A family kitchen near Hội An
Cook with a family in Hội An
Shop at the morning market, then cook four dishes in a family kitchen by the river.
From US$42 per person
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A few hours with a family, an artisan or a photographer. Add one to any tour, or book it on its own.
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Hosted by Indigo Hands Workshop
Indigo dyeing with Hmong women in Sa Pa
Spend a morning at the dye vats with Indigo Hands Workshop and take home a piece you made.
From US$35 per person
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Hosted by Lantern Lens Photo Tours
Áo dài photo walk in Hội An
A sunrise walk through the old town with a Lantern Lens photographer, before the crowds arrive.
From US$55 per person
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Hosted by Mai's Stilt House
A night in a Mai Châu stilt house
Cycle between Thai villages, watch the looms at work and share dinner with the family.
From US$48 per person
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A boat family in Cần Thơ
Dawn at Cái Răng floating market
Board a small boat at 5:30, eat noodle soup on the water and visit a rice noodle workshop.
From US$38 per person
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Hosted by Tràng An Riverside Homestay
Farm lunch and bikes in Tràng An
Cycle the back lanes to Múa Cave, then lunch from the garden at Tràng An Riverside.
From US$32 per person
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Hosted by Pà Vi Stone House
Sunday market and Hmong dinner in Mèo Vạc
Walk the Sunday market with the family, then share a Hmong dinner and a night in the stone house.
From US$52 per person
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A lantern workshop in the old town
Make a silk lantern in Hội An
Bend the bamboo frame, stretch the silk and carry your own lantern home in a flat box.
From US$25 per person
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A café family in the Old Quarter
Egg coffee and Old Quarter stories
Whisk your own egg coffee, then walk three streets with a host who grew up above a shop.
From US$22 per person
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Many experiences are run by local partners we have worked with for years. Book through SGO and every host is paid for each guest.
Guests on our experiences
“The stilt house in Mai Châu was the best night of our trip. Simple rooms, a long dinner, rice fields outside the window.”
“Our cooking host in Hội An had us at the market by seven. Four dishes later we had lunch on her porch.”
“We met the photographer at 5:30 and had the old town nearly to ourselves. The photos arrived the next evening.”
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