Flavors Of Vietnam In 12 Days - Culinary Tour
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Guide Language
English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch
Group Size
1 - 15
Description
Itinerary
Hanoi – Market Cooking Class
Arrive in Hanoi, visit a local market, learn Vietnamese phrases and cultural beliefs, enjoy a herbal welcome drink, prepare traditional dishes, decorate them creatively, and celebrate with local wine.
Ninh Binh Day Trip
Travel to Ninh Binh, explore the ancient capital Hoa Lu and learn about the feudal system, cycle through a village, enjoy a buffet lunch, take a 1.5‑hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc, and climb the 500‑step Mua Cave (Dragon Peak).
Ha Long Bay Cruise (2 Days)
Board a cruise across the Red River Delta, view limestone karsts, have a seafood lunch, kayak or swim at a secluded spot, and dine early on board. The next morning watch sunrise, join a Tai Chi class, explore limestone caves, and enjoy brunch before returning to Hanoi.
Hoi An Cultural Exploration
Fly to Hoi An, visit the bustling market, Phúc Kiến Chinese Assembly Hall, ancient houses (Phùng Hưng, Tân Kỳ), Museum of Folk Culture, traditional performing arts house, Japanese Bridge, and local craft galleries; end the day with a specialty dinner, boat ride and lantern release.
Ba Na Hills Adventure
Take a cable‑car to Ba Na Hills, see the Dream Stream station, Golden Bridge, Le Jardin d’Amour gardens, Linh Ung Pagoda, and French Village; enjoy a buffet lunch, Lava Train ride, waterfalls, Time Gate, Moon Kingdom, and a range of theme‑park attractions.
Ho Chi Minh City Scooter Food Tour
Receive a safety briefing, explore the city on scooter, sample Vietnamese pancakes from street vendors, learn the history of local dishes, taste authentic noodle soups, visit a hidden coffee shop to learn traditional brewing, and try Vietnamese desserts.
Mekong Delta Family Experience
Travel to My Tho, cruise by sampan around four islands, walk on Unicorn Island, view orchids, taste tropical fruit, watch folk music, visit a fruit plantation, row through Thới Sơn canal, tour a honey‑bee farm, enjoy honey tea, join a coconut‑candy workshop, cycle around Tân Thạch village, and relax in hammocks.
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a final healthy breakfast before transfer to the airport for departure.
Hanoi – Market Cooking Class
Arrive in Hanoi, visit a local market, learn Vietnamese phrases and cultural beliefs, enjoy a herbal welcome drink, prepare traditional dishes, decorate them creatively, and celebrate with local wine.
Ninh Binh Day Trip
Travel to Ninh Binh, explore the ancient capital Hoa Lu and learn about the feudal system, cycle through a village, enjoy a buffet lunch, take a 1.5‑hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc, and climb the 500‑step Mua Cave (Dragon Peak).
Ha Long Bay Cruise (2 Days)
Board a cruise across the Red River Delta, view limestone karsts, have a seafood lunch, kayak or swim at a secluded spot, and dine early on board. The next morning watch sunrise, join a Tai Chi class, explore limestone caves, and enjoy brunch before returning to Hanoi.
Hoi An Cultural Exploration
Fly to Hoi An, visit the bustling market, Phúc Kiến Chinese Assembly Hall, ancient houses (Phùng Hưng, Tân Kỳ), Museum of Folk Culture, traditional performing arts house, Japanese Bridge, and local craft galleries; end the day with a specialty dinner, boat ride and lantern release.
Ba Na Hills Adventure
Take a cable‑car to Ba Na Hills, see the Dream Stream station, Golden Bridge, Le Jardin d’Amour gardens, Linh Ung Pagoda, and French Village; enjoy a buffet lunch, Lava Train ride, waterfalls, Time Gate, Moon Kingdom, and a range of theme‑park attractions.
Ho Chi Minh City Scooter Food Tour
Receive a safety briefing, explore the city on scooter, sample Vietnamese pancakes from street vendors, learn the history of local dishes, taste authentic noodle soups, visit a hidden coffee shop to learn traditional brewing, and try Vietnamese desserts.
Mekong Delta Family Experience
Travel to My Tho, cruise by sampan around four islands, walk on Unicorn Island, view orchids, taste tropical fruit, watch folk music, visit a fruit plantation, row through Thới Sơn canal, tour a honey‑bee farm, enjoy honey tea, join a coconut‑candy workshop, cycle around Tân Thạch village, and relax in hammocks.
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a final healthy breakfast before transfer to the airport for departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Would I get my own room on the boat?
Regarding the accommodation, you will stay in private room as well as private cabin in Halong Bay (if you are solo traveller, you need to pay the additional fee for SINGLE SUPPLEMENT).
Vegan/ vegetarian foods are required. Ready join the group.
during this Flavors Of Vietnam In 12 Days tour, you will join the group tours in Vietnam (group size maybe 12-16 people). The group tour is NOT that you share with the same group from the beginning till the end. Most of our tour is a partial group tour in which you will have DIFFERENT GROUPS for excursion at each place, but airport pick-up/drop-off and accommodation are private, just join a group on days you have a tour.
How much is charged for the internal domestic flights with Vietnam and Cambodia or are they included in the tour price?
This trip will start in Hanoi (HAN) and end in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). This package includes tickets: Hanoi/ Danang, Danang/ Ho Chi Minh City.
What is the best period climate wise for this tour?
The best period climate-wise is November to April.
Can I confirm cost is less flight in and out of Vietnam? Secondly can you confirm what the hotels are for this trip?
I would like to offer you the price range of this package below: 1) 4-star hotels Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Renea Cruise or similar Hoi An: Le Pavillon Luxury or similar Ho Chi Minh: Alagon D'Antique or similar It is $1,725USD per person in a room for 2 people. 2) 5-star hotels Hanoi: Hanoi De L'Opera Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Era Cruise or similar Hoi An: La Siesta Hoi An resort and Spa or similar Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Hoi or similar It is $2,519 USD per person in a room for 2 people.
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