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Experience Vietnamese Food 9 days

Tour Code: 7CDM2IG7PMW2

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Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Tra Que Village - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

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Duration

9 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hoi An – Tra Que Village – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta

Explore Vietnam’s culinary diversity and renowned landmarks through our immersive 9-day gastronomic journey. Perfect for food enthusiasts, this tour unveils the intricacies of Vietnamese cuisine while treating you to breathtaking landscapes and cultural richness.

Included/Excluded

* All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
* Accommodation based on twin or double sharing room
* All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles if specified in the program
* Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, Br-Brunch, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
* Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Vietnam Tour Packages
* Entrance fees if specified in the program
* Airfares, Cruise, Train, Sleeper bus if specified in the program.

* Compulsory tips for tour guide and driver
* Meals not mentioned in the program
* Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel/Room upgrade
* Drinks, personal expenses and any services not clearly mentioned in the program
* Surcharge for the festive seasons
* Applicable Government Taxes and other service charges.
* The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges.
* Porterage Facility

Itinerary

Meet our tour guide at Noi Bai Airport for your transfer to our designated hotel in Hanoi.
Check-in is available after 14:00. For early check-in, please contact us in advance; additional charges may apply.

Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel

Please rendezvous at Pole No.10 (Outside the Terminal Gate) to meet our guides as the airport tends to be crowded. In case of difficulty locating our representative, kindly reach out to us for assistance.

<span> Day 2</span> Hanoi Full-day City Tour and Food Tour

Morning & Afternoon: Explore Hanoi's Cityscape

8:00-8:30: Tour commencement

Discover various iconic Hanoi landmarks, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and Hoan Kiem Lake, providing insight into customs, history, and local life.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant pulse of Hanoi's Old Quarter, experiencing the city's lively rhythm.

Evening: Culinary Stroll

17:30: Commencement of the tour

Indulge in delectable local delicacies such as "Bun Bo" (Sauteed Beef Rice Vermicelli), "Banh Cuon" (Steamed Rice Rolls), "Banh Mi," the renowned Egg Coffee, and an array of other mouthwatering dishes.

Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel

<span> Day 3</span> Hanoi – Halong Bay - Overnight on Cruise

Morning:

Between 8:00 and 8:30: Prepare for pickup and departure for Halong Bay

Discover Halong Bay's scenic beauty via boat while relishing local seafood cuisine

Afternoon:

Engage in diverse activities like exploring caves, kayaking, or indulging in a swim within the bay's waters

Return to the vessel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay onboard
Accommodation: Halong Bay Cruise

<span> Day 4</span> Halong Bay Sightseeing – Fly to Da Nang – Hoi An

Morning:

Participate in an early morning Tai Chi class
Explore the breathtaking caves within Halong Bay
Return to the cruise for lunch and then journey back to the main dock
Proceed to Noi Bai airport for the flight to Danang
Afternoon & Evening:

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel in Hoi An for check-in and overnight rest

Accommodation: Hoi An Hotel

<span> Day 5</span> Tra Que Vegetable Village Half day

Morning:

Between 8:00 and 8:30, accompany the tour guide to the bicycle shop for bicycle pickup.
Cycle to a nearby farm in Tra Que and engage in farming activities alongside local farmers.
Pause for a break and join the host family in preparing lunch, savoring local delicacies like "tam huu" spring rolls and "banh xeo" pancakes.
After lunch, rest briefly and then learn the art of vegetable harvesting and wrapping.
Afternoon:

Return to Hoi An for relaxation.

Accommodation: Hoi An Hotel

<span> Day 6</span> Hoi An Walking Food Tour

Morning:

Indulge in leisure time of your choice.
Afternoon & Evening:

Commence the tour between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Visit local food stalls to relish authentic Hoi An dishes like Banh Mi, Cao Lau, Banh Beo, Banh Khot, Balut, and local coffee.
Following the tour, wander independently through the Ancient Town or return to the hotel.

Accommodation: Hoi An Hotel

<span> Day 7</span> Hoi An - Flight to Ho Chi Minh city

Morning:

Between 8:00 and 8:30, following breakfast, proceed with transport to Hue airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon landing at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, make your way to the designated hotel within the city.

Check-in and explore the city at your leisure.

Afternoon & Evening:

Relax and enjoy your leisure time.

Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh Hotel

<span> Day 8</span> Full day Discover Mekong Delta

Morning:

Between 8:00 and 8:30, embark on the boat.

Explore the Ham Luong River, a tributary of the Mekong, via boat.

Visit various local craft workshops, such as coconut processing facilities and mat weaving houses.

Immerse in the peaceful ambiance of a serene Delta village.

Experience a ride on the traditional “xe loi” to venture into the deep forest.

Explore fruit orchards and savor a delightful meal comprising dishes like elephant-ear fish and river shrimp, along with refreshing cold drinks or beers.
Afternoon:

Relax with a leisurely trip along the narrow canals aboard a sampan boat.

Return to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh around 17:00.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

<span> Day 9</span> Ho Chi Minh Departure

Morning:

Relish a relaxed morning on your final day in Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon:

Proceed to the airport for your return journey home.

Accommodation: Not Applicable
Check-out is scheduled for 12:00 noon. Late check-out is available for an additional fee.

Durations

9 - 12 days

Languages

English

Regional Tours

Vietnam

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Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Tra Que Village - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

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