This 7-day culinary tour of Vietnam is designed for experienced travelers interested in the culinary arts and Asian cuisine. The tour includes interactive cooking classes, food-based experiences, and visits to major cities and popular sites. Day 1 includes arrival in Hanoi and exploration of the Old Quarter. Day 2 features a cruise in Ha Long Bay and a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Day 3 includes kayaking in Ha Long Bay before returning to Hanoi. Day 4 involves a flight to Ho Chi Minh City and visit to Cu Chi Tunnels. Day 5 takes travelers to the Mekong Delta region for a homestay. Day 6 includes a cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City.
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6 Nights / 7 Days
DAT E :
1 - 8 nov, 2022
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A cheesemaker / fromagère by profession, an entrepreneur
running her own dairy products business, with 9 years
of experience in the food industry. She has travelled the length
and breadth of the country for R&D of hidden and authentic
recipes. A travel enthusiast and a passionate foodie.
We have over 15 years of experience in the travel industry
& develop special interest tours that include culinary tours
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4. This 7-daY trip
to vietnam
A land of
staggering natural beauty
and cultural complexities - Vietnam
is as exotic and compelling as a steaming
hot bowl of Bún Bò Huế (Hue spicy noodle soup).
The itinerary will take us on a journey the length of
the country to enjoy a thorough exploration of its major cities,
and popular sites as well as to the country's delightful
Mekong Delta region for a special culinary activity.
The trip also includes an excursion to magnificent
Ha Long Bay to enjoy a boating activity
and kayaking excursion.
Most importantly, this trip is designed to
be highly enjoyable and provide travelers with
a very memorable and fulfilling introduction
to this endearing nation.
is specifically designed for experienced travellers
interested in the culinary arts, food technology and
Asian cuisine. It includes several interactive cooking
classes as well as other food-based experiences intended
to acquaint travelers with the diversity and ceremony
behind this favourite world fare.
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5. Day Date Itinerary Updated
Activities
Hotels
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Meals
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1 HANOI
ARRIVAL
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Depart DEL: 2350hrs-1stNov
Arrive HAN: 0520hrs-2ndNov
Group welcome.
Old Quarter, Hoa Lo,
KOTO lunch,
Water puppets troupe
Apricot Hanoi
Hotel / Sketch
Room
Stellar of
the Seas /
Junior Suite
THU
03/11/22
2 HANOI-
HA LONG
BAY
B/L/D
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum,
Ha Long Bay cruise
FRI
04/11/22
3 HA LONG
BAY
HANOI
B/D
Kayaking, Bat Trang
Ceramic Village, Transfer
back to Hanoi
SAT
05/11/22
4 HANOI-
HCMC
B/L/D
Depart HAN: 0800hrs
Arrive SGN: 1010hrs
Guerilla Tunnels
of Cu Chi
SUN
06/11/22
5 HCMC-
MEKONG
DELTA
B/D
Private boat to
Mekong Delta
Floating Market
MON
07/11/22
6 MEKONG-
DELTA
HCMC
B/D
Cooking class
at ‘Hoa Tuc’
TUE
08/11/22
7 HCMC
DEPATURE
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Ben Thanh Market
Depart SGN: 1345hrs
Apricot Hanoi
Hotel / Sketch
Room
Saigon Majestic
Hotel / Colonial
City Deluxe
Ut Trinh
Homestay
Saigon Majestic
Hotel / Colonial
City Deluxe
Flight
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Day Wise Itinerary
Culinary tour to Vietnam
1st to 8th Nov 2022
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay – Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta
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culinaRY TOUR
TO VIETNAM
Delhi - Hanoi.
Day 1
DEL 23:50hrs TUE - 01/11/22
HAN 05:20hrs WED - 02/11/22
3 • Explore the French city & hidden markets of
this vibrant Old Quarter.
5 • Lunch at KOTO restaurant- a vocational training
eatery established to help disadvantage teenagers
in the hospitality industry.
6 • In the evening enjoy a performance of Hanoi’s
famed Water Puppets Troupe to learn something
about Vietnam’s folklore and legends.
1 • Arrive at Hanoi International Airport to a warm
welcome
2 • Enjoy a hot bowl of Pho at one of the city’s
oldest and most popular pho noodle establishments
4 • Visit Hoa Lo, formerly a prison, that was
nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by the American
airmen who were shot down over Hanoi.
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Culinary Tour of Vietnam (7 days)
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Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
2 • After breakfast, Drive to magnificent
Ha Long Bay. Board your private sleeper cruise
boat to Go Cruising in this secluded haven with
its 2,000 odd limestone peaks. Each island rises
spectacularly from the ocean amongst clear
waters dotted with floating fishing villages.
