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22 reviews
Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour - Realistic Asia
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Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour

10 days
4.9
(22)
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Tour Operator:
Realistic Asia
Max group size:
15
Age range:
1 to 95
Operated in:
English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian
Tour id:
137645
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Highlights

  • Indulge in delicious Vietnamese delacacies in Ho Chi Minh
  • Try "the world's best sandwich" for yourself in Hoi An
  • Sink your teeth into the unique Hanoi millennial cuisine
  • Relax on a cruise in Halong Bay to the most stunning sceneries

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Itinerary

Start in Ho Chi Minh City and end in Hanoi! With the Food & Culinary tour Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and 4 other destinations in Vietnam. Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1: WELCOME TO VIET NAM - HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL
  2. Day 2: THE SOUTHERN FOOD TASTE
  3. Day 3: CRUISING ON MEKONG DELTA (B/L)
  4. Day 4: TRAVEL FROM HO CHI MINH TO HOI AN (B)
  5. Day 5: IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HOI AN CUISINE (B/L)
  6. Day 6: GREETINGS FROM THE CAPITAL (B)
  7. Day 7: A TASTE OF STREET FOOD IN HANOI (B/D)
  8. Day 8: DISCOVER THE NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD (B/L)
  9. Day 9: HA LONG BAY FISHING VILLAGE AND BACK TO HANOI
  10. Day 10: BIGGEST FAREWELL AND WARMEST THANK YOU - HA NOI DEPARTURE (B)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
Berth / Cabin

Operated by Realistic Asia

4.9
(630)
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COMPANY OVERVIEW We are one of the leading tour operators in Vietnam and have been offering exceptional and memorable travel experiences in Southeast Asia since 2011. With our local knowledge, we are proud to provide an excellent service and a wide range of activities: from a one-day trip to long multi-country tours; and from a leisure beach break to trekking adventure in jungles. OUR STORY Our story started in 2011 as a small family business offering authentic trips around Vietnam. Our founder Hien Do has always had a passion for travel and a big love for her country, this inspired her to share the true beauty of Vietnam with others. Now Realistic Asia is a well-established tour operator arranging trips throughout South East Asia, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. But we still keep the spirit of a small family company treating our clients as our dearest friends. WHAT WE OFFER First-hand knowledge We are locals and know every corner of the destinations we offer. Our team personally checks all the accommodations you will stay in, all activities you will do, and all the places you will visit. We are continuously developing and looking for something new to offer, meeting the demand of any traveler. Our team is always ready to give comprehensive advice about trip planning to any part of Indochina. A passionate team Everyone in our company is a passionate traveler and loves what we are doing. You could expect creativity and deep destination knowledge in our tour itineraries. Our team will always be with you from your first request till the time you are back home from the trip. We also guarantee 24/7 support during your tour. High-Quality Service We are dedicated to offering the highest quality of service possible. We carefully select and regularly check all the accommodations, transport, and activities we offer. We have built a strong partnership with our suppliers to give you the best quality and price. Our experienced and regularly trained guides will take the best care of you. Personal Touch We operate on the customer-centric core and pay attention to the details. We are always available for you and dedicated to creating a perfect holiday. We carefully listen to and follow any special request from our travelers. Any trip from our catalog could be customized to meet your needs. Feel free to discuss with us your dream vacation, and we will make it.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
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  • JV
    · November 18th, 2022
    The hotels, tours and tour leaders were fantastic!
    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear John, 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: November 2022
  • Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour reviewer 2
    · November 3rd, 2022
    For four food enthusiasts like us, it's a brilliant experience. We enjoyed trying new meals and flavors. We also liked that the food tasting was combined with some sightseeing, and it was done differently in each location. The most delicious food was in... Show more
    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Francis, 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: August 2022
  • Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour reviewer 3
    · October 29th, 2022
    The food was excellent, and the staff helped provide tips on how to properly enjoy the foods that were presented. In addition, they offered a pretty special fish dish when we were in Hanoi, which I think is exclusive to Vietnam. A great and satisfying... Show more
    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear James, Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in Vietnam and the food there. Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day... Show more
    Trip date: September 2022
  • WT
    · October 18th, 2022
    For 4 food enthusiasts like us, it's a delightful experience. We enjoy trying new foods and flavors. After this food tour around Vietnam, we all gain weight since we always eat whenever we see something that looks tasty.
    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Williams, Thank you for taking your time and leaving such a wonderful review. It has been a great pleasure for us to organise your trip, and all our staff remember you with a smile. Thank you again for choosing our services and we hope to see you... Show more
    Trip date: July 2022
  • Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour reviewer 5
    · October 12th, 2022
    My journey to Vietnam in 10 days with Realistic Asia was extremely wonderful. I was taken care of from the moment I arrived at the airport in Ho Chi Minh City. I really liked Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh, especially the smell of herbs there. All our hotels... Show more
    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Amy, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback about the trip we are very glad to know that you enjoyed the trip and your time in Vietnam. Thank you again for choosing us to arrange your trip and we hope to see you again. Realistic Asia team
    Trip date: August 2022
  • Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour reviewer 6
    · October 1st, 2022
    A great trip. We could see from the itinerary there was a lot of down time but we used that either filling it with things ourselves (cooking classes etc) or relaxation time, pool time etc. All our pick ups were punctual and friendly. Cars were... Show more
    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Kelly, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We are very glad to know that you enjoyed during your trip. We work hard to provide memorable experiences and good services for our clients, and your kind words inspire us a lot! Thank you for... Show more
    Trip date: September 2022
  • Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour reviewer 7
    · September 11th, 2022
    This tour was advertised as a 10 day foodie tour. There were only 3 food tours, one in each of the cities we stayed in. We had way too much "free time". Sometimes as much as 18 to 24 hrs with nothing planned. It would have been more appropriate to... Show more
    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Craig, Thank you for your time and for writing the review for this tour. We are very sorry that you were not fully satisfied with your trip. Regarding the activities, we would like to mention that apart from food tours there was a full-day trip... Show more
    Trip date: August 2022
  • Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour reviewer 8
    · January 12th, 2021
    We are two old ladies who took a foodie trip in Vietnam. The trip was great, as well as Vietnamese cuisine. Most of all we loved Hoi An and Halong Bay. Hoi An is just a magic place, I really wish we could stay there more, the street food tour in Hoi An... Show more
    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Minah Johnson, it is glad to hear that both of you had a wonderful time with our service. Hope for a better day so that we gain a chance to welcome you to other wonderful lands in Southeast Asia. Best Regards, Realistic Asia team.
    Trip date: January 2020
  • Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour reviewer 9
    · March 4th, 2020
    I cannot remember all the names of food that we have tried during the tour. Some of them were Banh mi, bun cha, pho, che, etc. It's suitable for food lover. Try it!
    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Sylan, we are happy to hear that you are satisfied with our arrangement. We hope for more chances to welcome you to other wonderful places in Indochina. Best regards, Realistic Asia team.
    Trip date: February 2020
  • Vietnam Foodie's Paradise In 10 Days - Culinary Tour reviewer 10
    · February 29th, 2020
    Noodle in Hoi An was really yummy. And now I knew Pho was famous not for nothing.
    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Dustin, It's glad to hear that you had a good time with our arrangement. Hope for more chances to introduce to you other good tours of ours. Best regards, Realistic Asia team.
    Trip date: January 2020

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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