XomTour 2026 Program Portfolio

Learning journeys that change
how you see the world.

From a 3-hour walk with conservation scientists to a 13-day journey across Vietnam's transformation from war to regeneration — every program is co-designed with the communities that make it possible.

Red-shanked Douc langur resting in a tree on Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang, Vietnam
3–4 hrs
🌿 Ecology & Land
Da Nang

Son Tra Peninsula — Into the Green Lung

Walk with conservation scientists into one of Vietnam's most biodiverse urban forests.

Son Tra Peninsula is often referred to as the 'green lung' of Da Nang city, boasting one of the most diverse and rich ecosystems in Vietnam. It attracts visitors not only for its majestic and pristine natural landscapes but also for its unique ecosystem teeming with rare flora and fauna — particularly the Red-shanked Douc, an extremely endangered primate species. Over 300 Red-shanked Douc individuals have been recorded living on Son Tra. In this educational program, we embark on a journey to explore the ecosystem and wilderness of Son Tra Peninsula.

Guided exclusively by GreenViet conservation scientists

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Community partners:

GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Centre
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Rows of traditional ceramic fish sauce fermentation jars in Nam O village, Da Nang, Vietnam
3 hrs
🏺 Cultural Memory
Da Nang

Nam O Fish Sauce — The Soul of a Village

Discover a 700-year-old craft that defines Vietnamese culinary identity.

Nestled at the foot of Hai Van Pass in Da Nang lies Nam O Fish Sauce Craft Village — a testament to the enduring legacy of traditional craftsmanship. Renowned for its exquisite flavor and aroma, Nam O fish sauce is a harmonious blend of the bounties of the sea and the meticulous labor of the village's dedicated artisans. Through the trip, you will learn about the story of fish sauce — not only a food or seasoning but also a part of history and culture, containing folk wisdom and reflecting the identity of the local community.

Tasting session comparing artisanal vs. industrial production

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Community partners:

Huong Lang Co Fish Sauce Nam O Craft Village Cooperative
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Women making rice paper by hand in Tuy Loan Ancient Village, Da Nang, Vietnam
3 hrs
🏺 Cultural Memory
Da Nang

Tuy Loan Rice Paper Village — Preserving a 500-Year Craft

Make rice paper by hand in one of Da Nang's oldest living villages.

Approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Da Nang City lies Tuy Loan Ancient Village — one of the city's oldest villages, established over 500 years ago. This place is renowned for its rice paper making craft. Tuy Loan Rice Paper is famous for its typical delicious flavor of rice, sesame, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, salt, and sugar. When you eat it, you feel the crunchiness baked on the stove — the fragrant, slightly spicy taste of fresh ginger, garlic and white sesame stimulating the taste buds.

Hands-on rice paper making experience with village artisans

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Community partners:

Tuy Loan Rice Paper Village Cooperative
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Women sorting and processing recyclable materials at a Da Nang cooperative, bright workshop interior
3 hrs Max 30
♻️ Circular Economy
Da Nang

The Journey of Trash — Da Nang's Circular Story

Follow waste through its second life — from streets to cooperative to craft.

Trace the lifecycle of trash from its origins to its final destinations. This eye-opening tour delves into the linear economic system, overconsumption, and environmental challenges — uncovering the multifaceted causes of waste issues and their impact on local communities. Visit a women-run waste-sorting cooperative, meet artisans turning ocean plastic into sellable goods, and participate in a hands-on upcycling workshop. The linear economy ends here.

Each participant creates an object from reclaimed material to keep

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Community partners:

Cormis — Center of Research and Community Inclusive Support Limart Zero Waste
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Traditional fishing boats returning to Da Nang coast at dawn, golden mist over the water
4 hrs (5am start) Max 12
🌊 Marine & Blue
Da Nang Coast

Dawn with the Fisher Families

Join fishing families before sunrise. Understand what the sea asks of them now.

Arrive at the fishing village before dawn. Help sort the catch, learn traditional net-mending, and hear firsthand how rising sea temperatures are shifting fish populations and reshaping coastal livelihoods. Breakfast together as the sun rises over the harbor.

