Gourmet Vietnam
A Culinary & Cultural Tour
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Hanoi to Saigon |
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Price:
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NZ$2625.00 Other Currencies: www.xe.com |
Vietnam is a gourmet paradise: a real culinary treat. Vietnam is known for for its exotic cuisine which differs between the southern, central and northern regions of the country. Vietnam boasts over 500 local specialities and the cuisine has evolved with the country's history: absorbing the best of China, Cambodia and some French flair. This journey takes in the 'must see' sights of Vietnam while tantalising the taste buds with some of south-east Asia's finest cuisine. Travel through this amazing country and discover its culinary Meccas. Visit both historic capitals of Vietnam, from the colonial charm of Hanoi to its bustling southern counterpart, Saigon. Wonder at the splendour of Halong Bay and discover Hue, the former seat of power of the Nguyen Dynasty. We immerse ourselves in the historical sea port of Hoi An, which still exudes the aura of bygone days, and end your Vietnam experience with a visit down the bustling and colourful Mekong Delta.
TOUR OVERVIEW
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Duration: |
10 days |
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Start Point: |
Hanoi |
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Finish Point: |
Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) |
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Accommodation: |
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Single Rooms: |
From $570.00 |
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Transport: |
Private air-conditioned vehicle Junk Cruise on Halong Bay Cruise on the Mekong River Domestic Flights |
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Staff: |
Tour Escort + Local Guides |
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Max Group Size: |
15 passengers |
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Gourmet Rating: |
**** |
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Comfort Grade: |
*** |
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Cultural Interest: |
**** |
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
The services of an expert English-speaking local Tour Leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites, Cooking class and dinner at KOTO café in Hanoi - a project providing vocational hospitality training and experience to underprivileged young people, full day Red Bridge Cooking School in Hoi An, including ingredient picking in Tra Que Village and a river cruise back to Hoi An, Southern Vietnamese cuisine cooking class in Saigon, Traditional ‘junk’ boat cruise on Halong Bay, with a seafood lunch (non-seafood also available), day trip to the Mekong Delta with a canal boat ride to sample local delicacies and a visit to Cao Dai temple, authentic Vietnamese street food dinner in Hanoi; traditional ‘royal’ cuisine dinner in Hue; dinner at Nhu Y Restaurant - a hidden gem of Hoi An; and dinner at Bun Ta Restaurant’s renovated French villa specialising in authentic rice noodle dishes, sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s House and Temple of Literature; Hue - Citadel and Purple Forbidden City, Thien Mu Pagoda and Emperor Tu Duc’s Mausoleum; Hai Van Pass; China Beach; Marble Mountain; Hoi An’s historical sites; and Saigon - Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral, Perfume River cruise in Hue, Local flights: Hanoi to Hue and Danang to Saigon, free time to explore Hanoi and Hoi An, arrival transfer.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Hanoi guided City Tour, Sapa, trekking to Lao Chai, Giang Ta Chai and Ban Den, Halong Bay overnight Junk, cooking class in Hue, Perfume River cruise, Hoi An walking tour, Tra Que Village bike tour, Ho Chi Ming City guided City Tour, Ho Chi Minh cooking class, Mekong Delta cruise
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08 May 12 |
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03 Jul 12 |
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31 Jul 12 |
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28 Aug 12 |
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25 Sep 12 |
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23 Oct 12 |
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20 Nov 12 |
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18 Dec 12 |
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15 Jan 13 |
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12 Feb 13 |
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12 Mar 13 |
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31 Mar 13 |
09 Apr 13 |
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28 Apr 13 |
07 May 13 |
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26 May 13 |
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