Gourmet Treasures
ID:IOT-0119
Vietnam:Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta
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Enjoy a private tour focusing on Indochina to explore the world heritage of Halong Bay, the wonder of Angkor Ruins and the hidden jewel of Luang Prabang. Come with us to meet the people, experience the culture and savour the cuisine.
Travel Types:
History, Religion and Culture Tours / Relaxation&Romance Tours / Nature&Wildlife Tours / Classic Tours
Travel Experience:Art,Culture / Religion / Local Show and Performance / Shopping / Sightseeing / Beach / Cruise
How to book this tour with Indochina Odyssey Tours?
This tour is not a fix departure or joined group tour.We arrange this tour totally according to your schedule and personal needs.From travelling date to itinerary and hotels,every part of this tour is up to you.
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11 Days / 10 Nights
- Day - 1
- - Hanoi
On arrival at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Free time in Hanoi and overnight in Hanoi. - Day - 2
- - Hanoi
In the morning, you will have a good occasion to learn about Vietnam cuisine with a local restaurant. Starting the tour by walking on the market and preparing the ingredient with your chief, you then learn how to cook Vietnam food and enjoy them as your lunch.
In the afternoon, after enjoying the tranquility of Hoan Kiem Lake's Ngoc Son Temple we are free to explore the intriguing and bustling Old Quarter with its 36 streets packed with traditional handicrafts and goods. Take a city tour by cyclo and a performance of traditional Vietnamese Water Puppetry.
Overnight in Hanoi.
- Day - 3
- - Hanoi - Halong Bay
Today you travel across the rural plain of the Red River Delta to the World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay where our boat and sumptuous seafood lunch await us. Cruising amongst the limestone islets you will have a chance to explore various islands and caves including Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island and the beautiful Sung Sot (Surprise) cave and stop for swimming at Titov beach.
Dinner will also be served onboard, after which, our boat will moor in a quiet bay for the night. Cabins are twin share with private facilities and hot water. Overnight on board.
- Day - 4
- - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue
You wake up to have a breakfast in this spectacular bay before joining a morning cruise to visit Man's head island, Tortoise island, visit Luon cave by small bamboo boat and Bai Tu Long bay. Head back to the harbor and Hanoi's airport for late flight to Hue.
On arrival in Hue transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Hue.
- Day - 5
- - Hue
Our journey into the rich history, religion and culture of Hue, begins by exploring the imposing Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. In the afternoon, cruising on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda which is considered one of the oldest in Viet Nam. Then, you will visit the impressive Tomb of the Nguyen Emperors. Free time in Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue. - Day - 6
- - Hue - Hoi An
Free time in Hue before driving to Hoi An. Passing Lang Co beach and Pass of Mountain Clouds. Stop at Non Nuoc beach and visit Marble Mountain. Upon arrival in Hoi An ancient town, you will continue our tour to visit the merchant town. Overnight in Hoi An.
- Day - 7
- - Hoi An Cooking Tours
Meet our chef at market. Prepare the ingredient for cooking class. We will transfer to a local restaurant, where you pratice to cook Vietnamese food.
Enjoy your lunch and free afternoon in Hoi An beach.
Overnight in Hoi An.
- Day - 8
- - Hoi An - Hochiminh City
A short morning flight brings us to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, the poyourhouse of the South. You visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace before heading out to the Chinese District of Cho Lon with its bustling wholesale market and colorful grand Pagodas.
Enjoy the lunch at local restaurant. The cuisine of the south uses many herbs and spices and has been influenced by Cambodia, Thailand and India, among others. Curries using coconut milk are an example of this influence. The south also has a wide selectionof tropical fruits and vegetables that are not readily available in the cooler north.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Day - 9
- - Hochiminh - My Tho
Leaving the churning metropolis behind you head south to My Tho, gateway to the Mekong Delta. Boarding our private boat you cross the mighty river, and navigate the leafy island waterways to arrive at a fruit orchard for exploration. Here you sample refreshing tropical fruit and learn about the Delta way of life from our friendly local hosts. You lunch on exquisite Delta specialties at a riverside restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Day - 10
- - Hochiminh - Cu Chi Tunnel
Today is spent learning how to cook the Southern cuisine at one of our favorite restaurants; after that, you take a half-day to visit the former Viet Cong guerilla base of the Cu Chi tunnels. Back to Ho Chi Minh city .
In the afternoon, join our cooking class at one of our favorite restaurant New Nomad. You will discover the different between Saigon gourmet with Hanoi and Hue gourmet. The southern food is often sweet. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Day - 11
- - Hochiminh City
A good opportunity to do some last minute shopping before your transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for your on going flight. Tour ends
