5 days
Hue, Danang, Hoi An
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Spend two nights in Hue and two in Hoi An, with two cooking experiences, an evening food walk and time at the region’s historic sites. Start with a pickup at Phu Bai Airport in Hue. Travel via the Hai Van Pass and Da Nang to Hoi An, then finish with a transfer to Da Nang Airport.
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Kim Long Village before a planned vegetarian dinner at Dong Thien Pagoda, subject to confirmation. On the second day, visit a market and cook a Hue meal. The menu may include pork skewers with lemongrass, a green mango salad or another seasonal dish. Continue to the Imperial Citadel and Tu Duc Tomb in the afternoon.
Travel via the Hai Van Pass and visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang before continuing to Hoi An. Taste dishes such as banh mi, white rose dumplings and chicken rice while walking between the old town’s markets and food shops. Stops can vary with opening hours.
Join the group cooking session at Red Bridge. The usual half-day programme combines Hoi An’s Central Market, a river boat trip, a herb garden visit and a hands-on class followed by lunch. Check the meeting point and arrangements for your dates before travel.
The itinerary lists four breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners. Tell us which foods you are most interested in and whether you have dietary or access needs. We can check arrangements for the market walks, cooking sessions and boat boarding.
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Staying in close contact with these partners keeps our recommendations current as services change and new experiences become available. Throughout your holiday, our team coordinates your itinerary and provides support when you need it.
Before you book, your quotation clearly explains what is included, any shared arrangements and items priced separately. Read our travellers’ reviews on Tripadvisor, then tell us what matters most to you.
The listed Hoi An cooking class is a group session. If you would prefer a private class, send your party size and dates so we can check availability and quote it separately.
Share the ingredients you avoid before booking. We can check with the cooks and vendors, including which dishes use seafood, peanuts or fish sauce. Flag any allergy and whether shared preparation is a concern.
Send your arrival flight before you confirm. We can check how much time there is for the pagoda, Kim Long and dinner and explain what would need to be adjusted.
Tell us which sessions they want to attend and whether they would like to join the market visit, boat ride or lunch. We can confirm the arrangements and any price difference before you decide.
Highlights
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
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| Day 1 | Hue | Phu Bai Airport pickup, Thien Mu Pagoda and Kim Long Village, planned vegetarian dinner at Dong Thien Pagoda | D | |
| Day 2 | Hue | Visit a local market, participate in cooking Hue local dishes, and tour the Imperial Citadel and Tu Duc Tomb | B, L | |
| Day 3 | Hue, Danang, Hoi An | Visit the Cham Museum, stroll through the streets of Hoi An Ancient Town; savor Vietnamese sandwiches, BBQ pork rolled in rice paper, deep-fried wontons, white rose dumplings, chicken rice, and enjoy Vietnamese coffee or beer | B, L, D | |
| Day 4 | Hoi An | Explore Hoi An's vibrant market, cruise along the Hoi An River by boat, participate in a cooking class and savor a delightful lunch | B, L | |
| Day 5 | Hoi An | Spend your final day at leisure before transferring to Da Nang airport for your onward flight | B |
Meet your guide and driver at Phu Bai Airport and transfer to your hotel in Hue. Depending on your arrival time, visit Thien Mu Pagoda and walk around Kim Long Village, with a visit to a historic house where arranged.
Continue to Dong Thien Pagoda for the planned vegetarian dinner, subject to arrangements with the hosts. Return to your hotel in Hue for the night.
Visit a local market with your guide and learn about ingredients used in Hue cooking. Continue to the kitchen for a hands-on class and lunch. The planned menu may include green mango salad, lemongrass chicken and nem lui with dipping sauce, depending on ingredient availability.
In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel and Tu Duc Tomb. The evening is at leisure. Overnight in Hue.
Join the Red Bridge half-day group cooking programme. The provider normally runs it from around 8:15 am to 1 pm. Confirm the pickup and meeting point for your booking before travel.
Start with a guided visit to Hoi An Central Market, then take a boat along the Hoi An River to the cooking school. Walk through the herb garden and join a hands-on cooking session led by the school’s chefs. Enjoy lunch with the dishes prepared during the class.
Confirm the return arrangements in your booking. The rest of the day is at leisure in Hoi An.
Meals
4 breakfasts 3 lunches 2 dinners
Accommodation
Transport
Car
Included services
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Customize Your Trip
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Wear comfortable shoes for markets and historic sites. Bring clothing that covers shoulders and knees for pagoda visits. Let us know in advance about dietary needs and any difficulty with steps or boat boarding.
Share your Phu Bai arrival and Da Nang departure times. Review your accommodation, meal plan and cooking arrangements in the written quotation. Menus and market stops may vary.
Compare this route with our Vietnam food and cooking tours or see more Hoi An tours if you are staying longer.
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