The Ultimate 15-Day Vietnam Culinary Tour: A Food Lover’s Journey

Embark on the ultimate 15-day Vietnam culinary tour, a journey meticulously crafted to immerse you in the heart of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant food culture. From the aromatic street stalls of Hanoi to the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City, you will savor mouth-watering dishes, uncover the secrets of local ingredients, and master traditional cooking techniques.

This comprehensive Vietnam food tour is designed for true enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Vietnam’s rich heritage.

🥗 Highlights of Your 15-Day Vietnam Culinary Adventure

Northern Delights: Hanoi & Halong Bay

Your Vietnam culinary tour begins in the thousand-year-old capital. You will join an exclusive hands-on cooking experience at The Spices Garden Restaurant, led by master chefs. Beyond the kitchen, you’ll explore local life at traditional wet markets, savor authentic Beef Pho, and witness the daily rhythm of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Afterward, transition from street food to seafood with a luxury cruise through the limestone karsts of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Central Flavors: Imperial Hue & Hoi An’s Ancient Arts

The journey moves to Hue, the historic imperial capital. Here, a Hue street food tour by private cyclo (trishaw) reveals hidden gems like Bun Bo Hue and royal rice cakes. Next, we travel to Hoi An, where the world-renowned Red Bridge Cooking School awaits. You’ll navigate colorful markets to source herbs before mastering the delicate art of Central Vietnamese cuisine.

Southern Soul: Ho Chi Minh City & the Mekong Delta

Your Vietnam culinary tour package culminates in Saigon. At the Saigon Cookery Centre, you will master the bold, sweet, and spicy notes of Southern dishes. The adventure ends in the Mekong Delta, where you’ll witness river life at the Cai Rang floating markets and visit traditional artisanal workshops producing rice paper and noodles.

🗓️ 15-Day Vietnam Culinary Tour: At a Glance

• Destinations: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta.
• Key Highlights: 3 Professional Cooking Classes, Hue Street Food by Cyclo, Halong Bay Luxury Cruise, Cai Rang Floating Market.
• Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicles and domestic flights.
• Activity Level: Moderate (includes walking tours and market visits).

Detailed Itinerary: 15-Day Vietnam Culinary Tour

Please note: This proposed itinerary for our Vietnam Culinary Tour Package is subject to availability. We will only proceed with reservations upon receiving your written confirmation. We highly recommend confirming your booking as early as possible to secure your desired dates.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam’s Capital. Our guide and driver will greet you at Noi Bai International Airport with a signboard “Warmly Welcome SIR/ MADAM and Party” and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi. Start your Vietnam Culinary Tour Package 15 Days with Vietnam Shore Excursions. Be free and easy on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi to start the second day of your Vietnam Culinary Tour 15 days. Firstly, we will transfer to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his former residence, the One Pillar Pagoda, and Quan Thanh Temple. Then visit the Temple of Literature. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, transfer to visit the Hanoi Hilton Prison Museum. Take a Trishaw along 36 streets (Old Quarter) and Hoan Kiem Lake. Visit Ngoc Son Temple. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Cooking Class with The Chef of Spices Garden Restaurant (B, L)

Pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to a local restaurant to participate in a Cooking Class with Chef of Spices Garden Restaurant. This is one of the highlights of the Vietnam Culinary Tours. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Be free and easy on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to visit Halong Bay – a world natural wonder recognized by UNESCO. This is a key highlight for the Vietnam Culinary Tour Package 15 days. Get on the Junk and have lunch. Visit Halong Bay, Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave, cruise around Tuan Chau Island, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, and Sail Island; visit Titov Beach. Have dinner on the junk; enjoy the sunset; go fishing; and enjoy drinks. Overnight on junk.

Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue (B, L)

Pick you up from your Junk. Visit Man’s Head Island, Tortoise Island, Luon Cave, Bai Tu Long Bay, Toad Island, and Bai Tho Mountain. Return to the station and leave the junk. Have brunch on the cruise. Then transfer to Noi Bai Airport to take your flight to Hue. Welcome to Central Vietnam. Our guide and driver will greet you at Phu Bai International Airport with a welcome sign “Warmly Welcome SIR/ MADAM and Party” to enjoy your 5th day of the Vietnam Culinary Tour 15 days. Transfer to Hue City. Be free and easy on your own. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue Street Food Tour by Cyclo (B, L)

Pick you up at your hotel in Hue to join the Hue Street food tour by cyclo. Firstly, you will take your private trishaw with your own driver and be transferred to visit the historical and unique bridge of Truong Tien and the beautiful Perfume River. Then stop at Dong Ba Market to see and try most of the ingredients used in making Hue specialty dishes and fresh local fruits. Relax on your trishaw and discover all the hidden beauties of Hue city and learn about local cultures along the way – in the street markets, sidewalk cafes, and sleek new restaurants and pubs. Stop over to enjoy Salty Coffee. After that, transfer back to your hotel. Be free and easy on your own. End the 6th day of the Vietnam culinary tour for 15 days. Overnight in Hue.

Day 7: Hue City Tour (B, L)

Pick you up at your hotel and start the 7th day of the Vietnam culinary tour. Firstly, you will take a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River. Stop over to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Then transfer to visit Hue Imperial City. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will explore Tu Duc Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb. Transfer back to your hotel. Be free and easy on your own. Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B, L)

Pick you up at your hotel in Hue and transfer to visit the fishing village, Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, and Hai Van Pass. Then transfer to Da Nang to visit Marble Mountain. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit Hoi An Ancient Town: Hoi An Market, the Fujien Chinese Temple, Tan Ky Ancient House, the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, and enjoy great shopping (best tailor in the world with reasonable prices). Transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Feel free to have your own dinner. End the 8th day of the Vietnam culinary tour. Overnight at Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoi An – Red Bridge Cooking Class (B, L)

Another highlight of the Vietnam culinary tour is the cooking class in Hoi An. In the morning, our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An and transfer you to Hai Café restaurant to join the Red Bridge Cooking Class. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Then stop over to enjoy Hoi An traditional music. After that, transfer you back to your hotel in Hoi An. Feel free to have your own dinner. Overnight at Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary – Hoi An (B, L)

Pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An and transfer to visit the My Son Sanctuary – a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Quang Nam Province. We will have a great chance to enjoy a traditional music show performed by Champa girls. Then discover the Champa Towers, Temples from the Champa Kingdom. Transfer back to Hoi An and have lunch at a local restaurant. Finally, transfer back to your hotel in Hoi An. Feel free to have your own dinner. End the 10th day of the Vietnam culinary tour. Overnight at Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B, L)

Pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An and transfer to Da Nang International Airport to take a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, we will continue our Vietnam culinary tour by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office, and the Former Presidential Palace. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Feel free to have your own dinner. Overnight at Ho Chi Minh.

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cooking Class at Cookery Center (B, L)

Pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh and transfer to join the Cooking Class at Cookery Center. Have lunch at the cooking class. Then transfer to visit Chinatown, Thien Hau Pagoda, and a Lacquerware workshop. Continuing the Vietnam culinary tour, we will take a trishaw along all streets in Ho Chi Minh. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B, L)

Pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh and transfer to visit the Mekong Delta. On arrival, we will take a boat trip in My Tho and visit some Islands. Do enjoy the show Don Ca Tai Tu performed by singers here. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Then continue the trip to Can Tho. Feel free to have your own dinner. Overnight at Can Tho.

Day 14: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh (B, L)

Pick you up at your hotel in Can Tho and take an early morning boat trip to visit Cai Rang Floating Market. Then visit Orchard Garden with different kinds of fruits. Have lunch at a local restaurant. After that, transfer you back to Ho Chi Minh City. Feel free to have your own dinner. Overnight at Ho Chi Minh.

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Be free and easy at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Then transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport with a guide for your departure flight back home. End the Vietnam Culinary Tour Package 15 Days. Thank you very much, Goodbye & See you again.

What’s Included in Your Vietnam Culinary Tour?

• Economy Flight Tickets: Hanoi – Hue, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
• Private Transportation: As per program, with well air-conditioned vehicles and seat belts
• Hotel Accommodation: (Check-in time: 14h00, Check-out time: 12h00)
• English Speaking Guides: Throughout your tour
• All Entrance Fees & Boat Trips: To indicated sights
• Meals as Mentioned: (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• Visa Approval Letter to Vietnam: (Excludes $25 USD per person stamping fee payable at the airport)

What’s Not Included?

