Experience the best of Central and Southern Vietnam’s culinary delights on our immersive tour package. This 10-day tour is designed for food enthusiasts eager to discover the diverse flavors, vibrant markets, and rich cultural heritage of Vietnam.
From bustling cities to tranquil countryside, each destination offers a unique foodie taste that will delight your senses and leave you craving for more. Book your tour today and embark on the mouthwatering adventure of a lifetime!
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Experience the best of Central and Southern Vietnam's culinary delights on our immersive tour package. This 10-day tour is designed for food enthusiasts eager to discover the diverse flavors, vibrant markets, and rich cultural heritage of Vietnam. From bustling cities to tranquil countryside, each destination offers a unique foodie taste that will delight your senses and leave you craving for more. Book your tour today and embark on the mouthwatering adventure of a lifetime!
Afternoon
Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Sunshine Travel’s tour guide will welcome you and then transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
You can discover this vibrant city at your own pace, or spend your time having a good rest after a long flight and get ready for the exciting food tour ahead!
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Morning & Afternoon
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, and you will have free time to explore the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh.
Take your time to wander through the bustling streets, soak in the local atmosphere, and try various kinds of unique street food along the way.
If you need suggestions on where to go and what to do, please feel free to contact your travel consultant, or you can refer to some of our tours:
Evening
Kickstart your amazing city trip by discovering the lively Saigon's nightlife in a truly one-of-a-kind way, on the back of a vintage Vespa. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to the city’s most famous spots.
Begin your journey in Chinatown, a bustling district filled with a blend of Vietnamese and Chinese cultures. You will find lots of exciting fusion food, which is the culinary interference between Vietnam and China.
Visit Hai Thuong Lang Ong Street, where you'll find numerous lovely traditional handicrafts. Admire colorful lanterns and decorative items that you can buy as souvenirs or gifts to bring back home.
Savor a light dinner featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Next, make your way to Ho Thi Ky Flower Market - the biggest flower market in Saigon. Don’t forget to capture stunning photos amidst the blooming flowers in this vibrant market.
As the night falls, our driver will drive you through the Thu Thiem Tunnel, the longest tunnel in Southeast Asia. Pass through Saigon River and witness the city's transformation into a mesmerizing spectacle of lights.
At the end of the tour, your driver will take you back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Morning
Enjoy a full breakfast at the hotel. You will have a free morning to relax or explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own.
Afternoon
Join the exciting Cooking Class and try your hand at making some of Vietnam's most iconic dishes led by our local chef. You will have a chance to try and learn authentic Vietnamese recipes, including 3 savory dishes and 1 dessert.
Experience authentic farmers' lives at Ho Chi Minh Agricultural Village. Meet various adorable animals at the farm and dress like a real farmer with a conical hat - a traditional Vietnamese hat and take on the challenges of growing vegetables or mushrooms.
Morning
After breakfast, your tour guide and driver will pick you up around 08:00 and drive you to Ben Tre Province.
Start a boat trip and row along the picturesque Ham Luong River. Along the way, the boat will make stops at local workplaces, providing you with a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of the locals:
Then, pay a visit to a coconut processing workshop. Here, you can witness the process of turning coconuts into various products.
After that, explore a mat-weaving village, observe the skillful locals weaving colorful mats from straws, and try your hand at making one yourself.
The boat will stop at a quiet village where you can take a short walk to experience real Delta village life before boarding your 'xe loi' (a type of motorized rickshaw) and traveling into the forest to visit fruit orchards before stopping at a riverside restaurant for a delicious lunch.
Enjoy your lunch features local specialties such as elephant-ear fish and river shrimp, washed with cold drinks or beers.
Afternoon
After enjoying your lunch, embark on a serene sampan trip along the enchanting mangrove palm canals. Take in the peaceful natural surroundings and relax with the refreshing breeze as you glide along the canal.
Around 17:00: the sampan will stop at the pier, and you will be transferred back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City by minibus.
Morning
After fueling up with breakfast at the hotel, you'll have some free time to relax and get ready before our driver picks you up to head to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.
Upon your arrival in Da Nang, our driver will transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An town. The rest of the day is your free time to relax or discover the city on your own. Feel free to contact your travel consultant if you need any suggestions.
Morning
Start your day off right with a refreshing welcome drink at the meeting point in the enchanting Hoi An Ancient Town. Immerse yourself in the captivating sights, sounds, and aromas of the bustling streets.
Take a leisurely stroll through the vibrant Hoi An Market, where you'll have the chance to interact with friendly local vendors and have breakfast with an incredible array of mouthwatering traditional foods.
Next, hop aboard the Red Bridge boat for a scenic half-hour cruise along the Hoi An River to the Cooking School, take in the picturesque views, gain a deeper understanding of the river life, and enjoy the timeless beauty of Hoi An.
At the Cooking School, a skilled local chef will guide you through a fascinating 2-hour cooking lesson, providing detailed instructions on how to create authentic dishes.
After preparing your own dishes, it's time to sit back and enjoy the delicious meal you've cooked.
Around noon, the class will come to an end, and we'll transfer you back to central Hoi An. The rest of the day is yours to explore and discover the city at your own pace.
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you can refer to our optional exciting tour below to explore the diverse culture in Hoi An, please contact your travel consultant to arrange the best itinerary for you:
Since Da Nang and Hoi An are neighboring provinces, you can customize your itinerary during these two days based on your preferences. Please refer to our tours below for the best experience in Da Nang and Hoi An:
Since Da Nang and Hoi An are neighboring provinces, you can customize your itinerary during these two days based on your preferences. Please refer to our tours below for the best experience in Da Nang and Hoi An:
Morning
Enjoy your last morning in Da Nang by eating breakfast at the hotel's restaurant. You will have free time until our driver arrives and takes you to the airport for your flight return to Ho Chi Minh City.
