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Food Lovers Vietnam
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
15 days (Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City)
Highlights:
Take part in a cooking class in Hanoi, Explore local markets in Hoi An, Enjoy a cooking demonstration in Dalat, Visit imperial Hue, Take a boat cruise in Nha Trang, Explore the Mekong Delta, Spend a night in a rural homestay, Savour the spicy cuisine of Saigon
Trip Code:
VKG
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
Prices from USD $1460
You can choose to have a single supplement on this trip USD460
*(plus local payment USD $200)
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Without a doubt Vietnam has some of the tastiest cuisine in the world, not least because eating and preparing food is intrinsic to the Vietnamese way of life. The French have left their mark as well, and you'll find fresh baguettes, exquisite pastries and strong sweet coffee everywhere you go! This is a trip that lets you dine your way from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, indulging all your senses in delicious tastes and tantalising aromas, while travelling in comfort and style.
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meals included:
14 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
transport: Plane, overnight train, bus, boat, cyclo
accommodation: Hotels (12 nts), homestay (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt)
budget: Allow USD $200 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sat
important notes: 1. Please note that some accommodation may be multishare or have shared bathroom facilities. 2. Arrival airport transfer is included, so please advise flight details at time of booking. 3. A single supplement is available on this trip
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.
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Excellent tour - it was a fantastic introduction to Vietnam. Our tour group was only 6, everyone got on and our tour leader Tan was great. Had some wonderful meals and gained 1kg. Highly recommend the optional motorcycle tour in Hue. Make sure you leave extra time to Hanoi to go to Halong Bay, Sapa, etc.
Sam
Samantha Lieu
Trip was brilliant!!
Jarna Mclean
A fantastic experience for our whole family. My two teenage boys loved every minute. The comfort syle was great as the internal flights meant we had full days in each of our destinations.
Dianne Mcguire
Generally a great trip. Leaders fantastic, hotels very good, tour recommended.
Warren Mcguire
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