Ultimate 21-Day Culinary Journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary

Enjoy a cup of traditional egg coffee at Giang Cafe Egg Coffee before visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the One-Pillar Pagoda.

Have a leisurely lunch at Cha Ca Thang Long, a restaurant famous for its grilled fish, a Hanoi specialty. Explore the Temple of Literature and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

Dine at Green Tangerine, a charming restaurant set in a colonial villa, offering a fusion of French and Vietnamese flavors.

Embark on a guided street food tour with a visit to the iconic Train Street, experiencing the bustling food scene of Hanoi.

Continue your culinary exploration with a visit to the Old Quarter and enjoy a variety of local dishes at Quan An Ngon.

Conclude the day with a dinner at Bun Cha Huong Lien, where you can savor the famous dish that former President Obama once enjoyed.

Depart from Hanoi for your 2-day Halong Sapphire Cruise. Enjoy the scenic drive to Halong Bay and board your luxury cruise.

Set sail through the stunning limestone karsts and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board. Explore the Sung Sot Cave and relax on the sundeck.

Have a sumptuous dinner on the cruise and enjoy the peaceful night on the bay.

Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast. Visit Titop Island for swimming and hiking.

Cruise to the Luon Cave for kayaking and then enjoy a BBQ lunch on the beach. Relax and take in the breathtaking views.

Enjoy a farewell dinner on the cruise, savoring the flavors of the sea.

Disembark from the cruise and return to Hanoi. Take an overnight sleeper bus to Sapa, a charming town in the mountains.

Arrive in Sapa and check into your hotel. Enjoy a traditional Sapa lunch at a local restaurant.

Explore the town and have dinner at a cozy eatery, trying the local specialties.

Embark on a guided trekking tour to the surrounding villages, passing through terraced rice fields and enjoying the stunning scenery.

Have a picnic lunch in the mountains and interact with the local ethnic minority communities. Return to Sapa in the afternoon.

Experience a homestay with a local family and enjoy a traditional dinner with them.

Visit the Sapa market to shop for fresh ingredients for your cooking class. Learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring more of Sapa.

Dine at a local restaurant, trying out different regional specialties.