local communities and preserving the cultural heritage of Indochina.
Culture
Vietnam - 14D / 13N
VIETNAM CUISINE & LIFE (14D)
Immerse yourself in the richness of the culture and history of Vietnam by learning the local foods.
- Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, take a cooking class, shop at local markets, and enjoy street food.
- Cruise Ha Long Bay, visit fishing villages, caves, and enjoy a Tai Chi session.
- Cycle through Hue’s countryside, visit Thanh Toan Bridge, fishing villages, and join a local cooking class.
- Experience fishing village life, basket boat rides, and a cooking class at Tra Que village.
- Shop at Ben Thanh Market, take a cooking class, and enjoy a scooter street food tour.
- Visit Cai Be and Cai Rang floating markets, learn coconut candy making, and cycle through local villages.
Vietnam - Half Day
A DIFFERENT HANOI (1/2D)
In Hanoi's suburbs, Dong Ngac village preserves Vietnamese traditions.
- Offer clients an immersive journey to charming villages, showcasing local traditions and customs.
- Include walking or cycling tours through village markets, ancient houses, and communal halls for an authentic cultural experience.
- Highlight the blend of old and new with stops at traditional lanes and modern homes.
- Enhance itineraries with a hands-on food demonstration and lunch hosted by a welcoming local family.
- Ensure a seamless experience with convenient transfers back to Vietnam’s capital by early afternoon.
Hanoi
Vietnam - Half Day
GOOD MORNING HANOI (1/2D)
Footprint’s tour lets you explore Hanoi’s lively early-morning scene - well worth the early start!
- Immerse clients in Hanoi's vibrant flower market, a hub of early morning energy and culture.
- Add the bustling fruit market under Long Bien Bridge, a unique slice of local life.
- Showcase the awakening Old Quarter, where Hanoi's daily rhythm unfolds.
- Include Hoan Kiem Lake for tai chi, jogging, and a serene cultural touchpoint.
- End with an authentic Hanoi breakfast of Pho Bo and Vietnamese coffee.
Hanoi
Vietnam - Culture
HANOI HOMEHOSTED DINNER (1/2D)
Hanoi homehosted dinner gives the visitor a chance to step inside the soul of Hanoians life.
- Offer clients an authentic evening with a local Hanoi family, starting with a warm tea welcome and cultural exchange.
- Include a hands-on cooking experience, preparing traditional Vietnamese dishes with fresh, authentic ingredients.
- Highlight a shared dinner with the host family as a memorable cultural immersion.
- Ensure convenience with seamless evening transfers back to the hotel.
Hanoi homehosted
Vietnam - Culture
HUE HOMEHOSTED DINNER (1/2D)
Join us for a lovely homehosted evening and spend time with our friendly hosts—cooking, chatting, and savoring some of the most signature dishes, full of Hue’s royal cuisine.
- Enjoy a unique homehosted experience as you visit a local family.
- Immerse yourself in life at a traditional Central Vietnamese home.
- Participate in a hands-on cooking session using fresh, regional ingredients.
- Learn to prepare and enjoy authentic Vietnamese dishes.
- Engage in meaningful cultural exchanges and discover local traditions.
- Savor a cozy, home-cooked meal with your hosts.
Homehosted
Vietnam- Active & Culture 1D
TEA AFFAIR BY BIKE (1D)
Join this easy and fun day trip by bicycle to explore a local tea farming community, immerse in a true tea affair, and experience the traditions of Vietnamese green tea.
- Tea affair by bike invites you to cycle through lush tea plantations and traditional villages.
- Participate in tea leaf harvesting and enjoy a hands-on tea-processing demonstration.
- Visit the Tea Museum or explore the authentic Tay ethnic village of Thai Hai.
- Enjoy a delicious local lunch in a rural home.
- A perfect blend of nature, culture, and tradition.
Tea Affair By Bike
Vietnam - Culture 1D
A GLANCE OF HOI AN (1D)
Get away from the crowds to truly experience the life of the locals in Hoi An.
- Enjoy a tranquil boat ride through a peaceful fishing village and lush water coconut groves.
- Cycle along picturesque country roads, passing rice paddies and vegetable villages.
- Participate in a cooking class and enjoy the signature dishes of the Ancient Town.
- Create your own pottery piece at Thanh Ha Ceramic Village.
- Refine fishing skills at Cam Nam Fishing Village.
Hoi An
Vietnam - Culture 1D
COFFEE AFFAIR (1D)
This is an easy and fun day trip in Buon Me Thuot. Not only for coffee lovers, but also for those seeking a unique coffee affair and a different taste of the Central Highland cultures.
- Local coffee experience with insights into Vietnamese culture.
- Scenic visit to D’ray Nur Waterfalls and local legends
- Exploration of Ede Village with traditional long houses and matriarchal society
- Visit to coffee plantation and factory.
- Exploration of Kotam Village and Ede’s Water Wharf.
- Stop at Weasel Coffee Farm to learn about production.
- Relaxing coffee tasting at Trung Nguyen Coffee House.
Coffee Affair
Vietnam - Active, Themed & Culture 2D / 1N
HMONG’S PANORAMA – SAPA (2D)
This 2 day, 1 night trip to Sapa immerses you in its lush beauty and provides the experience to the culture of the Hmong.
- Train journey to Lao Cai, followed by a scenic transfer to the northern highlands.
- Trek through beautiful valleys and Hmong villages, passing rice terraces and streams.
- Learn the traditional batik craft from a local Hmong woman.
- Enjoy a home-cooked dinner and stay with a Hmong family.
- Explore more villages and learn about Hmong culture.
Sapa