Traditional breakfast with a fishing family in their home

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Community partners:

Tho Quang Fishing Village Collective
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Uncle Tu Viet standing in his organic rice field at golden hour, Central Vietnam paddy landscape
Full day Max 20
🌾 Climate Gastronomy
Kien Giang / Mekong Delta

Field to Feast — A Day on Uncle Tư Việt's Organic Farm

Harvest by hand in the morning. Cook together at noon. Eat with the family at sunset.

Uncle Tư Việt has been farming organically in the Mekong Delta, preserving the ancient culture of seasonal rice farming — not just the six-month rice, but the national cultural identity. From cultivating rice in harmony with nature, preserving the ecosystem including soil, water, flora and fauna, to nurturing seasonal rice crops. Through natural farming methods, Uncle Tư Việt not only nurtures rice crops but also protects the surrounding ecosystem. Spend a day learning directly from him: harvest, thresh, and cook a full meal using only what the season offers.

Communal meal prepared and eaten with the farm family

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Community partners:

Tư Việt Seasonal Rice Farm (Kien Giang)
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Traditional wooden boat on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An, UNESCO World Heritage Site, golden morning light
Full day
🏺 Cultural Memory
Hoi An

Hoi An: Riversity — Life, Learn & Livelihood

Uncover the story of the Thu Bồn River through the eyes of those who live by it.

On December 4, 1999, Hoi An reached a historic milestone when it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the heart of Hoi An's way of life is the Thu Bon River — this vital waterway sustains livelihoods, shapes local traditions, and serves as a lifeline for the community. We invite you to embark on a journey to uncover the captivating story of the Thu Bon River and its profound role in the lives of the people of Hoi An, guided by a local resident who will bring this living heritage to life.

Guided by local residents — not professional tour guides

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Community partners:

Cam Kim Agricultural and Ecotourism Cooperative Kim Bồng Woodcarving Village
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Narrow alley in traditional Da Nang neighborhood, morning vendors and local residents
Full day
🏺 Cultural Memory
Da Nang

The Da Nang That Tourism Forgot

A neighborhood-level walk through the city behind the postcard.

Da Nang is Vietnam's fastest-growing city — and it's eating itself. This walk traces the social geography of displacement: working-class fishing districts threatened by resort development, century-old street food stalls surviving on the margins, traditional trades clinging to the last generation who practiced them. A walk with residents, not just through their streets.

Lunch in a family home that has refused to sell to developers

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Community partners:

Da Nang Community Heritage Network
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Traditional Vietnamese meal spread on a woven bamboo table, multiple dishes prepared by community cooperative
Full day Max 25
🌾 Climate Gastronomy
Da Nang & Quang Nam

Climate Gastronomy: The One-Day Immersion

How does climate change taste? An introduction through food, farmers, and the land.

A compressed, intensive version of our multi-day Climate Gastronomy journey — designed for groups who want to understand the relationship between food systems and ecological resilience in a single, unforgettable day. Visit two community food producers, participate in a food systems mapping workshop, and eat a climate-conscious meal together.

Food systems mapping workshop with community educators

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Community partners:

Tư Việt Seasonal Rice Farm Da Nang Food Systems Collective
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Traditional boat on river near organic rice fields in Cam Thanh Village, Hoi An countryside
2 days, 1 night Max 20
🗺️ Flagship Journeys
Hoi An

Wandering Around Hoi An — Community-Based Learning

More than a tour — a journey of discovery and connection in Hoi An's living countryside.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 most wonderful cities in the world, Hoi An has become a global model for conservation and sustainable development. Beyond the Old Town lies a countryside teeming with cultural and ecological treasures. 'Wandering Around Hoi An' invites you to explore Hoi An from multiple perspectives — learning how local farmers and families in Cam Thanh commune are leading efforts in organic agriculture, waste reduction, and sustainable livelihoods. Your guides are the farmers and local families themselves.

