Vietnam Foodie's Paradise in 10 Days

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Vietnam Foodie's Paradise offers travelers a great chance to taste their way through the most amazing dishes, starting from playful Ho Chi Minh City through the star of the central - Hoi An to elegant Hanoi capital, each region has a unique cuisine that defines the rich diversity of culture. You will be shown how real Vietnamese people live, work, and eat....

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Ho Chi Minh city: experience the vibrant southern food culture
    • Mekong Delta: cruise through the scenic waterways
    • Hoi An: indulge in the rich local cuisine
    • Hanoi: savor the diverse street food offerings
    • Halong Bay: explore the breathtaking natural wonders

What's this trip about?

    Vietnam Foodie's Paradise offers travelers a great chance to taste their way through the most amazing dishes, starting from playful Ho Chi Minh City through the star of the central - Hoi An to elegant Hanoi capital, each region has a unique cuisine that defines the rich diversity of culture. You will be shown how real Vietnamese people live, work, and eat. It's great fun and the perfect way to discover some of the lesser-known that local people love to eat. Let's fill your tummy with delicious and authentic Vietnamese food on this journey.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityHo Chi Minh City
End CityHanoi

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Swimming
  • Kayaking

Trip includes

    • Accommodation based on double/twin share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
    • All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
    • Tissues and water during transfers
    • Service charges and government tax
    • Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
    • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
    • No extra charge after service confirmation

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Itinerary

Day 1: WELCOME TO VIET NAM - HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL
Your trip begins with your arrival in Vietnam. Your private driver will meet and greet you at the airport. You will be escorted 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. His...
Day 2: THE SOUTHERN FOOD TASTE (B/L)
9:00 AM - we start the tour at Nguyen Thien Thuat backstreet – The Lively Saigon. You will pass through one of the typical streets of the city with constructions dating back to the 1960s. Along the street are many Vietnamese guitar makers’ stores. S...
Day 3: CRUISING ON MEKONG DELTA (B/L)
(start 7.20 am – return around 17.30 )

7:20 am Pick up from the hotel.

Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast and a trip to Mekong Delta follows, depart for My Tho, the town that lies on the left side of the Mekong ...
Day 4: TRAVEL FROM HO CHI MINH TO HOI AN (B)
Have breakfast at the hotel, have some free leisure time until there will be a private cab to transfer you to the airport, and be ready for the next flight to Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5: IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HOI AN CUISINE (B/D)
Explore the local specialty and street dishes at off the beaten path places

Experience a REAL local’s night! Eat, drink and hang out like a local!

Learn Vietnamese culture through eating and playing

Interact w...
Day 6: GREETINGS FROM THE CAPITAL (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Then, taking the flight to Hanoi. Check in your hotel and free at your leisure time to get your energy back.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 7: A TASTE OF STREET FOOD IN HANOI (B/D)
17h45: Pick up at your hotel

18h00: Introduce the itinerary of the tour and drive around 36 old streets in the old quarter to enjoy different kinds of street foods 

19h30: Crossing over Ho Chi Minh Complex for s...
Day 8: DISCOVER THE NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD (B/L/D)
In the morning, check-out from the hotel and get pick-up by the Cruise. Take a route most scenic 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 Halo...
Day 9: MORNING IN THE NATURAL WONDER OF THE WORLD AND BACK TO HANOI (B/L)
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.

Day 10: BIGGEST FAREWELL AND WARMEST THANK YOU - HA NOI DEPARTURE (B)
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones.  Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home. 

Trip Ends.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,039
Price per day$104
Last Updated: 11/23/2023

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Realistic Asia.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Realistic Asia Reviews & Ratings

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Meagan

May 2022

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Great food and service

I and my husband took this tour in March 2019 and we still keep good memories from this trip, so I am more than happy to support Realistic Asia and share my experien...

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Elisa

Jan 2020

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Various cuisine

Spring Rolls were exotic. They used the different ingredients like meat, carrots, peppers, onion, eggs etc. Each city has their own favours to describe each region's...

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Onita

Dec 2019

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Cooking class is great. Meet new friends

We wanted to explore as much as possible of local food in Vietnam. It's the reason why we were attracted by this package. You didn't disappoint us. We really enjoyed...

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Daniel

Sep 2019

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No problems even you are a vegetarian

This tour was suitable for everyone. Even we were vegetarians but the guides managed to introduce many good food. Local vegetarian food in Vietnam was so fresh and w...

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Sean

Sep 2019

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Well organised

Getting ready to go back to Dubai. Thank you for all your help from the begining of our holiday, everything was smooth and well organised. On of behalf of my family ...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Arrival and Departure Flights
    • Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
    • Travel Insurance
    • Public holiday surcharge (if any)
    • Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
    • Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
    • E-visa
    • Surcharge for airport transfers between 12:00 am – 05:00 am
    • Other services not mentioned above

Accommodation

3-stars hotels:
  • Ho Chi Minh: Queen Ann Hotel or similar
  • Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar
  • Hanoi: Mina Hotel or similar
  • Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar
4-stars hotels:
  • Ho Chi Minh: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar
  • Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar
  • Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An or similar
  • Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar
5-stars hotels:
  • Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar 
  • Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An or similar
  • Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar
  • Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar
Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

Transportation & Flights

Domestic flight Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An with 20kg luggage/person by Vietjet Air Domestic flight Hoi An to Ha Noi with 20kg luggage/person by Vietjet Air Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car Private car for the excursion  Boat as per itinerary,
Guides
Experienced English-speaking guide. French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russia speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied.
Requirements
,Yes, there is a single supplement for travelers who request a single room. This is because all of our prices are based on per adult, in double/twin sharing.
Cancellation policy
  • More than 60 days prior to arrival date: 10% cancellation charge + airfare cancellation fees.
  • 30 - 50 days prior to arrival date: 20% + airfare cancellation fees.
  • 29 – 15 days prior to arrival date: 40% + airfare cancellation fees.
  • 14 – 8 days prior to arrival date: 80% + airfare cancellation fees.
  • 7 days prior to arrival date: 100 % (that all the flight tickets in the package are non-refundable.)
  • No show: 100% (that all the flight tickets in the package are non-refundable.)
Please note: that the domestic flight tickets in the package are non-refundable.


Travel Insurance
Insurance are not included
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included
As per the tour program:
B=breakfast
L-Lunch
D-Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Yes, we offer special rates for children. The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults is as follows: For infant (0 - 2 years old): 10% adult rate. 03 - 11 years old: 85% adult rate. Child from 12 years old and above will pay as adult. All tickets: Based on each airlines policy, the price for children will be applied at time of booking.
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