Learn to Cook Local Vietnamese Dishes with an Expert - Day Trip — CALL
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OFFER ID 1315727
Linh (pronounced Ling) learned to cook traditional Vietnamese recipes from her mother and grandmother. She also went to culinary school in Danang where she learned about Vietnamese cooking techniques. She has been running two restaurants and offering cooking classes since 2012. Linh is truly a culinary expert and will share with you the secret of making mouth-watering Vietnamese delicacies. Linh lives in a beautiful house near Hoi An city, nestled between the stunning Cua Dai beach and the Bon River. Her kitchen is spacious, beautifully decorated and was specially designed to provide all the amenities of a cooking school in a welcoming setting. Linh will introduce you to the ingredients used in traditional Vietnamese cooking. Then join Linh and her kitchen staff in her immaculate kitchen to learn to make four popular local Vietnamese dishes in a fun, educational, hands-on cooking class that will last about two hours. Linh also offers an optional market tour add-on of the Hoi An Central Market. This is a local open market where Linh will help you discover Vietnamese street foods, vegetables, herbs, spices, meat and seafood. Please note, pick up and drop-off from Hoi An hotels are included in the price.
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Featured Destinations
Hoi An
Hoi An is an ancient port town that was designated an UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of the rare places in Vietnam to discover genuine Vietnamese architecture. Walk through the Old Quarter and get a glimpse of a medieval Vietnam that no longer exists in the other areas of the country. Visit the Phuc Kien Pagoda, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful bazaar
Tour Description: On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive for 1 approximately hour to the ancient town of Hoi An. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An known then as ‘Faifo’, was a prosperous trading port, attracting Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish ships amongst others. Today, this World Heritage ancient town is recognized for its well-preserved architecture, pedestrian-only streets and distinctive local cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. Hoi An’s narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour of its many atmospheric sights including: the old merchant houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, first built in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream; the Assembly Hallof the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with its intricate woodcarvings; and the colorful market with stalls brimming with local specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two.
Lunch is on your own.
After lunch, meet with Mr. Huynh Van Trung who was born in a traditional lantern making family and learn about the silk lanterns. Silk lanterns, the simple yet colorful handicraft is now an essential part of Hoi An culture. The lantern is inspired and hand-made by local artisans and is meant to bring good fortune. It has really made a comeback thanks to an experienced man - Trung inherits valuable skills in making lanterns from his father - the well-known artisan Huynh Van Ba. Chat with him for a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the stages of production. Try creating your own lantern and take it home as a souvenir. Later, transfer by road back to the port to embark the ship.
Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with Local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees and boat rides if any • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa
• Other meals where not mention in the program • Drinks/ waters on meals • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips & gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column
Tour Description: On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive for 1 approximately hour to the ancient town of Hoi An. Learn the secrets of preparing traditional Vietnamese cuisine with a market tour and cooking class. Set off to a local market with a chef from the Market Restaurant and Cooking School. Your chef will share shopping tips including how to select fresh eggs and ripe fruit and which herbs are used in Vietnamese cuisine. Continue to the school, an elegant old building with a French colonial-style exterior and traditional Hoi An interior. Then participate in an entertaining, hands-on cookery course held in one of three teaching areas with modern equipment for a truly immersive cooking experience. Chat with your chef to learn more about typical ingredients of Central Vietnamese cuisine then enjoytasting what you have prepared.
Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
05/01/2019 -
12/31/2025
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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Remarks
Pricing is per person. Children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and children 4 and under are free. Please note number and ages of children at time of booking. Please note that all experiences are private and fully customizable. If your travelers have particular preferences or dietary restrictions please note this at the time of booking. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Note: This is a DAY TOUR with no hotel accommodations included. Advertised rate is cooking class only; additional tour options are available and can be combined. Price may vary by date of travel, currency rate fluctuations and tour option; please inquire for the best prices for your preferred travel dates. 1-12 guests.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
OFFER ID
1315727
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