Hoian Discovery 5 days

Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Danang – Hoian – Ancient Town
Day 2: Hoian cooking tour
Day 3: My Son and TraQue herb planting village
Day 4: Hoian Eco Tour
Day 5: Hoian – Danang airport for departure.
 
Detail Itinerary:
 
Day 1: Danang – Hoian – Ancient Town
Welcome at Danang airport, we pass the Tien Sa seaport, Son Tra Peninsula, Cham island and long sandy beaches. You can also stop to visit Mable Mountain before proceeding to Hoi An. Check in your hotel.
From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoian was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade in the high grade silk & ceramics which is still produced in the area.
Today, Hoian is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century.
We enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 - year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
 
Day 2: Hoian cooking tour
Come to the Hai Scout Café to meet the Chef. Then go buy the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later. After the market visit, you board a Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Thu Bon River to the Red Bridge Cooking School.
On arrival, explore the school’s herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoian’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes, which are a mix of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. The cooking lesson lasts about 2 hours – each dish is first demonstrated by the Red Bridge chefs, before you prepare the same dish by yourself. The class also contains a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat what we have cooked. Then the boat will take you back to Hoian Town. The trip finishes at your hotel at 3:00pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
 
Day 3: My Son and TraQue herb planting village
In the morning, we visit Ruins at My Son Holy Land, former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. This site is a must-see for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations and is now one of five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam. Cycling in this peaceful town is also a memorable experience as you discover the old town and its nearby handicraft village (Kim Bong carpenter village, TraQue herb planting village)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
 
Day 4: Hoian Eco Tour
Farmer to Fisherman in Hoian town.
After breakfast, at 8.30 am pick you up at your hotel, riding to the beautiful village over small beautiful narrow roads to visit countryside life views such as rice paddle fields, water buffalos, bamboo bridges, local farmers on farming shrimp on the daily works. Learning and sharing local farming life experience with local the farmer at a vegetable village such as hoeing sand, watering vegetable….
Getting on board to arriving the Mouth of the Cua Dai sea where the end of Hoi An river meets the sea, getting to along the coastline visiting the local fishing life. Learning and sharing fishing experience with local fishermen by joining and catching fish with unique fishing nets
    * Learning how to ride funny round boat (basket boat) - It is safe even for the kid.
    * Getting back boat to discover the water palm coconut canal paradise
Keep discovering the beautiful water coconut palm canal paradise by watching birds, observing the fishing life along the palm canal paradise by basket boats to learn about local fishing people Back Eco-tour boat by basket boats to enjoy great seafood meal from "The End of The world restaurant” served on eco-tour boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
 
Day 5: Hoian – Danang airport for departure.
Enjoy shopping at Hoian till transfer to the Danang airport for next flight.
Meals: Breakfast

RATE:  This rates are quoted in US$ per person

Categories	From 1st Jan to 31st Dec 2016
	2pax	4pax	6-8 pax	Single Supplement
Superior (3*)	400	365	275	120
Deluxe (4*)	496	461	371	210
Luxury (5*)	664	629	532	380
Child from 4 – 10 years old	75%

 
Included:
·         Meal as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.
·         Boat trip.
·         Cooking demonstration and lunch.
·         All recipes and notes.
·         Private Transfers including pick-up and drop-off at hotel.
·         English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on request
·         All entrance and sightseeing fees
·         All taxes & services charge.
 
Excluded:
·         Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.
·         Travel insurance
·         Personal expenses
·         Tipping/ Gratuities