I am interested in doing the Vietnam Real Food Adventure tour (with Intrepid) from 6th April to 17th April. I am a solo traveller and would like to find out the cost please.

The 06 April 2025 departure is currently on sale and the cost is AUD $3,132 per adult in a twin share room. A single supplement is available to book at an additional cost of $355, if you prefer not to share a room on this trip.

Do you offer solo tours rather than group tours?

We do not offer solo tours but we do however have a lot of Independent tours. A self-guided adventure allows independent travellers to travel along without a guide. The tour guide essentially acts as a concierge to ensure you have the necessities - accommodation, transportation, and some pre-booked activities. Most travellers who book this option are budget backpackers, but you can choose from different standards of accommodation.

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US $1,856 per person

Vietnam Real Food Adventure

12 days

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

4.6

15 traveler reviews

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a well-thought out itinerary, clearly communicated and executed, with a shining sense of integrity throughout.
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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Food & Culinary: Savor the world one bite at a time
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi
Included Activities
- Secret of Pho food experience - Micheline Guide Bib Gourmat awarded Beef Pho and Vietnamese fresh rice noodle rolls (pho cuon)
- Unique Pho Cocktail experience
Optional Activities
- Vietnamese coffee (typically served with condensed milk or egg)
- Early arrival exploration of Hanoi
- Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) - pre-tour add-on for Pu Long and Ninh Binh
- Hiking In Sapa (TVAG) - pre-tour add-on for mountain landscapes and hilltribes
Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Meals
Dinner (Delicious feast prepared by onboard chef)
Included Activities
- Ha Long Bay cruise on traditional boat between limestone karsts
- Surprise Cave exploration
- Onboard dinner prepared by chef
Landmarks
Ha Long Bay
Surprise Cave
Day 3
Halong Bay to Hue
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing in Halong Bay
- Optional kayak experience to explore limestone karsts
Day 4
Hue
Meals
Breakfast (Local breakfast - bun bo hue (spiced beef noodle soup)), Lunch (Plant-based Buddhist meal specially prepared by royal family descendant chef in their family home garden)
Included Activities
- Local breakfast - bun bo hue (spiced beef noodle soup)
- Highlights & back streets tour by motorbike
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Salt coffee experience and demonstration
- Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City entrance and guided visit
- Plant-based Buddhist meal specially prepared by royal family descendant chef
- Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc visit
Optional Activities
- Imperial street specialties for dinner (banh hue - rice flour cakes stuffed with shrimp, pork and spices)
Landmarks
Thien Mu Pagoda
Imperial Citadel of Hue
Forbidden Purple City
Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
Day 5
Hue to Hoi An
Meals
Lunch (Cao Lau (local noodle dish) with group)
Included Activities
- Traditional Hue salt coffee experience with roasting demonstration and preparation
- Imperial Citadel entrance and guided visit
- Forbidden Purple City visit
- Cao Lau dinner at Hoi An Old Centre
- Nighttime orientation walk among the lanterns in Hoi An Old Centre
Landmarks
Imperial Citadel of Hue
Forbidden Purple City
Hoi An Old Town
Day 6
Hoi An
Included Activities
- Walk around Hoi An Ancient Town with leader
- Reaching Out Tea House visit and silent tea tasting experience
- Market tour and shopping for fresh ingredients
- Cooking class with local chef including hands-on demonstrations
Landmarks
Hoi An Old Town
Reaching Out Tea House
Day 7
Hoi An to Nha Trang
Optional Activities
- Hotel pool relaxation
- Bike ride in nearby rice fields
- Shopping in Hoi An Old Centre
- Beach visit in Danang
Day 8
Nha Trang
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood dinner - local specialty)
Included Activities
- Seafood dinner with group
Optional Activities
- City exploration and strolling
- Po Nagar Cham Towers visit
- Tran Phu Bridge scenic views
Landmarks
Po Nagar Cham Towers
Tran Phu Bridge
Day 9
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- General Post Office visit
- Ben Thanh market guided walk and visit
- Crispy pork belly Banh mi experience
- War Remnants Museum visit
Landmarks
Saigon Central Post Office
Ben Thanh Market
War Remnants Museum
Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Southern Vietnamese feast on the veranda overlooking the garden)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise up the Mekong River
- Visits to tropical fruit gardens
- Visits to local cottage industries - honey, coconut candy and fruit sampling
- Sampan paddling along backwaters
- Homestay dinner - southern Vietnamese feast on the veranda
Optional Activities
- Help with dinner preparations at homestay
- Garden exploration and relaxation at homestay
Landmarks
Mekong Delta
Day 11
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast (Freshest fruit of the Mekong Delta), Lunch (Feast prepared during hands-on cooking class with local chef)
Included Activities
- Hands-on cooking class with local chef in Cai Be
- Lunch - feast prepared during cooking class
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks
Cai Be
Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Ha Long Bay
Surprise Cave

