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Rise with the sun and the Hanoi locals on this small group tour of Hanoi. Experience the buzz with a pre-dawn visit to the bustling flower and vegetable markets, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese breakfast, take in the views from a rooftop cafe in Hanoi's old quarter then head to a local restaurant to learn the secrets of Vietnamese cooking. Traveling in a small group , maximum 12 passengers, this tour allows for a unique and intimate experience.
Rise with the sun and the Hanoi locals on this small group tour of Hanoi. Experience the buzz with a pre-dawn visit to the bustling flower and vegetable markets, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese breakfast, take in the views from a rooftop cafe in Hanoi's old quarter then head to a local restaurant to learn the secrets of Vietnamese cooking. Traveling in a small group , maximum 12 passengers, this tour allows for a unique and intimate experience.
Join your local guide bright and early with a walk to visit the early morning flower and wholesale fruit market. Experience the hussle and bustle of the markets with people going about their early morning business, a perfect opportunity to interact with the locals and get some great photos. From the local market, continue on a walk to Hoan Kiem Lake "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. You will have opportunities to join in on the morning activities such as tai chi. After a energetic start to the day enjoy a traditional local breakfast - “real flavor of Pho” - followed by a Vietnamese coffee at a roof top café in Hanoi’s old quarter overlooking the Hoan Kiem Lake. The last stop is a family run Vietnamese restaurant to join a cooking class and learn the finer points of authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The cooking class includes a walk to Hang Be food market to learn about Vietnamese ingredients. Once back at the restaurant you will learn to cook several Vietnamese dishes. It is then time to relax and feast on your Vietnamese culinary creations. |