Farm-to-table meals made with organic produce — take home vegetables straight from the garden

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Community partners:

Cam Thanh Cooperative Thanh Dong Organic Farm Cam Kim Cooperative
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Community seed-saving workshop, hands selecting heirloom seeds spread on a traditional woven bamboo mat
2 days, 1 night Max 20
🌿 Ecology & Land
Quang Nam Province

Seeds, Soil & Community — Organic Farming Immersion

Two days embedded in a farming community. Sleep in the house. Work in the field.

Live and work alongside an organic farming family for two days. Learn seed-saving traditions that predate the Green Revolution, natural pest management built from centuries of observation, and the delicate economics of sustainable agriculture in fast-changing rural Vietnam. One night homestay included.

Overnight homestay — dinner, breakfast, and morning farm work with the family

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Community partners:

Tư Việt Seasonal Rice Farm Central Vietnam Seed Network
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Snorkeling survey participants with a marine biologist observing coral reef health near Da Nang coastline
2 days, 1 night Max 15
🌊 Marine & Blue
Da Nang Coast

The Blue Economy — Fishing, Conservation & the Sea

Two days between people who depend on the ocean and those working to protect it.

The tension between livelihood and conservation is not abstract in Da Nang — it plays out in real families, real fish stocks, and real policy decisions. Spend two days between the fishing community and marine conservation work on the Son Tra coastline, accompanied by a marine biologist throughout.

Snorkeling reef health survey with a working marine biologist

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Community partners:

Tho Quang Fishing Collective GreenViet Son Tra Marine Protected Area
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Vietnamese woman harvesting lotus flowers in a pond surrounded by natural wetland landscape
6 days Max 20
🗺️ Flagship Journeys
Vietnam — HCMC → Mekong Delta → Central Vietnam

Eco-Gastronomy Learning Journey in Vietnam

Six days connecting ecological health and food sovereignty across Vietnam's most biodiverse landscapes.

Vietnamese cuisine is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, deeply rooted in centuries-old traditions and shaped by a rich agricultural heritage. This journey delves into the intersection of gastronomy and sustainability in Vietnam — showcasing the practices of responsible producers, social enterprises, ecotourism initiatives, and farm-to-table restaurants. A customizable flagship journey for organizations seeking to understand the deep relationship between environmental health and food culture.

Full itinerary co-designed with your organization's learning objectives

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Community partners:

Tư Việt Seasonal Rice Farm C2T Net Zero Tour (Ben Tre) Can Tho Ecolodge The Field Hoi An Cam Kim Cooperative
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Aerial landscape of Central Vietnam, patchwork of rice fields and regenerating forest cover
13 days Max 25
🗺️ Flagship Journeys
Vietnam — HCMC → Mekong Delta → Da Nang → Hoi An

From the History of Wars to Sustainable Futures

Vietnam's most ambitious learning journey — from war to regeneration.

Vietnam, a land of extraordinary diversity, is renowned for its rich tapestry of cultures, ecosystems, and culinary traditions. This journey invites participants to immerse in Vietnam's culture, history, and innovative approaches to sustainability. From the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh City, through the serene Mekong Delta, to the historically rich central regions of Da Nang and Hoi An — exploring three key regions over 13 days. The program delves deeply into Vietnam's historical narrative, including the influence of Chinese immigration and the profound impacts of the Vietnam War.

The most comprehensive Vietnam educational journey available anywhere

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Community partners:

VCIL Community Cam Kim Cooperative GreenViet Tư Việt Seasonal Rice Farm 10+ community partners across Vietnam
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Memorial site in Quang Nam Province, Central Vietnam, peaceful morning light through trees
4 days Max 25
🗺️ Flagship Journeys
Da Nang → Quang Nam → Quang Tri → Hue

Pilgrimage to Vietnam — Journey Back In Time For Peace

Engage the shared history of war, division, and recovery as a pathway to peace-building.

This unique study tour unites participants from South Korea and Vietnam to explore the profound social, historical, and cultural ties between the two nations. Through an in-depth understanding of Vietnam's political, social, and economic structures, and shared reflections on the experiences of war, division, and recovery, participants cultivate meaningful connections and draw inspiration for peace-building efforts. The program offers a comprehensive narrative of Vietnam's journey from war devastation to recovery and progress.

