22 days
Ho Chi Minh City → Ben Tre → Can Tho → Da Nang → Hue → Hanoi → Ninh Binh → bay cruise → Hanoi
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Choose fragrant herbs at a southern market, cook with a friendly host and discover why a familiar bowl of noodles tastes different from one region to the next. This 22-day Vietnam food journey travels from Saigon through the Mekong Delta and the central coast to Hue, Hanoi, Ninh Binh and an overnight bay cruise. Longer stays make room for the conversations, scenery and quiet moments between meals.
A culinary holiday should feel like a holiday. Settle into Ben Tre and Can Tho rather than rush the delta in a day. Enjoy five nights based in Da Nang for Hoi An’s kitchens, lantern streets and a day in the hills, then linger in Hue and the north. Free days in Da Nang, Hue and Ninh Binh let you follow your own appetite and pace.
Vietpower Travel welcomes couples, families and friends from every country. Local English-speaking guides lead the stated visits, while private road and airport transfers connect your bases. Your overnight cruise and visitor boats may be shared. Tell us your favourite foods, dietary preferences, walking comfort and hotel style; our local team shapes the journey for your own group, with 24/7 assistance during your tour.
Already have your flights? Send your dates, arrival and departure details, group size, children’s ages and preferred hotel level. We will suggest your personal food journey and a clear quotation.
Saigon introduces city stories, a market visit and a hands-on southern cooking class. In Ben Tre, coconut gardens, small producers and waterways give local dishes their setting. Can Tho adds an early Cai Rang river outing, with the trading and food activity actually taking place that morning rather than a promise of an identical market scene every day.
Keep Da Nang as your comfortable coastal base. Discover Hoi An’s coconut waterways and lantern streets, return to its countryside for a hosted farming or cooking experience and local lunch, then take the cable car to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge on a separate day. In Hue, the Citadel, Minh Mang’s tomb and Dong Ba Market introduce a different rhythm and regional flavours.
A guided Hanoi day combines heritage, old streets and tastings chosen for your preferences. Two nights in Ninh Binh leave time for Trang An’s rowing boats, Hoa Lu and a countryside pause. Your private transfer continues directly to the confirmed cruise harbour, with a boarding buffer, before a shared overnight vessel and a final Hanoi hotel night.
The sample has 20 hotel nights and one cruise night, initially using three-star twin/double rooms for two adults. Hotel upgrades, family rooms and a different pace can be agreed. The US$2,210 per-person starting guide is for the stated land and listed shared services; all flights are separate. Final services, supplements and the dated flight arrangement are confirmed in writing before booking.
Can Tho–Da Nang flights are matched to your dates; a connection or a Ho Chi Minh City alternative may change the road journey or overnight plan. Hue–Hanoi flights are also quoted separately. Your free days include no scheduled guide or on-call car, so any extra experience is arranged and priced clearly.
It suits travellers who enjoy regional food, markets and cooking alongside heritage and scenery, with longer hotel stays and room to relax. Vietpower Travel adapts the walking, meal experiences and pace for your couple, family or group.
No. The guide covers the sample land configuration and listed shared services for two adults sharing three-star rooms. International and domestic flights, upgrades, unlisted meals, optional experiences and peak-date supplements are separate unless included in your final quotation.
A southern market-and-cooking session, a hosted Hoi An countryside farming or cooking experience with lunch, regional meals and Hanoi tastings are in the sample. Menus, hosts, the group arrangement and any additional sessions are confirmed for your dates and preferences.
Tell Vietpower Travel about allergies, ingredients you avoid and dietary preferences before booking. We discuss requests and suitable menu choices with the hosts and explain what each experience can provide. Vegetarian choices or lighter tastings can be agreed.
The sample uses 20 hotel nights and one shared cruise night. Road and airport transfers and stated guided land visits are private for your party; visitor boats, the cruise and some venue activities may be shared. Hotel names, rooms, cabin and activity arrangements are shown in your quotation.
The sample uses five Da Nang hotel nights, with private outings to Hoi An and back. You can choose Hoi An accommodation instead, but we then revise the nights, pickup arrangements and quotation consistently.
The dated schedule determines the flight arrangement. A connection or travel through Ho Chi Minh City may be required. Vietpower Travel shows any changed transfer or overnight before you confirm; the sample does not promise a daily direct flight.
The base journey uses a private road transfer. Reserved heritage-train seats with station transfers are an optional alternative when the timetable and availability fit. They are priced and identified separately.
After two Ninh Binh nights, leave early by private car for the confirmed cruise harbour, with road and check-in buffers. The vessel’s own authorised route, activities and meals apply. Return to Hanoi for a hotel night before your departure flight.
