Food Lovers Vietnam

Itinerary

Days 1-3 Hanoi

Stroll around pagoda-studded lakes before embarking on a cyclo tour of the atmospheric Old Quarter. Savour delicious northern delicacies, take in a performance starring Hanoi's famous water puppets, then sizzle, slice and dice at a morning cooking class at KOTO, a training restaurant for disadvantaged youth.

Day 4 Hue

Visit the captivating ruins of the Imperial Citadel as well as the remarkable royal tombs to work up an appetite for an evening banquet.

Days 5-7 Hoi An

Learn what local produce is available at the market before enjoying another chance to chop, boil and broil in a cooking class. Later, there's time to explore the ancient streets of this charming heritage town.

Days 8-9 Nha Trang

Sunbake on white sands or savour fresh seafood before boarding a fishing boat for a cruise on the deep blue waters of the South China Sea.

Days 10-11 Dalat

Embark on a unique culinary adventure in temperate Dalat visiting an organic vegetable farm, picking up tips from the Sofitel's Executive Chef at a cooking demonstration and sampling the results in opulent surrounds.

Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City

Admire the wonderful weaving skills of Vietnam's Koho minority and get acquainted with Saigon's main sights on a cyclo tour before sampling spicy Southern fare at a local restaurant.

Day 13 Mekong Delta

Cruise the many channels of the Mekong Delta, sample freshly-picked tropical fruit and feast on local food at a rural homestay.

Days 14-15 Ho Chi Minh City

The endless food options available here provide a fitting finale to this gourmet adventure.