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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, explore the sites with more than just your eyes by experiencing the true flavors of Vietnam. Vietnam travel guide will tell you the secrets behind these mouth-watering dishes with visits to fresh markets and hands-on cooking classes. Explore the labyrinth of alleyways in Hanoi and learn the flavors that make Hanoi such an iconic gastronomic destination. Having a delish breakfast while cruising to the shimmering waters of Ha Long Bay, is a must-visit destination when you travel to Vietnam.
Then savor the unique dishes that you can only find in Hoi An, walking to a series of the town’s best eateries and digging into a bowl of aromatic Cao Lau noodles, taste banh can crackers topped with pork and salads, or the beautiful white rose dumplings.
Ending your journey with unique experiences in Ho Chi Minh City, witnessing its amazing blend of European, Vietnamese as well as Chinese culture through its beautiful architecture, crawling inside the fascinating underground system of Cu Chi Tunnels, and dining in the dark, without your sight as every other sense becomes stronger, those will be memories that last a lifetime.
Your trip begins with your arrival in Vietnam. Our Vietnam travel guide will meet and greet you at the airport. We will escort you to the hotel by private transportation. Check in to the hotel and get over the jet lag. You can mooch through the streets of the city. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and product variety are splashed all over this area. After enjoying the first day yourself, return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Cooking with instructions and guides from our professional chef Mai, the Master Chef of some 5-star hotels for 15 years as well as a Vietnamese woman having both traditional and modern beauty with profound knowledge of English and tourism.
We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at 8:30 am and we will then have a one-hour walk to the local market. The sounds of the bustling market as well as the smells of fresh local ingredients there will fascinate you. While you are having a look at the daily life of local people, Chef Mai will show you how locals chose the best raw materials that promise to be a very interesting experience. Next, some kinds of Vietnamese dishes will be introduced and explained how to prepare them.
Afterward, you will come to the Chef’s home for your cooking class. When everything is ready, Mrs. Mai will instruct you to cook some Vietnamese traditional dishes. She will also show you how to harmonize between the Vietnamese species and your taste to cook the best foods for you and your family. We will serve your lunch with what you have self-cooked, along with Vietnamese traditional foods prepared by the Chef.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Today will begin as all good tours should, by sampling the authentic local café culture in the heart of the Old Quarter, then darting through the busy streets to explore the famous French colonial style St. Joseph’s Cathedral.
We then set off for an intimate ride through the city’s iconic narrow streets to the picturesque ‘Art Street’, where we learn about local artists’ murals showcasing a mix of traditional Vietnamese culture and modern ‘social’ influences.
We then ride out of the city to the Long Bien Bridge, a magnificent structure built over a hundred years ago which spans the Red River and connects the Hoan Kiem and Long Bien Districts. This magnificent structure also provides shelter to locals living in floating homes. Only motorbikes and bicycles can traverse here and this is truly an experience off the beaten track, so off we go! (weather permitting)
It’s back on the Vespas for a fun ride past the West Lake to Ngoc Ha Market and a stroll around this vast, bustling marketplace taking in the vibrant atmosphere that typifies Ha Noi.
After a short ride on your comfortable vintage Vespa toward Huu Tiep Lake, we explore the grounds of a 400-year-old temple, followed by a short walk through traditional local market streets to see the B52 crash site at the lake. This US bomber was shot down during the 1972 bombing raids of Ha Noi, a poignant reminder of Vietnam’s recent history.
Our final ride takes us along the riverside as we zoom past the ancient dyke wall, beautifully decorated with mosaic artwork to our final destination. A tranquil green oasis at a miniature Kumquat farm (seasonal) or we learn about the ancient tradition of making tea at the home of a Vietnamese Tea Master.
From the final stop, we will drop guests back at their hotel and bid them a safe farewell. Afterward, our driver will take you to Ly Club Restaurant – one of the most famous restaurants in Hanoi for dinner.
Overnight in Hanoi.
In the morning, check-out from the hotel and get picked up by the Cruise. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival at Halong, you get to enjoy a cruise on the Bay to explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.
After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which there will be a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long bay, you’ll get to spend some time here, kayaking or swimming so that you can get closer to the floating villages and shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or relax for the day.
Overnight on cruise.
Rise early for a lesson in Tai Chi or just to enjoy a hearty breakfast. The boat will make its way back to the port stopping at the Limestone Cave, full of stalagmites and stalactites. From here, it’s clear sailing back to the main harbor and the return to Hanoi around 17:00. Free at your leisure time.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Have breakfast at the hotel, and have free time until our Vietnam travel guide will meet you for a transfer to the airport for your next flight to Hoi An. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to the hotel. After hotel check-in has some leisure time in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
A private car/van/bus will transfer you to the farming village that is about 4 km from the center of Hoi An where you can learn more about the daily life of the local farmer. Then back to Hoi An and indulge yourself in foodie heaven with the local unique cuisine.
Start our foodie exploration with a lot of well-known local dishes such as White rose, Banh Beo, Banh Nam, My Quang, Hoi An special pancake, bbq pork rolls with vegetables, and the must-try Banh my, and so on.
End our tour with the best Vietnamese coffee before you have free time to explore Hoi An at night by yourself or go back to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Have breakfast at your hotel then our driver will pick you up from your hotel. Then we start the day (8.15 am) with a welcome drink at Hai Café.
Visit Hoi An’s colorful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds, and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.
We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – the Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat what we have cooked.
Once the cooking tour has finished, relax and enjoy free use of our 20-meter swimming pool – we will provide towels and showers.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Have breakfast at the hotel, have free time until our driver will meet you for a transfer to the airport for your next flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to the hotel. After hotel check-in have some leisure time in Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars. Then we will transfer you to the restaurant for Lunch. Return to your hotel.
Afterward, our driver will take you to the “Noir. Dining in the dark restaurant is an upscale and unique dining experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Have breakfast at the hotel and prepare for your Cu Chi Tunnels tour. The trip will take approximately one and a half hours driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have a short introduction followed by a video about how the tunnels were constructed and how people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can free to visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home. Finish your travel guide in Vietnam!
