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Vietnam Real Food Adventure

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

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Secret of Pho food experience - tasting Micheline Guide Bib Gourmet awarded Beef Pho
    • Learn about pho cuon and try fresh rice noodle rolls
    • Pho Cocktail drink

    Optional Activities

    • Vietnamese coffee experience (served with condensed milk or egg)
    • Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) - off-the-beaten path discovery of Pu Long and Ninh Binh
    • Hiking In Sapa (TVAG) - mountain landscapes and colorful hilltribes
    Landmarks
    Hanoi
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Hanoi to Halong Bay
    Meals
    Dinner (Delicious feast prepared by onboard chef)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Ha Long Bay UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Boat cruise among limestone karsts
    • Explore Surprise Cave
    • Onboard chef-prepared feast
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Surprise Cave
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  3. Day 3

    Halong Bay to Hue

    Halong Bay to Hue

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak experience to see limestone karsts
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
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  4. Day 4

    Hue

    Hue
    Meals
    Breakfast (Local breakfast of bun bo hue (spiced beef noodle soup)), Lunch (Plant-based Buddhist meal specially prepared by chef and descendant of royal family in their family home garden)

    Included Activities

    • Local breakfast of bun bo hue
    • Highlights & back streets tour by motorbike
    • Thien Mu Pagoda visit
    • Plant-based Buddhist meal prepared by royal family descendant chef in family home garden
    • Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

    Optional Activities

    • Imperial street food for dinner such as banh hue (rice flour cakes with shrimp, pork and spices)
    Landmarks
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
  5. Day 5

    Hue to Hoi An

    Hue to Hoi An
    Meals
    Breakfast (Salt coffee demonstration and experience at local coffee house), Dinner (Cao Lau (local noodle dish) with group in Hoi An Old Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Salt coffee experience at local three-generation family coffee house
    • Imperial City entrance and guided visit
    • Bus journey through Hai Van Pass
    • Cao Lau dinner with group in Old Centre
    • Nighttime orientation walk in Hoi An Old Centre
    Landmarks
    Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City
    Hoi An Old Centre
    Hai Van Pass
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  6. Day 6

    Hoi An

    Hoi An
    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious feast prepared during cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Hoi An Ancient Town
    • Tea tasting in silence at Reaching Out Tea House
    • Market tour with local chef
    • Cooking class with local chef - hands-on demonstrations
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Centre
    Reaching Out Tea House
  7. Day 7

    Hoi An to Nha Trang

    Hoi An to Nha Trang

    Optional Activities

    • Hotel pool relaxation
    • Bike ride in nearby rice fields
    • Shopping in Hoi An's Old Centre
    • Beach visit in Danang area
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Centre
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  8. Day 8

    Nha Trang

    Nha Trang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood dinner - local specialty in Nha Trang)

    Included Activities

    • Seafood dinner with group - local specialty

    Optional Activities

    • City stroll
    • Po Nagar Cham Towers visit
    • Tran Phu Bridge for scenic views
    Landmarks
    Po Nagar Cham Towers
    Tran Phu Bridge
  9. Day 9

    Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City

    Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • City walking tour
    • General Post Office
    • Ben Thanh market guided walk
    • Crispy pork belly Banh mi tasting
    • War Remnants Museum visit
    Landmarks
    General Post Office
    Ben Thanh Market
    War Remnants Museum
  10. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
    Meals
    Dinner (Southern Vietnamese feast on wide veranda overlooking the garden)

    Included Activities

    • Boat cruise on Mekong River
    • Visits to tropical fruit gardens
    • Visits to local cottage industries
    • Sampling of honey, coconut candy and fresh fruit
    • Sampan paddling through backwaters
    • Southern Vietnamese feast dinner on homestay veranda

    Optional Activities

    • Garden wandering at homestay
    • Helping with dinner preparations
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
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  11. Day 11

    Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City

    Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Breakfast (Freshest fruit of the Mekong Delta), Lunch (Delicious feast prepared during cooking class), Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)

    Included Activities

    • Mekong Delta fruit breakfast
    • Hands-on cooking class with local chef in Cai Be
    • Lunch of prepared dishes from cooking class
    • Farewell dinner with group

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon explorations
    Landmarks
    Cai Be
  12. Day 12

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.6
Overall rating based on 15 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.6
  • 4.5

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  • Vietnam Real Food Adventure reviewer 1
    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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    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
  • A
    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...
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    Traveled in February 2019
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    Great guide. Well organized and executed trip (with respect to transportation, activities, food and pace).
    Traveled in February 2019
  • A
    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
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    Intrepid is among the best in the industry!
    Traveled in February 2019
  • A
    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
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    - small, well suited group - excellent tour guide who was entertaining, knowledgeable and gave us plenty of...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    This trip was fantastic with a great tour leader! Awesome inclusions.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    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 TravelOperatorWritten 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.

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      Robin

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Do I get any discounts since I have booked with tour radar before?

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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.

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Tour ID: 50979

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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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