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Ginger and Lemongrass -11 Days Private Tour - Vietnam Culinary Tour

11 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
4.8
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Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Try the most remarkable dishes of Vietnamese street food in different regions of the country
  • Cruise in the magnificent Halong Bay
  • Have a dining experience in the house of the former Vietnamese princess
  • Explore the ancient capital Hue by cyclo
  • Visit the floating market on the lively Mekong Delta

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 WELCOME TO VIETNAM – HANOI ARRIVAL
  2. Day 2 SECRETS BEHIND NORTH VIETNAM'S MOST POPULAR FOODS WITH MASTER CHEF (B/L)
  3. Day 3 CRUISING TO MAGNIFICENT HALONG BAY - OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)
  4. Day 4 WAKE UP ON THE DRAGON BAY - BACK TO HANOI – FLIGHT TO HUE (B)
  5. Day 5 EXPLORE THE IMPERIAL CITADEL - DINNER AT NGOC SON PRINCESS HOUSE (B/L/D)
  6. Day 6 TRAVEL FROM HUE TO HOI AN (B)
  7. Day 7 CHERISH YOUR LEISURE TIME IN ANCIENT TOWN (B)
  8. Day 8 TRAVEL FROM HOI AN TO HO CHI MINH CITY- FLIGHT INCLUDED (B)
  9. Day 9 HO CHI MINH STREET FOOD TOUR (B/L)
  10. Day 10 SAILING THROUGH THE MIGHTY MEKONG DELTA (B/L)
  11. Day 11 TIME TO SAY GOODBYE - HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B)
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What's Included

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  • Transport
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Realistic Asia

Number of tours

114

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
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    4.7
  • Food
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    5.0
  • 4.8
  • MM
    · October 29th, 2023
    Well organised tour! Really tasting the local cuisine
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Matilda, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that you have enjoyed your trip to Vietnam and that you enjoyed exploring the local cuisine. It was a big pleasure for us to organize your holiday. Thank you again for... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • Ginger and Lemongrass -11 Days Private Tour - Vietnam Culinary Tour reviewer 2
    · October 16th, 2023
    This is my second time coming to Vietnam, and it is still as interesting as the first time. This time I chose to enjoy more food as last time I liked it a lot. In general, the food is very suitable for my taste, the cooking lesson was also very interesting, I learned how to make "spring rolls". Our tour guides were very nice and attentive. The air and temperature in the three regions are slightly different, making me tired in the last few days. However, overall I was very satisfied with the trip. Thank you Evelyn for resolving and accommodating all my requests.
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Ray, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re over the moon to hear that you’re happy about your holiday! Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • Ginger and Lemongrass -11 Days Private Tour - Vietnam Culinary Tour reviewer 3
    · November 18th, 2022
    Delicious tour. Excellent local food and more than you can eat. The itinerary was very well planned, so we tasted meals from different Vietnam provinces, but also we visited amazing places such as Halong Bay and Mekong Delta. The overnight stay in Cai Be was fantastic! Many thanks to our agent Shadow, it was a marvelous experience.
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Demetra, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review! We're especially happy to hear that the local food and Shadow from our team was a highlight of your trip. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him! We’re very... Show more
    Trip date: October 2022
  • Ginger and Lemongrass -11 Days Private Tour - Vietnam Culinary Tour reviewer 4
    · November 8th, 2022
    The best way to discover the culture of any...
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Emily, Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in Vietnam. Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day immensely better by... Show more
    Trip date: August 2022

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Ginger and Lemongrass -11 Days Private Tour - Vietnam Culinary Tour
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