Step into a unique culinary journey where you’ll do more than simply enjoy delicious food—you’ll connect with the culture, the people, and the rhythm of life in a traditional farming village on the outskirts of Hanoi.
Our Cooking with the Farmers tour offers an authentic farm-to-table experience alongside local farmers, inviting you to harvest fresh ingredients, prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes, and share a home-cooked meal together. It’s the perfect experience for travelers who are passionate about immersive travel, Hanoi’s culinary heritage, and authentic local culture.
Far more than a cooking class, this experience takes visitors on a journey into the heart of Hanoi’s countryside. Wander through a peaceful farming village, discover its rich agricultural traditions, and connect with the friendly farmers of Giang Bien, whose stories, hospitality, and way of life bring Vietnam’s rural heritage to life.
What’s Included in the Experience
Cooking with the Farmers is a unique and immersive experience that takes you on a complete farm-to-table journey, uncovering the authentic flavors, fresh local produce, and culinary heritage of the Vietnamese countryside.
- Visit a traditional rural market with a local farmer and handpick the freshest seasonal ingredients.
- Learn about local agriculture, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and the proper techniques for harvesting crops directly from experienced farmers.
- Experience authentic farm life by picking pests, pruning leaves, and weeding alongside local farmers.
- Harvest your own seasonal fruits and vegetables at Hanoi’s largest traditional farming area.
- Learn how to prepare fresh ingredients and cook authentic Vietnamese home-style dishes using the produce you’ve harvested and the ingredients you’ve selected at the local market.
- Enjoy a home-cooked meal in a peaceful vegetable garden, surrounded by nature.
Our menu features a wide variety of dishes and can be customized to suit each guest’s preferences, dietary requirements, and culinary interests.
Suggested courses
Guests may choose at least five dishes from the main menu (excluding fixed side dishes and drinks) to prepare and enjoy together with the local farmer. Guests and Roots Journey may suggest changes or additional dishes to better suit the preferences and the seasonal vegetables and produce available to be harvested at the farm.
| Savory Menu | Vegetarian Menu | Fixed Side Dishes and drinks |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Spring Rolls | Vegetarian Mixed Rice Noodles | Steamed Rice |
| Vietnamese Betel Leaf–Wrapped Grilled Pork | Fried Vegetarian Patties | One Seasonal Fruit |
| Stir-Fried Beef with Morning Glory | Vegetable Salad with Our Special Homemade Fermented Rice Sauce | Perilla Leaf Juice / Tea Leaf Infusion / Bottled Water |
| Tofu with Tomato Sauce | Green Papaya Salad | – |
| Fried Eggs / Tomato Omelet / Fried Eggs with Mugwort | Stir-Fried Vegetables with Soybean Paste | – |
| Mustard Green Soup with Minced Pork / Sour Clam Soup | Seasonal Boiled Vegetables | – |
| Vegetable Salad with Our Special Homemade Fermented Rice Sauce | Mushrooms with Homemade Fermented Rice Sauce | – |
| Roasted peanut | Pumpkin and Mixed Vegetable Soup | – |
Tour Prices (VND/person)
| Number of guests | Vietnamese guests | Foreign guests |
|---|---|---|
| 2 – 4 pax | 500.000 | 600.000 |
| 5 – 15 pax | 450.000 | 550.000 |
| >15 pax | Contact | Contact |
| – | VND 50,000 off for children under 10 years old | VND 100,000 off for children under 10 years old |
Tours require a minimum of 2 participants per booking
Price Includes:
- Gardening tools and protective gear, including pruning shears, hand hoes, gloves, rubber boots, and traditional farming hats.
- Guidance from experienced local farmers.
- English–Vietnamese interpretation services (for international groups).
- All cooking ingredients.
- Cooking equipment and utensils.
- Drinking water and rest area facilities.
Price excludes:
- VAT 8% (guests are not required to pay VAT if a VAT invoice is not requested)
- Transportation to and from the farm
- Bicycle rental: VND 20,000 per bicycle per hour (optional, if any)
Suggested Tour Itinerary
Duration: 3–4 hours
Departure time: Flexible upon request
- 10:00 AM – Arrive at the Roots Journey Farm in Giang Bien, Viet Hung, Hanoi.
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Visit a traditional rural market with a local farmer and handpick fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – Take a short break and enjoy refreshments.
- 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM – Explore and harvest fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables at Hanoi’s largest traditional farming area.
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Prepare ingredients and cook authentic Vietnamese home-style dishes together with local farmers using the produce harvested from the farm and ingredients purchased at the rural market.
- 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Enjoy a Farm-to-Table lunch, celebrating the flavors of the countryside and the fruits of your journey.
- 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM – Farewell and departure.
