This cooking class tour is for active people who love outdoor activities.

Detail 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 Vietnam’s capital city, including Ho Chi Minh’s 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 Vietnam’s 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, recognised 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 town’s 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.

Day 9  Hoi An - Cooking class

08:00AM - 09:00AM: Hoi An Local Market.

09:00AM - 12:00AM: Cooking class at Café 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.

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.

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. 

Day 12 Vinh Long - Can Tho - Cooking class on board

Wake up early in the morning to visit floating market. It’s 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.   

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.

Day 14 Sai Gon - Departure

Free until transfer to the airport for flight home.

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The cuisine of the south uses many herbs and spices and has been influenced by Cambodia, Thailand and India, among others. Curries using coconut milk are an example of this influence. The south also has a wide selection of tropical fruits and vegetables that are not readily available in the cooler north.

During a morning course, you will have have the opportunity to: learn a selection of favorite dishes; recognize the basic ingredients both at the Center; enjoy a trip to the colourful central food market; learn about the blending of these many ingredients and spices to create the famous "nuoc mam" (fish sauce) and multitude of different rices. Apart from the preparation and cooking under our Chef's guidance, you will be introduced to the traditional Vietnamese kitchen with cooking utensils still closely linked to the Vietnamese way of life in the past. You will learn a bit of oriental science regarding the Yin-Yang balance, some history of Vietnamese cuisine from its roots in the Hue Citadel Imperial Cuisine to the effects of various influences from both the West and other Eastern Cultures. Finally, you will understand the intricacies of Vietnamese dining etiquette and the technique to master eating with chopsticks!

 You could attend our Morning Course (from 9:30 am to 1 pm, including Lunch), or our Afternoon Course (from 4 pm to 7:30 pm, including Dinner). Tour cost includes of private pick up, drop off services, cooking arrangment, cooking demonstration, English Speaking Guide, Meal)

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Regarded by many as the culinary capital of Vietnam, Hue takes its culinary cues from its royal heritage. Hue tables are typically covered with several small dishes of local delicacies such as diminutive Hue pancakes or tiny bowls of freshly cut vegetables. This half day cooking class, we follow Mrs. Cuc, the owner of Y Thao Garden House to Dong Ba central market, where she gives an instruction on how to choose food for our cooking lesson at 9:30 a.m. at Y Thao Garden House. Lunch is the food we prepare.

 Pick up and drop of service from hotel, market visit, cooking demonstration & meal included.

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 Detail Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Ha Noi (D)

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and coach transfer to hotel. Take a cyclo, the Vietnamese version of the rickshaw to Indochine Restaurant for an introduction to Vietnamese food. Set in a beautifully restored French villa, Indochine serves specialties originating primarily from southern Vietnam . You will no doubt be introduced to “nuoc mam”, a fermented fish sauce that compliments most dishes in Vietnam and “cha gio”, Vietnamese spring rolls. The staff are attired in traditional costume and musicians perform classical Vietnamese songs. (OVERNIGHT IN HANOI )
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Day 2 : Hanoi 's Specialties (B,L,D).

Hanoi, the present day capital of Vietnam is a city of tree-lined boulevards and lakes with a unique blend of French colonial buildings and Chinese inspired Vietnamese architecture. A full day to explore this fascinating city takes in the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum, the Temple of Literature, the Lake of the Restored Sword and the bustling 'Old Quarter', with its 36 ancient streets. Lunch at “Cha Ca La Vong” serving seasoned fish. In the evening a visit to a performance of the famous water puppets is followed by dinner at the Le Tonkin restaurant, which specializes in superbly prepared northern Vietnamese cuisine. Northern Vietnamese food has a strong Chinese influence with stir-fried dishes and less spicy food popular. Specialties of Hanoi include “Cha Ca” Hanoi and the ubiquitous noodle and meat soup known as “Pho” which is usually eaten at pavement food stalls for breakfast. (OVERNIGHT IN HANOI )

Day 3 : Hanoi - Ha Long bay (B,L,D)

