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Vietnam Food Odyssey: 12-Day Culinary Discovery

12 days
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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
5.0
14 traveler reviews
  • A vibrant view of a colorful street and buildings in Hoi An, Vietnam at sunset.
  • Close-up of Vietnamese bánh mì sandwiches with assorted fillings.
  • A person joyfully riding a bicycle through golden fields in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.
  • Aerial view of limestone karsts and emerald waters of Halong Bay at sunset.
  • Temple of the Jade Mountain on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by trees.
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  • Temple with a pond reflecting the structure and trees.
  • Interior of a museum with exhibits and visitors.
  • Street with a railway track, cafes, and people walking.
  • Sunset view of the West Lake with people walking on the path to Trấn Quốc Pagoda.
  • Hoan Kiem Lake with temple illuminated at night.
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Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Hanoi
    Hanoi
  • Halong Bay
    Halong Bay
  • Ninh Binh
    Ninh Binh
  • Hoi An
    Hoi An
  • Ho Chi Minh City
    Ho Chi Minh City
  • Mekong Delta
    Mekong Delta
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Highlights

  • Explore Hanoi's vibrant Old Quarter
  • Learn to brew Vietnamese coffee
  • Cruise and dine on Halong Bay
  • Row through Trang An's scenic caves
  • Cook traditional dishes in Hoi An

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Vietnam – Arrival in Hanoi
  2. Day 2 Brews & Bites – Vietnamese Coffee Workshop + Old Quarter Street-Food Safari (B, L, D)
  3. Day 3 Hanoi → Halong Bay – Emerald Waters & Sunset Cruise (B, L, D) | Group Tour
  4. Day 4 Halong Bay Morning Cruise & Homestay in Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
  5. Day 5 Exploring Ninh Bình & Journeying South to Hội An by Night Train (B/L)
  6. Day 6 Arriving in Hội An & Free Time to Explore the Ancient Town
  7. Day 7 Hoi An Culinary Voyage – Market, River Cruise & Hands-On Cooking Class (Half-Day) (B,L)
  8. Day 8 Lantern Making & Beachside Chill in Hội An (B/D)
  9. Day 9 Farewell Hoi An – Welcome to Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City (B)
  10. Day 10 Cruising the Mekong Delta – River Life & Village Charm (B, L)
  11. Day 11 Savoring Ho Chi Minh - Street Life & Southern Flavors (B, L, D)
  12. Day 12 Farewell Vietnam – Departure from Ho Chi Minh City (B)
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Diamond Legend Hotel or similar

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Le Journey Cruise or similar

    Berth / Cabin
    day 3

  • Trang An Peaceful Homestay or similar

    Home-stay
    day 4

  • Reunification Express train

    Sleeper Train
    day 5

  • KimAn Hoi An Hotel or similar

    Hostel
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  • Prague Hotel or similar

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10, 11

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Sondax Travel

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Number of tours

25

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Anna
    · August 22nd, 2025
    Food tour is always a must on our trip and we love it this time! I really appreciate how flexible the tour operator was to cater to my husband who is very picky about certain herbs and sauces. The tour was well organised with convenient transportation. We love a bit of walking around finding these treasures of food on the street. I can't get enough of the yummy banh mi I must say!! The tour guide also told us a lot about the history of these spots.
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  • Anna
    · August 22nd, 2025
    This coffee workshop was the highlight of our trip. We learnt to make delicious recipes with Vietnamese coffee and it was a big surprise for me how coffee goes well with other ingredients. The instructor was very friendly, knowledgable and explained everything clearly. Fun thing to do away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Highly recommended!
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  • Dieu
    · August 21st, 2025
    AMAZING workshop! This was one of the highlights of my Hanoi trip. Luka is honestly one of the best hosts I’ve met. Super friendly, full of energy, and he explained everything in a way that was fun and easy to follow. We made great coffee, laughed a lot, and the whole group had such good vibes. The wine tasting part at the end is such a fun twist that turned the class into a party. 10/10!!
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    • 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.
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