6 days · Vietnam — HCMC → Mekong Delta → Central Vietnam · Max 20 participants

Vietnamese cuisine is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, deeply rooted in centuries-old traditions and shaped by a rich agricultural heritage. This journey delves into the intersection of gastronomy and sustainability in Vietnam — showcasing the practices of responsible producers, social enterprises, ecotourism initiatives, and farm-to-table restaurants. A customizable flagship journey for organizations seeking to understand the deep relationship between environmental health and food culture.

Itinerary

Day 1 — Introduction to Saigon

• Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City
• Lunch and conversation at a local sustainable dining venue
• Explore Saigon’s heritage through guided tours and stories
• Dinner at a social enterprise restaurant

Day 2 — Food and Social Impact

• Visit innovative social impact businesses in Saigon — organic food producers and sensory dining experiences
• Travel to the Mekong Delta for a sustainable tour, dinner on a boat, and a unique firefly tour
• Relax at a riverside resort in Ben Tre

Day 3 — The Mekong Delta → Biodiversity and Culture

• Learn about traditional rice farming methods and taste native rice varieties
• Explore an organic rice farm integrated with diverse crops (pineapple, areca nut, coconut)
• Engage in discussions about climate change and local farming practices
• Stay at an eco-lodge and unwind

Day 4 — Local Life and Culinary Adventures

• Visit a floating market and a traditional noodle-making family
• Travel to central Vietnam, enjoying local meals and exploring sustainable resorts
• Experience molecular gastronomy and discover Hoi An Ancient Town

Day 5 — Traditional Food and Community Wisdom

• Explore a fishing village and sunrise at a local market (optional)
• Engage in community-based tourism at an organic farm in Cam Thanh Village
• Visit a traditional fish sauce production site and learn about Vietnam’s culinary heritage

Day 6 — Reflection and Departure

• Visit a traditional rice paper-making village
• Reflect on the journey over lunch and coffee at local venues
• Free time to explore before departure

Community partners

• Tư Việt Seasonal Rice Farm
• C2T Net Zero Tour (Ben Tre)
• Can Tho Ecolodge
• The Field Hoi An
• Cam Kim Cooperative

Highlight: Full itinerary co-designed with your organization’s learning objectives