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5 days/4 nights |
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Hanoi |
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Hanoi
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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.
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