Cycling, Cooking, and Wellness Escape in Ky Son Village – 8 hours

Tour Highlights:

• Explore Ky Son Village.
• Cycle through rural communities, visit local families, and experience traditional farming.
• Discover Duong Lam Ancient Village, Mia Pagoda, and Ngo Quyen Tomb (long ride option).
• Join a hands-on cooking class and savor a homemade lunch.
• Relax with a herbal hand spa and a traditional foot bath..

General Information

Ky Son Village offers a peaceful retreat into authentic Vietnamese countryside life. Spend the day cycling through quiet farming communities, visiting historic sites, and engaging with friendly locals. Learn to cook traditional dishes, enjoy herbal hand and foot baths, and experience the charm of rural Vietnam through hands-on activities and cultural exchanges. This is a refreshing and enriching escape from the city’s hustle in your Hanoi day trips. 

Full Itinerary

09:00 AM : Arrive the Ky Son village. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with fresh local green tea. Enjoy some free time to explore the charming Ky Son village at your own pace.

09:15 AM: Choose between a short ride of 6 km or a long ride of 12 km round trip:

• Short Ride: Cycle through the Ky Son, Tam Son, Van Minh, and Cham farming communities. Visit local families, enjoy a cup of tea, and engage in conversations about their daily lives and farming practices. Alternatively, take a leisurely walk in the village. Depending on the season, you might participate in activities like plowing, transplanting seedlings, or harvesting rice and other crops.
• Long Ride: Embark on a guided bicycle tour through Ky Son, Tam Son, Van Minh, and Cham farming communities, and visit Duong Lam Ancient Village. Explore notable sites such as Mia Pagoda and Mong Phu Communal House. On your return, ride along the ritual paths of Thang Thac Village to discover the Ngo Quyen Tomb and temple.

12:00 PM: Participate in a cooking class, where you will learn to prepare traditional dishes.

12:45 PM: Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring the recipes you’ve learned during the cooking class.

01:30 PM: Experience a Hand Spa with a fragrant lime bowl soak and a traditional herbal hand massage. Relax and converse with the host family, gaining insights into local snacks, cultural practices, and traditional customs.

02:00 PM: Indulge in a foot bath prepared with ginger, salt, and mugwort medicinal herbs in warm water. Enjoy local drinks and seasonal products such as traditional desserts, maize, sweet potatoes, cassava, and peanuts.

03:00 PM: Enjoy free time to further explore Ky Son Village before departing for your next destination.

05:00 PM: At the end of your memorable experience with Hanoi Local Tour, relax as we are transported back to your hotel, reflecting on our creative and exciting journey.

Note:

• The offer and payment link will close once we reach the maximum capacity of 10 participants. If the minimum requirement is not fulfilled, all payments received will be fully refunded.
• In case the number of participants does not meet the minimum requirement, please consider opting for a private tour.
• Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation inside Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
• If your hotel is not inside Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we will pick you up at the Hanoi Opera House – 01 Trang Tien Street.
• Special requests (strict diet or vegetarian) should be sent before your departure date.
• We are not responsible for your lateness.