All travel and accommodation costs prior to the start and following the end points of the Open Kitchen Việt-Nam Culinary Escapade itinerary; travel insurance, medical expenses for injuries and illnesses, COVID testing; activities not included in the trip itinerary; hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service, telephone, and hotel bar tabs; food and beverage not [Read More ...]

Your trip will include unique four- and five-star accommodations as well as a charming homestay accommodations, based on double occupancy; daily breakfasts and lunches, and most dinners as specified in the itinerary; local beverages with meals; Vietnam visa application fee; Open Kitchen Chef-Owner as your travel companion and curator; Open Kitchen Team and In-Country Tour [Read More ...]

Visa. U.S. citizens are required to obtain a visa before traveling into Vietnam. Once you have been confirmed to join our Việt-Nam Culinary Escapade, Open Kitchen will help you obtain your visa to enter Vietnam. Additionally, a valid U.S. passport with at least six months of validity remaining beyond the date of your arrival is [Read More ...]

Effective April 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of State updated travel advisory notice to Vietnam as “Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions”  

Effective March 15, 2022, all travelers are welcome in Vietnam.  The Vietnamese Government has enacted policies to ensure that all visitors are safe from COVID-19.  To learn more, please visit the official Vietnam Tourism website.