Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi. Welcome at the airport by your local guide and transfer to our local house located on the Red River bank. After check-in, free to explore the village.
Day 2: Hanoi city tour. Full-day tour of Vietnams capital city, including Ho Chi Minhs mausoleum and traditional stilt house, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the revered One-Pillar Pagoda. Pay visits to typical Vietnamese places of worship, Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, along the shore of West Lake. Just before lunch, tour Vietnams first university, the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature. In the afternoon visit to the Ethnology Museum, and end the day at the beautiful Ngoc Son Temple on an island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. After dinner, enjoy the water puppet show. Includes: (B).
Day 3: Hanoi Cooking class. After breakfast, transfer to the market with our Chef:
- 08:00Am 09:00Am: At the market.
- 09:00Am 12:00Am: Cooking class at Season of Hanoi restaurant.
- 12:00Am 01:00Pm: Lunch with dishes that you have learned.
Afternoon, bus picks up you to visit Bat Trang Traditional Ceramic Village, But Thap Pagoda one of the most beautiful pagodas in the North Vietnam. Dinner at a restaurant, overnight at the local house. Includes: (B).
Day 4: Hanoi Ha Long Cooking class. After breakfast, transfer to Halong bay. Arrive about noon and board a traditional Junk with fresh seafood lunch served on board. Cruise on the bay to explore the amazing limestone islands and caves.
- 04:00Pm 07:00Pm: Cooking class on board.
- 07:00Pm: Dinner with dishes that you learn.
Explore the Three Lagoons by bamboo boat at night. Overnight on board. (B)
Day 5: Halong Bay Hanoi. An early swim in the morning, then continue to cruise on the bay with a nice seafood lunch on board. In the afternoon, bus picks up and drives back to Hanoi. Overnight at local house. Includes: (B).
Day 6: Hanoi Hue. Transfer to the airport for the flight from Hanoi to Hue. Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After lunch at local restaurant, you visit the town of Hue, the Imperial Citadel, An Hien garden house to enjoy the traditional architecture and quiet garden paths. Dinner at restaurant and stay overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 7: Hue Cooking class
- 08:00Am 09:00Am: Dong Ba Market.
- 09:00Am 12:00Am: Cooking class at Tinh Gia Vien restaurant.
- 12:00Am 01:00Pm: Lunch with dishes you have learned.
Hue people and their skills to decorate dishes that every dish is an art work. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the tomb of Nguyen Dynasty Emperor Tu Duc and Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the river. Dinner at a city restaurant and overnight at the hotel in Hue. Includes: (B).
Day 8: Hue Da Nang Hoi An. After breakfast, transfer to Hoi An via the scenic Hai Van Pass, with a stop to view the spectacular panorama of the central coastline, and the Cham Museum, where many sculptures from the ancient Champa Kingdom are displayed. Continue to Hoi An town, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes. Transfer and check in to your hotel in late afternoon. After lunch, explore the old port towns narrow cobblestone streets and pay a visit to historic sites including a traditional Chinese trading house, Phuc Kien Pagoda, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel in Hoi An. Includes: (B).
Day 9: Hoi An Cooking class.
- 08:00Am 09:00Am: Hoi An Local Market.
- 09:00Am 12:00Am: Cooking class at Cafι des Amis.
- 12:00Am 01:00Pm: Lunch with dishes you have learned.
Afternoon, a boat trip on Thu Bon River to the hotel where you can relax on white sandy beach. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 10: Hoi An Da Nang Sai Gon. Transfer to the airport for the flight from Da Nang to Saigon. After pick-up and check-in at the hotel, set out on a city tour of the former capital of French Indochina, once known as Saigon. Historic landmarks include the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, the former Presidential Palace, the War Museum and the ethnic Chinese district of Cholon. Dinner at a city restaurant and overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 11: Sai Gon Vinh Long. After breakfast, drive from Saigon to Vinh Long, board on Deluxe wooden boat. Boat cruise to explore the colorful river life on Mekong Delta. Stop along the way and explore villages by bikes. Overnight on board. Includes: (B).
Day 12: Vinh Long - Can Tho Cooking class on board. Wake up early in the morning to visit floating market. Its a great chance for photos. Back to the boat for breakfast.
- 09:00Am 12:00Am: Cooking class on board.
- 12:00Am 01:00Pm: Lunch with dishes you have learned.
Afternoon, continue to visit fish farm, garden where you can pick fresh fruits yourself. Dinner and overnight on board. Evening, enjoy the traditional music by local people. Includes: (B).
Day 13: Can Tho Cooking class - Sai Gon. Early breakfast on board, say goodbye to the crew.
- 08:00Am 09:00Am: Can Tho Local Market.
- 09:00Am 12:00Am: Cooking class at Nam Bo restaurant.
- 12:00Am 01:00Pm: Lunch with dishes you have learned. After lunch, drive back to Saigon and arrive in the afternoon. Time for shopping or explore town on own. Farewell dinner and overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 14: Sai Gon out. Free until transfer to the airport for flight home. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
- Accommodation: twin sharing room at the below mentioned hotel or similar one
- English or French speaking guide
- Entrance fee to indicated sights
- Boat trip
- Domestic Flight.
Price Excludes:
- Other meals
- Tip
- Drinks
- Airport tax
- Single room supplement
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance, visa, flight in/ out Vietnam
- Any optional additional tours or activities during free time.
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