When traveling in Vietnam, if you find yourself tired of the usual local dishes like Pho, Banh Mi or Bun Cha, why not explore something more unique? Le Mat, also known as Snake Village, offers an extraordinary culinary experience just 10 kilometers from Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Renowned for its snake cuisine, Le Mat is the perfect destination for those seeking a distinctive and non-touristy meal. Here, you can savor up to ten different snake dishes, all expertly marinated with Vietnamese herbs and spices, and visit a local snake farm.
ITINERARY
Le Mat is located about 10 km east of Hanoi’s city center. You can easily reach it by car or motorbike via Long Bien or Chuong Duong Bridge, heading toward Viet Hung Ward in Long Bien District. This village is a hidden gem for adventurous foodies looking to try something special in Hanoi.
When people think of Vietnamese cuisine, dishes like Pho (beef noodle soup), Nem (spring rolls), or Banh Mi (sandwiches) often come to mind. While these are undoubtedly iconic, Vietnam offers much more, including some bold and unique options—like snake meat. With its distinctive flavor and slightly chewy texture, snake meat promises a new and exciting culinary experience. Skilled chefs in Le Mat will prepare a variety of dishes, including snake spring rolls, stir-fried snake with vegetables, snake soup, snake porridge, deep-fried snake skin, and grilled snake, among others.
For those who consider themselves adventurous eaters, the tour offers an even more daring experience: consuming a fresh, uncooked snake heart, paired with a shot of snake wine—a mix of Vietnamese rice wine and snake blood, stirred with lemongrass for an intense flavor.
The tour lasts approximately three hours. After enjoying the feast, you’ll have the chance to visit the snake farm, where you can learn about how snakes are raised, fed, and trained by local experts. You’ll also see some of Vietnam’s largest bottles of King Cobra snake wine.
Le Mat Snake Village offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience for those looking to step out of their culinary comfort zone and explore Vietnam’s more extreme side of gastronomy.
PRICE
| Price | Single Supplement |
|---|---|
| 60 | N/A |
| Adult(s) | Price |
|---|---|
| 01 pax | 99 |
| 02 - 03 pax | 85 |
| 04 - 05 pax | 68 |
| 06++ | 60 |
Children Price
- Free of charge for babies (0 – 3 years old)
- Children from 4 to 8 years old: 75% of adult rate
- Child from 9 years must pay the full adult rate
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
TOUR INCLUSION:
- Transportation
- 10 dishes of snake cuisines
- Snake wine, water/green tea/soft drink/beer
- Ticket to snake farm
- Tour guide
TOUR EXCLUSION:
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (recommended)
POLICIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Cancellation by Customer
- More than 7 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
- Within 1 day to 7 days before arrival: 30% of total tour price.
- Within 12 hours to 24 hours before starting time: 50% of total tour price.
- Within 12 hours before starting time: 75% of total tour price.
Pick-up service
- Your hotel will be our meeting pont.
- The hotel pick-up must be at in city central area, in case your hotel accommodation is outside of this area, please kindly inform us about that.
Guide
- Expert local guide – English Speaking Guide
