12 days culinary tour of Vietnam & Thailand
This 12 days private culinary adventure tour of Vietnam and Thailand take in delectable street food, private cooking classes, fascinating culture and dynamic cities. Indulge in the vibrant cuisine of Vietnam and Thailand on this wonderful five-course journey through some of Southeast Asia’s most exciting cities and beautiful landscapes.
- 11 nights 4 stars class accommodations
- 11 breakfast, 5 lunch, 5 dinner
- Private guided daily sightseeing
- Escorted by local English speaking tour guides
- All the cooking tours, boat tours, evening foodie tours
- Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 12
- All relevant transfers, transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 18
- All relevant transfers, transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Mineral water during day tour (1 bottle of mineral / day / person)
- 2 - 3 pax: USD 1652
- 4 - 5 pax: USD 1314
- 6 - 7 pax: USD 1182
- 8 - 9 pax: USD 1144
All prices are valid through 2025 [Except Christmas & Vietnam Lunar New Year] ‘Single’ prices are applicable to solo travelers on separate surcharge.
Day 1 Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of city. The afternoon can be spent on your own to check the wide, tree-lined streets, French colonial architecture or the scenic Hoan Kiem Lake.
Meal: None
Accommodation 4 star at the Q hotel
Day 2 Street local food tour
Your private culinary tour of Vietnam and Thailand kick-start here: After breakfast, head out to sample the famous local egg coffee (No, it’s not an egg on coffee), and enjoy the morning just like locals do. Later, explore Hanoi’s highlights, including the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, the Governor’s Palace, and One-Pillar Pagoda. Then, head for a cooking demonstration, followed by a cyclo tour of the old Quarter.
In the evening, pick up for a private local food tour in Hanoi, walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Sample Pho Ga (chicken noodle soup), Try Banh Duc (traditional cakes like young rice), then get a world famous Banh My, Che desserts, and finish with a beer in a cafe while meeting with smiling locals.
Meal: B – L – D
Accommodation 4 star at the Q hotel
Day 3 Hoi An
Start the day with a private transfer to the airport, fly to Danang (70 minutes), then transfer to Hoi An for 35 minutes ride. Arrive and check in & enjoy the pool at your hotel.
Hoi An is small enough to stroll around and soak up its rich wealth of heritage. A private walking tour to visit the atmospheric Old Town to see the Japanese Merchant Houses & an iconic bridge, the Chinese temples, old tea warehouses, temples and traditional pagodas. Motorised traffic is banned from the town centre which has cemented Hoi An’s status as one of Vietnam’s most prized and pleasant towns. End the day with an evening food tour around the old town, sit and sample local foods from a local shop-house.
Meal: B – D
Accommodation 4 star at Silkotel Hoi An
Day 4 Private market tour & cooking
A private tour of Hoi An start, our guide will take you on a foodie adventure, starting at Hoi An’s colorful market to meet the vendors who supply Hoi An restaurants with some of the finest and freshest ingredients from the nearby farmlands.
Back to the kitchen and learn the secrets of local foods demonstrated by local master-chef followed by a wonderful meal at the end.
Meal: B-L
Accommodation 4 star at Silkotel Hoi An
Day 5 Fishing trip
Start a different day, meet the fishermen on Thu Bon River. Join the private long tailed boat to meet local fishermen & try your hand at casting the Vietnamese fishing nets, taught by a local with years of experience.
Later, you will also get to navigate the waters in a round basket boat, through the tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways whilst learning about the area’s history. Back to Hoi An, lunch and local meals at a fine local cafe.
Meal: B – L
Accommodation 4 star at Silkotel Hoi An
Day 6 Evening street food tour by Vespa
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang. A new energy and lease of life, often referred to as Saigon. Enjoy the afternoon by pool at your hotel.
Experience Saigon after dark on a Vespa, explore the lively streets and tasting Southern Vietnam culinary at authentic local restaurants. Then head to a local bar for a cocktail night before returning back to your hotel.
