A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta
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- Immerse yourself in Vietnam's superb cuisine and explore its iconic cultural highlights
- A culinary and varied journey with foodie moments everyday that connect with the locals' passion for food
- Enjoy Halong Bay cruise, bustling Hanoi and Saigon, charming Hoi An and ancient imperial Hue
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Arrive in Vietnam's capital, which is famous for its rich culture, bustling life and colonial influences in their centuries-old architecture. Little lakes dotted around the city are encased by busy streets and secret alleyways, which are waiting to be explored. For...
We start this morning like the city's locals - with a steaming bowl of the ubiquitous Pho. Pronounced 'Fuh', this beef and noodle soup is Vietnam's national dish and each region has its own take - with the herbs, noodles and broth differing from north to south. In Han...
One of South East Asia's most spectacular settings, where thousands of limestone islands rise from the jade green waters of the bay like the scales of some great submerged dragon, Ha Long Bay is a World Heritage site of natural majesty. Ha Long translates as the place...
This morning we head into the countryside to explore the more rural side of Vietnam, and to the source of some of the fantastic ingredients we are sampling. We start our day with a family learning how to cook the Ninh Binh dish of com chay, literally translated to 'bu...
After freshening up and taking breakfast at a local hotel, we drive into the majestic Phong Nha National Park - a UNESCO-listed paradise made up of towering limestone karst landscapes, verdant jungle, vast, cavernous caves and a network of underground rivers. We'll bo...
We make our way this morning to the iconic 17th parallel, which formed the border between North and South Vietnam between 1954 after the First Indochina War, until 1976 after the reunification of Vietnam. The De-Militarised Zone formed an approximate 10 kilometre buff...
Once the capital of Vietnam and an inspiration for poets and artists alike for centuries, Hue is divided by the waters of the Perfume River, which separate the city's 19th-century citadel from the suburbs that radiate from the eastern shore. Even today, its easy air o...
We follow the coastal road this morning towards the Truong Son Mountains and the lofty heights of the Hai Van (Sea Cloud) Pass. This scenic region once marked the boundary between Vietnam and the Champa Kingdom to the south and as we reach the pass itself the views be...
The historic, merchant town of Hoi An had become one of the busiest international trading ports of Southeast Asia by the 17th and 18th centuries. First colonised by the Portuguese in the 16th century it still retains its medieval charm today, with many of its old buil...
After a short drive to Danang Airport we fly to Ho Chi Minh City, from where we drive further south to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. Surrounded with lush and fertile land the area is home to a patchwork of cottage industries, with the villagers all plying their trade f...
We spend a further morning exploring the delta by boat, visiting one of the bustling local markets where fish, vegetables, exotic fruits and drinks are sold. We'll also likely see an array of colourful exotic fruits not familiar to us, such as rambutan, mangosteen, dr...
We set off this morning to the International Barista School, an institution providing local students with an international accreditation in the art of coffee making. We spend the morning here with one of the expert baristas, who will be explaining the importance of co...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Hanoi at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you wou...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Jacqueline
Mar 2024
A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta
The tour was really well organized. I felt like we got to see and do a lot of things that we wouldn't have experienced if we'd planned the trip on our own. Our guide...
Philip
Mar 2024
A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta
The tour was busy but thoughtfully designed and great...
Alison
Mar 2024
A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta
Fantastic food(and drink) trip, highly recommended for its mix of food and culture
Trusted Customer
Feb 2024
A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta
The guide, Bac, was knowledgeable, kind, and patient. The welfare of the group was his top priority. The only downside I encountered was at the Duy Tan 2 Hotel in Hu...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta
Dinner at the family house in Hue was brilliant, seei...
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