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Flavors of Vietnam: 11-Day Culinary & Cultural Exploration

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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
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Đường Nội Bài, Mai Đình, 12200, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll around Hanoi's Old Quarter
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade three-course meal (starter, main, dessert) cooked during the class, choice of Menu 1 (Pomelo salad with shrimp, Hanoi royal grilled fish, Egg coffee), Menu 2 (Beef salad countryside style, Hanoi fried spring rolls, Jackfruit deep-fried with coconut milk), or Menu 3 (Mango salad with mango dressing, Mushroom curry with rice, Deep-fried banana wrapped in sticky rice with coconut milk))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Diamond Legend Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Private cooking class with Chef Ai (market visit, ingredient selection, three-course cooking lesson, homemade meal)
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter
    • Visit lakeside cafés
    • Browse boutique shops
    Landmarks
    Vinh Phuc Local Market
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast (At Diamond Legend Hotel, Hanoi), Lunch (Fresh Vietnamese set lunch onboard as the ship glides past limestone karsts), Dinner (Multi-course Vietnamese feast in the dining room as night falls over the bay)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise embarkation and welcome drink
    • Kayaking or bamboo boat among hidden lagoons (activity order may vary by weather and tide)
    • Swimming off secluded sandy beach
    • Cave exploration with stalactites
    • Casual spring-roll cooking demonstration
    • Tai chi onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on sun-lounger on open deck
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  4. Day 4

    Halong Bay to Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast onboard Le Journey Cruise), Brunch (Brunch onboard while cruising back to harbor)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise sightseeing trip (possible activities: Sung Sot Cave exploration, Ti Top Island visit, Luon Cave tour)
    Landmarks
    Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave
    Ti Top Island
    Luon Cave
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  5. Day 5

    Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Flavorful Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Traditional Hue-style feast at Ngoc Son Princess House in an ancestral garden home)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Imperial Citadel (UNESCO site) visit and exploration
    • Cyclo ride through the Old City past Tinh Tam Lake
    • Thien Mu Pagoda visit
    • Tomb of Tu Duc visit
    • Khai Dinh Mausoleum visit
    • Private dinner at Ngoc Son Princess House with traditional Hue-style feast and cultural stories
    Landmarks
    Imperial Citadel
    Tinh Tam Lake
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Tomb of Tu Duc
    Khai Dinh Mausoleum
    Ngoc Son Princess House
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  6. Day 6

    Hue to Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (KimAn Hoi An Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Photo stops at scenic viewpoints along Hai Van Pass
    • Explore Hanoi's Ancient Town
    • Relax at riverside café
    • Cycle to An Bang Beach
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    An Bang Beach
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  7. Day 7

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast (At hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (KimAn Hoi An Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Rent a bicycle and cycle through backstreets
    • Visit An Bang Beach
    • Relax at beachfront cafés
    • Visit local tailor shops for custom-made items
    • Explore the lantern-lit Old Town
    • Enjoy street performances and cultural shows
    Landmarks
    An Bang Beach
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  8. Day 8

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prague Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Take a short walk around District 1
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  9. Day 9

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Southern-style lunch at neighborhood eatery featuring classics such as cơm tấm (broken rice) or bún bò (beef noodle soup))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prague Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Scooter tour of Nguyen Thien Thuat Backstreet (Old Saigon in Miniature) with guitar workshop and noodle stall visits
    • Ban Co Market visit and chè tasting
    • Districts 10 & 5 exploration
    • Chinatown's Traditional Medicine Quarter tour (Hai Thuong Lan Ong & Trieu Quang Phuc Streets)
    • Thien Hau Temple visit
    • Street-food lunch at neighborhood eatery

    Optional Activities

    • Walking itinerary instead of scooter (available on request)
    Landmarks
    Nguyen Thien Thuat Backstreet
    Ban Co Market
    Thien Hau Temple
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  10. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious local lunch at a garden restaurant in the heart of the Mekong Delta)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prague Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional sampan cruise along the Mekong River past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
    • Unicorn Island visit with orchard walk, tropical fruit sampling, and live Southern folk music
    • Fruit plantation visit
    • Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son Island canals
    • Local honey farm visit, fresh honey tea tasting, and coconut candy-making observation
    • Garden restaurant lunch in the Mekong Delta
    • Cycling trip around Tan Thach Village with local interactions (or hammock relaxation for non-cyclists)

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling around Tan Thach Village (relaxation in hammock available as alternative)
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
    Dragon Island
    Unicorn Island
    Phoenix Island
    Tortoise Island
    Thoi Son Island
    My Tho
    Tan Thach Village
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  11. Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh City Departure

    End point
    Bạch Đằng, Phường 2, 72100, Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through a nearby market
    • Enjoy Vietnamese coffee
    Landmarks
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport
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    January 25th, 2026
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    October 20th, 2025
    Excellent service and very high quality food! The guide is friendly and he show us lots of delicious street food...
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    October 20th, 2025
    I could say it was the best experience that my family had during our short trip in Hanoi. My husband and I don’t...
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    Is this tour suitable for kids especially the cooking classes and cultural experiences? We want something hands-on and fun, not just sightseeing or sitting in a bus all day. Also, would you be able to accommodate things like: - A vegetarian option for my husband? - Extra nights in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City if we want to extend a bit?

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    • Sondax TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      Yes, the tour is kid-friendly – cooking classes, boat rides, and cultural visits are fun and interactive for children aged 9 and 12. We can arrange vegetarian meals – just let us know if your husband is vegetarian (includes eggs/dairy) or vegan (no animal products) so we can customize meals and cooking classes accordingly. Extra nights in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City are totally possible – there will be an additional cost.

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      Jeffrey

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      My husband is vegan (no eggs, dairy, or animal products). We'd really appreciate if the meals and cooking classes could reflect that – thank you for being flexible!

    • Sondax TravelOperatorWritten August 2025

      Hanoi is rich in cultural charm – ideal for exploring traditional craft villages, cultural shows, and art spaces. It's perfect if you're looking for a slower, more authentic vibe. Ho Chi Minh City, on the other hand, is vibrant and energetic – great for food tours, rooftop bars, and exciting nightlife. September–October is a lovely time in Hanoi – autumn weather, golden leaves, very photogenic! From December onward, Hanoi gets a bit chilly, but the Tet holiday atmosphere (late Jan–early Feb) is magical, with flowers, markets, and lots of local traditions.

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