Vegan Ventures Northern Vietnam

Hanoi street food, misty mountain villages, a sampan ride through rice fields, and a night cruising among Lan Ha Bay's limestone islands. Come taste Northern Vietnam with me.

Register by August 27, 2027.

This tour is a partnership with our trusted partners Finisterra Travel

Xin chào, friend! Welcome to Vietnam

Vietnam has some of the freshest, most herb-packed food on the planet, and its Buddhist traditions mean plant-based eating runs deep. This vegan Vietnam tour is my love letter to all of it. Fun fact: Vietnam is where my vegan journey started back in 2017 when I was living and working in Hanoi. This tour is extremely special to me and I hope you consider joining!

We'll sip tea and coffee in Hanoi, cook with a chef straight from the garden, share dinner in a local family's home, and fall asleep on a boat in the bay. I've built every day around flavor, connection and a little bit of wow.

Between meals, we'll hike through bamboo forest, weave with village artisans, paint our own conical hats, and cycle past rice fields. You show up hungry. I'll handle the rest.

Trip at a glance

Dates: Sunday, Oct 31 – Wednesday, Nov 10, 2027

Length: 11 days, 10 nights

Route: Hanoi → Mai Chau → Avana Retreat → Ninh Binh → Lan Ha Bay → Hanoi

Group: Small group, so we feel like friends, not a tour bus. 14 guests max.

Price: From US$4,400 per person shared room (US$3,995 early bird). Single room available

Meals: 26 included: 10 breakfasts (one a brunch), 7 lunches, 9 dinners

Activity level: Moderate (walks of 4–7 km, a 5 km hike, an 8 km flat bike ride)

Fly in / out: Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

Book by: August 27, 2027

Why you'll love this vegan food tour in Vietnam

• Food at the heart of it all. An evening street food tour, a tea tasting, a coffee experience and a hands-on cooking class.

• Real connection. Dinner in a Hanoi family's home and lunch in a traditional Thai stilt house in Mai Chau.

• Your hands, their crafts. Hand-weaving in Buoc village (you keep the scarf!) and a conical hat painting workshop.

• Jaw-dropping landscapes. Mai Chau's valleys, Ninh Binh's rice fields and karsts, and an overnight cruise on Lan Ha Bay.

• Time to breathe. Three nights at a mountain retreat, with a private yoga session.

• Zero logistics stress. Private transport, an English-speaking guide and every entrance fee handled.

Your day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 · Sun, Oct 31 — Chào mừng đến Hà Nội! Our guide and driver meet you at Noi Bai Airport and bring you to our hotel and spa in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem district. Rest up, then join us for our welcome dinner. Included: dinner

Day 2 · Mon, Nov 1 — Coffee, the Old Quarter & street food We stroll from Hoan Kiem Lake through the Old Quarter, past Hanoi's famous coffee street, and stop for a coffee experience with a local guide. Tonight is the street food tour, followed by a graffiti wall walk and coffee with a view. Included: breakfast, street food tour dinner

Day 3 · Tue, Nov 2 — Tea, history & dinner with a local family We start with a tea tasting, including fresh lotus tea. Then we visit the Vietnamese Women's Museum and the Temple of Literature, built in 1070. Tonight a local family welcomes us into their alley home for dinner, maybe with a song on the đàn bầu. Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 · Wed, Nov 3 — Into the mountains of Mai Chau We drive into the mountains to Mai Chau for lunch in a family's traditional Thai stilt house. Then we walk through five villages and rice fields before heading to Avana Retreat, our mountain home for 3 nights. Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 · Thu, Nov 4 — Bamboo forests & hand-weaving A morning hike through bamboo forest takes us to Bao village and a stilt house. In the afternoon, we try hand-weaving in Buoc village and bring home our scarves. Dinner comes with a traditional music performance. Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 · Fri, Nov 5 — Yoga & a garden-to-table cooking class We greet the day with private yoga. Then we tour the garden with the chef and cook our own lunch. (The cooking class is limited to 8 guests, so book early!) The afternoon is yours. Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 · Sat, Nov 6 — Rice fields, hats & a sampan ride We drive to Ninh Binh for lunch overlooking rice fields at Van Long. Then we paint our own conical hats, bike 8 km of flat village roads (or ride in the van), and glide through the landscape on a sampan boat. Tonight we check into our resort in Tam Coc. Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 · Sun, Nov 7 — Pagodas & an ancient capital We visit Bich Dong Pagoda, tucked into a cave, and Hoa Lu, Vietnam's 10th-century capital. After lunch in Tam Coc, the afternoon is free. Included: breakfast, lunch

