Food and culinary tours in Southeast Asia

Food & culinary

Get to know a country through its food.

Browse a morning market, cook with local hosts and discover new flavours in the evening. On these journeys, food is more than a break between sightseeing stops: it is part of getting to know the country.

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35 matching tour ideas · Tailored to you

Street food in Hanoi · Vietnam
Street food in Hanoi · Vietnam

Your way to travel

What makes this style of travel special

A starting point for a holiday shaped around you.

From market to plate

Discover ingredients and how they are used, as well as tasting the finished dishes.

Cook together

Choose cooking classes and local encounters where you can get involved yourself.

Taste the regional differences

Explore different cuisines and food traditions at a pace that leaves time to enjoy them.

Selected for you

Find your kind of journey

35 tour ideas with this focus. We will confirm the arrangements and price for your travel dates.

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Khao soi · Northern Thai cuisine
Khao soi · Northern Thai cuisine

Thoughtfully planned. Personally experienced.

A delicious journey starts with what you enjoy.

A culinary holiday should encourage your curiosity without overwhelming you. Tell us how much street food, hands-on cooking and restaurant time you would like. The photographs offer inspiration; you will find the matching tours below.

Share your food preferences
Tell us about vegetarian or vegan preferences and ingredients you would like to avoid.
Discuss allergies and intolerances
Talk through any precautions you need before booking. We cannot give a blanket guarantee of allergen-free preparation.
Balance food and sightseeing
Every meal need not be a scheduled activity. Leave time for discoveries of your own.

Places to inspire you

Every journey starts with curiosity.

Explore our destination guides for inspiration. These places are not necessarily included in every tour shown above.

City views in Hanoi, Northern Vietnam
HanoiRead the destination guide
A historic site in Hue, central Vietnam
HueRead the destination guide
Historic architecture and a street scene in Hoi An
Hoi AnRead the destination guide

Good to know

Your questions.
A helpful starting point.

We would be happy to talk through the details with you.

Does every tour include cooking classes?

Classes and tastings vary between tours. Check the detailed daily itinerary and the list of included services in your quote.

Can vegetarian or vegan travellers join?

Please tell us early. We will discuss suitable options with the hosts and restaurants involved and explain any limitations.

Do I need cooking experience?

Cooking activities vary by tour. We can discuss whether you would prefer to watch, lend a hand or take a more in-depth class.

Your journey. Your wishes.

Which flavours would you like to discover?

An initial idea is all you need. Contact our team for advice, with no obligation to book.

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