Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam

Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting

Outty Ranking 57 5.0 · 7 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $92
Instant mobile ticketSpots available today

Outty Ranking

57/100

Worth a Look. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting worth booking?

Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting is a 3-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $92 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
57 / 100
Rating
5/5 (7)
Duration
3 hours
From
$92 per person

When you travel in Vietnam and get tired of having too much of typical, ordinary local cuisine like Pho, Nem Ran, Banh Mi or Bun cha… You can find a way to try an interesting, a unique meal, and by no means “touristic”, a way to the snake village. Le Mat village located about 10km from Hanoi Old Quarter, and is famous for snake cuisine. If you want to try TEN different dishes made from snake meat marinated with Vietnamese herds and spycies, and visit the snake farm, then Le Mat is the perfect destination for your tour.

What you get

    About this experience

    When you travel in Vietnam and get tired of having too much of typical, ordinary local cuisine like Pho, Nem Ran, Banh Mi or Bun cha… You can find a way to try an interesting, a unique meal, and by no means “touristic”, a way to the snake village. Le Mat village located about 10km from Hanoi Old Quarter, and is famous for snake cuisine. If you want to try TEN different dishes made from snake meat marinated with Vietnamese herds and spycies, and visit the snake farm, then Le Mat is the perfect destination for your tour.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Local guide
    • Bottled water
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Round-trip private transfer
    • Lunch
    • Beverages
    • Tea and coffee

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Old Quarter

      Pick you up from Hanoi Old Quarter to Le Mat Village. Le Mat is 10 km from Ha Noi City center, in the east of Hanoi, take a car or motorbike to cross the Long Bien Bridge or Chuong Duong Bridge to Viet Hung ward, Le Mat Snake Village Long Bien District you can enjoy the special food in Hanoi.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    2. When it comes to Vietnamese cuisines, most of people think of Pho (beef noodle soup), Nem (spring rolls) or Banh Mi (sandwiches). Those are undeniably our typical food; but also we have a lot of other cuisines to try, some thing special, something rather extreme and interesting, which is snake. Snake meat has a distinctive, unique flavor with a slight chewy texture will ensure to give a new experience for your appetite. With just the snake meat, our well trained, professional and seasoned chefs (no pun intended) will offer you 10 dishes, including snake spring rolls, stir fried snake with veggies, snake soup, snake porridge, deep fried snake skin, grilled snake... But then of course, snake food tour is a unique tour, which comes with a unique way of enjoying it. If you think you’re adventurous when it comes to food and beverages, we will offer the snake’s heart, preferably consumed fresh and uncooked, with a shot of snake wine.

      120 minutes here

    3. Old Quarter

      Return to Hanoi Old Quater. The tour will last about 3 (three) hours. After trying out all of those dishes, you may enter the snake farm to have a better look of how the snakes a raised, fed, trained by local experts, also you can witness some of the largest bottle of King Cobra snake wine in Vietnam.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Hanoi

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Ha Food Tours

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • A minimum of 01 people per booking is required

    Photos

    Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting in Hanoi, photo 2Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting in Hanoi, photo 3Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting in Hanoi, photo 4Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting in Hanoi, photo 5Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting in Hanoi, photo 6Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting in Hanoi, photo 7

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    6 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    7 verified traveler reviews for Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    7
    4 star
    0
    3 star
    0
    2 star
    0
    1 star
    0
    Sort
    Jaanika_R · April 2026

    We had excellent...

    We had excellent experience with Matthew, he had very good English as well as knowledge in culinary, which made the experience especially enjoyable. This experience is something out of ordinary. We had visit to snake farm and after dinner with ca 10 different dishes from snake.

    via Viator

    Gary_K · September 2025

    Snake tour

    Was very interesting. Great guide - spoke near perfect English. Has vast knowledge of Hanoi and also on the snakes.

    via Viator

    Feanmucker · July 2025

    A unique experience

    Our guide looked after us very well on our trip to Le Mat. He provided an excellent unique experience that our family loved. We got up close to some snakes and then had an unforgettable meal. Highly recommended.

    via Tripadvisor

    lyng803 · February 2025

    A unique tour with unique cuisine. A must for those who want to experience snakesat in a peaceful town.

    Chung was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the local area and shared many stories with us about growing up as a child in the area. The snake farm was exciting to see, especially when the snake farmer took out the Cobra from its home. We've never been that close to a free Cobra. Getting the opportunity to hold a Ptyas Mucosa snake was so fun. The snake was so soft and smooth. We had a wonderful time at the beautiful snake restaurant. So many different dishes were made from one snake. We even tried blood wine made with the heart of the snake and gallbladder wine made with the gallbladder. Both were mixed with MEN VODKA. Chung explained each of the snake courses with us and how to eat each of them. Chung walked us around Le Mat to the different local temples and to a community house. All were so beautiful and peaceful. This Le Mat Snake Village Tour was a highlight of our Hanoi Vietnam stay. Chung kept it exciting and fun for us throughout the trip. We highly recommend this tour and Chung as our tour guide.

    via Tripadvisor

    Jason_B · August 2024

    Really unique experience

    Amazing experience. Got to learn a bit about local cobra and snake culture and see some live snakes as well as snake handlers. The meal consisted of like 10 different dishes, all with snake and all unique and well thought out and executed. The whole tour was very different than old town Hanoi, so would definitely recommend if you have some time while in town.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $92 to $113
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 57

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)33
    Booking momentum (14% weight)21
    Value for money (12% weight)0
    Listing quality (10% weight)79
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.

    How much does Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting cost?

    +

    Prices start at $92 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting take?

    +

    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.

    Is Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting worth it?

    +

    It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting?

    +

    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting suitable for kids and families?

    +

    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting?

    +

    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

    +

    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting start and how do I get there?

    +

    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Hanoi?

    +

    On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Hanoi?

    +

    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Hanoi?

    +

    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

    +

    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting?

    +

    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Local guide; Bottled water; Alcoholic beverages; and Round-trip private transfer. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting include hotel pickup?

    +

    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 962 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting offered in?

    +

    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting?

    +

    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting if the weather is bad?

    +

    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hanoi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting?

    +

    Across 7 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Ready to lock in your spot?

    Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Le Mat Snake Village Tour With Snake Tasting.

    Pick your date