Landmarks
Thien Mu Pagoda
Imperial Citadel of Hue
Forbidden Purple City
Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

Landmarks
Imperial Citadel of Hue
Forbidden Purple City
Hoi An Old Town

Landmarks
Hoi An Old Town
Reaching Out Tea House

Landmarks
Po Nagar Cham Towers
Tran Phu Bridge

Landmarks
Saigon Central Post Office
Ben Thanh Market
War Remnants Museum

Landmarks
Mekong Delta

Landmarks
Cai Be

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Rating: 4.5(12,061 reviews)
Response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 88%
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Traveler Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 15 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.4
Guide
4.2
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.6
Tour Operator
4.5

Anthony
December 27th, 2022
Great trip! Our guide, Thao, was fantastic. A great way to experience Vietnam.
Traveled in December 2022
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Anthony! I am so glad you enjoy your tour and guide. Our food adventures are definitely loved among many of our travelers. Happy New Year!
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Beatrice
September 18th, 2019
This trip was interesting, exciting, extremely well-organised and had a good mix of activities and also some...
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Traveled in February 2019
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Ashley
September 18th, 2019
Our group leader Nhi was fantastic- she really made the trip for a lot of us and we were so happy to have a strong...
Our group leader Nhi was fantastic- she really made the trip for a lot of us and we were so happy to have a strong female leader. She was always happy and professional and was able to provide suggestions and recommendations on how to spend our time. I really enjoyed listening to her teach us about Vietnam and she seemed to always have an answer to whatever questions we had. Everything was planned so well by intrepid with a great combination of experiences.Show more
Traveled in February 2019
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Wanda
September 18th, 2019
Great guide. Well organized and executed trip (with respect to transportation, activities, food and pace).
Traveled in February 2019
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Robin
September 18th, 2019
Intrepid was spectacular - a well-thought out itinerary, clearly communicated and executed, with a shining sense of...
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Traveled in February 2019
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Nicholas
September 18th, 2019
Intrepid is among the best in the industry!
Traveled in February 2019
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Wendy
September 18th, 2019
The focus really was on food which was the purpose if the trip. We got to try so many dishes that we would not have...
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Traveled in December 2018
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Rhianna
September 18th, 2019
- small, well suited group - excellent tour guide who was entertaining, knowledgeable and gave us plenty of...
- small, well suited group - excellent tour guide who was entertaining, knowledgeable and gave us plenty of suggestions for ways to expand our experience, - use of local services and providers which was important to me - the places we went to eat were exceptional and food really was the theme running through the whole tour, which was what we were after, while still experiencing culture, history etc.Show more
Traveled in December 2018
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Maddi
September 18th, 2019
This trip was fantastic with a great tour leader! Awesome inclusions.
Traveled in December 2018
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Kayla
September 18th, 2019
Loved it, amazing tour guide Tham and the food experience was great
Traveled in December 2018

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Robin
Asked on February 12th, 2025
I am interested in doing the Vietnam Real Food Adventure tour (with Intrepid) from 6th April to 17th April. I am a solo traveller and would like to find out the cost please.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  The 06 April 2025 departure is currently on sale and the cost is AUD $3,132 per adult in a twin share room. A single supplement is available to book at an additional cost of $355, if you prefer not to share a room on this trip.
- R
  Robin
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Do I get any discounts since I have booked with tour radar before?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  Unfortunately, we do not have any discounts for returning travelers. However, this trip is currently on sale.
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Natasha
Asked on December 1st, 2016
Do you offer solo tours rather than group tours?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2016
  We do not offer solo tours but we do however have a lot of Independent tours. A self-guided adventure allows independent travellers to travel along without a guide. The tour guide essentially acts as a concierge to ensure you have the necessities - accommodation, transportation, and some pre-booked activities. Most travellers who book this option are budget backpackers, but you can choose from different standards of accommodation.

From

$2,320

-20%

US $1,856 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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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