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25 days 24 nights
Vietnam Food Tour 25 days: Regional Cuisines from Hanoi to the Mekong
- Duration
- 25 days 24 nights
- Style
- Private tour
- Price
- From US$3,961
Route: Ha Long Bay → Ha Noi → Hoi An → Hue → Nha Trang → Da Lat → Sai Gon → Cai Be
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Hanoi arrival (D)
You are met at Noi Bai airport and driven to your hotel in the city center. You rest after the flight, and in the evening the guide takes you to a local dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hanoi
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Hanoi Morning Foodie Tour & Mini Coffee Class (B)
08.30 – 09.00 Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to our meeting point by local transportation.
09.00 Start the journey by discovering the local food world in Hanoi like a real local man and taking some steps into the Hanoi Old Quarter area. You will have a chance to enjoy green papaya salad, fried spring roll, Pho (Beef or chicken noodle), Banh Cuon (steamed stuffed pancake), Banh Mi, Hanoi draught beer. During the tour, you will not only have an opportunity to enjoy delicious local foods but will also be guided about the ingredients and process of making this local tasty dish, as well as introduced to some destinations of culture, history, and temples such as the local market, Heritage house, and the old city gate of Hanoi Old Quarter.
11:30 Our Barista will introduce the info about the class. Such as history of Vietnamese Coffee, Egg Coffee, Phin Coffee…Following the process for the famous cup of Egg Coffee.
12:30 Return to the meeting place and say goodbye.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Hanoi independently, browse local shops or simply relax at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, local food tastings
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hanoi
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Hanoi Historical Highlights & Vespa After Dark (B/D)
After breakfast, set out on a guided exploration of Hanoi's most significant historical and cultural landmarks.
Begin at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you will discover the history of Vietnam's revered leader and visit the surrounding historical grounds. Continue to the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi's most distinctive religious monuments, renowned for its unique lotus-inspired architecture.
Next, visit the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius. Wander through its peaceful courtyards and traditional pavilions while learning about Vietnam's long-standing respect for education and scholarship.
Return to your hotel and enjoy some free time in the afternoon.
Evening: Hanoi After Dark by Vintage Vespa (18:00–22:00)
As evening falls, embark on an exciting journey through Hanoi aboard a vintage Vespa, accompanied by an experienced local driver.
Explore the atmospheric backstreets of the Old Quarter and discover authentic local eateries, where you will sample traditional Vietnamese dishes, including bun cha, crispy spring rolls and pho cuon.
Continue through the illuminated city, passing historical landmarks and the scenic shores of West Lake and Truc Bach Lake. Experience the lively atmosphere around Hanoi's famous Train Street, subject to local access conditions.
End the evening at a local live music venue, enjoying a drink and discovering another side of Hanoi's vibrant nightlife.
Return to your hotel after the tour.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner (Vespa food tour)
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hanoi
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Hanoi Countryside & Traditional Village Experience (B/L)
After breakfast at the hotel, leave the busy streets of Hanoi behind and travel west towards Duong Lam, a charming ancient village renowned for its traditional architecture and peaceful rural atmosphere.
Stroll along narrow village lanes lined with centuries-old houses, many built from distinctive laterite stone. Discover the village's traditional communal house, ancient gateways and family homes, offering a fascinating glimpse into the customs and everyday life of rural northern Vietnam.
Enjoy opportunities to meet local residents and learn about traditional village life, family customs and agricultural practices that have been passed down through generations.
Stop for a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local home or village restaurant, featuring regional home-style dishes.
In the afternoon, continue exploring the surrounding countryside at a leisurely pace, with an optional gentle bicycle ride through village lanes and agricultural landscapes.
Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hanoi
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Hanoi to Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) English-speaking guide onboard only
You drive through the Red River Delta farmlands to Ha Long City and board a cruise among the limestone islands.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Overnight stay on a shared boat
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Ha Long Bay, Hanoi and flight to Hue (B/L) English-speaking guide onboard only
After an early swim or sunrise and breakfast, the cruise continues around quieter parts of the bay, then returns to the harbor around midday. You transfer to Hanoi and fly to Hue.
