What’s the Vibe?
Day 1: Vespa Food Blitz
Kick off with a Vespa tour, weaving through Saigon’s neon-lit streets. Stop for banh xeo (sizzling rice pancakes) at a hole-in-the-wall and hu tieu (noodle soup) at a stall that’s pure magic. Your driver-guide knows every back alley, so you’re eating where locals do. Dinner’s a pho joint that’s been slinging bowls since forever. Buckle up — this city don’t slow down.
Day 2: Ben Thanh Market & Coffee Crash Course
Dive into Ben Thanh Market, where vendors hawk everything from dried shrimp to fresh herbs. Try com tam (broken rice with pork) and a che ba mau (rainbow dessert). Then, learn to brew Vietnamese coffee with a pro — think drip filters and condensed milk bliss. Lunch is bun thit nuong (grilled pork noodles). Afternoon’s free — maybe shop or nap. Dinner’s at a spot for bo la lot (beef in betel leaves).
Day 3: Street Food Safari
Go deep on a walking food crawl. Munch on banh mi from a cart with a line around the block, try goi cuon (fresh spring rolls), and brave balut if you’re feeling wild. Lunch is bun rieu (crab noodle soup) at a hidden gem. Afternoon’s for a cyclo ride through District 1, stopping for sinh to (fruit smoothies). Dinner’s a BBQ joint — grill your own meats, Saigon-style.
Day 4: Cooking Class & Craft Beer Night
Get hands-on in a cooking class to nail bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup). Your chef’s a local legend who’ll have you chopping herbs like a pro. Eat your creations for lunch. Afternoon’s chill — explore or hit a cafe. Night’s a craft beer tour, pairing brews with street eats like oc (snails) and fried quail eggs. It’s a party on a plate.
Day 5: Final Food Rush
Last day’s a food free-for-all. Your guide’ll point you to their fave spots for ca kho to (caramelized fish) or anything you missed. Lunch is a group feast at a spot known for crab claws and chili sauce. Spend the afternoon wandering Cholon (Chinatown) or relaxing. Farewell dinner’s at a rooftop with modern Vietnamese — think lemongrass prawns and a city view.
Why You’ll Love It
This tour’s like Saigon itself: fast, chaotic, and bursting with flavor. You’re zipping on Vespas, dodging scooters, and eating at stalls that don’t even have names. From gritty markets to craft beer bars, it’s a love letter to the city’s energy. Your guide’s a Saigon native who’ll show you the real deal, no tourist traps. Five days, and you’ll be hooked on this city’s pulse.
