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The vegetarian (vegan) food tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Welcome to “The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City," which is tailored according to plant-based dietary preference for a cultural food immersion into the heart of Vietnam. Our food tour will give you an exciting journey of discovery through the country’s vegan and vegetarian cuisines, from the busiest markets to the most serene parks. This will ensure that you get an extraordinary culinary experience while bringing you closer to the local culture, history, and people. Ho Chi Minh City, known for the dynamism of its street food, is currently adding dedicated vegetarian and vegan tours to its repertoire; one can see the growing interest in being sustainable and cruelty-free while dining.

Highlights of The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Delicious coconut jam-The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Delicious coconut jam

Unique culinary experience in The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

On “The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City" you will taste as diversified as the city itself. From savory street food to exquisite dishes hidden in popular restaurants, each bite tells a story. Imagine tasting the fragrant bowl of Bun Bo Hue with vegetarian ingredients or enjoying crispy vegan pancakes with that savory flavor. This tour is simply a foodie’s heaven designed to leave one craving for more.

Interaction with Local Guides and Chefs

On “The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City" you will be introduced not only to great food but also to some of the city’s most passionate local guides and talented chefs. They know not just the food but also the rich history and culture of the city. Your guide will take you to all of the best spots, sharing fascinating stories throughout the evening to ensure you have an immersive and educational experience. With your guide, you’ll enjoy insider tips, and traditional cooking methods, and maybe even pick up some Vietnamese words to impress your friends back home.

Exploration of Diverse Food Markets and Historical Sites

Journey through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the food markets and historical sites as much as possible. From the colorful Ho Thi Ky Flower Market to the historic Nguyen Thien Thuat Complex, each place is a different aspect—the soul of this city. Walk off the pleasures of this flavorful and fascinating food tour with vibrant local markets, where one experiences dishes with fresh local ingredients and consequently understands their roles played within Vietnamese cuisine. Not forgetting but including historical sights that give a context within which one understands how the city’s culinary evolution came to be.

Detailed Itinerary of The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Grilled bananas with coconut milk-The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Grilled bananas with coconut milk

10:00 AM – Pick-up at Hotel or Saigon Opera House

Good morning and welcome to “The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City!" We will start this exciting day with a convenient pickup service. You will be met at either your hotel in Districts 1, 3, or 4 or at the iconic Saigon Opera House by our friendly local guide. We will take care of everything for you; be prepared for a truly unforgettable foodie adventure!

10:30 AM – Visit to Le Van Tam Park

First, to Le Van Tam Park at 12 Vo Thi Sau, Da Kao, Q.1, TP.HCM. Right at the entrance, the air is imbued with the fresh smell of coconut juice or the sweet tangy flavor of pineapple jam. Refresh yourself with these on a promenade amidst lush greenery. Continue with a delicious papaya salad that simply puts forth quintessence: fresh, lively flavors of Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine.

11:30 AM – Exploring Vo Van Tan Street, District 3

Next, you will find yourselves at the busy District 3 street, Vo Van Tan Street, famous for its classic street food. Today, you will try the grilled bananas with coconut milk. The local delicacy is sweet yet savory enough to give you comfort and exotic flavor. Don’t also forget to take a few shots of this picture-perfect street!

12:30 PM – Nguyen Thien Thuat Complex

Our journey keeps heading toward the historic Nguyen Thien Thuat Complex in District 3. This old apartment complex is nearly a living museum of how generations of Vietnamese families have lived. As one goes around it, don’t miss the opportunity to try a vegetarian Bun Bo Hue. This stop offers both culinary delight and insight into local lifestyles.

2:00 PM – Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

After this huge breakfast, we leave to visit the beautiful, magical Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Arriving at Ho Thi Ky, Ward 1, District 10, TP.HCM, market is reported to be the biggest flower market in Hochiminh City. Apart from its vivid colors and fragrances, it is a home for young people to try on sweet grilled rice paper, vegan pancakes, and fresh spring rolls. Every bite attests to the creativity and diversity of Vietnamese vegan dishes.

