12 Days Vietnam Foodie Tour

Start your day with a guided exploration of Hanoi, a city where centuries-old heritage blends seamlessly with modern energy.

Morning: Historical Landmarks

Your guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to visit the key highlights of the capital:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex – Explore the Presidential Palace (outside), Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. This area reflects Vietnam’s political history and honors the country’s beloved leader.
• Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university, built in the 11th century, showcasing traditional Vietnamese architecture and dedicated to Confucius and scholars.
• West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda – The oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi, beautifully located on a small island in West Lake.

Enjoy your special Lunch with Pho (Rice Noodle):
the famed Hanoi dish with Pho for Lunch or dinner, a Vietnamese Noodle shop. Some of the local people call this world-famous Noodle soup “Mac-Noodles” since it is as popular here as MacDonalds is in other parts of the world!

At the restaurant, your tour guide will explain the routine during Vietnamese mealtimes and tell you which special ingredients are needed for you. You can choose beef noodles or chicken noodles.

Some local restaurants with the traditional flavour and taste which is recommended by Michelin guide, you can choose one of them:

• Phở Gà Nguyệt (Chicken noodle) website
• Phở Bò Lý Quốc Sư (Beef noodle) website

Afternoon: Culture & Local Life

Continue your city exploration with:

• Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (or Fine Arts Museum on Mondays) – A fascinating museum showcasing 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam through artifacts, traditional houses, and interactive displays.
• Hoan Kiem Lake – Visit the peaceful lake in the heart of Hanoi and learn the legend of the Returned Sword.
• Old Quarter Walking Tour – Wander through the bustling 36 streets of the Old Quarter, each historically dedicated to a specific craft or trade.

(Optional: Enjoy a cup of Vietnamese egg coffee or try local snacks – Own expense)

Your tour concludes with a transfer back to your hotel.

• Overnight: in Hanoi.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch of Pho at the local restaurant.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels as mentioned or similar.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and around 08.00 AM, you are picked up to go to Halong Bay.

Enjoy the landscape of the countryside and a short break on the way. Embark on the cruise followed by a short cruise briefing. Savour a delectable lunch as you cruise among the limestone islands. Take a small sampan among the hidden bays around the Luon Cave. Cruise to Ti Top Island, go swimming or relaxing at the beach or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay. Enjoy the sunset with dinner. After dinner, fish for squid or just laze around.

Please note:
– Depending on cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice.
– Wi-Fi is available at the restaurant/Piano Lounge areas, however, Internet connectivity may be intermittently interrupted due to the geographical condition of the bay.
– Detail program of each cruise is different, it will be confirmed later by each booking.

• Overnight: in Halong Bay.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch, Dinner on Cruise.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels as mentioned or similar.

Start your day with Tai Chi class and breakfast at sunrise. Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay. Continue your cruise exploring Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet and more. While heading back to the harbour, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

After the cruise, you are picked up & transferred to the airport for your flight to Danang.

Upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport, you will be picked up by your new private driver and tour guide and taken to your hotel in Hoi An – The Ancient City of Colorful Lanterns.

• Overnight: in Hoi An.
• Meal Included: Light early Breakfast, Brunch on Cruise.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels as mentioned or similar.

This trip will take you to join a cooking class and share your great experience to go to the local market for buying fresh ingredients and cook Vietnamese traditional dishes. Besides, you will feel peaceful when visiting the beautiful vegetables gardens, having an opportunity to ride a bike or take the boat trip to discover and experience rural life.

Leave your hotel around 09.00am in the morning, you will conquer the street along the Thu Bon River and visit Hoi An colourful market to choose ingredients and make dishes with them. Finish buying ingredients at the market, embark on a small boat to ride along the Thu Bon River (or cycle 15 minutes) for about 25 minutes to catch the cooking school on the other side of the river.

Today’s activities end at around 13.00pm and departure to your hotel. The rest of the day is your leisure time.

• Overnight: in Hoi An.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at Cooking Class.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels as mentioned or similar.

Today you are free for your own exploration in Hoi An.

• Overnight: in Hoi An.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels as mentioned or similar.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart from Hoi An and transfer toward Danang.

Along the way, you will pass My Khe Beach, one of the most stunning beaches on earth.

Upon arrival in Danang, visit two major cultural and natural highlights:

• Cham Museum – home to the world’s largest collection of Cham sculpture and artifacts, offering deep insight into the Cham civilization.
• Marble Mountains – a cluster of five limestone and marble hills, famous for their natural caves, pagodas, panoramic viewpoints, and stone-carving villages.

Continue driving north along the scenic coastal road toward Hue, crossing the majestic Hai Van Pass, which offers breathtaking views over the mountains and the sea.

You will also stop at Lang Co Beach, voted as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, where you can enjoy a refreshment break and admire the tranquil turquoise waters.

Arrive in Hue in the afternoon and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

• Overnight: in Hue.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels as mentioned or similar.

