Flavors of Vietnam & Cooking Class 11 days

$1529 $1911
Duration
11 Days 10 Nights
Max People
12
Min Age
1+
Tour Type
Group Tours

Overview

Are you a food lover who wants to explore the diverse and delicious flavors of Vietnam? If so, this package is perfect for you. The Flavors of Vietnam & Cooking Class is an 11-day immersive experience that takes you on a culinary journey across Vietnam.

This tour is designed for food enthusiasts and those interested in Vietnamese culture, offering a mix of cooking classes, street food tours, and visits to cultural sites. Don’t miss this chance to experience the best of Vietnam through your taste buds!

Highlights
  • Experience rural life, tour floating markets, and discover local produce in the Mekong Delta
  • Enjoy a leisurely cruise through the limestone karsts and caves of Halong Bay
  • Learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes from expert chefs in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City
  • Explore bustling markets and hidden alleys to taste the best of Vietnamese street food

What’s Included

  • 10 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinner
  • Airplane, Cruise, Shuttle Bus
  • Hotel (9 nights), Overnight on cruise (1 night)
  • 10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners, 1 Brunch
  • Hotel (10 nights)
  • Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing accommodation at hotel, except overnight on train and home-stay (if any)
  • All transport within Vietnam, as per itinerary.
  • All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Meals as indicated in the program
  • 2 Domestic flights: Ho Chi Minh – Danang; Hue – Hanoi
Policy

  • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

Notes:

  • *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
  • Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Itinerary

Are you a food lover who wants to explore the diverse and delicious flavors of Vietnam? If so, this package is perfect for you. The Flavors of Vietnam & Cooking Class is an 11-day immersive experience that takes you on a culinary journey across Vietnam. This tour is designed for food enthusiasts and those interested in Vietnamese culture, offering a mix of cooking classes, street food tours, and visits to cultural sites. Don’t miss this chance to experience the best of Vietnam through your taste buds!

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Morning

After landing at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

NOTE: The check-in time is 14:00, there is a surcharge for check-in earlier.

Afternoon

Spend your free time exploring Ho Chi Minh City's bustle. The following half-day excursions are available in Saigon:

  • Ho Chi Minh City Half day FROM US $39 /pax
  • Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day FROM US $39 /pax
  • Luxury Dinner Cruise on Saigon River FROM US $46 /pax
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 2 Vietnamese Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh

Morning

Vietnamese coffee will be supplied with breakfast.

When you arrive at the hotel, our driver will pick you up and take you to the culinary class. Learn how to barter like a native in the market. The largest and oldest market in Ho Chi Minh is Binh Thuan Market, which you will pass through. 

The host's house will be the location of the culinary demonstration. The menu and items for your upcoming meal will be sent to you. 

As long as you follow the chef's directions, you may complete classic dishes and sample your products.

Afternoon and Night

Your free time is the remainder of the day.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 3 Mekong Delta Full Day

Morning/ Afternoon

Start your day with breakfast to recharge.

You will be picked up by the shuttle van and taken to the port so you may board the sampan sailing the Mekong Delta.

As the wooden boat plows through the water, you may observe the way of life of those who live along riverbanks and in rice paddies.

Visit a little neighborhood eatery for lunch and sample the specialty of elephant's ear fish.

Night

Return to Ho Chi Minh Center after disembarking the ferry. Dinner at the restaurant might help you recharge.

Your day concludes when you return to the hotel to unwind.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 4 Ho Chi Minh - Da Nang - Hoi An

Morning

Please wake up and enjoy your final meal in Ho Chi Minh City.

After checking out of your hotel, you will be taken to the airport to catch your aircraft to Da Nang. Then, a shuttle bus will pick you up at the Da Nang airport and take you across the Thu Bon riverbank to Hoi An.

Check into your hotel accommodation in Hoi An and unwind.

Afternoon/ Night

Visit and explore Tan Ky House which was built in 1741. It is the place where 7 generations of Le family have lived.

After that, you can spend the remaining time on your own exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 5 Hoi An Beachside Cooking Class

Morning

Finish breakfast at the hotel in Hoi An then our guide will lead you to the market and find the ingredients needed for dishes for a cooking demonstration that helps you make Cao Lau.

This cooking class will be held after you board a sampan and down to the sands pristine of Cua Dai Beach. Immerse yourself in the fresh atmosphere and clean beach.

Relax after an energy half-day by tasting your products in a cooking session for lunch.

Afternoon/ Night

Go back to your accommodation in Hoi An and explore the city on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 6 Hoi An - Hue boat trip Half day

Morning

Enjoy Hoi An's fresh air while eating breakfast and checking into your hotel. We travel to Hue City over the Hai Van Pass. 

After a long journey, check into your hotel in Hue and unwind. 

Afternoon

You will be picked up by our driver and guide at the hotel to begin the boat tour of Hue City. 

When you arrive in Hue, you'll embark on a dragon boat ride along the Perfume River. 

As you glide across the gentle waters, you'll catch glimpses of the Imperial Capital of the Hue Dynasty and the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda. The boat journey offers a peaceful way to explore Hue's rich history and admire the scenic river views.

Night 

The rest of the time is yours, and stay overnight in Hue 

Optional: Spend your dinner time with a top chef and listen to the evolution of Hue's cuisine and enjoy the dinner cooked by the chef.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 7 Hue - Hanoi Half-day

Morning/ Afternoon

After breakfast, get ready for your journey to Hanoi.

From the airport, our driver will transport you to the hotel so you may take advantage of your free time in Hanoi.

Night

This will be a series of days where you can discover the unique cultural features of Vietnam, including tonight, here are some interesting activities that we offer you:

  • Hanoi Insight Vespa Tours Half day US $115 /pax
  • Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour US $29 /pax
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 8 Evening cooking class in Hanoi

Morning

Following breakfast at the hotel. It is your free time, you can relax, refresh your mind or explore Hanoi Street's bustle.

Afternoon/ Night

You have the option of enrolling in a cooking lesson at the community restaurant K.O.T.O.

Try some of your homemade Vietnamese cuisine. You will have a lot of memories in this class with your fellows. This cooking class always receives compliments from other participants.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 9 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay overnight cruise

Morning

After finishing breakfast at the hotel in Hanoi, take a shuttle bus to Halong Bay.

Arrival at the city of Halong Bay and boarding of an overnight junk boat. While the boat is passing islands, taste your first lunch.

Afternoon/ Night

Relax and refill your soul and health before we have some discovery in the afternoon. Halong Bay is famous for its majestic caves. Therefore, it’s time to make a cave discovery.

You find out a lot of stunning caves here, such as Surprising Caves, Maze Cave, and Trinh Nu Cave.

When you go back to the ship, have dinner of freshly cooked fish.

NOTE: The detailed activities depend on each cruise schedule.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on cruise
Day 10 Halong Exploration - Hanoi

Morning 

Enjoy a tranquil start to the day with breakfast aboard the yacht while in Halong Bay.

The journey continues passing by various islets, islands or caves.

Return to the boat, pack your things, and complete check-out before taking a shuttle bus back to Hanoi.

Afternoon/ Night

On your route, explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi. You should refresh your mind and go to sleep soon because you had an energetic day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 11 Hanoi Departure

Check out of the hotel and be taken to Noi Bai International Airport after breakfast. Return trip to Hanoi. Your journey comes to an end.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA

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