Premier Getaway Club Signature Journey

Vietnam Culinary & Culture Solo Journey – February 2027

February 2027 8 Days · 7 Nights 10–16 Solo Travellers
Vibrant Hoi An night market with glowing lanterns and street food vendors
A Premier Culinary & Culture Journey

Taste Vietnam. Share the Table. Travel Solo.

Travel solo — without being alone.

From steaming bowls of phở in Hanoi alleyways to lantern-lit dinners in Hoi An and cacao farms in the Mekong Delta, discover Vietnam through what it does best: food, people and everyday life.

Food-Led VietnamMarkets, tastings, workshops and shared tables
Four Distinct ChaptersHanoi, Ninh Binh, Hoi An, Saigon and Mekong
Solo-Travel FriendlySociable small group of 10–16 travellers
Domestic Flights IncludedInternational flights booked separately
Street food stall in Hanoi, Vietnam
Chapter OneHanoiOld Quarter flavours, markets, phở and coffee rituals
Boat journey through the limestone scenery of Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Chapter TwoNinh BinhKarst landscapes, village lunches and countryside life
Lantern-lit food stalls in Hoi An, Vietnam
Chapter ThreeHoi AnLantern light, noodle heritage and herb villages
Busy food market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Chapter FourSaigon & MekongChinatown tastings, rooftop sunsets and delta flavours
The Experience

Vietnam, Served One Story at a Time

This is not a rushed sightseeing tour. It is a social, sensory journey built around street-food safaris, markets, cooking classes, countryside encounters and shared tables.

01

From Market to Table

Shop the ingredients, learn the flavours and cook alongside local experts through hands-on workshops and food-led cultural experiences.

02

Lanterns, Noodles & Countryside

Pair Hoi An's atmospheric evenings with noodle heritage, basket boats, herb villages and a relaxed farm lunch.

03

Mekong to Tasting Menu

Travel through delta waterways, visit a cacao farm, share a home-hosted lunch and finish with an eight-dish farewell tasting menu.

Designed Around Connection

The Best Conversations Often Start Around a Table

Most guests arrive solo. The itinerary makes connection easy without forcing it — through shared meals, small-group discoveries and experiences that naturally give everybody something to talk about.

✓ 10–16 solo travellers
✓ Hosted shared experiences
✓ Expert local foodie guides
✓ Relaxed, sociable pacing
Your Journey

An Eight-Day Tasting Menu Across Vietnam

Each day introduces a new flavour, landscape or story. Open the days below for the planned journey.

Day 1 · Hanoi — Arrival & Old Quarter Welcome Feast

Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your boutique hotel before diving into the Old Quarter with a guided street-food safari, egg-coffee workshop and hosted welcome dinner.

  • Private arrival transfer
  • Old Quarter food safari
  • Egg-coffee workshop
  • Welcome tasting dinner

Day 2 · Hanoi — Markets, Cooking & Cultural Strolls

Explore Hoàn Kiếm Lake and Ngọc Sơn Temple before visiting a wet market to choose ingredients for a market-to-table cooking class. Later, discover café culture and the French Quarter at your own pace.

  • Hoàn Kiếm Lake
  • Wet-market visit
  • Cooking class
  • Café culture

Day 3 · Ninh Binh — Karst Landscapes & Countryside Life

Travel into Ninh Binh's extraordinary limestone scenery for a sampan journey through caves and river tunnels, a village lunch and gentle countryside cycling past rice paddies and temples.

  • Sampan boat journey
  • Limestone caves
  • Village lunch
  • Countryside cycling

Day 4 · Fly South — Hoi An & Lantern-Lit Evenings

Fly to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An. As evening falls, explore the lantern-lit ancient town before a riverside dinner cruise featuring central Vietnamese specialities.

  • Domestic flight
  • Hoi An Ancient Town
  • Lantern-lit walk
  • Riverside dinner cruise

Day 5 · Hoi An — Noodles, Basket Boats & Herb Villages

Learn the stories behind cao lầu and mì Quảng in a noodle masterclass, take a basket-boat ride through coconut palms and enjoy a farm lunch at Tra Que herb village.

  • Noodle masterclass
  • Basket-boat ride
  • Tra Que herb village
  • Farm lunch

Day 6 · Saigon — Chinatown Tastings & Rooftop Sunset

Fly to Saigon and discover Chinatown through bao, herbal teas, sticky rice and other local flavours before rooftop sunset cocktails and dinner at a modern Vietnamese bistro.

  • Domestic flight
  • Chinatown tasting walk
  • Rooftop sunset
  • Modern Vietnamese dining

Day 7 · Mekong Delta — Cacao, Canals & Farewell Dinner

Journey through Mekong canals and islands, visit a cacao farm for a bean-to-bar experience, taste local honey and share a home-hosted lunch before returning to Saigon for the farewell eight-dish tasting menu.

