Day 01: Fly to Hue

Flight to Phu Bai airport. Upon arrival, transfer directly to Hue—the ancient capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945—then check in to your hotel in Hue. In the afternoon, visit Thien Mu pagoda, the symbol of Hue city, then take a walk around Kim Long Village, where you can visit the original ancient houses from the past decades, mingle with local people, and experience their daily activities in the village. In the evening, visit Dong Thien Pagoda to enjoy a vegetarian meal prepared by the nuns, then visit the pagoda’s kindergarten where children from rural families are being educated and interact with the nuns while learning more about the pagoda before going back to the hotel. Stay overnight in Hue.

Day 02: Hue cooking class and city tour

We will visit Dong Ba Market in the early morning—the biggest wholesale market in Hue for food, vegetables, herbs, spices, and fruits. After that, go back to the hotel for breakfast, then take a cyclo trip from your hotel to the famous Trang Tien bridge. The cyclo will then take you to the ancient citadel of Hue, passing through the streets and local shops for a glimpse of the daily life and architecture of this famous citadel. Then get to Y Thao Restaurant for your cooking class.

09:00–09:30: Hue Drinking and Eating Art introduction, followed by an introduction of food and ingredient preparation.
09:30–11:30: Cook some of these dishes (can be changed daily) under instruction: the spring roll, pancake, and grilled beef, along with making the banana flower salad.
11:30 – 12:30: Enjoy your D.I.Y. dishes at the restaurant.

In the afternoon, take a visit to the Imperial Citadel and Tu Duc Tomb to discover the beautiful and impressive architecture of these unique constructions of Hue, as well as the story of the king there. Have dinner at a local restaurant with all types of Hue's signature dishes, such as Banh Beo, Banh Nam, and Banh Loc. Stay Overnight in Hue.

Day 03: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An

In the morning, depart for Danang through the famous Hai Van Pass after having breakfast. Upon arrival, visit the Cham Museum with a great collection of sandstone artifacts from the 4th to 13th centuries, then continue to transfer to Hoi An—a small but attractive ancient town. Have lunch at Cargo Club Restaurant. In the afternoon, take a walking tour to Hoi An ancient town, then visit the traditional Fukien assembly hall, Japanese covered bridge, and Tan Ky ancient house. After that, take your free time to discover the town on your own or go shopping before having dinner with some of the most famous local food in Hoi An, such as Com Ga (Chicken Rice) and Cao Lau. Stay overnight at a local hotel.

Day 04: Hoi An Cooking Class

In the morning, you will visit Tra Que herb village near Hoi An. This village is very famous for supplying its organic herb to the town. Moreover, you will interact with local farmers and learn more about different kinds of herbs and how to plant them. Visit a local handmade bread factory before leaving for Morning Glory restaurant to participate in your next cooking class with Ms. Vy, followed by having lunch with your own dishes.

COOKING CLASS:

You start with a 1-hour market tour to learn about Vietnamese ingredients & how to choose fresh foods, followed by a short talk on the art of Vietnamese gastronomy, vegetables, herbs & spices & how to prepare & use them.
The cooking session includes learning cooking & cutting techniques and how to use a Vietnamese vegetable grater & knife. After the introduction, start cooking under the instruction of the chef with the menu below (can be changed daily):

1. Fresh Spring Rolls & Shrimp
2. Green Papaya Salad
3. Grilled tuna in banana leaf
4. Crispy Pancake

In the afternoon, depart for Cam Nam Village (this is an exclusive discovery) on cyclo. You will travel from the town to Cam Nam Bridge, in which you will have the first stop to take photos of the daily activities and sceneries on the Thu Bon River, then travel along the Thu Bon River banks, where you can have another stop for a panoramic view of Hoi An from the other side of the river. At the final destination of the ride—a small green canal covered by water coconut trees—you will embark on the boat and take a cruise to the Thu Bon River. You can experience the local daily life along the riverside, such as fishing, farming, catching clams…. After that, return to Hoi An in the late afternoon for your own dinner before spending the night at the hotel.

Day 05: Hoi An – Departure

In the morning, it is your free time to relax before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight. The tour ends.