Vietnam Cooking Tour

VIETNAM COOKING ITINERARY

Day-1 (D) Arrival in Hanoi

You'll be greeted at the airport and driven to your hotel. You may have time to relax after the journey before a 'Welcome' dinner at a family restaurant situated in a in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Day-2 (B, L) Hanoi cooking class at Madame Anh Tuyet Restuarant

In the morning, enjoy have a guided tour to the Ho Chi Minh complex that includes the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, museum and his modest stilt house. Later we stop at the Temple of Literature.

Lunch will be served at a traditional Hanoi restaurant which is famous for its unique Cha Ca La Vong dish. After lunch, we enjoy Hanoi coffee before visiting a local market to learn about Vietnamese ingredients and try your skills in bargaining and buying produce from the locals. After that, under guidelines of a skillful chef, you will learn how to cook some typical Vietnamese dishes representative of classic northern Vietnamese cuisine.

In the evening, enjoy a performance of traditional Water Puppetry

 Day-3: Hanoi- Halong   (B-L-D) 

8.00am - Depart for a 3.5 hour drive to Ha Long City through the Red River Delta with a stop on the way. We arrive at Halong City at about 12h00. Enjoy welcome drink and cruise briefing before checking-in your cabin on Treasure Junk cruise. A lunch with fresh local seafood will be served on board (vegetarians catered for) while you embark on a cruise into the Holy bay to see the incredible karst formations. Later we explore the karst formations by tender or kayak. 

Day-4:  Halong - Hanoi.  

Enjoy an sunrise in Ha Long Bay before visiting the famous ' Amazing' cave. Further cruise before a brunch will be served on board as you cruise back to Halong city. Check out is after 10:30 before docking around noon and leaving for Hanoi.

Spend another night in Hanoi.

Day-5 (B, L) Hanoi street food tasting - Hue

Today offers you a good chance for street food tasting before leaving Hanoi. 

Then you will be driven to Noi Bai airport to board a flight to Hue. Upon arrival, you will be met and driven to the city centre for your accommodation.

Alternative in the evening: join a royal banquet in Ancient Hue restaurant

Day-6 (B, L, D) Hue - cooking class

Begin with a guided visit to the Imperial Citadel, followed by a peaceful cruise along the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda. Then continue to the Royal Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang.

Afterward, visit the bustling Dong Ba Market, then head to one of Hue’s traditional garden houses for a hands-on cooking class featuring regional specialties.

 Day-5: Hue - Hoi An (B) (Subject to change)

In the morning, you will take a 4-hour drive to Hoian, a charming old town which was recognized as a World Natural Heritage site. On the way, we will stop at Lang Co beach, Hai Van pass, Cham sculpture museum and Marble mountain. In the afternoon, we take a tour of the historic pagodas, houses and bridges of Hoi An. This is Vietnam's most enchanting town, an ancient trading port of narrow streets, historic buildings, fine food and abundant shops. The influence of many countries can be seen as you wander the streets. Great efforts are being made to preserve the town for  new generations and cars have been banned from the most popular streets. There are many important sights in compact Hoi An and all can be explored on foot. The most popular destination include the Japanese covered bridge, dating from 1593, a number of historic Chinese merchant houses preserved in their original 19th century state, such as Tan Ky House and 77 Tran Phu, and several important congregation halls.  

 Day-7 (B, L) Hue - Hoi An - My Son

In the morning, your car will drive you to Danang. On the way, you will cross the Hai Van mountain pass. You will then see the Cham Museum and after lunch, the World Heritage 'My Son Sanctuary' . Your guide will show you the remains of the remarkable towers constructed by the Cham builders, many centuries ago - their origins and purpose have yet to be fully explained.

Day-8 (B, L) Hoi An - cooking class

Join a cooking class at Morning Glory Restaurant, founded by renowned chef Trinh Diem Vy. The restaurant is known for authentic Central Vietnamese dishes and high‑quality culinary instruction.

Learn about local herbs, spices, and classic Hoi An recipes before preparing several traditional dishes.

The afternoon is free for strolling the town, relaxing on the beach, or personal exploration.

Day-9 (B) Hoi An - Saigon

Morning at leisure. Later drive to Danang airport for the afternoon flight to Saigon.

Day-10 (B, L) Ho Chi Minh city - Cu Chi tunnels

In the morning, walk to a family restaurant where the owner, a skilled chef, will invite you to a cup of Vietnamese green tea. You will then spend the morning in the local markets.

In the afternoon, your guide will take you to the famous Cu Chi tunnels, a maze of underground passages, chambers, rooms and traps used by both the Vietminh and the Viet Cong.

Day-11 (B, L) Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong delta

Morning depart from Saigon to Cai Be. There, you cruise on the Mekong River, see, fruit orchards, traditional family-run brick kilns, and drop in to look at some traditional cottage industries.

Late in the afternoon, you will drive further into the Mekong Delta to Can Tho where you will spend the night.

Day-12 (B,L) Mekong delta - Saigon

After breakfast and a boat cruise, we arrive at the bustling Cai Rang floating market - the largest floating market in Mekong River . Both the journey and the market provide insights into the unique Mekong rural lifestyle.

Alternative for Day-10+11: Mekong Eyes cruise

Day-13 (B): Saigon Departure

After breakfast, free until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your departure flight. 

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