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.
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
Day 4 Private market tour & cooking
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
Day 5 Fishing trip
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
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
Day 7 Xin chào Sàigòn tour
Meal: B – L
Day 8 Chao Phraya dinner cruise
Meal: B – D
Day 9 Explore Bangkok
Meal: B
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.
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
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.
- Tour Inclusions: 12 days Vietnam Thailand Culinary tour
- 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
- Mineral water during day tour (1 bottle of mineral / day / person)
Price are per person in USD
All prices are valid through 2025 [Except Christmas & Vietnam Lunar New Year] ‘Single’ prices are applicable to solo travelers on separate surcharge.
Flight mentioned in tour aren’t include on final price.
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2 - 3 pax: 1652
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4 - 5 pax: 1314
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6 - 7 pax: 1182
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8 - 9 pax: 1144
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Single surcharge: 501
