18:00 – Hotel Pick-Up & Saigon by Night

Meet your local guide at your designated hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and begin your evening adventure.

Head into Saigon’s lively streets and experience the atmosphere of the city after sunset, when restaurants, cafés, markets, street-food vendors, and neighborhoods come alive.

Depending on the booked option, transportation may be provided by motorbike/scooter or another locally arranged vehicle.

First Food Stop – Vietnamese Pancakes & Spring Rolls

Your first culinary experience introduces you to some popular Vietnamese specialties at an authentic local vendor.

Taste a selection that may include Vietnamese pancakes and spring rolls, freshly prepared using traditional ingredients and cooking techniques.

Your guide will explain the ingredients and cultural background of the dishes while introducing you to local dining customs.

Rather than simply tasting the food, you will gain a better understanding of how these dishes fit into everyday Vietnamese life.

Traditional Vietnamese Noodle Experience

Continue through the evening streets to another local food stop.

Vietnam is famous for its enormous variety of noodle dishes, and tonight you will have an opportunity to experience one of the country’s favorites.

Depending on the vendor and availability, your tasting may include:

• Bun Bo Hue – flavorful noodle soup associated with central Vietnam

• Pho – Vietnam’s internationally famous noodle soup

• Hu Tieu – a popular southern Vietnamese noodle dish

• Banh Canh – thick Vietnamese noodles served with a flavorful broth

Your guide will introduce the selected dish and explain some of its history, ingredients, and regional characteristics.

Hidden Coffee Shop Experience

After your savory food tastings, take a break at a hidden local coffee shop.

Vietnam has one of the world’s most distinctive coffee cultures, and this stop gives you an opportunity to experience it in a relaxed local setting.

Learn about the traditional Vietnamese drip filter, commonly known as a phin, and discover how locals prepare their coffee.

Sit back and enjoy your drink while experiencing Saigon’s evening café culture.

Vietnamese Dessert Tasting

No street-food journey is complete without something sweet.

Finish your culinary adventure by sampling a traditional Vietnamese dessert or sweet specialty.

Depending on availability, the selection may vary by season and local vendor, giving you another opportunity to discover the diversity of Vietnamese cuisine.

21:30 – Return to Your Hotel

After approximately three and a half hours of food, coffee, local culture, and nighttime sightseeing, begin your return journey.

You will be transferred back to your designated hotel in Ho Chi Minh City at approximately 21:30, where the tour concludes.