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1 • Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
THU - 03/11/22
8. FRI - 04/11/22
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Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
Day3
4 • Evening after a short orientation of Hanoi enjoy
Vietnamese cuisine at a popular open air restaurant
followed by a walking tour of this vibrant city
1 • Kayaking Excursion in the scatter of islands,
dotted with wind and wave-eroded grottoes.
Your tour leader will tell you of the myths and
legends that formed these monolithic islands.
2 • At midday after a delicious lunch, return to Hanoi.
3 • Drive to the most famous and long established
pottery village in Vietnam : Bat Trang Ceramic
Village. You can even make your own products.
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9. SAT - 05/11/22
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Hanoi - HCMC
Day4
1 • Take a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City
2 • Explore the guerrilla tunnels of Cu-Chi
3 • Enjoy lunch with a view before heading back
to HCMC where we have time for some urban
exploration before dinner.
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(HAN 08:00hrs SGN 10:10hrs)
10. SUN - 06/11/22
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HCMC - Mekong Delta
Day5
4 • In the evening we experience true southern
hospitality as your host family prepares a
delicious Delta meal (which we will be required to help
prepare!) and talks to us about life in the Delta.
1 • Breakfast and then board your PRIVATE BOAT
to journey south to the MEKONG delta.
2 • The site of our local family Home-stay.
3 • Visit a colorful Floating Market cruising among
local barges full of fruits and vegetables by
boat and the Handicraft Village.
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11. MON - 07/11/22
Day6
culinaRY TOUR
TO VIETNAM
Mekong Delta – HCMC
1 • Breakfast, after exploration of the waterways
return to Ho Chi Minh City
2 • In the afternoon take part in a ‘Master Chef’
style cooking activity. This cooking experience
by one of the country’s renowned chefs at her
famous, ‘Hoa Tuc' restaurant. The cooking
experience will entail preparing a four-course
Vietnamese meal from scratch, guided by
professional instructors. Indulge in your
creations and savor delicious Vietnamese
dishes right after your cooking class!
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12. TUE - 08/11/22
culinaRY TOUR
TO VIETNAM
HCMC – DEL
Day7
4 • Drive to the airport for your flight home .
1 • Check out after breakfast
2 • A Visit the city’s beautiful post office building,
Notre Dame Cathedral and War Remnants
Museum.
3 • Pick up souvenirs at the biggest and most
authentic BenThanh Market
Flight: SGN: 13:45hrs HAN: 15:55hrs
HAN: 19:10hrs DEL: 22:50hrs
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DEPARTURE DAY
13. cOmmeRcial Offer
INCLUSIONS
PER PERSON PRICE
1. The complete program as per itinerary.
2. Airfare (incl internal flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City) + Visa + Travel Insurance.)
3. 5* Hotel Accommodation as per hotels indicated in the itinerary on twin share basis.
4. 16 Meals: 7 x Breakfast + 3 x Lunch + 6 x Dinners.
5. All transfers as per itinerary including Airport Pick Up & Drop.
6. Sightseeing & Entrances as per itinerary.
7. Services of an English Speaking Tour Manager.
EXCLUSIONS
1. Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
2. Items of personal nature like telephones, laundry etc.
PAYMENT
1. 50% At the time of confirmation & balance 50% 30 days prior to departure.
NOTES
1. In case the number of passengers drop below 8 people, there may be
a small increase in cost.
2. Hotels as indicated in the itinerary are subject to availability.
3. In case of non availability, hotels of a similar category will be offered.
4. In case of single occupancy, single supplement charges will be applicable.
5. Airfare & Taxes are calculated as on 16 Aug 2022 on an Ex-Delhi basis.
6. Airfares are dynamic & subject to change, airfare & taxes at the time
of ticketing will be applicable.
7. Names should be as per valid passport.
8. The quote is based on an ROE of 1 USD = INR 80, payment will have to be
made at the ROE on the day of payment.
9. Issuance of VISA is at the discretion of the Vietnam Embassy, if VISA has
to be reapplied, visa charges will have to be paid.
CANCELLATION
1. 45 - 60 days prior to departure 30% of the tour cost.
2. 11 - 45 days prior to departure 50% of the tour cost.
3. 0 - 10 days prior to departure 100% of the tour cost.
4. Visa once applied for & charges paid cannot be refunded.
5. In all cases a processing fee of Rs 10,000/ is non - refundable.
*TCS - Payee can claim tax refund against the TCS amount
USD is calculated at the prevailing ROE 1 USD = INR 80
TOTAL PAYBALE
US$ 2055 + INR 55,000 = Rs 2,19,400/-*
*Prices are based on a minimum group of 10 passengers traveling together
+ 5 % GST - 10 970 , + 5 % TCS* - 11 519
Rs 2,41,889/-
14. Seksaria Chambers,
139 – N.M. Road,
Fort – Mumbai 400023 - INDIA
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+91-99811-77460