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<em>Pho</em>, one of Vietnam's most beloved dishes
Map of Flavors of Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh - 12 Days
Flavors of Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh - 12 Days

Get to the heart of Vietnam through its cuisine on this delectable 12-day itinerary. Start in Hanoi to breeze around the capital by Vespa and search out the city's best banh mi and bun cha. Board an overnight cruise through the fantastical islets (and fresh seafood) of Ha Long Bay, then head south to Hoi An for renowned street food and an immersive cooking class. Continue to Ho Chi Minh City to end your trip and awaken your senses with an incredible "dining in the dark" experience.

Bountiful produce at a traditional floating market
Map of Vietnam Culinary Adventure - 8 Days
Vietnam Culinary Adventure - 8 Days

Perfect for avowed foodies and aspiring chefs, this hands-on, 8-day itinerary introduces you to the many flavors of Vietnam. Seek out the best banh mi sandwiches in Hanoi, savor freshly caught seafood on Ha Long Bay, and learn to cook the perfect bowl of pho in Hoi An. Search for Ho Chi Minh City's best street food by scooter, then head into the Mekong Delta for a peaceful day trip of floating markets and countryside cycling.

Explore the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine
Map of Ginger & Lemongrass: A Vietnam Culinary Experience - 11 Days
Ginger & Lemongrass: A Vietnam Culinary Experience - 11 Days

Delight your senses on this flavorful, 11-day journey through Vietnamese cuisine. Get off the beaten path to find Hanoi's best noodle shops, take a cruise through Ha Long Bay for spectacular seafood and scenery, and sit down to a memorable dinner in one of Hue's most famous historic homes. Save room for a motorbike tour through Ho Chi Minh's street food stalls, then head to the Mekong Delta to see the floating market of Cai Be.

Indulge in the fresh and flavorful Vietnamese cuisine on this two-week culinary journey
Map of Vietnamese Culinary Journey: Hanoi, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh - 14 Days
Vietnamese Culinary Journey: Hanoi, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh - 14 Days

Discover the culinary cuisine of Vietnam firsthand as you delight your tastebuds from north to south on this two-week odyssey of food. Start in Hanoi and learn the tricks of Vietnamese cuisine from a master chef. Delight in fresh seafood as you cruise along Ha Long Bay and swim at leisure. Take a food tour in the peaceful countryside of Hoi An and enjoy a basket boat ride. Eat your way through Ho Chi Minh on the back of a Vespa before winding down your journey with a sunset cruise on the Saigon River.

Dine on (and learn to prepare) classic Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls and banh mi
Map of Flavors of Vietnam - 10 Days
Flavors of Vietnam - 10 Days

Immerse yourself in one of the world's great food cultures on a 10-day jaunt across Vietnam. In the capital of Hanoi, you'll discover ancient landmarks and learn Vietnamese cooking under the tutelage of a master chef. After an overnight cruise on the quasi-fantastical Ha Long Bay, you'll head south for more food and city tours in romantic Hoi An and dynamic Ho Chi Minh City.

Order tasty street food from the locals in Hanoi
Map of Authentic Vietnam - 13 Days
Authentic Vietnam - 13 Days

On this epic 13-day journey, you'll discover Vietnam's unique highlights and hidden wonders, from Hanoi's Old Town to the backstreets of Ho Chi Minh City. In the former, go sightseeing and indulge in delicious street food before cruising through dramatic scenery in Ha Long Bay. Then it's time to see ancient sites in Hue and Hoi An, on the central coast, followed by quality time in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

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Travel specialist Hien Do
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Hien Do

I was born and grown in Vietnam and deeply love my country. I traveled a lot around My country is full of beautiful places and friendly people. And this inspired me to start my travel company. It...

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Travel specialist Trang Pham
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Trang Pham

I love travelling, I have travelled to most places in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand and I have over 6 years of experience working in tourism. I want to assist travellers discover beautiful...

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Travel specialist Long Dao
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Long Dao

Hi, my name is Long. I am a young and passionate travel specialist from Vietnam. I was in love with travel since I was a child and always wanted it to be a part of my life. My idea about...

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Travel specialist Doris Bui
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Doris Bui

Travel is my greatest source of inspiration. Growing up in a challenging mountainous region, I've always dreamt of exploring the untouched beauty of nature, immersing myself in rich local cultures,...

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Trip Reviews for Vietnam

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Amazing trip in Indochina countries (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam)
Vietnam | Apr 14 - May 3, 2026

Sam
Sam O.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 06, 2026
Overall, working with Trang has been amazing!! She is well organized, fast responsive, kind and pleasant to work with well! She is considerate and listens to customers well. Overall flow of the teip from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam was outstanding! When we had an issue with hotel in Cambodia, Trang fixed it quickly and upgraded our room also :) most all guides and drivers were good and very knowledgeable and worked with us well. Best were two woman guides, Ms Susie in Chiang Mai and... Read more

Overall, working with Trang has been amazing!! She is well organized, fast responsive, kind and pleasant to work with well! She is considerate and listens to customers well. Overall flow of the teip from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam was outstanding! When we had an issue with hotel in Cambodia, Trang fixed it quickly and upgraded our room also :) most all guides and drivers were good and very knowledgeable and worked with us well. Best were two woman guides, Ms Susie in Chiang Mai and Ms Chandara in Siem Reap ... Susie and Chandara were exceptional in all aspects! Least effective was guide in Hanoi (Mr Quyet)... not very knowledgeable, poor planner and did not display basic guide tasks such as reviewing plans for the day ahead, prepping customers for unfamiliar experiences by explaining procedures and allowing for questions. Best of all drivers who was above and beyond in every aspect Mr Bo in Hanoi ... great trip overall. Will be more than happy to work with Ms Trang again for trips :)

Hotel Review
Hanoi Pearl Hotel
Hanoi

Great location! Roof top bar was awesome! We were in 9th floor 1st night and it got warm inspite of AC full blast ... 2nd night we were in the 5th floor and it was not very sound proof we could hear bar noise all night... Staff were friwndly and excellent! Breakfast was ok nithing extraordinary.

