Cooking Class in Hoi An

Getting to know the food is also the great way of getting to know the country. Vietnamese food is healthy, simple to cook and delicious taking recipes from all forms of a large part of the culture. This half day tour gives you a hands-on lesson on how to shop and cook authentic Vietnamese food which is a great way to learn culinary methods for future preference as well as to share your new culinary skills amongst friends and family.

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Duration: Full Day

Tour Code: MVDT06

Price from: US $ 42.00 Pax

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Hoi An

• Day 1 - Hoi An City

  Place Transport: Boat 
  Meals: Lunch

  Start the day with a welcome drink at Hai Café in the morning. Visit Hoi An’s colourful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of the bustling atmosphere from stall to stall that offer various arts and crafts. Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.
  Board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
  On arrival, explore the cooking school’s herb garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. 
  The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – the Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before you prepare the same dish yourselves. Included is also a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration), which is truely an art in itself. 
  After the lesson, sit down and enjoy eating the dishes that you have created

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
  
  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination).
  
  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
  
  - Lunches (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
  
  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note- The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  What to bring ?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  How to start ?- MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).