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Ginger and Lemongrass -11 Days Private Tour - Vietnam Culinary Tour

11 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
4.5
2 traveler reviews
Ginger and Lemongrass -11 Days Private Tour - Vietnam Culinary Tour - Realistic Asia
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Plan your adventure:
  • Food & Culinary
  • Family
  • Private
  • Partially Guided
  • Explorer
  • Personalized
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Age range 1 to 88
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Highlights

  • Try the most remarkable dishes of Vietnamese street food in different regions of the country
  • Cruise in the magnificent Halong Bay
  • Have a dining experience in the house of the former Vietnamese princess
  • Explore the ancient capital Hue by cyclo
  • Visit the floating market on the lively Mekong Delta

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 WELCOME TO VIETNAM – HANOI ARRIVAL
  2. Day 2 SECRETS BEHIND NORTH VIETNAM'S MOST POPULAR FOODS WITH MASTER CHEF (B/L)
  3. Day 3 CRUISING TO MAGNIFICENT HALONG BAY - OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)
  4. Day 4 WAKE UP ON THE DRAGON BAY - BACK TO HANOI – FLIGHT TO HUE (B)
  5. Day 5 EXPLORE THE IMPERIAL CITADEL - DINNER AT NGOC SON PRINCESS HOUSE (B/L/D)
  6. Day 6 TRAVEL FROM HUE TO HOI AN (B)
  7. Day 7 CHERISH YOUR LEISURE TIME IN ANCIENT TOWN (B)
  8. Day 8 TRAVEL FROM HOI AN TO HO CHI MINH CITY- FLIGHT INCLUDED (B)
  9. Day 9 HO CHI MINH STREET FOOD TOUR (B/L)
  10. Day 10 SAILING THROUGH THE MIGHTY MEKONG DELTA (B/L)
  11. Day 11 TIME TO SAY GOODBYE - HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Realistic Asia

Number of tours

80

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

2 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
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    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.8
  • MM
    · October 29th, 2023
    Well organised tour! Really tasting the local cuisine
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Matilda, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that you have enjoyed your trip to Vietnam and that you enjoyed exploring the local cuisine. It was a big pleasure for us to organize your holiday. Thank you again for... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • Ginger and Lemongrass -11 Days Private Tour - Vietnam Culinary Tour reviewer 2
    · October 16th, 2023
    This is my second time coming to Vietnam, and...
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear Ray, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re over the moon to hear that you’re happy about your holiday! Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023

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11 days
Ginger and Lemongrass -11 Days Private Tour - Vietnam Culinary Tour
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 234180

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    Vietnam
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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