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VNCK03 |
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Culinary delights of every kind, from
authentic of Pho to the tasty spring
rolls |
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Duration: |
05 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Cooking Class
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Day 4: Halong - Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (Meals: D)
Pick up upon arrival and transfer to the city
for hotel check-in. If time permits, cyclo ride
tours around Hanoi old quarters. Enjoy water
puppetry show and then transfer to Indochine
Restaurant where you will sample Vietnamese
cuisines at Indochine Restaurant. Overnight at
hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: Cooking Class (Meals: B, L, D)
Morning cooking class: The worldwide reputation
of Vietnamese and French food of the Sofitel
Metropole has led to the opening of the
Metropole Cooking School. The food of Vietnam is
about to be the hottest cuisine to emerge from
Asia. This exquisite cuisine is shaped by
Vietnam's long association with Chinese rule,
French colonization, Southeast Asian intrusions
and her fierce individuality. Today’s class
begins with a walk, accompanied by the Chef of
the Spices Garden Restaurant, to the local
market, where participants get a chance to learn
all about Vietnamese ingredients. After that,
everyone rolls up their sleeves in the kitchen
to prepare a proper Vietnamese meal. After the
class lunch will be served in the Spices Garden
Vietnamese Restaurant to sample all the
different dishes prepared during the class.
This afternoon you will discover Hanoi with an
English speaking guide. Part of your tour will
include sightseeing by cyclo, a bicycle type
taxi, by which you’ll discover the Old Quarter
made up of the so called "36 streets," most of
which are named after the crafts or merchandise
traditionally sold there.
Dinner tonight at another of Hanoi’s fine
restaurants. Afterwards enjoy a performance of a
traditional water puppet show. This fantastic
art form originated in northern Vietnam and is
best seen in Hanoi. The Municipal Water Puppet
Theater is located on the shore of Hoan Kiem
Lake. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi City.
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Meals: B, L)
Morning
depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic
countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly
one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights.
Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for
an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This
exciting five hour cruise will provide us a
fantastic view of the picturesque scenery
blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone
islands rising amazingly from the clear and
emerald water. The limestone karsts formations
are littered with beaches, grottoes and
beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor
for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an
enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden
grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight
on the Junk Cruise
Day 4: Halong - Hanoi (Meals: B, L)
Waking up and having breakfast served onboard.
Continue cruising around the bay. Take sampan to
visit Luon Cave and come back to the boat.
Having brunch before disembarking and van will
pick you up at the pier and transfer back to
Hanoi. Visit Dong Trieu ceramic and pottery
village on the way. Arrive in Hanoi at 04:00 pm.
Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi Departure (Meals: B)
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport to
take flight onward. End of service. |
