Vietnam Cuisine Tour
Travel to Vietnam on a 11 day cooking tour to experience the local culture and outstanding cuisines from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.
Discover the most iconic destinations in Vietnam such as Saigon, Hoian, Hue, Hanoi and Halong, spend your time learning and cooking with some of the top food chefs and enjoy real food adventure in Vietnam.
- Day 1: Saigon Arrival
Arrive at Saigon airport, transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Saigon.
Elios 3*
Grand 4*
Sofitel Plaza 5*
- Day 2: Saigon Cooking Class – City Tour (B, L)
Morning join a cooking class to learn how to make Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, you will take a half day tour of Saigon including Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, Remnant War Museum, China Town and Thien Hau pagoda. Overnight in Saigon.
- Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels – Danang - Hoi An (B, L)
After breakfast, you will visit Cu Chi Tunnels which is 70km North West of down town of Saigon. The Cu Chi Tunnels system was created around 1948 to assist Viet Minh in their combat with the French. Building continued over the next 25 years until it was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. During the American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been opened up for visitors. Return to Saigon airport for your flight to Hoian via Danang. Overnight in Hoian.
Ancient house resort 3*
Hoi An hotel 4*
Victoria Hoian Resort and Spa 5*
- Day 4: Hoi An (B, L)
Morning, you will take part in a half day cooking class in Red Bridge Cooking School. Enjoy your “effort” lunch. Then explore the narrow streets and admire the architecture and history during an orientation tour. You will visit Japanese Covered Bridge, Phung Hung Ancient House, Phuc Kien Temple and Hoian Museum. Free for shopping in Hoian Town which is the paradise of silk made clothes. Overnight in Hoi An.
- Day 5: Hoi An - Hue (B, L)
Morning transfer to Hue, en route visit Cham Museum & Marble Mountains in Danang. On arrival, you will visit Ancient Citadel including Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, Forbidden Purple City and Royal Tomb. Overnight in Hue.
Asia 3*
Romance 4*
Imperial Hue 5*
- Day 6: Hue – Cooking Class (B, L)
After breakfast, you will take a Dragon boat to visit the beautiful Huong River to Hon Chen Temple, Thien Mu Pagoda. In the afternoon, joining a cooking class in one of Hue's unique garden houses. Overnight in Hue.
- Day 7: Hue – Hanoi City Tour (B, D)
Morning flight to Hanoi. Arrival in Noi Bai airport, you will take the city tour of Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh complex, Temple of Literature, Hanoi Hilton Prison. Enjoying water puppet performance in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.
Golden Lotus 3*
Silkpath 4*
Melia 5*
- Day 8: Hanoi Cooking Class (B, L)
Morning you will take a cyclo trip to the market for visiting and shopping for ingredients then back to cooking class. You will receive menu booklets and briefing from the chef about today’s dishes. After that, you will start cooking class. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Day 9: Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D)
After breakfast, depart to Halong City, approximately 4 hour drive. On arrival at Halong City you will board our junk for a cruise in emerald waters of Halong Bay. You have chance to enjoy the stunning scenery of this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. After having a fresh seafood lunch, you will explore some of the limestone caves in this area. Tonight our junk anchors on the bay, Dinner and overnight on boat .
Bai Tho 3*
Bhaya 4*
Paradise 5*
- Day 10: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
Wake up by morning breeze, you will breakfast on board followed by taking a small sampan to see another cave. Back to sit on the upper deck to enjoy the beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emeraude water of the bay and cruising around Bai Tu Long bay, passing by Bai Tho Mountain. Sea food lunch will be served on boat. Sail back to harbor around noon where our car returns you to Hanoi for your overnight stay. Rest of the day is at your own pace.
- Day 11: Hanoi Departure (B)
Free until transferring to airport for your flight onward. End of services.
| Group Size | 1 person | 2 persons | 3 - 5 persons | 6 - 9 persons | 10 -15 persons | Single Room Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star Hotel | 2,230.00 | 1,272.00 | 1,122.00 | 951.00 | 869.00 | 335.00 |
| 4 Star Hotel | 2,836.00 | 1,576.00 | 1,425.00 | 1,254.00 | 1,172.00 | 592.00 |
| 5 Star Hotel | 3,522.00 | 1,918.00 | 1,768.00 | 1,597.00 | 1,515.00 | 893.00 |
| Group Size | 3 Star Hotel | 4 Star Hotel | 5 Star Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 2,230 | 2,836 | 3,522 |
| 2 persons | 1,272 | 1,576 | 1,918 |
| 3 - 5 persons | 1,122 | 1,425 | 1,768 |
| 6 - 9 persons | 951 | 1,254 | 1,597 |
| 10 -15 persons | 869 | 1,172 | 1,515 |
| Single Room Supplement | 335 | 592 | 893 |
1/ Private air-conditioned vehicle during sightseeing trip
2/Accommodation based on 3, 4 or 5 star hotels (double occupancy) with daily breakfast
3/ Sightseeing and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
4/ English speaking guide
5/ Meals as stated in the itnerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
6/ Private cabin in a shared boat in Halong, private boat in Mekong
1/ International and domestic flights with taxes
2/ Meals are not mentioned in the itinerary
3/ Vietnam visa
4/ Personal spending money and all other things are non-clearly mentioned in the itinerary
5/ Travel insurance
6/ Surcharges in Christmas and New Year’s Eve
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