Delight in the flavours of Northern Vietnam on a journey of gourmet discovery. Taste the finest cuisine of the North in gourmet restaurants, join a cooking class while immerged in the culture of traditional Hanoi. Explore one of Vietnam’s top attractions - Ha Long Bay which offers best conditions for fresh seafood. This is an ideal trip for travellers who love nature, culture and typical Vietnamese food. Join us and explore the people and beauty of Northern Vietnam through every delicious food and little ingredients.

+ Private tour with English/French speaking guide

+ Date of Departure is at your wish

+ Starting from Hanoi & end in Ho Chi Minh City or vice versa

A TASTE OF NORTH CUISINE 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (-, D)

Arrive at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport, private transfer to your hotel in down town. Afternoon at leisure followed by dinner at the Nam Phuong Restaurant set in a beautifully restored French Colonial Villa. The chefs serve Vietnamese specialities. A traditional folk lore show is included with dinner.

Day 2: Hanoi City tour and Cooking Class (B, L, D)

Hanoi, the present day capital of Vietnam is a city of tree-lined boulevards and lakes with a unique blend of French colonial buildings and Chinese inspired Vietnamese architecture. A full day to explore this fascinating city takes in the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum, the Temple of Literature, the Lake of the Restored Sword and the bustling 'Old Quarter', with its 36 ancient streets. Lunch at "Cha Ca La Vong" serving seasoned fish. In the evening Cyclo ride from your hotel, hands-on cooking class you learn about the art of traditional Vietnamese cuisine in the Old Quarter with the locals in Hanoi . Visit a lively local market Hang Be Market before donning a chef's uniform for a hands-on cooking class demonstration. Learn how to make a number of regional delicacies, which may include Banana Flower Salad and Spring Rolls. After a half-afternoon session, you enjoy a delicious feast of the dishes you created, and get to take a copy of the recipes home with you. Enjoy a cyclo head back to your hotel in this charming vehicle. (OVERNIGHT IN HANOI)

Day 3: Ha Long Bay Junk Cruise - Fresh Seafood (B, L, D)

Upon meeting you at your hotel at 8:00 am, we drive to Ha Long City, approximately 3 hours away. Once at Ha Long City you will board our for a cruise in the crystalline emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. While on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim. (summer only). We will also have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves in this area. This evening we anchor at the lagon on the bay, enjoy cande light diner and taste local wine on boat. (OVERNIGHT ON THE HUONG HAI JUNK IN HALONG BAY)

Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B, L, D)

Rising to the sound of lapping waters of the bay, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. Cruise around Bai Tu Long bay, passing by Bai Tho Mountain. Sea food lunch will be served on boat. Sail back to harbor at noon where our car will be waiting to transfer us back to Hanoi. This evening we'll enjoy dinner and a wine tasting at the award-winning Press Club restaurant where international fare is laced with Asian influences and wines are selected to complement these tastes. (OVERNIGHT IN HANOI)

Day 5 Depart Vietnam (B/-/-)

Your culinary odyssey ends after breakfast. There are no activities planned for today. You enjoy your free time until transfer to airport for your onward flight. Cam on va chao tam biet.

 

List of hotels recommended by New Vision Tour
Cities	Hotels List	Room Type
First Class Category  / 4-star hotel
Hanoi	Sunway Hotel	Superior
Ha Long Bay	Pelican Cruise	Deluxe cabin
Deluxe Category  / 5-star hotel
Hanoi	Hilton Opera Hanoi	Executive
	Inter Continental Westlake	Deluxe Hanoi View
Ha Long Bay	Indochina Sales Junk	Deluxe cabin
Luxury Category  / Luxury 5-star hotel
Hanoi	Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi	Historical Wing Grand Luxury
Ha Long Bay	PARADISE LUXURY	Deluxe Balcony cabin

 

Special note:

List of hotels is recommended by New Vision Tour. Please feel free to advise hotels you prefer in each category or combine hotels category at your wish (tour price will be changed accordingly).

 

Group size	Valid from 01 Oct until 30 April Price per person in USD in party of
	1	2	3-4	5-6	7-9	11-14	Sgl Sup
First Class	954	779	725	663	666	635	38
Deluxe	1,770	1,061	1,004	940	943	911	487
Luxury	2,604	1,501	1,444	1,380	1,383	1,351	882

 

Group size	Valid from 01 May until 30 Sept Price per person in USD in party of
	1	2	3-4	5-6	7-9	11-14	Sgl Sup
First Class	1,145	758	704	642	645	614	174
Deluxe	1,665	1,010	953	888	892	859	434
Luxury	2,365	1,367	1,310	1,245	1,249	1,216	777