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Day 1: Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh – Fly to Da Nang
Our vehicle will transfer us to the local airport for the short flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival in Da Nang, we will be met and taken to the hotel in Da Nang. Here, we can relax at the “China beach”.
Day 2: Da Nang – Transfer to Hoi An (B)
This morning, we check out of our hotel and transfer to Hoi An. On the way we will visit Da Nang city with the Cham Museum, which houses the most complete collection of Cham Artifacts anywhere in the world. There is a walking tour with our guide in the afternoon around the ancient town of Hoi An.
Day 3: Hoi An – Cooking class (B, L)
Our tour can start at 08: 15 AM or at 01: 30 PM. We will meet at the lobby of the hotel from where we can walk to Scout Cafe to have a refreshing drink. We then visit Hoi An’s colorful market and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy place. We will have the opportunity to interact with local sellers while purchasing some of the ingredients which will be used in the upcoming cookery lesson. Afterwards, we will board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise, of about 25 minutes, along Thu Bon River to the Cookery School. This will give us a chance to view local river life, so make sure our camera is in hand. Upon arrival, we will explore the cookery school’s herb and vegetable garden before learning about some of Hoi An’s as well as Vietnam’s more well-known dishes. The cookery lesson runs for about 2 hours, each dish is first demonstrated by the Red Bridge’s Chef before we prepare the dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson we can then enjoy our culinary creations.
Day 4: Hoi An – Relaxing day (B)
Today we are free and at our leisure to either go for shopping or to the beach etc.
Day 5: Da Nang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi (B)
We will transfer to Da Nang airport to take a flight to either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Trip concludes.
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