Local Experiences Hanoi street food offers a delicious introduction to Vietnam’s capital, from steaming bowls of phở and smoky bún chả to delicate bánh cuốn, seasonal specialities and traditional Vietnamese coffee. Beyond the dishes themselves, Hanoi’s food culture reveals the city’s history, daily routines and the people who bring its culinary traditions to life. For [...]

Local Experiences Vietnam private tours give travel companies the flexibility to create journeys around the clients they serve, rather than fitting every traveller into the same programme. At Footprint Travel, we design and operate private, tailor-made journeys across Vietnam for travel advisors, tour operators and other travel partners, adapting each programme to the group’s interests, [...]

Local Experiences Trekking in Northern Vietnam offers a wide range of experiences, from gentle walks through rice-growing valleys to more demanding routes across remote mountain landscapes. The region also provides opportunities to connect trekking with village life, local food, traditional crafts and community-based experiences, giving travellers a deeper understanding of the places they visit. For [...]

Local Experiences Vietnamese cuisine is often cited as one of the world’s most distinctive culinary traditions, celebrated for its fresh ingredients, balanced flavours, and strong connection to local culture. Yet for travel professionals, Vietnamese cuisine represents far more than a collection of popular dishes. It offers a powerful way to help travellers engage with Vietnam’s [...]

Local Experiences Introduction Responsible travel in Vietnam is becoming essential to ensuring tourism creates lasting value for destinations, communities, businesses, and travellers. As visitor numbers grow, the focus has shifted from quantity to quality—supporting environmental protection, cultural preservation, and inclusive economic development. For travel businesses, responsible tourism is now an expectation. Tour operators and agencies [...]