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. It...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Eat insanely delicious Vietnamese food in Ho Chi Minh and explore its backstreets
    • See the daily life of the mighty Mekong Delta and visit its lush orchards with tropical fruits
    • Define the title "The world's best sandwich" for Banh Mi in Hoi An by yourself and try other super tasty dishes of this charming town.
    • Try unique Hanoi millennial cuisine and walk through the maze of narrow streets of the Old Quarter
    • Relax on the cruise in Ha long Bay and enjoy the most stunning sceneries

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 sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHo Chi Minh
End CityHanoi

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Ha Long Bay
  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh
  • Hoi An
  • Mekong Delta

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Kayaking
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • Accommodation shared in double/twin/triple room
    • In-tour flights from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang and from Da Nang to Hanoi, with 20 kg luggage allowance
    • Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
    • All transportation mentioned in the itinerary
    • Experienced English speaking guide
    • Meals as per program (B=breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
    • All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
    • Tissues and water on coach
    • Service charges and government tax
    • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
    • Vietnam Visa letter approval

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Welcome to Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Ho Chi Minh. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing and Food Tasting (B/L)

This morning your tour guide will meet you with a motorbike for a half-day tour of the city. Hop on the back and head through the city's lively streets, passing the many Vietnamese guitar makers’ stores, interesting eateries, and residential apartment buildings. The w...

Day 3 Cruising on Mekong Delta (B/L)

Kickstart your day with a hearty breakfast, and a trip to Mekong Delta follows. The guide will meet you at the hotel lobby around 7:15-7:30 am, and you will head to My Tho, which lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, board the sampan and cruise down...

Day 4 Travel From Ho Chi Minh City To Hoi An (B)

Relish the remaining moment in Ho Chi Minh before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Da Nang. When you arrive at Da Nang Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Hoi An. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5 Immerse Yourself In Hoi An Cuisine (B/D)

This evening you will explore Hoi An's off-the-beaten-path highlights and taste the most remarkable dishes of this charming town. Your guide will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to a local farming village about 2.5 miles (4 km) from the town center. Here you ca...

Day 6 Greeting From The Capital (B)

Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hanoi. When you arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the Old Quarter. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 7 A Taste Of Street Food In Hanoi (B/D)

The guide will meet you around 18:00 and take you outside of the Old Quarter to show you areas that most visitors haven’t got a chance to see on motorbikes like Hoan Kiem Lake, French Quarter & Opera House, and Long Bien Bridge. From this place, Long Bien – the fi...

Day 8 Discover The Natural Wonder Of The World (B/L) - Shared cruise

Check out of the hotel in the morning, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route 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 the pier, you wi...

Day 9 Ha Long Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will awake your mind and muscles. Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After your explorati...

Day 10 Biggest Farewell And Warmest Thank You - Hanoi 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 $967
Price per day$97
Last Updated: 11/23/2023

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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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Founded in 2011, Realistic Asia is a full-service tour operator with a head office in Vietnam and is well-known for organizing memorable trips with unique and authentic experiences in South East Asia. We are locals and true experts in our destinations. With our local knowledge, we are proud to provide an excellent service and a wide range of activities from a leisure beach break to trekking adventure in jungles.

Customer service and the personal touch, Planning unique custom trips, Unique local knowledge and expertise about your destinations

Local knowledge, personalized service, well-balanced itineraries utmost care, unforgettable experience, passionate team

We are focusing in showing our travelers the destination from different perspectives through  exploring the famous place in a different way, meeting with interesting people and offering hands-on experience.

Why we love this operator
They focus on the details to ensure that their travelers get a great introduction to their home country of Vietnam.
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Emphasizing direct communication with travelers to ensure they select the right trip for them and are prepared for the journey.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and departure taxes
    • Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
    • Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
    • Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet)
    • Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in Vietnam, Local New Year in Cambodia, Laos and Thailand) if applicable.
    • Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am
    • Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person)
    • Services not mentioned above
    • Travel insurance

Accommodation

,• Accommodation is shared in double/twin/triple room • Check in time: 14:00; check out time:12:00
Cancellation policy

Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive advice in writing and cancellation charges would apply as follows:

  • 31 days and more before departure: 10% of the full payment + airfare cancellation fees (if any).
  • 15-30 days before departure: 30% of the full payment + airfare cancellation fees (if any).
  • 14 days and less before departure: 100% of the full payment.
  • No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the full payment
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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

13 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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