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Early birds can enjoy a different side to Hanoi as they join the locals at Hoan Kiem Lake and perhaps take part in morning Tai Chi exercises. Afterwards, experience a traditional breakfast then head to a restaurant kitchen to learn the secrets of Vietnamese Cooking.

• Early morning visit to Hoan Kiem Lake
• Traditional breakfast
• Vietnamese Cooking Class
• Lunch
• English speaking guide
• Hotel pick-up from centrally located Hanoi hotels

Accompanied by a local guide you start your trip bright and early with a walk to Hoan Kiem Lake (or "Lake of the Restored Sword") to experience early morning Hanoi.  Legend has it that in the mid 15th century the gods provided the Emperor Le Thai To a magical sword to defeat the Ming dynasty Chinese invaders.  Following the victory the emperor was boating on the lake when a giant tortoise reared up and took the sword, returning it to its rightful owners.   Today the lake is a gathering place for the residence of Hanoi doing their morning exercise.  For those wanting to interact you can join in on the morning activities such as tai chi.

After an energetic start to the day you enjoy a traditional local breakfast – “real flavour of Pho” followed by a Vietnamese coffee at a roof top café in Hanoi’s old quarter overlooking the Hoan Kiem Lake.  Your local guide will then take you to a family run Vietnamese restaurant for a cooking class where the chef will introduce a traditional Vietnamese kitchen and the finer points of cooking local food. The lesson starts with a walk to Hang Be food market to learn about Vietnamese cooking ingredients, from hot chilli to fresh vegetables and meats. Once back at the restaurant your chef with the help of your local guide will teach us to cook a number of special Vietnamese dishes.  Learn skills to take home to impress your friends.  Following our lesson we sit down to a feast. At the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel. 

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• Gratuities

Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day.

To ensure a real life experience, the group size is limited to 12 passengers.

 

 

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