9 Days of Glorious
Food
and Fabulous
Fabrics
Tour dates
15 - 23 October 2025
01 - 10 April 2026
07 - 16 October 2026
A food &
fabric tour
Experience the vibrant culture of northern Vietnam through an exclusive 10-day food and fabric tour led by chef Tracey Lister and designer Cynthia Mann.
This unique journey, offered in October 2025 and April/October 2026, combines culinary adventures and textile explorations, taking you from the bustling streets of Hanoi to the serene mountains of Mai Chau.
During your adventure, you'll stay in luxurious accommodations including a 5-star eco-resort overlooking Hoa Binh lake, while enjoying hands-on cooking classes, street food tours, and a memorable "Movable Feast" through Hanoi by electric buggy, stopping at various locations for different courses.
The journey features both culinary and textile experiences, with Chef Tracey Lister, former chef/trainer at KOTO restaurant, guiding you through the intricacies of Vietnamese cuisine, while designer Cynthia Mann introduces you to the rich heritage of Vietnam's ethnic minorities through hands-on workshops with Hmong and Thai textile artisans.
This comprehensive tour, priced from AUD 3,850 (2025) or AUD 3,975 (2026) per person twin share, includes most meals, accommodation, workshops, and excursions, offering an intimate glimpse into Vietnam's culinary and textile traditions through the eyes of two passionate experts who have developed deep connections with local communities and artisans.
Tour highlights
Let us inspire you, with our passion for the extraordinary flavours, culture and textiles of northern Vietnam, and meet the people who have generously taken us into their lives and shared their experience and skills with us.
Experience:
• Hanoi street food
• Immersive cooking classes
• Luxury accommodation in the mountains
• Private gallery tours
• Ethnic community markets
• Textile workshops with Hmong and Thai artisans
• and on the final night a movable feast around Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Tracey and Cynthia will inspire you, with their passion, knowledge and expertise, and you too, will fall in love with the people and this amazing country!