Visits to massacre memorials and peace sites guided by local researchers

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Community partners:

VCIL Community Agent Orange Victims Support Center
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Student group in outdoor classroom with community elder explaining traditional ecological knowledge, Central Vietnam
5 days Max 30
🗺️ Flagship Journeys
Central Vietnam

Beyond the Ordinary — Alternative Education & Sustainable Futures

Five days across Central Vietnam's most innovative community-led initiatives.

Designed for academic credit programs, this five-day journey introduces participants to the full spectrum of regenerative work happening in Central Vietnam — from organic farming and waste cooperatives to traditional craft preservation and urban ecology. Each day centers a different community partner and a different lens on change.

Designed and frequently adapted for credit-bearing university programs

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Community partners:

5+ community partners across Central Vietnam
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Community outdoor kitchen with many hands preparing food together, joyful and communal atmosphere
8 hours Max 12
⚡ Radical Tours
Da Nang

The People's Kitchen — Feeding the Community

You are not cooking for yourself. You are cooking for 80 people.

Source ingredients from local farmers and fishers at dawn. Spend the day preparing a full meal in a community kitchen with a local cooperative. Then serve it — to elderly residents who cannot cook for themselves, to families in the neighborhood, to whoever shows up. Radical hospitality, redistributed.

You feed the community — not just observe it

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Community partners:

Community Kitchen Collective Da Nang Elderly Care Network
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Farmers harvesting rice by hand in the early morning mist, Central Vietnam paddy fields at dawn
24 hours (4am harvest) Max 8
⚡ Radical Tours
Kien Giang Province

Night of the Farmers — The 4am Harvest

Arrive at dusk. Sleep in the farmhouse. Wake at 4am. Work until you understand.

This is not a farm tour. You arrive at Uncle Tư Việt's farm at dusk and do not leave until the following afternoon. Sleep in the farmhouse, eat what the family eats, wake before dawn for the harvest, and work in the field until your body understands what food costs. No schedule. No facilitated reflection. Just the land and its people.

No phones encouraged. No itinerary. One night, one family, one harvest.

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Community partners:

Tư Việt Seasonal Rice Farm
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Workshop participants mapping a community tourism value chain on a large whiteboard, participatory design session
3–5 days Max 20
📚 Training
Da Nang (or online cohorts)

Regenerative Tourism Practitioner

For tourism professionals ready to stop selling and start restoring.

Tourism is a powerful driver of economic growth and livelihoods — yet when tourism prioritizes profit over responsibility, it risks exploiting local resources and communities. At XomTour, we believe tourism can and should be a force for transformation. This professional development program is for tour operators, hospitality managers, travel designers, and destination management organizations who want to transition their practice from conventional to regenerative models. Combines theoretical frameworks with field-based case studies drawn from XomTour's own community network. Certificate awarded on completion.

Practitioner certificate + XomTour ecosystem network membership

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Community partners:

XomTour Academy
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Community co-design workshop with local stakeholders, NGO staff, and development team around a table
2 days Max 25
📚 Training
Da Nang or your location

Community-Based Tourism Design

Design tourism programs that put the community — not the traveler — at the center.

By placing communities at the center of the experience, regenerative tourism empowers locals to shape how tourism supports their lives. This program is for NGO staff, community development workers, and social enterprise teams who want to create or strengthen tourism programs that genuinely center community ownership, cultural sovereignty, and equitable revenue. Hands-on, case-study driven, drawing on real XomTour program design decisions.

Leave with a community tourism blueprint tailored to your specific context

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Community partners:

XomTour Academy
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Every program is a starting point

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We'll design it with you.

Tell us your group's goals, timeline, and budget. We'll work with our community network to design a program that fits — and that leaves both travelers and communities richer for the encounter.

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For Organizations & Professionals

Regenerative Tourism Training

For tourism professionals, NGO teams, and hospitality educators who want to build the knowledge and frameworks to shift their practice — or their sector. Our training programs are grounded in real community partnerships and real economic models.

Practitioner Certification → Community Tourism Design →

Yes

Certification Awarded

Internationally recognized

2–5 days

Format

In-person or hybrid

Max 25

Group Size

Intimate cohorts

Da Nang

Location

Or your city