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

11 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish, Dutch
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at your own pace
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Hanoi cooking class with Master Chef Ai at her family home
    • Wet market visit and shopping for ingredients
    • Prepare and cook traditional North Vietnamese dishes
    • Home-cooked meal featuring regional specialties
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Era Cruise or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic route transfer across Red River Delta
    • Cruise boarding with views of limestone rocks and karst grottoes
    • Seafood lunch on cruise
    • Kayaking or swimming at secret location
    • Exploration of karst grottoes

    Optional Activities

    • Optional boat activities in the evening
    • Leisurely relaxation on the boat
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  4. Day 4

    Halong Bay to Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eldora Hue or similar), Resort (Silk Path Hue or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
    • Limestone cave exploration with stalagmites and stalactites
    • Brunch during return sailing to harbor
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  5. Day 5

    Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Hue specialties at Ngoc Son Princess House)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eldora Hue or similar), Resort (Silk Path Hue or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Imperial Citadel visit and exploration
    • Cyclo ride through Old City to Tinh Tam Lake
    • Thien Mu Pagoda visit
    • Mausoleum of Tu Duc exploration
    • Khai Dinh's Tomb visit
    • Dinner at Ngoc Son Princess House
    Landmarks
    Imperial Citadel of Hue
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Mausoleum of Tu Duc
    Khai Dinh's Tomb
  6. Day 6

    Hue to Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer via Hai Van Pass with scenic mountain and sea views

    Optional Activities

    • Explore surrounding area at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
  7. Day 7

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle rental to explore town
    • Swim or relax at the beach
    • Visit tailor shop for custom clothing or accessories
    • Explore Old Town in the evening
    • Watch colorful street performances in the evening
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Ancient Town
  8. Day 8

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cochinzen Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure time in Ho Chi Minh City
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  9. Day 9

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant with com tam (broken rice) or bun bo (beef noodle soup))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cochinzen Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Half-day motorbike city tour with personal guide
    • Nguyen Thien Thuat Street to Ban Co Market walking tour
    • Chè (Vietnamese dessert) tasting at Ban Co Market
    • Districts 10 and 5 exploration
    • Traditional medicine streets of China Town visit
    • Thien Hau Temple visit
    • Lunch at local restaurant with com tam or bun bo
    Landmarks
    Thien Hau Temple
    Ban Co Market
  10. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Vinh Trang Pagoda visit
    • Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands
    • Unicorn Island country lane walk
    • Orchard visit and tropical fruit tasting
    • Folk song music performance by local people
    • Fruit plantation visit
    • Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal
    • Family business visit
    • Honey-bee farm visit
    • Honey tea and coconut candy workshop
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Cycling around Tan Thach village
    • Local villager meetings and daily life experience
    • Hammock relaxation

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling around Tan Thach village (hammock relaxation available for those unable to cycle)
    Landmarks
    Vinh Trang Pagoda
    Mekong Delta
  11. Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh City

    End point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local markets to buy souvenirs

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4.8
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.9

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  • M
    October 28th, 2023
    Well organised tour! Really tasting the local cuisine
    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    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 trusting our company, and we hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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  • 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...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    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 trips for our future clients. Thank you again for choosing our company and we hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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  • 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...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    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 grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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  • Ginger and Lemongrass -11 Days Private Tour - Vietnam Culinary Tour reviewer 4
    November 8th, 2022
    The best way to discover the culture of any country you visit would be to taste its traditional cuisine, I bet! I had...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    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 sharing your experience. We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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  • Vaccines
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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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