Vietnam Real Food Adventure
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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.
- Visit Ha Long Bay, a truly bucket list experience, and set sail on the emerald-green waters, gliding between limestone karsts and staying 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.
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- 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 - Cao Lau dinner + lantern orientation walk in Hoi An
- 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
- An Nhon - Rice winemaker
- An Nhon - Home-cooked lunch
- Quy Nhon - Market visit
- Quy Nhon - coffee
- 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
Itinerary

Xin chao! Welcome to Vietnam. Your adventure begins in the country’s capital – Hanoi. If you arrive early, maybe grab an iconic coffee – typically served with condensed milk or, for the more adventurous, egg! You’ll meet your group and leader for an important welcome ...
This morning, hit the road for the spectacular World Heritage-listed site of Ha Long Bay. The harbour, with approximately 2000 limestone islands rising from the turquoise waters of Bac Bo Gulf, spans an area of about 1500 square km and is dotted with beaches and grott...
You’d be forgiven for thinking you were still dreaming when you wake up on the bay this morning. If you’re an early riser, you might like to organise an optional kayak experience before you head back to Hanoi this morning. When you arrive, you’ll board an overnight tr...
Arrive in Hue this morning – Vietnam’s former royal capital, where the cuisine is considered by many as the best in the country. The food is influenced by its imperial heritage (small dishes and a focus on aesthetic presentation) and its strong Buddhist heritage, refl...
After a local breakfast of bun bo hue (a spiced beef noodle soup), you’ll go to a local coffee house where three generations of Hue locals are living together. Admire the traditional house and gardens before meeting your host, Mr Khoa. Learn about his passion for coff...
Today, you’ll really get to know Hoi An – first up, your leader will take you on an orientation walk around the Ancient Town. Then, you’ll discover Reaching Out Tea House – a non-government organisation that supports the local deaf and mute community by providing empl...
This morning after breakfast, you’ll drive south, to the coastal town of Quy Nhon.On the way,visit a village to see the production process of Vietnamese rice whiskey (made from plain boiled rice). Learn about the history of this traditional practise and see how it's m...
Early this morning, you’ll visit the local market with your trip leader for a wander around and a fruit tasting of some local produce.Durian, jackfruit, rambutans are a feast for the eye. Then, walk to Bun Ram Thuy for breakfast, before continuing to Dang Coffee for ...
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City this morning, then join a walking tour to get a feel for the city's frenetic, fascinating blend of old and new, East and West. You’ll notice a strong French influence here, which means excellent coffee and baguettes! Stop past the General Po...
After breakfast this morning, kiss Ho Chi Minh City goodbye and make your way to the Mekong Delta. The delta is known as ‘Vietnam’s rice bowl’ for its abundance of rice paddies, fruit and flower orchards. When you arrive, you’ll hit the water and cruise up this mighty...
Enjoy the freshest fruit of the Mekong Delta for breakfast, then head back to Ho Chi Minh City. When you arrive, take a guided walk around one of Vietnam’s most pulsing markets – Ben Thanh. This is the perfect place to pick up any last-minute snacks, cooking utensils,...
With no activities planned for today, your adventure comes to an end after breakfast. If you wish to spend more time in Ho Chi Minh City, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Intrepid Travel Reviews & Ratings
Our tour leader was very informative, solved
Our tour leader was very informative, solved problems very quickly...
The tour was well planned, provided great
The tour was well planned, provided great variety and taught us a lot about the country
Small groups, flexibility, sense of adventure and
Small groups, flexibility, sense of adventure and variety of offerings.
Khoa was an excellent guide. He was
Khoa was an excellent guide. He was on top of everything all the time, dealing with minor problems and larger ones with ease and a good sense of humor and always con...
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