Vietnam Real Food Adventure

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 12 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-3637
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Operated in English

Starts Hanoi, Vietnam
Ends Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Embrace your adventurous side on a tour of Hue’s imperial monuments from the back of a motorbike (the local way of getting around). Then be treated to lunch, specially prepared for you by a chef who is the descendant of the royal family in the garden of their family home.
Don’t just taste your way around this foodie haven, don your chef hat and learn the recipes behind these incredible eats, too. Learn the secret spices directly from local chefs (often in their own homes) and be guided to the freshest ingredients in authentic local markets.
Explore the Mekong Delta – known as ‘Vietnam’s rice bowl’ for its abundance of rice paddies, fruit and flower orchards. Cruise on a traditional sampan, then meet fresh produce vendors along the way to your veranda-wrapped homestay for the evening.
A true bucket list experience - visit Halong Bay, set sail on the emerald-green waters, gliding between limestone karsts and stay on a traditional junk boat for the evening.
Discover the real flavours of Vietnam, digging into authentic eats like pho, banh mi, bun cha, bun bo Hue and a traditional seafood hotpot – a true feast for the senses.

The "Vietnam Real Food Adventure" trip starts from Hanoi and ends in Ho Chi Minh City. It is a food tour that takes 12 days taking you through Halong Bay, Hue, Hanoi and 3 other destinations in Vietnam. "Vietnam Real Food Adventure" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Sip, slurp and crunch your way through Vietnam, experiencing one of the freshest and most fragrant cuisines on the planet. From pho and ancient buildings in Hanoi, banh khoai and imperial citadels in Hue, banh xeo and lantern-lit streets in Hoi An and banh canh and pulsating markets in Ho Chi Minh City, experience Vietnam’s cuisine and discover its tightly woven place within this culture. Drink in cafes and beer halls that sprawl out over city streets, buy fruit from wicker baskets draped over a vendor’s shoulders and sit at market stalls as aromatic noodle soups are whipped up in front of you. Experience all of Vietnam’s iconic sights, spend time cooking some of the country’s top dishes and get a true taste of Vietnam on this delectable Real Food Adventure.

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Day 1: Hanoi
Day 2: Halong Bay
Day 3: Overnight Train
Day 4: Hue
Day 5: Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An
Day 7: Quy Nhon
Day 8: Overnight Train
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10: Mekong Delta
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights), Homestay (1 night), Overnight Boat (1 night), Overnight Sleeper Train (2 nights)

Meals

9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle , Taxi , Overnight sleeper train

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure
Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike
Hue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit
Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
Hoi An - Seafood hotpot dinner
Hue - Salt coffee
Hoi An - Tea Tasting in Silence
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Hoi An - Cooking class with local chef
Hoi An - Market tour and garden visit
An Nhon - Rice winemaker
An Nhon - Home-cooked lunch
Quy Nhon - Market visit
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
Ho Chi Minh City - Cooking Class with local chef
Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
Mekong Delta - Boat cruise with visits to local producers
Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Thanh market visit
Ho Chi Minh City - Banh mi

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh City are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Vietnam Real Food Adventure tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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Based on 1 review

Leslie Widmark
From Australia
On Mar 04 2023

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Vietnam Real Food Adventure tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 15 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 15 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Vietnam Real Food Adventure tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Vietnam Real Food Adventure tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

The cuisine of Vietnam includes a lot of meat and seafood. For vegetarians and vegans we recommend reviewing the itinerary and inclusions to ensure that you will be able to fully participate and enjoy this trip. We also have many other trips to Vietnam which can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.
Depending on where you come from, the weather in Vietnam might be hotter and more humid than what you are used to. Please consider your suitability for the season you wish to travel in. Check out https://www.intrepidtravel.com/vietnam/weather-in-vietnam for more info.
In order to see as much as possible, this trip involves some long journeys, including by overnight train where the amenities are shared and basic. For more about what this experience is like, see our blog post here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/what-to-expect-on-an-overnight-train-in-vietnam/.
The motorbike tour of Hue has been assessed for safety and is closely monitored (helmets are provided and drivers are licensed). However, alternative transport can be arranged for those who would prefer not to travel by motorbike.
Facilities at the Mekong Delta homestay are quite basic. But an authentic, heart-warming experience of local Mekong life should more than make up for the lack of creature comforts.

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

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