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12-Day Vietnam Culinary Tour: Ginger and Lemongrass Experience - Private Tour

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Food & Wine
Savor the world's flavors and finest wines
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

    Hanoi
    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up )
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

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

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked meal prepared during cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Hanoi cooking class with Master Chef at Chef Ai's House
    • Wet market visit and ingredient selection
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  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    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

    • Cruise to Halong Bay
    • Exploration of limestone rocks and karst grottoes
    • Kayaking or swimming in secret bay location

    Optional Activities

    • Optional onboard activities
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  4. Day 4

    Halong Bay to Hue

    Halong Bay to Hue
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast served in dining room)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Eldora Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Silk Path Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
    • Limestone cave exploration with stalagmites and stalactites
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay Limestone Caves
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  5. Day 5

    Hue

    Hue
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Traditional Hue specialties at Ngoc Son Princess House)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Eldora Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Silk Path Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

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

    Hue to Hoi An

    Hue to Hoi An
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Saga Hotel or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Hai Van Pass drive
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
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  7. Day 7

    Hoi An

    Hoi An
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Saga Hotel or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle rental and cycling around town
    • Beach visit and swimming
    • Tailor shop visits for custom clothing
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
    Hoi An Beach
  8. Day 8

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Cochinzen Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
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  9. Day 9

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local favorites like com tam (broken rice) or bun bo (beef noodle soup))
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar), Hotel 4* (Cochinzen Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day motorbike street food tour
    • Ban Co Market visit with chè tasting
    • Chinese Thien Hau Temple visit
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Ban Co Market
    Thien Hau Temple
  10. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch by the riverside), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mekong Lodge or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip through Mekong Delta
    • Cycling trip to Tan Phong Island
    • Handicraft workshops visit
    • Fruit garden visit with Vietnamese folk music
    • Small rowing boat trip through canal
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    Cai Be
    Tan Phong Island
  11. Day 11

    Mekong Delta

    Mekong Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar), Hotel 4* (Cochinzen Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to Cai Be floating market
    • Handicraft villages visit
    Landmarks
    Cai Be Floating Market
    Tien River
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  12. Day 12

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    End point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport Drop Off)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local markets for souvenirs

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    I joined this tour mainly for the food experiences and they didn’t disappoint. The cooking class with Chef Ai in...
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    Dear Guys, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that the culinary moments were exactly what you were hoping for. The cooking class with Chef Ai is truly something special, and we’re glad her warmth made it even more memorable. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed discovering the unique flavors of each region. Our team is thrilled to hear that you felt supported and well taken care of from beginning to end. Thank you for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back for more delicious adventures in the future! Sincerely, Vietnam Tour Fun team
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