Itinerary #4: Vietnam Culinary Discovery
Looking for a more thorough food tour of Vietnam? This 10 day culinary tour will take you on a sensory journey through the country's diverse culinary landscape, exploring the distinct flavors of the North, Center, and South regions.
Itinerary overview
From your first night's feast at a typical Vietnamese restaurant in Hanoi, you'll dive deep into Vietnamese cuisine secrets, prepare traditional dishes, and embark on a culinary adventure through Hanoi's bustling streets.
As you cruise through Halong Bay, savor fresh seafood delights on board, and in Hue, explore ancient villages and indulge in an exclusive dinner featuring regional specialties.
Although it's not in North Vietnam, continue your culinary exploration in Hoi An with a cooking class, a market visit, and a river cruise to a cooking school. In Ho Chi Minh City, savor local pho, dine at authentic Vietnamese restaurants, and even visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels.
Check out this North Vietnam itinerary:
Day 1
- Meet at Hanoi/Noi Bai International Airport
- Transfer to hotel for check-in
- Dinner at a typical Vietnamese restaurant
Day 2
- Learn Vietnamese cuisine secrets
- Prepare a typical Vietnamese menu
- City tour in Hanoi, including Fine Arts Museum and more
- Evening Water Puppets Show
Day 3
- Drive to Halong Bay
- Embark on a traditional junk for a cruise
- Explore Thien Cung and Dau Go grottoes
- Lunch and dinner on board
- Overnight on the junk
Day 4
- Morning cruise to beautiful islands and caves
- Brunch on board
- Return to Halong city and transfer to Hanoi airport
- Flight to Hue
Day 5
- Explore ancient villages around Hue
- Visit Thuy Bieu village and its cultural heritage
- Explore Tiger Arena, temple-cemetery, and bronze-casting village
- Cruise on the Huong River, cycling, and local experiences
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Imperial City
- Exclusive dinner at Tha Om Garden House or Hue Foodie Tour
Day 6
- Visit Khai Dinh Mausoleum
- Drive to Hoi An with stops at Lang Co Beach and Hai Van Pass
- Visit Cham Museum, Non-Nuoc beach, and Marble Mountain
Day 7
- Morning cooking class at Red Bridge School
- Visit Hoi An's colorful market
- Cruise along Hoi An River to the cooking school
- Learn about Vietnamese dishes and food carving
- Afternoon walking tour of Hoi An's historic town
Day 8
- Visit China Town, Binh Tay Market, and Thien Hau Temple
- Lunch at a "Pho" house
- City tour including Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum
- Dinner at an authentic Vietnamese cuisine restaurant
Day 9
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground complex used during the American war
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City
- Explore Chinatown and Thien Hau temple
- Sightseeing with photo stops at the former Presidential Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral
Day 10
- Ho Chi Minh City Departure
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