Fantastic Flavors of Vietnam

What better way to experience a culture than through its food? Let combine your passion for travel with your love for food on this unique 11-day culinary journey that takes you from North to South. Experience guided tours through local markets, cities’ highlights, and test your skills in cooking classes in Hanoi and Hue; cruise across Halong Bay, a World Natural Heritage; relax in the peaceful countryside of Hoi An; learn about Vietnam history by visiting Cu Chi Tunnels and experience the daily life of locals in the mighty Mekong Delta. Learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine as you explore the landscape, meet the people and delve into the local dishes.

Highlights

Join in practical cooking classes in Hanoi and Hue to enjoy fantastic local cuisine of Vietnam
Stroll around Hanoi city’s highlights with water puppet show and cyclo ride
Admire the spectacular beauty of Halong Bay - The World Heritage Site
Explore the Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs in a Hue city tour
Pedal your bicycle through Hoi An rural villages, relax on basket boat trip in Bay Mau water coconut forest, foot massage and mini cooking class with a local family
Make a “do-it-yourself” lantern in a Hoi An workshop
Learn about the role of the Cu Chi Tunnels during the Vietnam War
Taste typical street foods as well as explore the vibrant and dynamic Ho Chi Minh city from the back of a Vespa
Cruise through waterways of the mightly Mekong River Delta and learn about life in this unique landscape

By Day	Transfer	Destinations	Activities	Meals
Day 1		Hanoi	Arrive in Hanoi, relax at the hotel, watch Water Puppet Show, have...	D
Day 2		Hanoi	Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, Xiclo trip around...	B, D
Day 3		Hanoi, Halong Bay	Transfer to Halong Bay, Explore the World Natural Heritage, Stay...	B, L, D
Day 4		Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue	Enjoy the sightseeing in Halong Bay, Fly from Hanoi to Hue, Free time...	B, Br
Day 5		Hue	Visit Hue with Lady Pagoda, the Emperor Tomb of Minh Mang and Khai...	B, L, D
Day 6		Hue, Hoi An	Transfer from Hoi An to Hue, Admire the natural beauty from Hai Van...	B
Day 7		Hoi An	Cycle from Hoi An to Tra Que Herb Village Van lang fisherman village...	B, L
Day 8		Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh	Fly from Danang to Ho Chi Minh	B
Day 9		Ho Chi Minh	Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, enjoy foodie tour by vespa motobikes in the...	B, D
Day 10		Ho Chi Minh, Mekong	Explore Unique Mekong	B, L, D
Day 11		Mekong, Ho Chi Minh	Visit local Market, Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and to the airport	B, L