Eco-Gastronomy Learning Journey in Vietnam
- Type
- Multi-day
- Length
- 6 days
- Where
- Across Vietnam
- How to join
- On request; no payment until confirmed
The story
Vietnamese cuisine is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, rooted in centuries-old traditions and shaped by a rich agricultural heritage. This journey explores where gastronomy and sustainability meet in Vietnam, through responsible producers, social enterprises, ecotourism initiatives and farm-to-table restaurants.
It offers an in-depth look at Vietnam's culinary heritage and sustainable development, and a chance to connect with local communities and their way of life.
Itinerary
Day 1
Introduction to Saigon
- Arrival in Hồ Chí Minh City
- Lunch and conversation at a sustainable local restaurant
- Saigon's heritage through guided tours and stories
- Dinner at a social enterprise restaurant
Day 2
Food and social impact
- Social impact businesses in Saigon, including organic food producers and a sensory dining experience
- To the Mekong Delta for a sustainable tour, dinner on a boat and a firefly tour
- A riverside resort in Bến Tre
Day 3
The Mekong Delta, a nexus of biodiversity and culture
- Traditional rice farming, and tasting native rice varieties
- An organic rice farm intercropped with pineapple, areca nut and coconut
- Conversations on climate change and local farming
- A night at an eco-lodge
Day 4
Local life and culinary adventures
- A floating market, and a family that makes traditional noodles
- To Central Vietnam: local meals and sustainable resorts
- Molecular gastronomy, and Hội An's old town
Day 5
Traditional food and community wisdom
- A fishing village, and sunrise at a local market (optional)
- Community-based tourism at an organic farm in Cẩm Thanh
- A traditional fish sauce maker, and Vietnam's culinary heritage
Day 6
Reflection and departure
- A traditional rice paper village
- Reflection over lunch and coffee
- Free time before departure
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Eco-Gastronomy Learning Journey in Vietnam