Vietnam Taste (9 days)

Vietnam Taste
9days – 8nights

Highlight:

• Great typical and unique local food.
• Cooking class at school and local home.
• Colorful markets outing.
•  Discover secret Vietnamese       ingredient, herbs…
• Boat trip in Ha Long Bay with demos cooking
• Marvelous dining cruise in Hoi An.
• Amazing Hoi An & Saigon street food.
• Enjoy very fresh, delicious Vietnam food.
• Driving into local life
• Visit can’t-missed sights and avoid touristy attraction

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
We will pick you up from the airport and transport you to a hotel in the heart of the old quarter – great for taking in the heaving atmosphere that is Hanoi. The guide will offer advice and assistance on local cycle tour if you wish – otherwise take it easy. We will celebrate the first night with drinks and a very special local Hanoi dish of Cha Ca La Vong. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Summary:
Transportation: Car
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared room at hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi Cooking Class & City Tour (B, L)
Today, the combination by visiting some can’t missed attraction in Hanoi and take part in great hand-on cooking class for some Hanoi traditional food would be uniquely.  You will have great experience full off Hanoi; from the ancient Hanoi with nostalgic people in the Old Quarter to graceful Hanoi with French Quarter and elite Hanoi with amazing food.
After enjoy your cook at the center, you will continue to discover Hanoi’s beauties then stop to admire the sunset on the river that is really the moment to soak up the sights, sounds, and smells of Hanoi. 
Trip end at your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Summary:
Transportation: Car & Xich Lo cycle.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Accommodation: Twin shared room at hotel in Hanoi
Cooking class with market from 10:00 – 14:00

Day 3:  Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Demonstration Cooking (B, L, D)
Have breakfast at the hotel then depart to Ha Long Bay with short break on way. Embarkation the board on arrival with welcome drink.  The board start cruise around thousand limestone monolithic islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation, which rises spectacularly from the ocean while enjoying your lunch.
Afternoon, it is time for your choice;  swimming, kayaking, explore the most amazing bay by catamaran or simply laze on board the boat. Demonstration dinner today on board must be interesting.
Overnight on board.

Summary:
Transportation: Private car & Boat cruise
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared cabin on board

Day 4: Ha Long - Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An (B, L, D)
Enjoy light breakfast on board then visit Amazing cave. Brunch will be served at the time cruising back the habour.
11:30 disembarkation the junk for driving direct to Hanoi airport for an afternoon flight from Hanoi to Danang. Pick up at Da Nang airport to Hoi An, check into our hotel for relax.
Welcome demonstration-cooking dinner today at beautiful garden restaurant in Hoi An.

Summary:
Transportation: Car & flight
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared at hotel in Hoi An

Day 5: Hoi An Cycling & Cooking Class (B, L)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then take a half-day cycling and hand-on cooking tour. This class is designed for those wanting a practical, hands-on, gourmet experience. The tour start with biking to the herb gardens of Tra Que Village and a talk on the art of Vietnamese gastronomy, vegetables, herbs & spices and how to prepare and use them. The practical session comprises cooking & cutting techniques. The recipes are provided for you to take home.
Afternoon, you are free to grab a bike and explore, get shoes made, dresses, suits or to just relax with a book. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Summary:
Transportation: Bike
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Twin shared at hotel in Hoi An
Hands-on cooking class from 08:30 – 14:00

Day 6: Hoi An Street Food Tour (Brunch)
Forget your breakfast at the hotel to start a walking street food tour. We start our tour at the colourful local markets where we meet and chat with stall holders about their food. We then continue along both high streets and back streets, meet friendly local vendors and tasted the street food that you have never discovered before. You will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to hit the streets of Vietnam and eat till no more. This is chance to savour the real cuisine of central Vietnam and see a completely different part of the town.
Afternoon, free at your leisure and shopping. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Summary:
Transportation: Walking
Meals: Brunch
Accommodation: Twin shared room at hotel in Hoi An
Hoi An Street Food from 07:30 to 12:00

Day 7: Hoi An – Da Nang – Saigon Street Food Taste (B, L, D)
Breakfast at your hotel then take morning flight to Saigon. After check in to the hotel then free at your leisure and relax.
Late afternoon, experience the authentic Saigon cuisine with foodie adventure. It is a uniquely chance to discover reality Saigon at night with wide selection of amazing food. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Summary:
Transportation: Car for airport pick up & motorbike for street food tour
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared room at hotel in Saigon
Street food tour from 18:00 – 21:30

Day 8: Saigon Cooking Class & City Tour (B, L)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then start cooking day with chef to the colorful market. We will cook and then feast at cooking center. Afternoon, take a half day city tour to War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the General Post office. Dinner free as your own choice. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Summary:
Transportation:  Car
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Twin shared room at hotel in Saigon
Cooking class: Joining with group from 08:45 – 13:00

Day 9: Saigon Departure (B)
This day is free at your leisure or shopping and discovering until transfer to the airport to catch your flight home.

End of services

Twin Shared in US$:

Includes:

•  Private transfer
• Package 2days – 1night junk cruise in Ha Long Bay with demonstration cooking
•  English speaking local guides except on free days
• Accommodation
•  Cooking classes and demos
• Dinning cruise
• Meals specified in program
• All domestic air tickets
• All entrance permission and visiting fees
•  Bikes
• Mineral water & Tissue

Excludes:

• Visa (contact us for Vietnam visa on arrival)
• Insurance
• Beverages
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Any services not mentions in the included portion.

Hotel Information:

Terms and conditions: 

• Deposit and Payment:  30% of total invoice should be deposit at the time of booking for guarantee. Final payment is no later than 7days in advance of arrival date. 
• Cancellation: If cancelling less than 15 days, the deposit is non-refundable. After final payment is received a cancellation fee of approximately 75% applies. This percentage may be less depending on the date of cancellation. A cancellation fee of 100% is applicable within 03 days of travel.
• Pricing: All prices are shown in American dollars and are current at the date of printing this itinerary. If there is a dramatic fluctuation in the exchange rate or the price of services provided, which are beyond the control of Vietnam Food Tour, VFT reserves the right to adjust tour prices accordingly, even though the balance of payment may have been made. This would only happen in unusual circumstances.
• Itinerary Validity and Content: This itinerary is valid until 2013, unless otherwise specified. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Vietnam Food Tour shall not be liable for any injury, damage or loss caused by any inaccuracy. Vietnam Food Tour reserves the right to change tour arrangements or accommodations due to safety or security reasons, and will endeavor to provide alternative arrangements of the same standard as that originally booked.  
• Special Requirements: Please advise Vietnam Food Tour of any special requirements such as Special Meals, Medical Requirements etc., as soon as possible. If you get motion sickness, it is imperative that you bring with you motion sickness pills as we travel by coach and boat sometimes in our tour. 
• Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend you organize travel insurance before departure in your country. Insurance covers cancellation fees payable for airline tickets, accommodation, loss of deposit, luggage etc.
• Clients’ Responsibilities: It is your responsibility to obtain passports, health certificates or other travel documents where required for the tour. It remains your responsibility to ensure that these documents are in order and to meet any additional costs incurred as a result of failure to comply with such requirements. It is also your responsibility to obtain any vaccinations that may be required to travel.