On The Menu

Azerai Resort’s curated sampling of experiences offers outstanding ways to immerse in Vietnam’s cuisine, culture and history.

Azerai has revealed a series of more than 40 curated experiential offerings at the luxury resort brand’s three properties in Vietnam. These include Azerai La Residence in the country’s former imperial capital, Hue; Azerai Can Tho that sits in the picturesque Mekong Delta; and Azerai Ke Ga Bay, an ocean front property located 180 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The array of activities offered by Azerai is both expansive and exciting, catering to both adrenaline-seeking adults and families on multi-generational getaways. “Each of the experiences on this menu is a reflection of what truly captures the ‘essence of place’,” says Henry Gray, executive director at Azerai Resorts.

For instance, the Lost Kingdom adventures program lets guests take in the hidden splendours of Ang Kuli, a 379-year-old Khemer Temple, in the region near Can Tho. Another example are the cycling adventures on offer, which will take guests deep into the Mekong Delta. All in all, the curated list of experiences feature a selection of day trips, activities at the resorts, and authentic immersions into the daily lives of the communities where Azerai’s resorts are located. Vietnam’s flavourful cuisine, both in its savouring and preparation, is also deliciously presented on the menu of experiences.

At Azerai La Residence in Hue, guests have opportunities to learn how to prepare Vietnamese cuisine in the ‘Aroma of Vietnam Cooking Class’ under the expert tutelage of the resort’s chef. In the ‘Exploring Hue Cuisine’ activity, a food tour to the region’s most famous shops and stalls showcases and highlights signature central Vietnamese delicacies. One of Azerai La Residence’s most romantic escapades is the ‘Private Dinner Cruise’ that takes place on a 17-metre cruise boat that travels along the storied Perfume River. On board, guests have opportunities to taste exceptional Vietnamese and international dishes while sampling riverscape views.

Meanwhile, at Azerai Can Tho, the ‘Romance Under the Banyan Tree’ experience comprises a five-course meal for two with the resort’s inspiring outdoor setting as a backdrop. Dinner is served beneath Azerai Can Tho’s famed banyan tree, around which the property was designed and built. The ‘Breakfast Cruise to Cai Rang Floating Market’ is a fun way to understand how the waterways in the region and through the Mekong Delta floating market have all had a hand in shaping the lives of Can Tho’s locals. The experience is capped with a noodle factory visit.

Guests of Azerai Ke Ga Bay can learn about the exotic dragon fruit in the ‘Monastery and Iconic Fruit of Binh Thuan’ experience. The excursion also includes a stop at Tai Cu Mountain and salt fields in the area. On this trip, the resort’s chefs will prepare dishes from the rich bounties of the sea.

Avid golfers, on the other hand, have the option of a golf package with PGA NovaWorld Phan Thiet in two new championship-level golf courses designed by none other than the legend Greg Norman. This experience includes a twonight stay at a deluxe suite, daily breakfast for two, and an exhilarating 18 holes of golf for two adults (inclusive of green fee, caddy fee, shared buggy, and roundtrip transfers to and from the golf course).

For history buffs, there is a guided trip to a colonial lighthouse, Vietnam’s tallest and oldest, built by the French in 1899. An ideal location to catch a sunset, this experience is possibly best enjoyed with optional chilled white wine and delicious canapes. At Azerai Ke Ga Bay (and other Azerai properties), it’s all about the delightful touches that make these standout experiences ones to treasure.