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Vietnam Foodie Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Hanoi
    30 minutes (13.6 km) from Noi Bai International Airport

    Start your day with a bowl of pho at Pho Thin. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, and learn about the history of Vietnamese scholars. End your day with a street food tour in the Old Quarter.

  2. Day 2: Halong Bay
    3 hours 30 minutes (170 km) from Hanoi

    Take a scenic boat tour of Halong Bay, and enjoy fresh seafood for lunch on board. In the afternoon, visit the Sung Sot Cave, and take a kayak tour to explore the bay. End your day with a sunset dinner cruise.

  3. Day 3: Hoi An
    1 hour 10 minutes (30 km) from Da Nang International Airport

    Start your day with a visit to the Hoi An Central Market, and try local specialties such as cao lau and banh mi. In the afternoon, take a cooking class and learn how to make Vietnamese dishes. End your day with a visit to the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge.

  4. Day 4: Hue
    2 hours 30 minutes (100 km) from Hoi An

    Start your day with a visit to the Imperial City, and learn about the legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty. In the afternoon, take a dragon boat ride along the Perfume River, and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. End your day with a royal dinner at a local restaurant.

  5. Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City
    1 hour 50 minutes (1,050 km) from Hue

    Start your day with a visit to the War Remnants Museum, and learn about the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, take a motorbike food tour and taste local delicacies such as banh xeo and bo la lot. End your day with a cocktail at a rooftop bar with stunning views of the city.

  6. Day 6: Mekong Delta
    2 hours 30 minutes (120 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Take a boat tour of the Mekong Delta, and visit local farms and villages. Try fresh fruits and coconut candy. In the afternoon, visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, and enjoy a bowl of hu tieu. End your day with a homestay at a local family.

  7. Day 7: Phu Quoc Island
    1 hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City

    Start your day with a visit to the Dinh Cau Night Market, and try grilled seafood. In the afternoon, take a boat tour to the nearby islands, and enjoy snorkelling and sunbathing. End your day with a beachfront dinner with fresh seafood.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the Bia Hoi culture in Hanoi. Take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City. Consider visiting the Ban Gioc Waterfall near the Chinese border. Make sure to try egg coffee and ca phe sua da. Book your tours and activities in advance to avoid disappointment. Check out this link to find hotels and flights.

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