Days 9, 15 and 19 are independent time in Da Nang, Hue and Ninh Binh. Breakfast is included, with no scheduled guide or on-call car. We can arrange an extra food experience, driver or guide when requested and quoted.
Yes. Share your preferred walking level, room needs, dates and must-try foods. We can shorten walks, choose car access, change the hotel level or adjust rest time, then send a connected personal programme and quotation.
Have less time? Explore our 14-day Vietnam culinary tour. For a different emphasis, see the 16-day Vietnam journey with Sa Pa.
Send your dates, arrival and departure details, travelling party, hotel preference and dietary requests. Vietpower Travel will shape a food journey with a comfortable pace and clear services for your own group.
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Highlights
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh City | Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City | — | |
| Day 2 | Ho Chi Minh City | Saigon stories and the city’s market life | B, L | |
| Day 3 | Ho Chi Minh City | Shop, cook and taste southern Vietnam | B, L | |
| Day 4 | Ben Tre | Into Ben Tre’s coconut country | B | |
| Day 5 | Ben Tre | Waterways, gardens and local kitchens | B, L | |
| Day 6 | Can Tho | Across the delta to Can Tho | B | |
| Day 7 | Can Tho | Early river life in Can Tho | B, L | |
| Day 8 | Da Nang | Travel to Da Nang | B | |
| Day 9 | Da Nang | A free day on the central coast | B | |
| Day 10 | Da Nang | Coconut waterways and lantern streets | B | |
| Day 11 | Da Nang | Hoi An’s countryside and a local lunch | B, L | |
| Day 12 | Da Nang | Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge | B | |
| Day 13 | Hue | Along the coast to Hue | B | |
| Day 14 | Hue | Hue’s imperial heritage and market flavours | B, L | |
| Day 15 | Hue | Hue at your own pace | B | |
| Day 16 | Hanoi | Fly north to Hanoi | B | |
| Day 17 | Hanoi | Hanoi’s old streets, heritage and tastes | B, L | |
| Day 18 | Ninh Binh | Trang An waterways and Hoa Lu | B, L | |
| Day 19 | Ninh Binh | An independent countryside day | B | |
| Day 20 | Halong or Lan Ha Bay | Direct to the harbour and a night on the bay | B, L, D | |
| Day 21 | Hanoi | A final bay morning, then Hanoi | B, Br | |
| Day 22 | Hanoi | A relaxed farewell | B |
A private driver welcomes you at Tan Son Nhat Airport and takes you to your city hotel. Settle in after the flight, with independent time for a nearby walk or an easy first meal. Standard check-in applies; an early room can be arranged separately.
Meals: —. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
Explore the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum with a local guide, adapting the museum visit for children. See the Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral from accessible public areas, then take a proper lunch break before Ben Thanh Market. A waterbus ride is an optional addition when the timetable fits, or enjoy a riverside walk.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
Visit a local market with your guide to discover herbs, vegetables, rice and seasonal produce. At the arranged cooking class, prepare a small menu with friendly instruction and enjoy your creations for lunch. The afternoon is free for your own discoveries. Travel by car; a motorcycle experience is not compulsory.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
Leave the city by private car for Ben Tre, allowing roughly 2–2.5 hours plus comfort stops. Check into your selected accommodation and enjoy the slower surroundings. This is a transfer day with time to settle in.
Meals: B. Overnight: Ben Tre.
Take a local boat through the waterways and meet small producers in one manageable area. Walk through gardens, learn how coconut products are made and enjoy a local lunch. A rowing-sampan section can be included when canal conditions suit. Return to your Ben Tre accommodation for an unhurried evening.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Ben Tre.
Travel by private car from Ben Tre to Can Tho, allowing about 2.5–3.5 hours plus breaks. After checking in, spend the rest of the day at your own pace; the waterfront is an inviting place for an independent stroll.
Meals: B. Overnight: Can Tho.
Set out early by boat towards the Cai Rang river-market area to observe the trading and food activity taking place that morning. The scene changes with the day and season. Visit a garden or local food producer as arranged, return for breakfast and enjoy a local lunch. Keep the remaining time easy for a walk or hotel rest.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Can Tho.
Transfer to the airport and fly from Can Tho towards Da Nang using the flight arrangement available for your dates. A connection or travel via Ho Chi Minh City may be needed; if so, we show any changed road transfer or overnight clearly before booking. Flights are excluded from the 22-day land price. Arrive at your Da Nang hotel and rest after this full travel day.
Meals: B. Overnight: Da Nang.
Breakfast and an independent day in Da Nang: relax by the hotel pool, enjoy the beach or explore nearby cafés at your own pace. No intercity transfer or on-call driver is included today. Additional experiences can be arranged; an overnight change to Hoi An is a separately agreed option.
