On your discovery of Vietnam, one of the first things you shall notice and soon adopt the importance of is that of food and social life around eating and sharing food with others. It may come as a surprise as you sit down to eat and are then asked to join another group or family to share their meal. Offering you new tastes and a variety of foods to your taste buds combined with the laughter and chatter of a Vietnamese table for "thức ăn" – Vietnamese for food
On this amazing culinary experience the next observation you shall notice is the wide array of fresh and varied foods on offer everywhere, it seems that there is space somebody is selling everything from ingredients to cooked foods which are a treat to every palate! Each of the three regions in Vietnam is famous for its food and it’s variations on other regions dishes, here we guide you through each region and indeed each dish! By the time you are leaving you will be amazed at what you have seen and learnt on this tour, the knowledge you take home will enable you to wow your friends and family at home with your new recipes and techniques you have acquired throughout the trip. We take you to the local markets of Saigon, Hoi An & Hanoi to see the various varieties of local produce and to see how the locals live and shop everyday to get the fresh ingredients required for such dishes as Pho Bo – Beef Noodles. Once you have acquired your foods we show you the techniques of preparing each dish, this is where the real art lies in Vietnamese cooking preparation is everything and normally more complicated and time consuming than either the cooking or the eating! But you will get chance to check this as well. The locals and chefs who teach you will be sharing century old styles and secrets with you to take back and practice in your own kitchens. You are also treated to some of the finest dining experiences whether it is street food or A la Carte dining everything will be a taste sensation from South to North and you shall return home amazed by the beauty of Vietnam, full from the delicious foods but also full from the knowledge you have learnt on how to prepare, cook and eat such treats.Â
Exotic Voyages Say :"This really is a treat for all your sense not just taste! An incredible journey through the dishes of Vietnam."Â
Tailor Made ideas
- Â Extend your time in Hoi An and relax on the beaches here
- Â Fly to Phu Quoc Islandto see the beach here and taste the new food
- Â Fly to Bangkok and experience more delightful foods
Inclusions
The price includes all private air-conditioned transfers to and from the airport, all accommodations as mentioned in hotels or hotels in similar category. Professional English speaking guides with high levels of experience are available throughout your tour. Entrance fees for sightseeing, water puppet show, boat cruises mentioned in this program; overnight cruise aboard your beautiful boat on Ha Long Bay (non-private / private for group of 6 people and up)