Embark on a culinary journey through central Vietnam, exploring the unique cuisine of Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An. Enjoy cooking classes, market tours, and luxury accommodations.
Day 1: Arrival – Hue
Hue - Arrival at Phu Bai Airport, Meet and Great with guides, pick up and drive to Hue,
Check into Hotel – 1-2pm
3 pm start your 5-day Hue and Hoi An culinary tour with a short stroll with your guide to grab a coffee then it’s off to the city boat station to board the famous sunset dragon river cruise, for a late afternoon cruise down the Perfume River.
6 pm Dinner – Local authentic Hue restaurant.
Return to hotel.
Includes:
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 2: Hue Cooking Class and Hue City Tour
Hue - We will visit Dong Ba Market in the early morning. This is the biggest wholesale market in Hue for food, vegetable, herb, spices, and fruit. In the morning, everything is so fresh and this is the best time and best way to experiences and learn about the food and daily life activities in Hue.
Back to the hotel for breakfast then take a cyclo trip from your hotel over famous Trang Tien bridge and Dong Ba market. The cyclo will take you around the ancient citadel of Hue, getting over the streets, local shops for the over view of daily life and architecture of this famous citadel.
The cyclo will take you to the famous purpose-built cooking school of Hue, run by Chef Anh. Here you will participate of the best cooking classes in Hue city and make iconic dishes.
Return via cyclo to the hotel for free time and relaxation.
In the evening, you will experience dinner in a traditional local restaurant offering unique Hue food such as: Banh Beo, Banh Nam and Banh Loc.
Day 3: Hue – Da Nang via Hai Van Pass - Progressive Food Tour of DaNang City
Hai Van Pass - Following breakfast, we will depart to Danang through the famous Hai Van Pass, Travelling in restored U.S. Army Jeeps. As we travel enjoy the scenic fishing villages and rural scenes before stopping at Lang Co Beach for a traditional seafood lunch in one of the local restaurants.
Following Lunch we start our ascent of Hai Van Pass, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells an open-air jeep ride provides as you travel to as you travel over 20km and 500 meters above sea level. The highest mountain pass in Vietnam Hai Van, is one of Vietnam’s most spectacular mountain roads, affording views over Da Nang and the Son Tra Peninsula.
Da Nang - 2 pm Check in Hotel DaNang
4 pm – Food Tour of Danang complete with dinner.
4 pm Pick up at your Hotel (Private Car)
Introductions, discuss itineraries, food allergies, and special requirements
4.30 pm Local Markets
Travel to Local Markets of Da Nang for a tour and the first stop of Vietnamese local street foods.
5.45 pm
Travel by private car for dinner at a traditional Vietnamese Riverfront/Ocean Front Restaurant. Where we introduce you to a menu of amazing local DaNang dishes.
8.00 pm
Travel by private car to Danang Night Markets for a walking dessert, and view the night lights of Danang City including the famous dragon bridge
9.00 pm
Return to Hotel by private car with a scenic drive.
Day 4: Hoi An Cooking Class
Hoi An - Departing DaNang following breakfast, morning visit to famous Tra Que herb village near Hoi An. Here you will spend the morning interacting with local farmers and learn about different kinds of herbs and the way how they grow them.
From Tra Que, we travel to your Hoi An Cooking class and Food Tour– where you will learn to make and enjoy local dishes of Hoi An, before checking into your hotel for an afternoon break.
5 pm embark on a riverboat and take a cruise along Thu Bon River. You can experience the local daily life along the river and the amazing sunset. Come back to Hoi An around sunset time.
Return to Hoi An for dinner of local dishes including Cau Lau, white rose dumplings, and wontons.
Day 5: Hoi An – Departure
Hoi An - Following breakfast, the morning is free at leisure until the departure time for checking out of the hotel.
End of the food tour.
- Meals + cooking class as indicated: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels (twin- share)
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- English speaking guide Entrance fee to indicated sights
- Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver. Except Jeep Tour
- Other meals, tips, drinks, international flights & airport tax, personal expenses.
- Single room supplement, Personal expenses, insurance, visa …Domestic and International flights.
Our Hue-DaNang-Hoi An Culinary Tour Package is a great opportunity for those who wish to discover the remarkable and unique cuisine of central Vietnam. All whilst enjoying the luxury comfort of private air-conditioned cars, personal guides, top hotels, and relaxed travel.
On our food tour, you will enjoy mouth-watering Vietnamese cooking classes and market tours with local expert guides and chefs. Explore the fascinating Vietnamese culture of central Vietnam and its unique cuisine, and enjoy all the amazing culinary delights it offers.
This is a well-blended itinerary of travel, food, fun, and culture. We move as fast as you want. And try to make you as comfortable as possible, all whilst discovering the secrets and magic of Vietnamese cuisine.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
