8 Days to Discover the Culinary in Vietnam

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This journey is one of balance of culinary. Experience guided tours through local markets, cooking class and lavish meals at some of the country’s best restaurants. From buzzing Hanoi and Saigon to the historical charms of Hoi An, reveal the diversity of Vietnam’s cooking tradition in 8 days.
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Overview

Trip type
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Hanoi capital - street food explore with cooking class
    • Halong Bay World Heritage
    • Hoi An ancient town - Central region culture & culinary
    • Saigon cooking class

What's this trip about?

    This journey is one of balance of culinary. Experience guided tours through local markets, cooking class and lavish meals at some of the country’s best restaurants. From buzzing Hanoi and Saigon to the historical charms of Hoi An, reveal the diversity of Vietnam’s cooking tradition in 8 days.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHanoi
End CityHo Chi Minh city (Saigon)

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Ha Long Bay
  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh
  • Hoi An
  • Saigon

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Full board meals as per program
    • Accommodation based on double/twin sharing room
    • English speaking guide
    • Street Eats tour in Hanoi
    • Cooking class in Hoi An
    • Cooking class in Saigon
    • All entrance fees
    • Boat in Halong
    • All land transportation with A/C in Private with return airport transfers
    • Tourist insurance
    • Drinking water during the tours

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Hanoi – arrival

Meals: Dinner

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam since the 11th century dazzles visitors its unique blend of oriental lifestyle, French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards and peaceful lakes. Still retaining a charming air from its colonial days, visitors a...

Day 2: Hanoi street eat – city tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, we enjoy the street eat tour from 9a.m to 1p.m. The tour begins with an introduction to the local food scene over a hearty bowl of pho; noodle soup, the quintessential Hanoi street food. Then it is off to a bustling loc...

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong (170km, 3.5 hours drive)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Halong Bay and take in the lush scenery as you drive through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Hop aboard a traditional wooden junk and sail out into this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll...

Day 4: Halong – Hanoi –Hoi An (1 hour flight)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi session on the sun deck and take the opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. Visit a beautiful Surprise Cave then head back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay and a buffet ...

Day 5: Hoi An cooking class

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We start the day (8am) with a welcome drink at Hai Café – our meeting point.

Travel by minivan (10 mins) to Tra Que Organic Village, and walk through the market gardens where local farmers work their fields using the tr...

Day 6: Hoi An city – Saigon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Take a journey through the enchanting streets of Hoi An ancient town with their numerous art and crafts shops and tailors. The town's heritage is quite multicultural, the architecture a fusion of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese ...

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh city & cooking class

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Start with a walk along Dong Khoi Street and visit the most prominent French colonial structures in the city centre including the Municipal Theatre, City Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office with its ochre an...

Day 8: Departure Saigon

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $899
Price per day$112
Last Updated: 12/5/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International air ticket, all airport taxes, tipping and visa fee
    • Other personal expenses such as soft drink, laundry etc..
    • PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE (Christmas, New Year Eve, Lunar New Year)

Accommodation

,Value - 3 start level accommodations - Trips labeled “Value” fall into a mid-range budget and the accommodations can range from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Hanoi: Maison Boutique Hotel 3* or similar Halong: V spirit Cruise 3* or similar Hoi An: Hoi An Lotus 3* or similar Saigon: Sunrise Central 3* or similar Accommodations are central location. Hotel upgrade to 4* and 5* are available upon request.
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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities

Cooking class, Junk cruising

Additional Information

Very Easy - Trip involves minimal physical activity, such as brief walking tours of a city on even terrain.

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