Thailand & Vietnam Culinary Adventure

At 01:00 PM, Picking you up at your hotel in Bangkok. Start your tour with the first stop at Wat Trimitr (Golden Buddha Temple) – one of the most famous and sacred temples of Thailand. The soul of the Golden Buddha Temple lies in the solid gold Buddha image in the sitting meditation position. Of all the Buddha statues in Bangkok, from the Emerald Jade Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew to the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the golden Buddha at Wat Traimit is rated the most beautiful, with meticulous carving to every detail.

Continue to visit Wat Pho (Wat Phra Chetuphon) which is famous for the massive ‘Reclining Buddha’ it houses.  In there, you will see the 48.5 meter - long statues that has been found within the Pra Vihara of the Reclining Buddha. This can be considered as one of the unique attractions in Bangkok and is a persuasive reason for travelers to visit Wat Pho. 

The last stop is Royal Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) - a magnificent old dame which keeps on having visitors in awe with its wonderful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is considered as a salute of the craftsmanship and creativity of the Thai people.

After that, our guide will take you to Si Phaya Expressboat Pier.

Meet up your group and be warm welcomed by all crew on boat. 

The cruise set-off from the pier, cruising slowly along Chao Phraya River - the largest river in Bangkok and seeing the scenery of city at night, bustling river live. The special Thai dinner will be served while cruising.

People have the quite and peaceful time to enjoy the magic evening passing through attractions of Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Arun.

During 2 hours cruising, you will have chance to enjoy live traditional Thai music and dances.

After the dinner, the cruise come back the pier.

Tour ends at your hotel in Bangkok.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

At 07:00 PM Be ready at our meeting point to get on an exciting tuk-tuk ride through Bangkok’s streets. Our tour starts from Phetchburi Soi 10, where you can easily find vendors with fragrant food carts runrunninnning around every corner of the market from evening till late at night. Giving a try to taste papaya salad and grill meat.

From there, continue via tuk-tuk to Saphan Khao Market, where you can sample from the vast array of fresh local fruits.

Continue to Phra Athit Road to visit Bangkok’s Roti expert and incredible Thai cuisine, from freshly-baked Roti to uniquely flavourful curries. Indulge your taste buds at Bangkok’s most famous Pad Thai restaurant on Thailand’s best Pad Thai, enjoying the perfectly flavour combined- sweet and savory with the amazing variety of textures from the delicate noodles to the crunchy peanuts.

Take a short break from eating to visit the majestic Wat Pho after dark, where you can enjoy the temple’s sparkling gold towers beautifully lit up and marvel at the sight of the magnificent Reclining Buddha. Sip on a refreshing cocktail at the Eagle Nest Bar at Sala Arun Hotel as you take in the splendid views of the Chao Phraya river and the twinkling buildings along the riverbanks.

Later, stroll through Pak Klong Talat, Thailand’s largest flower market, which only operates overnight. If you dare, feast on some crispy deep-fried insects!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

Today, you will take a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai - Rose of the North

After arrival, transfer to your hotel and have free time to explore the city as well as wander the night market. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai

Today, we will learn how to cook northern Thailand’s culinary classics at Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School. Driver picks up at the hotel at around 9:15 - 9:50 am. This school is located at Doi Saket just out of town and managed by an expert Thai chef. We follow the lead of the culinary team to choose a range of authentic, fresh ingredients to whip up some of Thailand’s best-known food favorites.

After following the lead of the instructor to cook up sour and spicy soup, pork and basil, fried rice, spicy salad and green curry, we sit down to sample each of our creations. At the end of the class, we will take home a recipe book with notes on how to replicate your dishes at home!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai

With Chiang Mai’s rich cultural diversity, there is no surprise you can find products from around the region at local handicraft markets. Driver will pick up you at hotel at around 8:30 am. This tour will lead you to Sankampaeng District, the heart of the handicraft industry in the city. Many of Thailand's major producers are located here and you'll find all of the traditional crafts of both the old days and the new. We will spend some time exploring the different craft shops and stalls, and even learn how some of Chiang Mai’s famous products are made, from silk umbrella painting, cotton weaving and lacquer ware, an ancient art form of decorating wooden objects with layers of black lacquer. We will pick up some handicrafts to bring home, or buy some materials so you can try out your new craftsmanship skills on your own before your tour wraps up as you are brought back to Chiang Mai Airport. The tour will end after dropping off your group at the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Pick up from your hotel in Ha Noi around 4:00 PM and take cyclo to ride around the trading area in Hanoi Old Quarter. 

Afterward, we stop at Thang Long theatre for 1 hour water puppet show – a famous traditional Vietnamese art with more than 800 years of history. It’s a unique heritage from the Red River region in Northern Vietnam. After the show finish, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with a special dish of Vietnam.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi 

At 5:30 PM, meet at the meeting point then start your walkie foodie night with our Hanoi Street Food Tour. We will take you to go through the small streets and alleys inside the Hanoi Old Quarter and show you how the truly Hanoians live, work, and eat. The old quarter of Hanoi formed the core of the legendary “Hanoi of 36 guild streets” where goods and crafts were traded in specialized streets by traders and craftsmen from clans and villages all over the country. After their immigration into Hanoi, they brought their culture, habits, and local cuisine that were gradually adapted to the Hanoians’ lifestyle. Therefore, the overwhelming Hanoi street food scene should not be missed during your journey to the stunning Vietnam Capital. Embarking on a walking street food tour through Hanoi’s best culinary spots alongside an experienced tour guide and this local insider possesses an enormous passion for Hanoi cuisine and also know all the streets in Hanoi Old Quarter like the back of his hand.