Ha Long Bay - Fresh Seafood
Upon meeting you at your hotel at 8:30 am, we drive to Halong City, approximately 3 hours away. Once at Halong City you will board our private boat for a four-hour cruise of this stunning area, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the area. As we cruise, our boat staff will serve a sumptuous local seafood lunct. After 4 hours, we cruise back to the harbor and transfer to your hotel in Halong City. In the evening a barbecue of local specialties is served . (OVERNIGHT IN HA LONG CITY )

Day 4 : Hue - Spicy Corner (B,L,D)

Return to Hanoi by road with a picnic lunch before transferring direct to Hanoi Airport for the early afternoon flight to Hue. (Flight time varies depending on day of week). On arrival in Hue transfer to the hotel. In the evening, cyclo ride to Tinh Gia Vien restaurant for dinner. Food in Hue is spicy with considerable use of chili reflecting its imperial roots is often presented in carefully displayed small servings, a kind of Oriental nouvelle cuisine. (OVERNIGHT IN HUE )

Day 5 : Cooking Class - Boat trip and Royal Banquet (B,L,D)

In the morning, we follow Mrs. Cuc, the owner of Y Thao Garden House to Dong Ba central market, where she gives an instruction on how to choose food for our cooking lesson at 9:30 at Y Thao Garden House. Lunch is the food we prepare. In the afternoon, travel by Dragon Boat on the romantically named Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda standing on the riverbank with its seven-storey tower. Transfer by car to the Imperial Citadel from which the Nguyen emperors once ruled Vietnam. Royal banquet at the Huong Giang Hotel on the banks of the Perfume River. (OVERNIGHT IN HUE)

Day 6 : Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B,L,D)

In the morning, drive to visit Tu Duc Mausoleum with its traditional Vietnamese architecture. Leave Hue mid-morning for a scenic journey on Highway One. The road passes by vivid green fields of rice and the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co with its blue lagoon and deserted sandy beaches before climbing over the dramatic Pass of Mountain Clouds. Lang Co is well known for its fresh seafood restaurants and a lunch of locally caught shrimps and squid on the edge of the lagoon is a must. Once over the mountain pass, the road drops down to Danang. Stop off at Danang to visit the famous Non Nuoc Beach, once a 'rest and recreation' resort for American servicemen, and pass by the sacred Marble Mountains whose caves contain dozens of Buddhist shrines. Arrive at the former trading port of Hoi An around five in the afternoon. Transfer to hotel and stroll down to the picturesque river front for a refreshing drink before dinner at Tam Tam Restaurant, located in a meticulously restored colonial property and appropriately run by a French expatriate. (OVERNIGHT IN HOI AN)

Day 7 : Hoi An - Fusion Cuisine (B,L,D)

During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Hoi An was a major Asian trading centre and much remains as it was then. A morning walking tour of the ancient town center takes in former merchants' houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. For lunch, try the local specialty, “cao lau”, a delicious soup made with noodles, pork and greens. This is an original dish found only in Hoi An and made using the water from the town's ancient well (duly boiled). The afternoon is free to cycle through rice paddies to the nearby beach, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries or just sit at a pavement café and soak in the atmosphere of this friendly little town. For dinner, visit a Hoi An institution, the White Lantern Restaurant, whose the owner, Ms Vy, dishes up sumptuous five-course meals featuring Hoi An's unique cuisine. Expect to sample more Hoi An delicacies like “hoanhthanh” and “banh vac”. (OVERNIGHT IN HOI AN)

Day 8 : Ho Chi Minh City (B,L,D)

Transfer to Danang Airport after breakfast for the early flight to Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City as it is now officially known. Transfer to hotel on arrival. After a lunch of “pho” on Pasteur Street, a half day city tour includes the Unification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office and Cholon, the city's lively Chinatown. Dinner at one of HCMC's best-known restaurants, Vietnam House. The cuisine of the south uses many herbs and spices and has been influenced by Cambodia, Thailand and India, among others. Curries using coconut milk are an example of this influence. The south also has a wide selectionof tropical fruits and vegetables that are not readily available in the cooler north. (OVERNIGHT IN HO CHI MINH CITY )

Day 9 : Mekong Delta - Exotic food (B,L,D).