In the morning, you will take a visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang (1791-1841), built between 1841 and 1843. The emperor’s mausoleum complex consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, pavilions etc.) designed on a symmetrical axis. Later visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, created in the 19th century for the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Enjoy some “retail therapy” at Dong Ba Market before transferring for an exciting Hue Street Food Tour by cyclo, discovering the unique flavors of the ancient capital.

Street food highlights include:

• Bún Bò Huế (Hue-style beef noodle soup) – A must-try specialty rich in lemongrass and shrimp paste, served with beef, pork, meatballs, fresh herbs, and chili.
• Bánh Khoái – A crispy rice and egg crepe filled with shrimp, grilled beef, pork fat, bean sprouts, and spring onions, served with a special secret sauce unique to Hue.
• Nem Lụi (Grilled pork skewers) – Rolled in rice paper with herbs, pineapple, banana, and bean sprouts, then dipped in a flavorful peanut–liver–coconut sauce made from dozens of ingredients.
• Bánh Bèo / Bloating Fern-shaped Cake – Steamed rice flour topped with shrimp, pork cracklings, dried tiny shrimp, and scallion oil, served with fish sauce.
• Fresh fruit mix, juice, and local beer at the night walking street.

After the tour, you are free to explore Hue at your own pace.

• Overnight: in Hue.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at local restaurant – street food.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels as mentioned or similar.

There is some free time for your own exploration in Hue or enjoy your optional tour until we transfer to airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Then you are free, Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Overnight: in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels as mentioned or similar.

The whole day today will be free for relaxing at the hotel, strolling or shopping in the town or whatever takes your fancy.

When the sun goes down, you may choose to explore the street food scene either by walking or by motorbike.

Option 1: By Motorbike
Hop on the back of a motorbike and zoom through lively streets as the city lights come alive. Visit a local restaurant for dinner and enjoy signature dishes such as beef noodle soup, sugarcane juice, and grilled beef in betel leaves.
Continue to Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, famous for its diverse street food stalls, before exploring a vibrant flower market and savoring Vietnamese pancakes.
Ride along Nguyen Trai Street for shopping opportunities, then stop at Nguyen Van Cu Bridge to take in the panoramic night views. Your adventure continues into District 4, known for its lively local life, where you will enjoy a BBQ seafood feast featuring fresh seafood and local favorites.
Afterward, your guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Option 2: By Walking
If you prefer a slower pace, take a guided walking food tour through local neighborhoods. Your guide will lead you through atmospheric alleyways and bustling streets where you can taste authentic dishes such as beef noodle soup, banh xeo, grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves, and more.
You’ll walk through lively local markets, observe everyday life, and enjoy the chance to interact with vendors while discovering hidden food gems.
The tour ends with delicious seafood and street-food tasting in District 4 before returning to your hotel by car.

Please note:
– Please inform your local guide about any food allergies you may have.
– It is recommended that you leave your handbags, passports and jewellery at your hotel for safekeeping.
– A camera is always encouraged. Please take extra care of your camera to avoid theft.
– We recommend that you should wear something comfortable and cool. Shorts, T-shirts and light pants are also suitable.

• Overnight: in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel, Street-food Dinner.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels as mentioned or similar.

These days are your day to relax and enjoy Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace. Here are some simple suggestions for how you can make the most of your free time:

Enjoy the Food: Ho Chi Minh City has delicious street food. Try different local dishes like pho, banh mi, and fresh spring rolls. You can go on a food tour to taste a variety of Flavors.
Visit the Ben Thanh Market: Go to the Ben Thanh Market, where you can find a variety of items like clothes, crafts, spices, and souvenirs. Walk around and see what catches your eye.
Take a Relaxing Walk: Enjoy a peaceful stroll along Nguyen Hue Walking Street or by the Saigon River. Admire the buildings and watch the people going about their day. You can also find a cozy café to sit and relax.

• Overnight: in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels as mentioned or similar.

Or you can choose any below suggested optional tour for your trip:

After breakfast, enjoy free time at your own pace until checkout at 12:00PM (noon).

Your international flight to Australia departs around 9:00 PM, giving you approximately 9 hours of leisure time after checkout.

Your luggage will be safely stored at the hotel. You may explore the city freely until your driver picks you up for the airport transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Suggested Leisure Activities (Optional)
With luggage stored at the hotel, guests can comfortably enjoy the following activities before the evening transfer:

• Ben Thanh Market & Saigon Square
  Ideal for last-minute souvenir shopping, handicrafts, clothing, and local snacks.
• Relax at a Café or Rooftop Lounge
  Enjoy a drink at one of Ho Chi Minh City’s famous cafés or rooftop bars overlooking District 1.
• Spa & Massage Experience
  Indulge in foot massage or a full-body treatment at reputable spas
• Dong Khoi Street & Nguyen Hue Walking Street
  Perfect for a leisurely walk, photography, shopping, and enjoying the vibrant city atmosphere.
• Local Lunch or Early Dinner
  Choose from nearby Vietnamese restaurants for a final taste of local specialties before your flight.

Trip ends at the airport.

• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.