Ho Chi Minh City Trip Overview
Take home more than just memories from Vietnam; do a cooking class to learn how to create delicious Vietnamese dishes. The classes provided here are a fun and interesting way to learn about the local ingredients and how to make some of the most popular Vietnamese dishes.
Venture out of the big city for the day to visit one of the most interesting historical sites in Southern Vietnam; Cu Chi Tunnels- an underground tunnel system that was one of the key military bases of the Vietnam-America war. And relax on stunning soft-white sand, cool off in calm turquoise waters at Nha Trang, the beach capital of Vietnam
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vietnam
Take home more than just memories from Vietnam; do a cooking class to learn how to create delicious Vietnamese dishes. The classes provided here are a fun and interesting way to learn about the local ingredients and how to make some of the most popular Vietnamese dishes.
Venture out of the big city for the day to visit one of the most interesting historical sites in Southern Vietnam; Cu Chi Tunnels- an underground tunnel system that was one of the key military bases of the Vietnam-America war. And relax on stunning soft-white sand, cool off in calm turquoise waters at Nha Trang, the beach capital of Vietnam
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Arrival (-/-/-)
Pass By: Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport. Our representatives will support you to get visa. Pick-up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Twin/ Double/ Triple Share Room
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cooking class (BL)
Pass By: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
08:30 This tour will give you the opportunity to kick off your professional cooking career, or at least, to become a better cook of local Vietnamese cuisine. We will begin the day by heading to a local market to see how Vietnamese people select their ingredients for cooking. Choosing ingredients for cooking is very important for Vietnamese cuisine, so the cooks are always pay attention to these. Otherwise, the cuisine is not good and fresh enough. Local markets in Vietnamese are very comfortable and convenient for bargaining and purchasing. After that, we have an idea of the local products and meats that the locals typically choose; we will depart from the market and head to a Cooking Center. The classes provided here are a fun and interesting way to learn about the local ingredients and how to make some of the most popular Vietnamese dishes. You will learn when and how to use the numerous herbs and spices which are ingrained in Vietnamese culture. You will be guided on how to select the ingredients for dishes and instructed on how to prepare them. After preparation, you will cook under the instruction of the chef. Your final task will be to enjoy your finished dishes! Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Twin/ Double/ Triple Share Room
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel – Da Nang – Hoi An (BL) by flight
Pass By: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
07:35 Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels stretching over 250 kilometers, have proven to be one of the most famous and historical aspects of the Vietnam War. The tunnel system was created in 1948 to assist the Viet Minh as they fought the French for independence. Digging and building of tunnels continued over the next 25 years until it was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centers. The tunnels could house thousands of people who lived almost entirely underground for years. There, people led relatively normal lives, which included getting married and raising children. During the American War, the entire area of Cu Chi was designated as a free fire zone; and was therefore, heavily attacked and bombed. In 1988, two sections of tunnels were opened up for visitors. Now you have the chancto enjoy this wonderful and informative experience. Created with “moving parts” these structures were designed to livable for long periods of time. And for those who are interested, there is an opportunity for you to fire off rounds from a war era M16 or AK47 at the nearby firing range. (This activity is optional; Fees for firing range are not included).
Transfer to airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Twin/ Double/ Triple Share Room
Day 4: Hoi An – Contact Ann Tailor – Home cooking class (BL)
Pass By: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
08:00 Are you excited to learn how to cook Vietnamese food? Then join our unique, hands-on cooking class. During our cooking program, you will be able to visit Hoi An’s Colorful Market and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas all over the area. You will also have the opportunity to interact with the merchants to purchase the ingredients that you’re going to use in the cooking lesson. Choosing ingredients for your cuisines is very important, if your ingredients are fresh, green enough, your cuisines are delicious and fragrant otherwise, they are not good at all. Vietnamese food is various with different flavours and ingredients. The chef is fun and enthusiastic and he/she will demonstrate how to prepare each dish before guiding you in the preparation of your own dish. Besides, while preparing your cuisine, you can create your ideas for making your cuisine more good looking and better. Preparing a good cuisine is an art which you must think and develop with your own. After the lesson, you will enjoy the meal you have prepared. Hopefully, through this trip you can understand and know more about Vietnamese cuisine in general and Hoi An cuisine in particular. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Twin/ Double/ Triple Share Room
Day 5: Hoi An – Foodie tour (BL)
Pass By: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
09:00 Discover Hoi An’s countryside and its local foods by bicycle. We will start our tour with a ride through the countryside to a local village with a stop to enjoy a bowl of Cao Lau. Cao Lau is a traditional Hoi An specialty composed of local noodles, pork, fresh vegetables and rice paper. The noodles are made with local sticky rice soaked in the water that must be taken from Ba Le Well: the oldest well in Hoi An, believed to have the best water anywhere. You will also be able learn to make special white rose cakes with a local family and have the opportunity to enjoy them. Before the end of the tour, we will go to Cam Nam to enjoy the Ying and Yang food such as: Banh Dap, Che Bap. This tour is definitely an interesting journey. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Twin/ Double/ Triple Share Room
Day 6: Hoi An – Da Nang – Nha Trang (B) by Train
Pass By: Nha Trang, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Pick up and transfer to Da Nang train station for a ride to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Twin/ Double/ Triple Share Room
Day 7: Nha Trang – Free day (B)
Pass By: Nha Trang, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Free as your leisure day. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Twin/ Double/ Triple Share Room
Day 8: Nha Trang – Free day (B)
Pass By: Nha Trang, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Free as your leisure day. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Twin/ Double/ Triple Share Room
Day 9: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City (B) by flight
Pass By: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Pick up and transfer to airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Twin/ Double/ Triple Share Room
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B/-/-)
Pass By: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast and free time until time to go to the airport for departure flight.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
