Food tours in Asia

This time, let your tastebuds do the exploring...

Asian food in all its sweet and sour glory continues to influence world cuisine. Ginger, cinnamon, pepper and turmeric were the stuff of legend in the 1600s, and sticky stir-fries, fragrant curries and juicy dumplings have all made their mark on today’s global palate. But nothing beats the real thing, fresh from the wok. Come with us on a food tour through the night markets of Thailand, the luscious Vietnamese Mekong Delta, and the beautiful teahouses of Japan. One tip? Pack stretchy pants. 

Japan Highlights

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Why choose us

Real, authentic experiences

We love the highlights, but for us, the real magic is found off the tourist trails. Our trips combine iconic sites with hidden gems that you’ll only discover with Intrepid. We’re talking mornings exploring the Taj Mahal, followed by a Mughlai cooking class with a passionate home cook.

Local expertise

Whether you’re perusing markets, hunting down the best street food bites or learning how to cook centuries-old family recipes at a homestay, there’s no better way to get the inside scoop on a destination – and its culinary traditions – than with an expert local leader by your side.

Small groups

Big coaches and flag-toting tour guides don’t cut it for us. With a maximum group size of 12, our groups blend in with the locals and have plenty of opportunities to interact with chefs, street food vendors and group leaders. It also means you can really connect with your fellow foodies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 based on 425 reviews submitted.
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Darren · Traveled May 2024
This was my first intrepid trip and it was unforgettable. Our tour leader made everything so easy and was on hand for any minor issues. The food we ate was so good and all the included activities were excellent. If you’re considering Vietnam then you really should book this trip. Now I just need to decide where I want to go next.
Review submitted 16 May 2024

Sandra · Traveled May 2024
The Vietnam Food Adventure Tour is fantastic. We traveled from Hanoi to Saigon learning about the food and culture with our fabulous tour leader Thuong and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The country is beautiful and interesting and the food is amazing. Loved it!
Review submitted 15 May 2024

Nadia · Traveled April 2024
What a great introduction to South Korea. This trip had the perfect mix of eating, cooking, tourist activities and history. Each day was packed with activities and well organised. John was a wonderful tour guide with great insights to this beautiful country.
Review submitted 12 May 2024

Stephen · Traveled April 2024
Travel with Intrepid because they take you to the most interesting places.
Review submitted 06 May 2024

Bianca · Traveled April 2024
“Slurp your way through South Korea” is indeed an apt way of describing the trip. John was an excellent, enthousiastic, well-organised, knowledgeable and caring guide. He was forthcoming with suggestions, assistance and recommendations. We enjoyed the trip - the food, the sights and the cultural experiences tremendously. Would recommend it to anyone with an open mind - even a non-foodie! So good :)
Review submitted 05 May 2024