Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
- Welcome to Hanoi: Arrive and check into your hotel.
- Evening Street Food Tour: Discover Hanoi’s famous Old Quarter and enjoy classic dishes like pho, banh cuon (steamed rice rolls), bun cha (grilled pork with noodles), and egg coffee in train street.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi Cultural & Culinary Experience
- Morning Tour: Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature for a look into Vietnam’s history.
- Afternoon Cooking Class: Join a cooking class in a local villa, shop for fresh ingredients at a market, and learn to cook authentic Hanoi dishes.
- Evening: Free time to explore Hanoi’s night markets.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
- Transfer to Halong Bay: Drive to this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Cruise & Seafood Lunch: Set sail on a luxury cruise with a freshly prepared seafood lunch.
- Activities: Explore limestone caves, kayak around islands, and relax on the sundeck.
- Dinner: Savor a gourmet meal on board with local flavors.
- Overnight on the cruise.
Day 4: Halong Bay & Transfer to Hue
- Morning Tai Chi & Breakfast: Enjoy Tai Chi on the deck as the sun rises over the bay.
- Return to Hanoi: Head back to Hanoi and take a short flight to Hue.
- Evening: Leisure time to explore Hue’s riverside cafes and try bun bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup).
- Overnight in Hue.
Day 5: Hue Imperial Cuisine & Sightseeing
- Morning Tour: Visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda.
- Royal Cuisine Lunch: Enjoy a traditional meal inspired by the Nguyen Dynasty’s royal recipes, with dishes like nem lui (lemongrass skewers) and banh beo (rice cakes).
- Afternoon Boat Ride: Take a scenic dragon boat ride on the Perfume River.
- Overnight in Hue.
Day 6: Hoi An Cooking & Sightseeing
- Transfer to Hoi An: Take the coastal drive with a stop at Lang Co Beach and the Hai Van Pass.
- Afternoon Hoi An Cooking Class: Learn to make cao lau (pork noodles), white rose dumplings, and more.
- Evening: Stroll through the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An Ancient Town and enjoy banh mi at a local favorite spot.
- Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Basket Boat Tour & Free Time in Hoi An
- Basket Boat Tour: Explore Cam Thanh Coconut Village by basket boat, learning fishing techniques and enjoying a countryside BBQ.
- Afternoon Free Time: Shop in Hoi An’s artisan markets or relax at An Bang Beach.
- Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City Food & History
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City: Arrive and check into your hotel.
- Afternoon Sightseeing: Visit Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- Evening Food Tour: Explore the bustling streets of District 1 and try banh xeo (Vietnamese pancakes), com tam (broken rice), and tropical fruits.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: Mekong Delta Culinary Adventure
- Transfer to Mekong Delta: Take a day trip to the delta region, known for its floating markets and vibrant food culture.
- Boat Ride & Fruit Farm Visit: Explore the waterways, visit a fruit farm, and enjoy fresh produce.
- Lunch: Enjoy elephant ear fish and other local specialties in a garden restaurant.
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City: Evening at leisure.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10: Departure
- Last-minute Shopping & Departure: Visit Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and street food before your flight home.