Joining with our tasty walking Hanoi street food tour, a comfortable pair of walking shoes is highly recommended! By far our most popular tour, this tour is the funniest and most perfect way to discover some of the lesser known dishes of locals. From Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle), Banh Cuon (Steamed rice rolls), “Banh Mi” (Vietnamese Baguette), etc. then finish the tour with unique Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee) which will round off our Hanoi street food discovery perfectly. Local life, local stories; local food and local drink tasting, it's the little things that make the difference in your travel experience in Hanoi!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

"Enjoy your breakfast and free time before transferring to the airport for a flight to Hoi An. On arrival, transfer from airport to hotel. Spend free time to relax, unwind or explore the dynamic city on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

If you want to escape from busy life, the countryside is always what you shouldn’t miss when you travel to Vietnam. The peaceful countryside in Vietnam is always an unforgettable thing in tourists’ eyes. Therefore, if you consider Hoian as one of your destinations, you should join us to visit the beautiful fishing village of Cam Thanh to explore more the daily life of the local people.

Today our guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am and take you on a cycling trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An. As you meander through the countryside you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way. After that, you will board the Hoi An Eco-tour boat for a river cruise to meet and engage with local fishermen. Enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. After that, you will take a paddleboat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise.

Then have lunch, after which you will be transferred back to your hotel. End of the tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An 

8:00 Local guide meets you at the hotel lobby.

Go to a bicycle shop to choose a bicycle. Then ride to a local farm in Tra Que Village. You will take a trip around the vegetable garden and join the farmers in preparing the land and fertilizing it with seaweed from the local lake.

Continue doing some next steps such as: raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, picking greens, and many more gardening activities. Spend the rest of the morning working the land in an honored way, before having a break to prepare lunch with your host family.

Your lunch consists of many local delicacies including ”tam huu” spring roll, 'banh xeo' or local pancake of people in middle region.

After lunch, take a traditional Vietnamese post-prandial nap before learning how to harvest and wrap the vegetables in the afternoon.

13:00 Farewell to your host family, ride back to Hoi An. Visit Japanese tomb on the way back. Tour finishes at 14:00.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An 

Enjoy your breakfast and free time before transferring to the airport for a flight to Hoi An. On arrival, transfer from airport to hotel. Spend free time to relax, unwind or explore the dynamic city on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

At 5:30 PM, your personal English-speaking tour guide will be waiting at your hotel lobby to meet and greet. We will do a quick instruction on how to drive safely and what you need to do in the back of our scooters. And hang on tight, let's the journey begin!!!

We will go with the flow of traffic during the rush hour but we guarantee it's not a big problem since we are good drivers. After 20 - 25 minutes, we will be completely outside of those tourist destinations and be at real local vendors, where you have a chance to try Vietnamese noodles, pancakes while learning about the history and also the special significance of each dish.

At this point, you will probably be quite full, so let's take a short sightseeing, zip around the city, feel the cool of the weather, take a look at our amazing nightlife and slowly fall in love with Ho Chi Minh city.

Feel relax yet? Here comes the traditional Street BBQ in Vietnamese style. What can be more authentic with a mini oven on the table and grill different types of meat and eat it instantly? Ooh, did i mention about local frozen beer, it's a perfect place to have a drink for sure.

Are you full now, cause we still got our last stop for the dessert. Let's try some Vietnamese sweet desserts that will leave a great taste and impression about our cuisine.

After closing the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel around 10:00 PM, wish you all the best and hopefully we have a chance to see you again.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Accommodation: hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

"08:00 Pick up from hotel in Ho Chi Minh city by bus to depart for Cai Be.

Along the way to Cai Be, stop by the chocolate factory to discover the process of making chocolate from bean to bar: cocoa beans to fermentation then chocolate. Especially the guests are allowed to try the newly produced chocolate.

After that, keep going to the car to wharf Cai Be. Get on a small sampan to visit Cai Be floating market, enjoy the hustle and bustle of Cai Be floating market with various fruits and good, you will have unforgettable experiences. Then visit Com village to try sweet candy with the main ingredient made of young green rice.

Leaving the village, the boat take you to Tan Phong island to visit the beekeeping farm and flower garden. There are variety of flowers, lotus pond, bee farm, ""Linh Chi"" mushroom farm, try dragging fish, walk in to the southern monkey bridge and learn more about the daily work in bee farm. The guests also enjoy fresh honey tea at the farm and hear about the beekeeping process, the process of growing Linh Chi mushrooms.

Next, the guests take part in learning how to make jackfruit cake with Ms Nam - a specialty of Tan Phong islet. After using jackfruit leaf cake, guests join knitting hyacinth, guests can hand-knit themselves a lovely gift with the guidance of Ms. Thao. 

Leaving the kitchen, you will have chance to learn more about the daily life of local people by visit orchid garden and listen to "tai-tu music" - traditional folk song in the South of Vietnam. You'll then spend time rowing boats to observe and sight-see the beautiful island.

Return to the boat and shift to local restaurant in Tan Phong Island, where you can have relaxing time to enjoy local fruits and lunch here.

15:00 Back to Hiep Duc dock by ferry with local people then transfer back Ho Chi Minh city by mini car.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Relish the healthy breakfast on the last day of your journey. Have a leisure time or go shopping for souvenirs at local markets before transferring to the airport for your onward flight. 

Have a safe journey!