Food & Culture Vietnam

Fly overnight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival on day 2, you will be met and transferred to settle in for 2 nights with breakfast included at La Siesta Premium Saigon, just steps from the city’s landmarks. Spend your first evening on an exhilarating private Vintage Vespa food tour, zipping through lively streets to sample endless dishes and live music.

On day 3 you will explore with a private guide: visit the War Remnants Museum, the former Presidential Palace, and stroll past colonial icons including the Old Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, the Opera House and City Hall.

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Travel into the lush Mekong Delta for 2 nights with breakfast included at the peaceful Can Tho Ecolodge, a tranquil riverside retreat in the Mekong Delta, offering eco-friendly comfort and an authentic glimpse into local life.

On day 5, you will board a sampan to explore Cai Rang Floating Market. Visit a local rice noodle factory, stroll a riverside garden, row a traditional dinghy, enjoy fresh fruits and live “Don Ca Tai Tu” music, then return for lunch and leisure at the lodge.

You will be met this morning and transferred to the airport where you will catch your flight north to Da Nang. On arrival you will be met and taken to the atmospheric town of Hoi An for 4 nights with breakfast included at La Siesta Hoian Resorts & Spa. A luxurious riverside retreat in Hoi An, La Siesta offers elegant rooms, a serene spa, and easy access to the charm of the Ancient Town.

You will now have 3 days to immerse yourself in the region’s culinary scene with a market-to-table cookery class, a private street-food tour featuring over 30 dishes, and ample time to wander the lantern-lit Ancient Town, cycle into the countryside, or relax on Cua Dai Beach.

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This morning you will fly to Hanoi for 2 nights with breakfast included at the elegant Aira Boutique Hotel, complete with a rooftop sky bar overlooking the Old Quarter. Share a warm evening meal with a local family for a true taste of Hanoi hospitality.

On day 11, you will explore the key sights of Hanoi, discovering the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, and Tran Quoc Pagoda before a guided food tour through bustling markets to find the city’s best banh xeo and bun cha.

Rise early on day 12 for the drive to Ha Long Bay and board the elegant Orchid Trendy junk for an unforgettable overnight cruise with all meals included. Glide past towering limestone islands, visit Trung Trang cave, swim in the quiet waters of Tra Bau, and enjoy a sunset cooking demo on deck.

On day 13, enjoy a sunrise Tai Chi class and optional kayaking, cruise back to port and return to Hanoi for last-minute shopping and one final feast before your evening flight home.