3:30 PM – Chinatown, District 10

The culinary journey takes us right back to the heart of Chinatown in District 10. Our chefs will show you how to make your very own Vietnamese banh mi and sweet soup (che). After that, under the guidance of our experienced industry chefs, we will cook and then taste the delectable creations. Sure, this is a hands-on culinary experience that is both educative and delectable in the art of Vietnamese cooking.

5:00 PM – Conclusion and Return to Hotel

This flavorful journey is coming to an end, so we will make sure that you are dropped comfortably at your hotel or any other desired location. Think of the day’s adventures you have taken part in and the great vegan and vegetarian dishes you have tried. We hope that “The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City" was the bright side of your visit. Thanks for joining Ho Chi Minh City Tours, and we hope to see you again!

Tips and Useful Information for Participants The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Vegetarian grilled rice paper-The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Vegetarian grilled rice paper

What to Wear and Bring The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Welcome to “The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City" To ensure you have the best experience, here are some tips on what to wear and bring. As Ho Chi Minh City might be warm and humid, light, breathable clothing is important. Comfortable walking shoes are a must since we will be exploring various parts of the city on foot. Also, do not forget your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a bottle of water to keep refreshments during the whole tour.

Dietary Considerations and Preferences

We want everybody to enjoy “The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City“. Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs or allergies one week in advance. We will try our best to adapt ourselves to your needs so you can enjoy the great vegetarian/vegan food without any worries. Do not hesitate to communicate your desires with our guides during this food tour.

Safety Tips for Traveling in Ho Chi Minh City-The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Safety first, that’s our maxim at Ho Chi Minh Tours. Just a few things to bear in mind:

  • Keep your personal belongings safe and always be aware of what is happening around you, especially in crowds.
  • Always use crosswalks, and exercise care while crossing the street as the traffic can be frenetic.
  • Stay hydrated and cool off if tired or overwhelmed.
  • Always follow your tour leader’s advice, and never wander away from the group.

How to Communicate Dietary Needs in Vietnamese

To make this easier, here are some useful Vietnamese sentences that will help you order food that will suit your diet:

  • “Tôi ăn chay” (I am vegetarian)
  • “Tôi ăn thuần chay” (I am vegan)
  • “Tôi không ăn thịt” (I don’t eat meat)
  • “Tôi bị dị ứng với…” (I am allergic to…)
  • “Làm ơn không cho…” (Please don’t include…)

Using these phrases will help ensure that your dietary preferences are understood and respected during “The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City."

Vegetarian beef noodle soup-The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Vegetarian beef noodle soup

Best time to visit and consider the weather when visiting The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is a year-round destination. However, the best season for participating in“The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City" is during the dry season: from December until April. The weather turns out pretty fine during this period of the year with less humidity and more favorable conditions for walking around the city. Although this is the rainy season, from May to November, the showers are of short duration and should not cause too much of a problem on our tour. Always check the weather forecast before going out, and bring a light raincoat as necessary.

Conclusion

In summary, “The Vegetarian (Vegan) Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City" is a fantastic journey through the dynamic and varied food culture of the city.

We refreshed ourselves with coconut juice and papaya salad at Le Van Tam Park tasted the deliciously grilled banana with coconut milk along Vo Van Tan Street and found history in the Nguyen Thien Thuat Complex with a toothsome bowl of Vegetarian Bun Bo Hue. The sweet smells of grilled rice paper developed into spring rolls that were fresh and full of life at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. The gastronomic adventure finally concluded with an interactive cooking experience in Chinatown.

This food tour will show you everything that makes Ho Chi Minh Tours so special—foods are deliciously combined with an immersive cultural experience. Be it a dedicated vegan, curious foodie, or exploring Ho Chi Minh City differently, this is your chance. Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel for more interesting information about traveling Ho Chi Minh City to and to book Ho Chi Minh City Tours at the best prices.

