Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
The beautiful French-colonial style Sofitel Metropole is located in the heart of Hanoi just a short walk from the vibrant Old Quarter. So... Read more
Discover the many flavours of Vietnamese culture and cuisine on a fun and informative journey designed for foodies who like to travel in style. Sample iconic dishes, visit local markets and meet with local farmers in the Mekong Delta. Frame this mouthwatering experience with welcome and farewell dinners at two spectacular local restaurants that each earned a Michelin star.
Journey Highlights
Arrive in Hanoi, the cultural heart of Vietnam, where you are met and privately transferred to your hotel.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
After breakfast, visit Ho Chi Minh’s house, a simple structure located among banyan and milkweed trees, which served as home to the revolutionary guerrilla leader who pursued independence for Vietnam. Continue to the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda, dating back to the first Vietnamese empire independent from China. Next, visit the Temple of Literature, Hanoi’s first university, and then enjoy lunch at a fascinating local restaurant. Stop at a special café for a cup of Hanoi’s famous egg coffee, before continuing to Hoa Lo Prison, the infamous “Hanoi Hilton,” where American prisoners of war were once confined. Return to your hotel for a welcome cocktail and canapés. This evening, set out for a welcome dinner at Gia, a Michelin-starred restaurant serving dishes that draw inspiration from the cuisines of Vietnam’s diverse cultures.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi | Meals: BLD
Ride by cyclo (rickshaw) around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, and then explore Hanoi town on foot on a guided walking tour. Taste Hanoian street food and specialties, including pho and bun cha, as well as local beers or drinks along the way, for a unique Chef’s Table experience. Return to the hotel with your afternoon at leisure, free to relax or take advantage of your hotel’s amenities. Later, gather for a traditional water puppet show, a colourful and captivating experience at Thang Long Theatre. Tonight, head out for dinner at another top local restaurant.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi | Meals: BLD
Travel to the shores of the Gulf of Tonkin, where you board your vessel, Heritage, for a cruise of picturesque Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. Relax on deck as Heritage snakes its way past countless islets, their striking karst outcrops rising dramatically from the emerald waters. Once anchored, begin exploring this secret hideaway of beaches, caves and coves. Later, watch a sunset framed against the Gulf of Tonkin on a mesmerising Scenic Sundowner. Tonight, gather for dinner at the onboard restaurant, and then retire to your cabin to enjoy a restful night’s sleep as the waves lap gently against the hull.
Heritage | Meals: BLD
Begin with optional traditional morning exercises on the sundeck, followed by breakfast. Set out for a morning excursion among the towering limestone pinnacles. Return for brunch on board as Heritage sails home to port. Disembark and drive to Hai Phong for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Check in and relax, with your evening at leisure.
The Reverie Saigon | Meals: BL
Start your day with a cyclo ride to a Tao Dan Park. Stroll through this neighbourhood gathering place, and observe the locals partaking in their morning rituals, from tai chi practice to a game of badminton. Stop for a cup of freshly brewed Vietnamese Coffee before continuing to a local shop serving up Banh Mi — a crispy, light baguette stuffed with egg or other fillings, such as pâté, cold cuts, and pickled vegetables. Afterward, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Tonight, immerse yourself in Ho Chi Minh City’s buzzing nightlife, riding a vintage Vespa through lively street traffic, stopping at a historic bridge to tip back a signature Vietnamese drink and take in an enchanting view of the riverside. Then, zip through side streets and alleyways to find hidden-away food stalls and restaurants.
The Reverie Saigon | Meals: BD
Drive to My Tho in the Mekong Delta, where you board a traditional wooden boat to Thoi Son island. Disembark to visit a fish farming family as well as a mushroom farm and grapefruit orchard. Stop for lunch at the island’s lodge before cruising back to the mainland, returning to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon. After some time to relax and freshen up at your hotel, gather for an outing to the Michelin-starred restaurant Anan, for an unforgettable farewell dinner. Afterward, retire to the rooftop bar for treats such as a chocolate marshmallow dessert or a beautifully crafted cocktail, all served up with bird’s eye views of the city.
The Reverie Saigon | Meals: BLD
After breakfast, privately transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Meals: B
Internal air included: Hai Phong/Ho Chi Minh City
This journey contains some active elements.
Minimum age is 10 years.
First group event: welcome briefing at 8:30 a.m. on Day 2.
Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Day 7.
Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
Talk to one of our expert Journey Designers or your travel agent about booking this tour as a private journey for your own small group with family or friends. Or, if you would prefer to travel privately, find out more about creating the perfect bespoke tailor-made journey based on this itinerary.
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