Located 75 km south west of Hanoi, Perfume Pagoda is the most important religious area in Vietnam. Almost all Vietnamese Buddhists will make the pilgrimage here, to Perfume Pagoda at least once in their lives. A leisurely trip by row-boat through winding streams and a short trek through many pagodas in the complex will leave you with an unforgettable feeling about Vietnam's most sacred land. Festive season is from 1st to 3rd Lunar month every year (between February and April) and the area becomes extremely crowded with local people.

Sapa lies in the Northwest section of Vietnam on the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Mount Fansipan, which lies about 19 km from Sapa at 3,143 meters above sea level, makes this the highest peak in Vietnam. Now, the area is considered a Mecca for hikers due to its supreme trekking terrain.

Hanoi Culinary

Hanoi has abundant food supply and elaborate food preparation techniques. As food preparation has become an art of the Hanoian, some Hanoian dishes are world famous. People can find countless restaurants throughout Hanoi.

Tour Duration: 1/2 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 12 people
Season: January - December

Vietnam has abundant food supply and elaborate food preparation techniques.

10.00: Meet the chef in the restaurant, the cooking program will be discussed with the group.

10.15: Take a little walk to Hang be market which is a lovely market in the heart of the old town. You will be fascinated with every step by the color, noise and the smells of the foods.
Stroll around to visit distinct food sections with their variety of herbs, vegetables, meat and sea food which brings you very close to the simple life. It is very interesting to see and to learn how a local woman chooses and buys the best quality of the fresh food from numerous food stalls in the market. With a rattan hand basket, your job is to buy some herbs and spices for the cooking class (Herbs and spices are a very important part of authentic Vietnamese food)

11.00: Back to restaurant for a little rest, you will enjoy Hanoi filtered coffee or jasmine tea (coffee and tea are complimentary).
Raw food bought from the market will be washed and prepared quickly in the kitchen. Cooking methods and utensils will be placed properly on each table. Cooking Demonstration

Step 1: Recommend: Recommend the regular utensils in a Hanoi kitchen: Wok, chicken wire barbecue, clay pot, knife, chopping board, scoop and charcoal oven

Step 2: Prepare to cook: Washing hands with clean towel, wearing apron and plastic gloves

Step 3: Cook and enjoy: You will prepare and cook by yourself under the instruction of the chef from the beginning to the end, learning how to marinate and to spice will be the most crucial lesson. You will also enjoy decorating dishes with carrot flowers, lemon grass stems, banana leaves and curved chili. The authentic magical sauce mixed from fish sauce, water, sugar, lime, chili, garlic and herbs is very easy to make.

12.00: Have lunch with what you have cooked. The chef will taste and give a reward to the best dish

Restaurant: Old Hanoi
Price apply to a minimum of 2 persons

Minimum Per Person Price: 25 US Dollar
Maximum Per Person Price: 25 US Dollar

INCLUDING

Pick up and transfer (A/C van)
English/French speaking tour guide
Cooking courses and demonstration
Meals specified in tour program
All entrance, permission and visiting fees