Absolute Asia/Vietnam/Culinary Tour of Vietnam
Let food be your guide on this enticing journey, where you’ll shop local markets with chefs and take private cooking classes all over the country so you can master regional flavors and dishes as diverse as cao lau and xoi. You’ll have plenty of time to explore vibrant Saigon and Hanoi, and to wander smaller historic towns such as Hoi An. You’ll eat at Vietnam’s most exceptional food destinations, including hip Vietnamese and French restaurants, glowing night markets, and humble food carts.
Vietnam Travel Tour Highlights
Vietnamese food is light and delicate, and its subtle nature is achieved through carefully chosen herbs and spices. This tour takes lovers of fine food and those curious to learn more about Vietnamese life and history to the country’s cultural and culinary highlights. The tour features a number of cooking classes, trips to local markets, and meals at the most elegant Vietnamese and French restaurants in the country. Start with four nights in vibrant Saigon, where you will indulge yourself at Vietnam’s finest restaurants, enjoy some cultural touring, and attend private classes to learn the art of southern Vietnamese cooking. Next, fly to Danang, where you will explore the charming town of Hoi An and take a private cooking class. Next, drive along the coast to Hue for city touring and another exceptional private cooking class that emphasizes renowned Hue-style cuisine. Fly to cosmopolitan Hanoi and absorb the sophistication of this northern city. Your trip will conclude with touring that includes visits to all the local sights, a morning market tour, and a performance of the famous water puppets.
Saigon, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi
Moderate
| Service Model | Strictly private chauffeured air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated English-speaking certified guide throughout. |
| Pacing & Flexibility | Adaptive itinerary pacing with unhurried daily departures, tailored specifically to your party. |
| Commercial Purity | Strictly zero compulsory tourist shopping stops or commission traps. 100% focused on authentic cultural discovery. |
| 24/7 Concierge | Dedicated local country specialist reachable around the clock from arrival through departure. |
“Vietnam grabs you and doesn’t let you go. Once you love it, you love it forever. The energy of Hanoi, the limestone pinnacles of Halong Bay, the lantern-lit alleys of Hoi An—it changes how you perceive the world.”
Why Choose Absolute Asia
English-speaking guides who live in the country you're visiting
A private travel designer reachable throughout your trip
Hand-selected hotels chosen for character, not chain
Private transfers and drivers for a seamless day-to-day
Day by Day
Itinerary
VIP airport greeting and transfer to your luxury hotel. Evening welcome dinner introducing southern Vietnamese flavours.