Day 9 · Mon, Nov 8 — All aboard in Lan Ha Bay We board our Indochina Sails cruise in Lan Ha Bay, the quieter, wilder neighbor of Ha Long Bay. Lunch and dinner are on board, and we sleep among the karsts. Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10 · Tue, Nov 9 — Sunrise on the bay & farewell Hanoi Catch the sunrise over the bay and enjoy one more cruise before we head back to Hanoi. After a free afternoon, we celebrate our trip at a farewell dinner. Included: brunch, dinner

Day 11 · Wed, Nov 10 — Tạm biệt, Vietnam One last breakfast, then a transfer to Noi Bai Airport. Want to stay longer? Extensions, like Hoi An, are available on request. Included: breakfast

Itineraries may shift a little for reasons outside our control, but the deliciousness is guaranteed.

Where we'll stay

• Hanoi (4 nights): La Sinfónía del Rey Hotel & Spa, in the Hoan Kiem district or similar

• Avana Retreat (3 nights): A mountain retreat in Phu Tho

• Ninh Binh (2 nights): Emeralda Resort Tam Coc or similar

• Lan Ha Bay (1 night): On board our Indochina Sails cruise or similar

What's included

• 10 nights' accommodation (double or twin share)

• 26 meals: 10 breakfasts (one a brunch), 7 lunches, 9 dinners

• An experienced English-speaking guide on all excursions

• Private transportation with an expert driver, including group airport transfers

• Overnight Lan Ha Bay cruise

• All entrances, activities and excursions on the itinerary, including the street food tour, tea tasting, coffee experience, cooking class, yoga, weaving, hat painting, cycling and sampan ride

What's not included

• Flights to and from Hanoi

• Travel medical insurance

• Trip cancellation and interruption insurance (strongly recommended)

• Meals and drinks not listed, alcohol, and personal snacks

• Optional excursions

• Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff

• Visa and passport fees

• Personal items like laundry

• 1.5% credit card payment fee

Is this trip for you?

This trip is for you if:

• You're vegan, plant-curious, or just love eating well

• You love culture, crafts and meeting local families

• You're curious to explore another part of the world

• You want a trip where every detail is planned for you

• You're traveling solo and want an instant crew (so many of my guests come solo!) or you just want to meet other like-minded people.

Pricing - Per Person

Early bird: US$3,995

Double room (1 bed, shared): US$4,400

Twin room (2 beds, shared): US$4,400

Single room: US$5,500

Register by August 27, 2027.

Deposit of a non-refundable 25% is required to confirm your spot.

Payment plan options are available. Please contact Finisterra to set up.

The full terms are in Finisterra Travel's Booking Terms & Conditions.

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Book Your Spot in Vietnam

FAQ

Are all meals vegan? Every included meal is planned with vegans in mind, including the street food tour, family dinners and cruise.

How much is the deposit? The deposit is 25% of the room you choose.

Can I pay in installments? Yes! Payment plans can be set up through Finisterra Travel.

What's the cancellation policy? See Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy for details.

Do I need to be vegan to join? Not at all. Plant-curious travelers and supportive partners are always welcome at my table.

Can I come solo? Absolutely. Many of my guests travel solo. Book a twin room to share, or choose a single room for your own space.

Which airport do I fly into? Fly in and out of Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Group transfers are included on October 31 and November 10.

How fit do I need to be? A moderate fitness level is best. Expect walks of 4–7 km, a 5 km hike with a little climbing, and an optional 8 km flat bike ride.

Can I extend my trip? Yes! Extensions, like Hoi An, are available on request.

Meet your host

Hi, I'm Ashley, founder of Vegan Ventures! What started in 2020 as a media page became a multi-media business and resource for the best vegan eats and experiences. I’ve gotten to share incredible foods, businesses, people, travel, and more over the years but I wanted to continue to make vegan travel easier. So I started doing tours in 2025 as a way to continue to make an impact but in a more intimate way. These tours are a way to support international communities and businesses, create connection and memories that will last a lifetime!

On these tours, you're our guest. I'll be with you every step leading up to the tour as well as from the welcome dinner to the last cup of Vietnamese coffee.

Questions before you book? Email: ashley@veganventuresofficial.com

Ready to taste Vietnam?

Seats at this table are limited, and only 8 guests get the cooking class. Grab your spot, start practicing "Ngon quá!", and I'll see you at the welcome dinner.

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