Full-day trip to the watery world of My Tho in the Mekong Delta, just a couple of hours by road from the hustle and bustle of HCMC. Take a boat trip along the narrow waterways overhung with dense vegetation and try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards. Try the local specialty of Elephant's Ear Fish at a riverside restaurant. A fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the people who work, rest and play on the mighty Mekong and its numerous tributaries. Finally to Indochina Restaurant in HCMC, where we can enjoy the chef's cooking demonstration in the restaurant's airy, open-plan kitchen. Dinner at this beautifully restored colonial villa is the last supper our culinary tour through Vietnam . (OVERNIGHT IN HO CHI MINH CITY )

Day 10 : Departure (B)

The morning is free until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure flight.

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Detail Itinerary

 

A Unique 16-Day Tour of Vietnam highlighting the Culture, Cuisine & Scenery of this fascinating country including a journey on the Luxurious Victoria Express from the Bustling City of Hanoi to the mountainous splendour of Sapa.

 

 Day 01: Arrive Hanoi (B,D)

Arrive at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport, private transfer to the Sofitel Plaza Hotel. Afternoon at leisure followed by dinner at the Emperor Restaurant set in a beautifully restored French Colonial Villa. The chefs serve up Southern Vietnamese specialities. A traditional folk lore show is included with dinner.
Day 02: Hanoi - Sapa (B,L,D)

Free time in the morning; lunch at the Le Tonkin Restaurant, which specialises in preparing authentic Northern Vietnamese Cuisine.

In the evening, transfer to the Victoria Express Train for an overnight journey to Lao Cai. Dinner included on train.
Day 03: Arrive Lao Cai – Sapa (B)

Arrive and drive to the Victoria Hotel Sapa for two nights. Afternoon at leisure to explore the numerous hotel facilities.
Day 04: Sapa (B)

Full-day private touring of local markets and villages.
Day 05: Sapa - Hanoi (B)

Board the Victoria Express for return trip to Hanoi and 3 nights at the Sofitel Metropole Hotel.
Day 06: Hanoi (B,L)

Tour of local food market, by a renowned chef, followed by cooking class. Private city tour in the afternoon.
Day 07: Hanoi – Halong Bay-Hanoi(B)

Full day private excursion to Halong Bay.
Day 08: Hanoi – Hoi An(B,D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Hoi An and 3 nights at the Golden Sands Resort – Rest of the day at leisure, before dinner at the famous White Lantern Restaurant for a five-course meal featuring Hoi An's unique cuisine.

Hoi An was a major Asian trading centre in the 17th and 18th Century and many of the original buildings remain. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient town centre, including the 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge and the colourful local market area of this unique UNESCO-designated World Heritage city.
Day 09: Hoi An (B,D)

Morning cycle tour through the paddy fields down to the nearby beaches. Free time in the afternoon.

Evening dinner at Tam Tam Restaurant – situated in an old colonial villa and run by a French expatriate. It provides a great combination of food, wine and people watching.
Day 10: Hoi An (B)

Free time for the entire day..
Day 11: Hoi An – Nha Trang (B)

Transfer to Hoi An Airport for flight to Nha Trang and 3 nights at the Evason Hideaway Resort. Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Day 12: Nha Trang (B,L)

Full-day boat trip to include BBQ lunch and snorkeling in Nha Trang Bay.
Day 13: Nha Trang (B)

Morning at leisure followed by afternoon private tour of Nha Trang including visit to the 9th Century Cham Towers and 14mt high Buddha statue.
Day 14: Nha trang - HCMC (B,D)

Transfer and flight to HCMC for two nights at the Park Hyatt Hotel. Afternoon - Afternoon private city touring by cyclo.

Dinner at Vietnam House Restaurant Saigon.

The cuisine of the south uses many herbs and spices and has been influenced by Cambodia, Thailand and India, among others. Curries using coconut milk are an example of this influence. The south also has a wide selection of tropical fruits and vegetables that are not readily available in the cooler north.
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Full-day private excursion to Tay Ninh and Cu Chi or Mekong Delta.
Day 16: Depart Vietnam (B)

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport to connect with your flights home.

 

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