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A 12-Day Culinary Journey Through Vietnam - Culinary Private Tour - 4 Stars and 5 Stars Option

12 days
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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Street with railway tracks, cafes, and vibrant evening atmosphere.
  • Assortment of traditional Vietnamese street food.
  • Aerial view of a pagoda on a lake island.
  • Boats on a serene bay with limestone karsts.
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  • Responsible Asia's commitment to sustainable tourism provided a memorable and authentic travel experience.

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    Penelope, traveled in September
    5.0
  • Aerial view of limestone formations in the sea.
  • Traditional Vietnamese dish with noodles, vegetables, and sauce.
  • Person carrying flowers in traditional baskets on a street.
  • Modern cityscape with skyscrapers and a river at dusk.
  • Skewers being grilled over an open flame.
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Responsible Asia
Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Hanoi
    Hanoi
  • Halong Bay
    Halong Bay
  • Hoi An
    Hoi An
  • Ho Chi Minh City
    Ho Chi Minh City
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Highlights

  • Explore Hanoi's historic Old Quarter on a Vespa
  • Cook traditional dishes with a top Vietnamese chef
  • Cruise and kayak through stunning Halong Bay
  • Learn Tai Chi on a cruise ship's sundeck
  • Dine in complete darkness at Noir Saigon

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 WELCOME TO VIETNAM – HANOI ARRIVAL
  2. Day 2 HANOI COOKING CLASS WITH MASTER CHEF (B/L)
  3. Day 3 HANOI VESPA TOUR (B/L/D)
  4. Day 4 HANOI – HA LONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D), BUS
  5. Day 5 SUNRISE ON THE SUNDECK - BACK TO HANOI (B/L), BUS
  6. Day 6 TRAVEL FROM HANOI TO HOI AN - FLIGHT INCLUDED (B)
  7. Day 7 HOI AN FOODIE TOUR (B/D)
  8. Day 8 HOI AN COOKING CLASS AT RED BRIDGE RESTAURANT (B/L)
  9. Day 9 TRAVEL FROM HOI AN TO HO CHI MINH CITY - FLIGHT INCLUDED (B)
  10. Day 10 DISCOVER THE VIBRANT CITY AND DINING WITH ALL FIVE SENSES (B/L/D)
  11. Day 11 EXPLORE THE FANTASTING CU CHI TUNNEL (B)
  12. Day 12 TIME TO SAY GOODBYE - HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B)
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What's Included

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  • Meals
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Responsible Asia

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(111 reviews)

Number of tours

38

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
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  • Accommodation
    Excellent
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  • Food
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    4.5
  • Tour Operator
    Responsible Asia
    5.0
  • PC
    · September 13th, 2025
    Responsible Asia truly stands out for their commitment to sustainable tourism. Throughout our tour, they emphasized responsible travel practices and supported local communities. It was heartening to see their dedication to preserving Vietnam's natural and cultural heritage while providing a memorable and authentic travel experience.
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    Responsible Asia commented on this review
    Hi Penelope, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our focus on sustainability and community support. Responsible travel is at the heart of what we do, and it means a lot to know that... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • LF
    · September 5th, 2025
    For families, Responsible Asia offers a perfect blend of education and fun. Our kids loved the interactive history lessons and boat rides through hidden caves—a memorable adventure for all.
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    Responsible Asia commented on this review
    Dear Luanne, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that your family enjoyed both the educational and fun aspects of the trip. Our team works hard to ensure every traveler enjoys not only the destinations but also the meaningful... Show more
    Trip date: June 2025

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Tour ID: 285685

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    Dong
    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Vietnam
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before November 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Responsible Asia. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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