  • Mekong boat journey
  • Cacao farm
  • Home-hosted lunch
  • Farewell tasting menu

Day 8 · Departure — One Last Coffee?

Enjoy a free morning for rest, shopping or an optional specialty-coffee crawl before your private transfer to the airport. You leave Vietnam having not just visited it — but tasted it.

Where You Will Stay

Boutique Stays in the Heart of the Journey

Seven nights in carefully selected boutique hotels chosen for comfort, walkable locations and suitability for solo travellers.

Atmospheric Hanoi street scene in Vietnam
Northern VietnamHanoiWell-located boutique hotel
Local market in Hoi An, Vietnam
Central VietnamHoi AnComfortable boutique stay close to the action
Food market scene in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Southern VietnamSaigonWell-located boutique city hotel
The Details

Everything Clearly Set Out

Your confirmed proposal will identify the accommodation, domestic flights, meals, experiences, transfers and services that form part of your trip.

Included

  • 7 nights' boutique accommodation
  • Daily breakfasts
  • 4 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Welcome dinner and farewell tasting menu
  • Private airport transfers
  • Domestic flights Hanoi–Da Nang and Da Nang–Saigon
  • Hanoi street-food tour
  • Egg-coffee workshop
  • Market-to-table cooking class
  • Ninh Binh boat ride and countryside cycling
  • Hoi An dinner cruise
  • Noodle masterclass
  • Basket-boat ride
  • Tra Que herb village farm lunch
  • Saigon Chinatown tasting walk
  • Mekong Delta excursion and cacao farm visit
  • All specified tastings and entrance fees
  • Expert local foodie guides
  • Drinking water during tours
  • 24/7 on-trip support and Premier Getaway Club coordination

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance, which is mandatory
  • Visas or entry permissions where applicable
  • Alcohol beyond the specified tastings
  • Meals or drinks not stated as included
  • Optional activities
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Single-room upgrade where selected
Is This Your Trip?

For People Who Plan Holidays Around What They Will Eat

This journey suits curious solo travellers who want culture through food, conversation and everyday life — with expert guidance and a group to share the table with.

  • First-time or experienced solo travellers
  • Food lovers and enthusiastic home cooks
  • Culture-focused explorers
  • Photographers and storytellers
  • Travellers who prefer relaxed pacing over rushing
Travel With Confidence

Professionally Organised and Clearly Protected

01

Protected Package Payments

Consumer bookings are processed through Trust My Travel. The protection applying to your booking is confirmed in your booking documents.

02

IATA TIDS Code Holder

IATA TIDS 96209245 — industry-recognised identification supporting our supplier relationships and travel operations.

03

Professionally Managed

Trusted suppliers, key logistics, traveller communication and in-destination coordination are managed around the confirmed services included in your package.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this suitable for solo travellers?

Yes. This journey is designed specifically for people joining independently and travelling as part of a sociable small group of 10–16 travellers.

What is the rooming arrangement?

Twin share is the standard rooming arrangement. A solo room upgrade may be available for an additional charge, subject to availability.

How active is the trip?

Light to moderate. Expect walking, gentle cycling and boat journeys. Individual activities remain subject to local conditions and operational requirements.

Do I have to join every activity?

The core food experiences form part of the planned itinerary, while optional extras and free time give you flexibility. If you need to skip an included activity, speak with the trip team so any practical arrangements can be confirmed.

Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Please tell us about allergies and dietary requirements before booking. We will check them with the relevant suppliers and confirm what can reasonably be accommodated; some street-food, market and home-hosted experiences may have limitations.

Which flights are included?

The planned domestic flights from Hanoi to Da Nang and Da Nang to Saigon are included. International flights are not included.

Can you help with international flights?

Yes. We can help you identify suitable international flight options, but you book and pay for those flights directly with the airline or flight provider. Recommended timings will be supplied before you book.

Can I extend my trip?

Yes. Pre-trip and post-trip extensions in Vietnam or elsewhere in Southeast Asia can be discussed separately and will be confirmed according to availability and the arrangements you choose.

Is my payment financially protected?

Payments made to Premier Getaway Club for eligible consumer package bookings are processed or declared through Trust My Travel. The exact protection applying to your booking will be identified in your payment request, booking confirmation or protection documentation.

Is Premier Getaway Club IATA accredited?

Premier Getaway Club is an IATA TIDS Code Holder — 96209245. TIDS is an industry identification programme; it is not IATA Agency Accreditation and does not provide ATOL or consumer financial protection.

Ready to Taste Vietnam?

Hanoi. Hoi An. The Mekong. Pull Up a Chair.

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