Discover the real Hanoi by spending time with a welcoming Vietnamese family. Learn to cook traditional dishes, share a delicious homemade lunch, and stroll to a nearby local pagoda. Enjoy a genuine cultural experience and see a different side of Hanoi away from the busy tourist areas.
“Hanoi homestay experience – a day with a local family“
(8.00 AM- 18.00 PM)
8:00 AM. Pick you up in your hotel in the old quarter, and go to the Hanoi House.
8:30 AM. Enjoy Vietnamese tea and get to know your host family while learning about daily life, customs, and local traditions.
9:00 AM. Walk through a neighborhood market to discover fresh ingredients. Your host will explain how Vietnamese people shop for their daily meals.
10:00 AM. Hands-on Cooking Class, prepare classic Vietnamese dishes together, such as: Goi Cuon (fresh spring rolls), green papaya salad, Bun Cha (grilled pork, fresh noodle). Optional: fried spring rolls…
12.00 PM. Enjoy the meal you’ve prepared with your host family.
13.00 PM. Finish the morning experience and choose your afternoon activity.
Afternoon: Choose one of four experiences
Option 1: Banana Island & Local Life (14.00- 18.00)
Start cycling 3km around Banana Island, passing tropical gardens, farms, banana forests, and local homes. Visit Moc Camping and enjoy the peaceful countryside atmosphere. Continue to Long Bien Bridge and the Red River. Visit a riverside floating house, enjoy kayaking, and experience the unique local life along the river. Continue cycling through the Banana Forest and small village trails before stopping for a BBQ lunch and swimming (swimsuit recommended if swimming)
Option 2: Bat Trang Ceramic Village (14.00- 17.30)
Transfer 12km by private car to Bat Trang Ceramic Village, one of Vietnam’s most famous traditional craft villages. Walk around the village, visit local workshops, watch traditional pottery-making, and browse handmade ceramic products. You can also try making your own pottery if you wish.
Option 3: Hanoi Old Quarter & Train Street (13:30–16:00)
Enjoy a 3 km walking tour through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, explore charming local streets, and discover the vibrant daily life of Hanoi. Visit Train Street, enjoy a cup of Vietnamese coffee, take photos, and watch the train pass right in front of you.
Option 4: Learn Vietnamese & Enjoy Local Coffee (14.00- 17.30)
Discover the charm of the Vietnamese language by learning simple everyday words and expressions with your local host. Vietnamese is a fascinating tonal language, where the same word can have different meanings depending on the tone. Have fun practicing greetings, ordering coffee, and saying a few friendly phrases to locals. Then relax with a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee while chatting about local life, culture, and daily customs.