Upon arrival, meet our local guide and driver and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, brunch
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hue
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Hue Imperial Heritage, Royal Cuisine & Perfume River Cruise (B/L)
Begin your day with a traditional breakfast of Bun Bo Hue, the city's famous aromatic noodle soup with beef, pork and lemongrass.
Continue to the Imperial Citadel, the former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty. Explore its magnificent gates, royal courtyards and historic palaces, including the imposing Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace and the Forbidden Purple City, while learning about Vietnam's imperial history.
For lunch, enjoy a selection of traditional Hue specialities, reflecting the city's refined culinary heritage.
In the afternoon, visit the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, one of Hue's most beautiful royal mausoleums. Surrounded by tranquil lakes, shaded gardens and elegant pavilions, the tomb offers a fascinating insight into the life and artistic tastes of the Nguyen emperors.
Return towards central Hue and board a traditional dragon boat for a leisurely cruise along the Perfume River. Admire the peaceful riverside scenery as you make your way to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Hue's oldest and most iconic Buddhist landmarks.
Disembark to explore the pagoda, admire its seven-storey Phuoc Duyen Tower and enjoy panoramic views over the Perfume River.
After the visit, return to your hotel by private vehicle.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hue
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Hue to Hoi An by road (B)
You drive south, stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and cross the Hai Van Pass to Hoi An. The old trading port is known for its architecture, tailors and cafes.
Check-in at the hotel and free time at leisure to explore Hoian independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoian
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Cam Thanh eco village by bicycle (B/L)
You cycle to Cam Thanh village, 4 km east of the old town, and ride a basket boat. The day includes fishing, a foot massage with herbs, and a cooking class with lunch in a local family house.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoian
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Hoi An market and Red Bridge cooking class (B/L) Join-in class
Half day cooking class (08h15 - 13h00)
Visit Hoi An’s colourful main market, and experience its amazing sights, sounds and aromas. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers, to see and taste the wonderful variety of foods on display.
We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s best-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – each dish is first demonstrated by the Red Bridge chef, before we prepare the same dish ourselves.
Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration).
After the lesson, we sit down and eat exactly what we have cooked.
Overnight in Hoian.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoian
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My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An countryside with barbecue (B/D)
In the morning you visit the 4th-century Cham sanctuary of My Son and its sculpture museum. In the afternoon you cycle the Hoi An countryside and finish with a barbecue feast.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoian
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Hoi An - Free time (B) No guide or driver
The day is yours to enjoy Hoi An at your own pace: walk the old town, try the local food stalls or relax at An Bang Beach. No guide and no driver are included on this day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoian
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Hoi An to Nha Trang and sunset dinner cruise (B/D) No guide in Hoian
After free time you transfer to Da Nang airport and fly to Nha Trang. In the evening a sunset cocktail and seafood dinner cruise goes out into Nha Trang Bay, with musicians playing.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: At the hotel in Nha Trang
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Nha Trang full day cultural trip (B)
You visit the Oceanographic Institute at Cau Da, Long Son Pagoda, the Stone Church, Chong Promontory Rocks and the Po Nagar Temples. The tour ends after the last visit.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Nha Trang
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Islands and snorkeling (B/L)
A boat from Cau Da port takes you to Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island and then to Mun Island for snorkeling. The day continues with lunch, swimming and water sports (on your own expense).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: At the hotel in Nha Trang
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Nha Trang beach, free and easy (B) No guide or driver
The day is yours to relax on the beach in Nha Trang and try the local seafood restaurants at your own pace. No guide and no driver are included on this day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Nha Trang
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Nha Trang to Da Lat and the countryside (B)
You drive south by car to Da Lat, then tour the Da Lat countryside: flower farms with roses and gerberas and a coffee and tea plantation.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Dalat
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Da Lat adventure day (B)
You visit Bao Dai King's Palace, the Architect tunnel and Truc Lam Zen monastery by Tuyen Lam Lake. The highlight is a jeep ride up Lang Biang Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Dalat
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Da Lat to Saigon (B)
On the way you visit Pongour waterfall, then fly to Saigon.
