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Eco-Gastronomy Learning Journey in Vietnam

Six days connecting ecological health and food sovereignty across Vietnam's most biodiverse landscapes.

Vietnam â HCMC â Mekong Delta â Central Vietnam Groups, Organizations, Food & Ecology Professionals

Vietnamese woman harvesting lotus flowers in a pond surrounded by natural wetland landscape

About This Program

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 â 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.

What makes this program unforgettable

Full itinerary co-designed with your organization's learning objectives

Topics & Themes

GastronomyEcologyFood SovereigntyCustomizableMulti-Region

Sample 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 â 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 â 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

* Itinerary is a sample â exact schedule is adapted to your group's needs and conditions.

Community Partners

This program is made possible by XomTour's partner network â local organizations, cooperatives, and families who are the experts, the hosts, and the heart of the experience.