Meal: B – D
Accommodation 4 star at Northern charm Saigon
Day 7 Xin chào Saigan tour
Start early to join the locals in Saigon, visiting the bustling Ho Thi Ky flower market and Tao Dan Park where a crowds of locals join for the morning Tai Chi. Then head to a local cafe to get energized with a cup of coffee, then enjoy a bowl of pho noodle soup for breakfast at a family-run noodle shop.
In the afternoon, join a private tour to visit a fascinating blend of colonial architecture and modern innovation, wearing its history on its sleeve. Visit the poignant War Remnants Museum, along with the Reunification Palace, the French Colonial Central Post Office, and the 19th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral, decorated with festive lights.
Meal: B – L
Accommodation 4 star at Northern charm Saigon
Day 8 Chao Phraya dinner cruise
Fly to Bangkok in the morning, private transfer to your hotel.
Bangkok is a haven for shopping and foodies and without doubt, is part of any Thailand itinerary. Bangkok offers everything from lavishly decorated temples to bustling markets and high-end shopping malls. And, of course the Thai food, some of the best in the world.
Join an exciting dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a 2-hour dinner buffet featuring global cuisines, accompanied by a live band performing 80s and 90s hits from ABBA, Donna Summer, and The Supremes.
Meal: B – D
Accommodation 4 star at Mandarin hotel Bangkok
Day 9 Explore Bangkok
Bangkok is a whirlwind of exotic energy; join a private tour, sightseeing includes Wat Pho, the dazzling Grand Palace and a stroll through Chinatown. Later, sample Thai foods as we go and end the afternoon by a freshly brewed Thai beer.
Meal: B
Accommodation 4 star at Mandarin hotel Bangkok
Day 10 Chiang Mai
Fly to north, arrive & private transfer to your hotel. Chiang Mai is a relaxed, laid-back city in the foothills of Thailand’s northern highlands. In the evening visit local night market, time for some souvenir shopping and sample some local street foods, eat just like locals.
Meal: B – D
Accommodation 4 star at Banthai vilage hotel
Day 11 Thai Cooking Class
Follow the culinary adventure tour of Vietnam & Thailand in 12 days. Visit a local market to pick fresh ingredients, then head to Pantawan Cooking School, learn about Thai culinary sour and spicy that makes Thai food one of the best. You’ll cook up a selection of delicious dishes which you can then enjoy in the beautiful surroundings of the garden.
Meal: B – L
Accommodation 4 star at Banthai vilage hotel
Day 12 Departure
Enjoy the leisurely breakfast at the hotel, later, private transfer to the airport, departure. End of the 12 days Vietnam Thailand Culinary Tour
Meal: B
At a glance: 12 Days foodie tour of Vietnam and Thailand
Indulge in the vibrant cuisine of Vietnam and Thailand on this wonderful multi-course journey through some of Southeast Asia’s most exciting cities and beautiful landscapes.
As an entrée, begin with two nights in Hanoi in Vietnam’s north. Explore the capital by bicycle before being introduced to city’s famous street food with a local expert and its favourite creation, pho noodle soup.
Next up are the sand beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Centre of Hoi An’s Old Town. Between wandering its charming streets and relaxing by the sea, you’ll be guided around the food market before a private cooking lesson with a chef, visit an organic farm and try fishing in the traditional way.
Continue south to Ho Chi Minh City where you’ll discover the vibrant streets as if you were a local and hop astride a vintage Vespa moped for some more delectable street food.
Then it’s to Thailand and its contrasting capital, Bangkok, where shining skyscrapers tower over ancient temples and neon lit streets. Sample classic dishes from stalls tucked away down hidden alleys and enjoy sweeping river views on a dinner cruise.
End in the green hills of Chiang Mai where you’ll spend a day at a renowned cooking school and afternoon tea by the gilded Doi Suthep temple. Check our Vietnam tours