• International Flights
• Vietnamese Entry Visa Stamping Fee: US$25 (payable at the airport)
• Travel Insurance
• Drinks & Other Meals: Not specifically mentioned in the program
• Personal Expenses
• Early Check-in & Late Check-out
• Tips for Guides and Drivers

Why Choose Our Vietnam Culinary Tour Package?

Choosing a 15-Day Vietnam Culinary Tour is the ultimate decision for travelers who believe the best way to understand a culture is through its kitchen. While standard tours focus on “seeing” landmarks, this journey focuses on “experiencing” the soul of Vietnam through taste, smell, and hands-on creation – a quality consistently recognized with 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor.

Here are the compelling reasons to book this specific 15-day flavor odyssey:

⭐ 1. A TripAdvisor-Vetted Experience

Don’t just take our word for it; our reputation is built on the honest feedback of thousands of global foodies.

• Top-Rated Excellence: We are proud to be a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winner, ranking us in the top 10% of tour operators worldwide.
• Verified Quality: Our guests frequently post photos of their creations and praise our guides by name on TripAdvisor, giving you the confidence that what you see is exactly what you get.

🥗 2. Mastery of the “Big Three” Culinary Regions

Vietnam’s food is not a single cuisine; it is three distinct culinary worlds. 15 days gives you the perfect amount of time to master all of them:

• The North (Hanoi): Learn the art of balance and refinement with savory dishes like Bun Cha and Pho.
• The Center (Hue & Hoi An): Discover spicy, complex “Royal Cuisine” and the unique herbal influences of Central Vietnam.
• The South (Saigon & Mekong Delta): Master vibrant, sweet, and lush flavors using coconut milk and fresh tropical ingredients.

👩‍🍳 3. Hands-on Learning with Master Chefs

This isn’t just about eating; it’s about skill acquisition. You don’t just watch – you cook at Vietnam’s most prestigious institutions, often cited as “must-do” activities on TripAdvisor:

• Spices Garden (Hanoi): Refine your techniques in a high-end, professional environment.
• Red Bridge (Hoi An): Experience a world-renowned school located in a stunning riverside setting.
• Cookery Center (Saigon): Dive deep into the energetic and diverse street food culture of the South.

🚲 4. Beyond the Tourist “Food Stalls”

Standard tours take you to the most famous (and often crowded) spots. Our culinary tour uses local expertise to take you “behind the curtain”:

• Cyclo Street Food Tours: Navigate the hidden alleys of Hue and Hanoi on a traditional trishaw to find gems known only to locals.
• Market Immersions: Learn to identify exotic herbs, select the freshest seafood, and haggle like a local at Dong Ba and Ben Thanh markets.

🛶 5. The “Farm-to-Table” Experience

You will witness the journey of an ingredient before it reaches the wok, a highlight many of our TripAdvisor reviewers call “life-changing.”

• The Mekong Delta: Visit floating markets to see how produce is traded on the water.
• Noodle & Rice Workshops: See exactly how rice paper and traditional noodles are handmade in rural villages.

🏆 6. A Perfectly Balanced Itinerary

15 days allows for “culinary recovery.” We balance intense cooking classes with the iconic sights highly recommended on TripAdvisor:

• Natural Wonders: Overnight cruises in Halong Bay.
• History: Exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels and Imperial Citadels.
• Relaxation: Free time in the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An.

🛡️ 7. Guaranteed Hygiene and Safety

For many international travelers, “street food” can feel risky. As noted in our TripAdvisor reviews, we remove the worry by:

• Meticulously selecting vendors with high hygiene standards.
• Providing private, air-conditioned transport between all food stops.
• Using guides who can accurately translate dietary restrictions or allergies (Gluten-free, Nut-free, Halal, etc.).

Beyond Our Popular 15-Day Vietnam Culinary Tour: Your Perfect Adventure Awaits!

While our signature 15-day Vietnam Culinary Tour Package is incredibly popular, we get that every traveler has unique needs and desires. Maybe you’re looking for a different pace, a longer immersion, or a unique starting point for your adventure?

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Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for among our pre-designed tours? Our Vietnam travel experts specialize in creating bespoke journeys! We can customize the best Vietnam Culinary Tour Package exclusively for you, making sure every detail aligns with your dream adventure.

📩 Book Your Gastronomic Adventure Today

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