Upon arrival in Saigon, meet our guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon
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Saigon city tour and floating restaurant dinner (B/D)
In the morning you pass the War Remnants Museum and visit the Reunification Palace. Dinner is at a floating restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon
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Saigon to Cai Be, homestay and home-cooked dinner (B/L/D)
You drive about 2.5 hours from Saigon to Cai Be and check in to the Ba Duc ancient-house homestay. You walk its fruit garden and cook dinner at the homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: At homestay in Cai Be
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Cai Be floating market and return to Saigon (B)
After breakfast at the homestay, a boat takes you to the floating market and handicraft villages, then to Cai Be market on land. You check out around 11:30 am and return to Saigon by car.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Hoa Tuc cooking class (B/L)
In the morning you visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, 70 km northwest of Saigon. After lunch in Saigon you join a cooking class at Hoa Tuc (join-in class from 14h30 to 17h30).
Overnight in Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon
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Saigon - Free time (B) No guide or driver
The day is yours to explore Saigon at your own pace and try the local street food. No guide and no driver are included on this day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon
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Saigon morning food tour and departure (B/L)
Your guide meets you at your hotel and you ride on the back of a motorbike to a Vietnamese-style breakfast, then you walk through a local wet market. You then transfer for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch (local food tour)
Accommodation: N/A
This 25-day guided food tour runs south through Vietnam, from Hanoi street food to Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Saigon and the Mekong Delta, with cooking classes, market visits and many local meals.
Highlights
- Hanoi street food on foot, a morning foodie walk and a night food tour by Vespa.
- Pho breakfast by Hoan Kiem Lake and a cruise on Ha Long Bay.
- Bun bo Hue and a full day in the Hue imperial city.
- Hoi An market visit and cooking class, plus a Cam Thanh eco-village day by bicycle and basket boat.
- Nha Trang seafood dinner cruise and a snorkeling day on the islands.
- Mekong Delta homestay at Cai Be with a floating market, then a Saigon cooking class at Hoa Tuc.
Where you stay
Included
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check-in and check-out around noontime)
- Overnight Ha Long Bay cruise (double/twin cabin on shared boat).
- Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers
- Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as mentioned in the itinerary, including the food tours, market visits and cooking classes: Hanoi foodie walk and Vespa night food tour, Red Bridge cooking class in Hoi An, Hoa Tuc cooking class in Saigon.
- Boat trips and bicycles as mentioned in the itinerary (Cam Thanh basket boat, Nha Trang islands, Cai Be floating market).
- Domestic flights as mentioned in the itinerary: Hanoi to Hue, Da Nang to Nha Trang, Da Lat to Saigon.
- Drinking water and cool towels.
Not included
- Early check-in or late check-out
- International flight tickets (Flights are subject to change without notice)
- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Telephone call charges.
- Personal purchases such as souvenirs, cigarettes, etc.
- Visa - as per country requirements
- Surcharge fees (tour guide, transfer, hotel…) for public holidays like: New Year Period, Christmas Holiday, Lunar New Year.../Compulsory Gala dinners on Dec 24 and 31
- Compulsory tips:
- Group size 1-5 persons: 5-6 USD/person/day for guide, 3-4 USD for driver
- Group size 5-10 persons: 4-5 USD/person/day for guide, 2-3 USD for driver
- Group size 11-20 persons: 2-3 USD/person/day for guide, 1 USD for driver
- Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, beverages other than those included with meals.
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Laundry and dry cleaning.
- Tips to guides, drivers, luggage handlers.
Quick answers
How long is this tour?
25 days 24 nights.
How much does it cost?
From US$3,961 per person. The exact price depends on your travel dates, group size and hotel class.
What is included?
Accommodation with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check-in and check-out around noontime); Overnight Ha Long Bay cruise (double/twin cabin on shared boat); Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers; Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers; All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary; … See the full list
What is not included?
Early check-in or late check-out; International flight tickets (Flights are subject to change without notice); Meals (other than mentioned in the program); Telephone call charges; Personal purchases such as souvenirs, cigarettes, etc; … See the full list
Where will I stay?
You choose one of 3 hotel classes: Superior, Luxury, Iconic. Same route, same days: only the hotels change. See the hotels
How do I book?
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Can I adapt the itinerary?
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