Gourmet Vietnam Tour

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This 11-day Gourmet Vietnam Tour is a feast for the senses, blending the country’s most iconic sights with hands-on culinary experiences. From bustling markets and expert-led cooking classes to river cruises and gourmet dinners, you’ll explore Vietnam’s rich culture and regional flavors. Travel from vibrant Ho Chi Minh City to charming Hoi An, historic Hue, and the timeless capital of Hanoi, savoring authentic dishes and learning the stories behind them every step of the way.

Highlights:
• Saigon: Colonial landmarks, Chinatown alleys, and vibrant markets.
• Cooking classes: Immersive, chef-led lessons in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An & Hanoi.
• Mekong Delta: Le Jarai teak-boat cruise with live cooking demo and lunch.
• Hoi An: UNESCO-listed lantern-lit streets & signature local specialties.
• Hai Van Pass to Hue: Scenic coastal mountain route; Imperial Citadel & royal tombs.
• Hue cuisine: Culinary talk and authentic royal-style dinner.
• Hanoi: Street food tastings, traditional meals & Cha Ca specialty dinner.
• Culture & history: Markets, temples, and hidden corners in every city—guided by local experts.

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An 11-day culinary journey from Saigon to Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi—pairing hands-on cooking with Vietnam’s most flavorful sights.

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Departure/Return Location

Ho Chi Minh City (start) – Hanoi (finish)
Departure Time

08:30 AM (Day 2 city tour begins)
Return Time

Flexible on Day 11 (depending on flight)
Dress Code

Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes (markets & kitchens)

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City

Meet & greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. At leisure (optional Cu Chi Tunnels on request).

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Central Post Office, Opera House, Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market. Vietnamese lunch with demo at Mandarin Restaurant. Afternoon cyclo through Chinatown: Cha Tam Church, Chua Ong Pagoda, herbal-medicine street. Sunset drink at Bitexco EON Cafe; return to hotel.

Day 3: Cooking Class in Saigon

Shop ingredients with your chef at Ben Thanh Market, then hands-on class at Mai Home (fresh spring rolls, claypot, etc.). Enjoy your own creations for lunch.

Day 4: Mekong Delta – Le Jarai Cruise

Drive to Ben Tre; boat through canals, visit brick kiln and coconut processing. Board the teak boat Le Jarai for a live cooking demo and 3-course Mekong lunch. Cruise back and drive to Saigon.

Day 5: Fly to Danang – Transfer to Hoi An

Arrive Hoi An, a beautifully restored trading port. Evening at leisure along the lantern-lit riverside.

Day 6: Cooking Class in Hoi An

Market visit and river cruise to Red Bridge Cooking School; herb garden tour and informal class featuring Hoi An specialties such as Cao Lau & Mi Quang. Free evening to wander and float lanterns.

Day 7: Transfer to Hue via Hai Van Pass

Scenic coastal drive over Hai Van Pass. Explore the Imperial Citadel and enjoy a Perfume River boat ride to pagodas. Evening culinary talk with a local chef followed by an authentic Hue dinner.

Day 8: Hue – Fly to Hanoi

Visit Emperor Minh Mang’s Mausoleum and surrounding complexes. Fly to Hanoi; dinner at a classic restaurant featuring Cha Ca (turmeric-dill grilled fish).

Day 9: Hanoi City Tour

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside or inside per schedule), Temple of Literature, lunch at Home Restaurant (Truc Bach). Guided walk through the 36 streets of the Old Quarter, Ngoc Son Temple, and Water Puppet show.

Day 10: Cooking Class in Hanoi

Market visit at Chau Long; hands-on class at Hanoi Cooking Centre with tastings and recipe cards. Evening at leisure.

Day 11: Depart Hanoi

Free time until airport transfer for your onward flight.

Tour Location

Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (Ben Tre) – Hoi An – Hue – Hanoi

The Gourmet Vietnam Tour links Vietnam’s great cities through food: market walks, chef-led classes, riverside cruises, and tastings of signature dishes from south to north.

Ho Chi Minh City – Colonial landmarks, Chinatown cyclo, and cooking class.
Mekong Delta – Le Jarai cruise with live cooking demo and Mekong specialties.
Hoi An – Red Bridge cooking school, lantern-lit Old Town flavors.
Hue – Imperial heritage, royal cuisine, and riverside pagodas.
Hanoi – Old Quarter eats, Cha Ca dinner, and market-to-table class.

A delicious route that pairs Vietnam’s culture and landscapes with unforgettable culinary experiences.

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Gourmet Vietnam Tour