Meals: B. Overnight: Da Nang.
Your private car takes you from Da Nang to the Hoi An area. Enjoy a basket-boat experience in the coconut waterways, with a countryside alternative for anyone who prefers dry land. Rest before walking through the Ancient Town, choosing heritage houses and lanes to suit your pace. Stay for the early lantern atmosphere if you wish, then return to your Da Nang hotel.
Meals: B. Overnight: Da Nang.
Return to the Hoi An countryside for a hosted farming or cooking experience and a local lunch. Choose gentle cycling or car access according to your comfort. Have time to enjoy the village setting before returning to Da Nang; any extra time in the town is arranged around your transfer.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Da Nang.
Travel from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills for the cable car, Golden Bridge and selected attractions within the complex. Allow time for lunch on your own and rest between visits. Standard core admission is included in the sample arrangement; extra paid attractions are separate. Views depend on weather. Return to Da Nang, or agree a different outing if the mountain resort is not your preference.
Meals: B. Overnight: Da Nang.
Leave Da Nang for Hue by private road transfer, with comfort stops and time to check into your hotel. The heritage train from Da Nang to Hue, with station transfers, is an optional alternative when suitable seats and times are available. The base plan uses the private car.
Meals: B. Overnight: Hue.
Visit the Imperial Citadel and Minh Mang’s tomb with a guide, choosing a walking route that suits you. Enjoy a local lunch and time to rest. In the afternoon, browse Dong Ba Market or return earlier to the hotel. Taste the city’s distinctive flavours without trying to cover every royal monument in a single day.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Hue.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and an independent day. Revisit a favourite café, relax at your hotel or choose your own local meal. Vietpower Travel can arrange another food experience on request, with its guide, transfer and price agreed separately.
Meals: B. Overnight: Hue.
Transfer to Phu Bai Airport for your date-specific flight arrangement to Hanoi. A private driver meets you at Noi Bai and takes you to your city hotel. Leave the rest of the day for settling in. Flights are quoted separately for this journey.
Meals: B. Overnight: Hanoi.
Visit the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh complex according to opening arrangements; entry inside the Mausoleum is not available every day. After lunch and a break, explore the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem area at your pace, with Hanoi food tastings adapted to your preferences and allergies. Train Street is an optional stop only where access is permitted; a neighbourhood café is a pleasant alternative.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Hanoi.
Drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, allowing about 2–2.5 hours plus stops. Visit the temples of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and enjoy a local lunch before a visitor rowing-boat route through Trang An’s limestone scenery. Add a gentle walk or cycle only when the pace suits. Hang Mua can replace part of the day for guests who want a steeper climb. Stay in Ninh Binh.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Ninh Binh.
After breakfast, enjoy your Ninh Binh accommodation and the surrounding countryside independently. Rest, take a nearby walk or ask for another experience. The day includes no scheduled guide or on-call car; optional arrangements are quoted separately.
Meals: B. Overnight: Ninh Binh.
Leave Ninh Binh early by private car for the confirmed Halong or Lan Ha cruise harbour, allowing around 3.5–4 hours or more with a check-in buffer. An early or packed breakfast may be needed. Board your shared overnight cruise, settle into the cabin and enjoy the vessel’s lunch, afternoon activities and dinner. Kayaking or a visit follows the actual boat programme and conditions.
Meals: B, L, D. Overnight: Bay cruise.
Enjoy the vessel’s morning programme and breakfast or brunch arrangement before disembarking. Your private transfer returns to Hanoi, generally around 2.5–3 hours plus breaks depending on harbour and traffic. Check into your hotel for an easy last evening; this overnight provides a comfortable buffer before departure.
Meals: B / Br according to vessel. Overnight: Hanoi.
Enjoy breakfast and any independent time that fits your flight. Your private car takes you to Noi Bai Airport with an agreed check-in buffer. Standard hotel checkout applies; luggage storage, a late room or another night can be arranged if needed.
Meals: B. Overnight: No overnight.
20 hotel nights; named hotels and room setup confirmed in writing
One shared overnight Halong or Lan Ha cruise; selected vessel and cabin confirmed
Named hotels, room setup, cabin, hosts and activity arrangements are confirmed before booking. All flights are excluded from the indicative land price.
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A memorable food holiday leaves you comfortable, curious and well looked after. Vietpower Travel confirms your personal route and services before you book.
Make the pace your own. Tell us your walking comfort, children’s ages, travel sickness and dietary requests early. Shorter walks, car access or more rest can keep the experience enjoyable.
Vietpower Travel is available 24/7 during your tour. Keep your agreed local contact details with the itinerary and contact us when you need assistance.
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