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Tours Itinerary

Day 01

WELCOME TO VIETNAM & HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL

  • On arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, our guide & driver – Impress Travel Team will be there to meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
  • Enjoy free leisure time
  • Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

 What is included today: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 02

HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR AND CU CHI TUNNELS

Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. We will visit the following places of interest:

  • The Reunification Palace: Here on April 30th, 1975 the Vietnam War officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
  • War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
  • Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city’s skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.
  • Jade Emperor Pagoda: Building in 1909 in honor of the supreme Taoist god, this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in HCMC, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. The pungent smoke of incense fills the air, obscuring the exquisite woodcarvings.
  • Cu Chi Tunnels: Watch a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also, on display are various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. For those interested there’s even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range

• Free time & overnight at hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City

Day Inclusions: Private A/C transfer, hotel accommodation

Day 03

HO CHI MINH – MEKONG – MY THO (B,L)

Pick-up time: 8:00-8:30/ End tour 18:00 19:00
Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, and drive 1,5 hours to Mỹ Tho. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.
• Upon arrival, we board a motor-boat and cruise along a vast network of canals and channels to enjoy wonderful views of the Mekong River, including four famous islands “Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix”.
• Stop at one of the floating fish houses, in nets and wire baskets under their house, the villagers cultivate freshwater fish and shrimp – a major export product of the region.
• Cross the River to the other side, you will stop at a traditional workshop to witness a step-by-step process on how to make coconut candy, honey farming… while trying some yourself and listening to traditional music.
• Enjoy what local people offer by hand rowing a sampan along the shady, breezy canal. We will transfer to local transportation called Xe Lôi to travel throughout the villages.
• Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant with a Vietnamese 5-course set menu. Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal.
• Take a rest after lunch before boarding the motor-boat back to Mỹ Tho. We drive to Vĩnh Tràng pagoda, an ancient southern architectural gem built in the middle of the 19th century. There are many Buddha statues including some that are over a hundred years old.

We drive another 1,5 hours back to Hồ Chí Minh city and drop you at your hotel or somewhere in District 1 on request. End of services.
***Please note that timing and itinerary are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan.
Inclusions: breakfast, A/C land transfer, lunch, local English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, boat trip, hotel

Day 04

HO CHI MINH– FAREWELL ( B )

• Your free leisure time may be spent shopping in Ho Chi Minh City center at Supermarkets etc or at Ben Thanh market.
• You will be transferred to the Ho Chi Minh city airport via your scheduled flight back home or continue seeing other cities in Vietnam.
• We hope you enjoyed your trip and see you again!

Inclusion:  hotel breakfast, English speaking tour guide, private A/C transfer, hotel accommodation – check out before 12:00 mid-day

What's included in this trip:

  • Accommodation based on Twin/Double sharing room, ( notice: a single room is surcharged following single supplement policy/ all room night including daily hotel breakfast.
  • All the meals as mentioned in the detailed itinerary
  • Entrance Fee to visit attractive places are mentioned as itinerary
  • Private Car/Van/Bus with air-conditioned and good experienced driver.
  • Boat trip in My Tho
  • Experienced English speaking tour guides as specified ( French-speaking guide/ Chinese speaking guide are available on request )
  • Complimentary drink water and Tissue on Van/Bus/Van as mentioned on itinerary
  • International Ticket Fare with insurance surcharge and Fuel surcharge
  • Arport tax.
  • Visa Fees & Travels insurance
  • Porter Charges & Camera Fees.
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) do not mentioned as in this itinerary
  • Tipping for Tour guides, Bus driver, Crew
  • Other personal expenses such as beverages, telephone calls, laundry services, Minibar, etc….
  • Other services are not specifically mentioned in the tour Itinerary and the above Inclusion

3 STAR HOTELS & CRUISES IN VIETNAM  SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Ho Chi Minh City 3-star Hotels

Signature Deluxe

 HA HIEN SIGNATURE HOTEL 

Refer:http://hahienhotel.vn

 

4 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Ho Chi Minh City 4-star Hotels

Palace Saigon Suite Room

SAIGON PALACE HOTEL

Refer: www.palacesaigon.com/en/

5 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED

 

Destination

Hotel Category

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Ho Chi Minh city

Superior Room Sofitel Hotel Saigon

SOFITEL HOTEL SAIGON

Refer: https://sofitel.accorhotels.com/

 

The hotels and cruise are subject to change to similar category in case of fully booked

Vietnam Travel Map: 15 Days

Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.

My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress

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