A Taste Of Vietnam
13 days/12 nights
Private Tour
Guide Price €3,199 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Food is at the heart of Vietnamese culture and a culinary tour is a fantastic way to discover this diverse country.
- Hanoi street food walking tour
- Cruise on scenic Halong Bay
- Walking tour of pretty Hoi An
- Saigon’s craft beer culture by Vespa
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Itinerary
Day 1 Hanoi
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Hanoi
Visit some of Hanoi’s most famous sights during the day and tantalise your taste buds by sampling local favourites on an evening street food walking tour through the fascinating Old Quarter.
Day 3 Hanoi
Enjoy a cooking class with a local chef passionate about Vietnamese cuisine. Visit a food market then learn to make some traditional dishes before a delicious lunch.
Day 4 Hanoi to Halong Bay
Drive to the coast to board the 4★ Paradise Elegance and enjoy lunch as you cruise into breathtaking Halong Bay. Relax on deck or enjoy one of the excursions on offer.
Day 5 Halong Bay to Hoi An
Today travel back to Hanoi and fly to Danang. Upon arrival drive to Hoi An.
Day 6 Hoi An
Take a walking tour of Hoi An’s ancient town and sample some unique regional flavours. Try local specialities such as the delicate white rose dumplings and delicious Cao Lau noodles. End your tour at one of the best places in town for fresh bánh mi sandwiches.
Day 7 Hoi An
Visit a farming community in Tra Que village and join a local family for lunch. Learn the secrets behind one of Hoi An’s most traditional dishes, bánh xèo, as you help prepare these savoury pancakes with ingredients picked from the farm.
Day 8 Hoi An to Hue
Drive over the spectacular Hai Van Pass to the picturesque village of Lang Co. Stop for a unique fishing experience followed by a seafood lunch. Later, continue to Hue.
Day 9 Hue
Learn to prepare delicious plant-based cuisine with an outdoor cooking class at a traditional garden house. This afternoon explore the impressive Imperial Citadel.
Day 10 Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and delve into Saigon after dark as you explore the modern side of Vietnam’s culinary scene. Experience the city’s popular craft beer culture from the back of a Vespa.
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City
Visit the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels before embarking on an exciting city tour.
Day 12 Mekong Delta
Head to the winding waterways of the Mekong Delta where you can taste some of the freshest ingredients in the country.
Day 13 Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Additional Options: Why not add one of our Complete the Picture tours to get to know this fascinating country in more depth. Explore rural Hanoi by bike, learn about Vietnam’s war history from a war veteran or enhance your foodie adventure and upgrade your street food walking tour to include a local food blogger. Speak to your travel consultant for more details.
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Price & Inclusions
- Private vehicle, driver & private guides
- Flights as detailed
- 11 nights 4
hotel accommodation & 1 night on 4 boat - 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 3 dinners
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/09/2024 to 31/12/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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