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City center and walkable to everything
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Halong Bay - Hanoi
Halong Bay - Hanoi
Vietnam
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Chiang Mai - Half-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Elephant Poopoopaper Park Join in tour with private transfer
Chiang Mai - Half-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Elephant Poopoopaper Park Join in tour with private transfer
Chiang Mai
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Local specialist: Trang Pham
Trang
Trang Pham
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam | Replied on May 08, 2026
Hi Sam Thank you so much for your truly kind words. It was such a pleasure to work with you and be part of your journey through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam ❤️ I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed the overall trip and that the guides and drivers helped create special memories along the way. I will definitely share your lovely feedback with Ms Susie, Ms Chandara, and Mr Bo — they will be so happy to hear this. At the same time, thank you as well for your honest comments about the... Read more

Hi Sam

Thank you so much for your truly kind words. It was such a pleasure to work with you and be part of your journey through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam ❤️

I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed the overall trip and that the guides and drivers helped create special memories along the way. I will definitely share your lovely feedback with Ms Susie, Ms Chandara, and Mr Bo — they will be so happy to hear this.

At the same time, thank you as well for your honest comments about the experience in Hanoi. I truly appreciate the feedback, as it helps us improve our service and guide training in the future.

Thank you again for your trust, kindness, and patience throughout the planning process. It would genuinely be my pleasure to assist you again for another adventure someday 😊

Warmest regards,
Trang

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1st time visit to Vietnam with my partner has been incredible!
Vietnam | Apr 25 - May 1, 2026

Yugashree
Yugashree S.
Australia | Reviewed on May 04, 2026

Me and my partner visited Vietnam for only a week and KimKim travels helped us a lot in curating a perfect itinerary and accommodated us based on our requirements to meet them. Very quick and easy response. They made everything run smooth and easy, our journey in Vietnam was stress-free. Highly recommend them for your travels! The local guides where super friendly, kind, vibrant and fully informative. Thank you for your service and help in making or Vietnam trip soo memorable.

Local specialist: Trang Pham
Trang
Trang Pham
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam | Replied on May 08, 2026

Hi Yugashree

Thank you so much for your lovely review ❤️

It was truly a pleasure helping you and your partner plan your Vietnam trip. I’m very happy to hear everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed the itinerary, guides, and overall experience.

Your kind words really mean a lot to me and the whole local team. Thank you again for your trust and for letting us be part of such special memories in Vietnam 😊

Wishing you both many more beautiful adventures ahead, and hopefully we can welcome you back again someday! 😊❤

Warm regards,
Trang

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We had a wonderful time in Vietnam.
Vietnam | Apr 10 - Apr 17, 2026

Kristin
Kristin F.
Peachtree City, GA | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
We had a wonderful time in Vietnam and will definitely be back to explore more of the beautiful country! Stephen Long was very attentive and made sure that everything was perfect. All of our tour guides were knowledgeable and professional & our drivers were prompt and courteous. Thank you for making our trip one that we will never forget! Read more

We had a wonderful time in Vietnam and will definitely be back to explore more of the beautiful country! Stephen Long was very attentive and made sure that everything was perfect. All of our tour guides were knowledgeable and professional & our drivers were prompt and courteous. Thank you for making our trip one that we will never forget!

Hotel Reviews
The Saga Hotel Hoi An
Hoi An

Staff was very attentive and offered to let us use the showers in the spa when he had to check out 7 hours before being picked up for our flight. We were able to spend the day at the beach.

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White Lotus Hue Hotel
Hue

This is a beautiful hotel in a great location

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They do a great job with our laundry
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Milalux Cruise
Ha Long
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I’m
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Our boat was a bit run down. The a/c in our room was freezing (even when we turned it up) and made a loud noise when it kicked on
Hanoi Allure Hotel

They were very kind to hold our luggage when we checked out and were gone overnight on a Ha Long Bay cruise

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Location
We walked everywhere
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Activity Reviews
Onboarding Mila Cruise - Ha Long Bay
Onboarding Mila Cruise - Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay

I think this is just for the drive from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay.Very comfortable transportation

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There was no food
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Hanoi Half Day History & Food Tour
Hanoi Half Day History & Food Tour
Hanoi
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Local specialist: Long Dao
Long
Long Dao
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Apr 22, 2026
Dear Kristin, I hope you are doing well. Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review and share your thoughts about your trip. I’m happy to hear that you had a memorable experience in Vietnam. At the same time, I’m sorry to learn that your experience on the Mila Lux cruise did not meet your expectations. I will pass your feedback on to the cruise team and make a note of it so we can provide more suitable recommendations for you and future travelers. I hope we’ll have the... Read more

Dear Kristin,

I hope you are doing well.

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review and share your thoughts about your trip. I’m happy to hear that you had a memorable experience in Vietnam.

At the same time, I’m sorry to learn that your experience on the Mila Lux cruise did not meet your expectations. I will pass your feedback on to the cruise team and make a note of it so we can provide more suitable recommendations for you and future travelers.

I hope we’ll have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon, whether in Vietnam or elsewhere in Southeast Asia.

Wishing you all the best, and looking forward to seeing you again!

Warm regards,
Long

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