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A 12-Day Culinary Journey Through Vietnam

12 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, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the streets of Hanoi at leisure
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Your cooking creations at beautiful garden villa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar), Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through local wet market with cultural guide
    • Learn Vietnamese phrases and cultural beliefs about ingredients
    • Prepare authentic Vietnamese traditional dishes
    • Enjoy welcome drink made with 100% natural herbs
    • Decorate dishes creatively
    • Cooking class celebration with local wine
    • Receive certificate and group photos
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  3. Day 3

    Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc - Mua Cave

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant (5-star) with local dishes including goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad; vegetarian options available)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar), Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
    • Learn about Vietnamese feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties
    • Cycling tour around village
    • 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc
    • Climb Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) with nearly 500 steps to summit
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Tam Coc
    Mua Cave
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  4. Day 4

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Aquamarine Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies
    • Board cruise and enjoy limestone rock and karst grottoes views
    • Kayaking or swimming in secret location to explore karst grottoes
    • Enjoy sundeck time exploring the bay

    Optional Activities

    • Participate in optional onboard activities
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
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  5. Day 5

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Served in dining room), Lunch (Brunch while cruise sails back to harbor)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar), Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing on sundeck
    • Tai Chi class on sun deck
    • Explore limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
  6. Day 6

    Hanoi to Hoi An

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hoi An at leisure
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  7. Day 7

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hoi An specialty food)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Palm Garden or similar), Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoi An Market
    • Explore Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall
    • Visit Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House
    • Visit Museum of Folk Culture
    • Attend performances at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
    • Visit Japanese Bridge
    • Explore handicraft shops and artwork galleries
    • Boat ride with flower lantern release
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Market
    Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall
    Phung Hung Ancient House
    Tan Ky Ancient House
    Museum of Folk Culture
    Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
    Japanese Bridge
  8. Day 8

    Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Palm Garden or similar), Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Ride Southeast Asia's most modern cable car
    • Visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station
    • Visit the Golden Bridge
    • Visit Le Jardin D'amour (9 gardens)
    • Visit Linh Ung pagoda
    • Visit French Village
    • Experience Lava Train to multiple attractions
    • Visit Helios waterfall, Time Gate, Moon Kingdom
    • Visit Fantasy Park with Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, and 90+ free games
    Landmarks
    Ba Na Hills
    Golden Bridge
    French Village
    Linh Ung Pagoda
  9. Day 9

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar ), Hotel (Acnos Hotel or similar )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ho Chi Minh City at leisure
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  10. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar ), Hotel (Acnos Hotel or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Scooter ride through Saigon
    • Try Vietnamese pancakes at local vendors
    • Taste authentic Vietnamese noodle soups
    • Learn and taste Vietnamese coffee with traditional filter
    • Taste Vietnamese sweet desserts
  11. Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar ), Hotel (Acnos Hotel or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
    • Visit Unicorn Island with country lane walking tour
    • See fruit orchards and enjoy tropical fruits
    • Experience folk music performances by local people
    • Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal
    • Visit family business and honey-bee farm
    • Experience honey tea and coconut candy workshop
    • Cycling tour around Tan Thach village
    • Meet local villagers and experience daily life

    Optional Activities

    • Hammock relaxation for those unable to join cycling trip
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    My Tho
  12. Day 12

    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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local markets to buy souvenirs

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5.0
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    5.0
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
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    April 30th, 2026
    My family and I had a trip to Vietnam in 12 days. During that time, we explored Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Hoi An,...
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    Reply from: Responsible Asia
    Dear Binks, We're so happy to read your review! Thank you for choosing our tour, and we're thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience. We always strive to provide the best service possible, and your positive feedback is a great reward for our efforts. Thank you again, and we look forward to your next visit. Warm regards, Responsible Asia team
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    November 13th, 2025
    What an amazing country! I fell in love with Vietnam. I will take my family there one day. Thank Responsible Asia so...
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    Reply from: Responsible Asia
    Hi Rumpp, Thank you so much for your kind wordwords! We’re delighted to hear that your 12-day culinary journey through Vietnam left such a strong impression and that you fell in love with Vietnam. It means a lot to us that you’re already thinking about returning with your family — we would be honored to welcome all of you on your next adventure. Creating meaningful and memorable experiences is what we strive for, and your words truly encourage our team. We can’t wait to accompany you again when the time comes. Warmest regards, Responsible Asia Team
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    September 13th, 2025
    Responsible Asia truly stands out for their commitment to sustainable tourism. Throughout our tour, they emphasized...
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    Reply from: Responsible Asia
    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 this message came through clearly in your experience. Your kind words motivate us to keep creating meaningful journeys that care for both people and the planet. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! Warmest regards, Responsible Asia team
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    September 5th, 2025
    For families, Responsible Asia offers a perfect blend of education and fun. Our kids loved the interactive history...
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    Reply from: Responsible Asia
    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 connections to local communities and the environment. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming you and your family on another adventure soon! Warmest regards, Responsible 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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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before June 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 27th, 2026, 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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