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Nourish & Discover: A Culinary Retreat in Hoi An
- Duration: 4 days 3 nights
- Location: Hoi An
Highlight:
- Daily Private Cooking Classes: Immerse yourself in Vietnam’s culinary heritage with personalized cooking sessions each day, focusing on fresh, healthy ingredients and traditional techniques.
- Luxury Resort Stay at Legacy Hoi An Resort: Relax and unwind in the luxurious surroundings of a green garden, rice field where comfort meets culture in an exquisite setting.
- Explore the Countryside and Village Life: Experience the authentic charm of rural Vietnam with a cycling tour through picturesque villages and lush countryside, gaining insight into the local way of life.
Description:
Hoi An is a charming ancient town in central Vietnam, known for its well-preserved blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese architecture. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering visitors a unique experience with its lantern-lit streets, historic temples, and riverside cafes. The town is famous for its tailor shops, where you can get custom-made clothing, and its vibrant local markets. Hoi An also boasts beautiful nearby beaches, such as An Bang, and the scenic countryside, ideal for cycling tours. The town's rich history, cultural fusion, and picturesque setting make it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic Vietnamese experience.
Accommodation:
Legacy Hoi An Resort is the ideal base for exploring the Hoi An area, and especially the lifestyles of the Hoi An people. You will discover the simpleness and truthfulness that is in the hearts of local residents. This small historic town remains firmly anchored in the past, and proudly preserves its antique wooden buildings and quaint streets fronting onto a peaceful river scene. The resort offers a new concept with unique design and decoration as well as simplicity with wooden furniture and green garden, processing the mixture of the traditional but sophisticated and luxurious features of Vietnamese houses. The well-appointed rooms include private garden terrace, outdoor shower, or balconies with views across lush gardens and paddy fields.
Room type: Deluxe Rice Field View - A selection of colonial & period-style guestrooms and townhouse villa suites with expansive balconies (55 m2) with 1 King bed or Twin bed
Itinerary
- Check-in Legacy Hoi An Resort.
- Begin your journey with a group cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare healthy Vietnamese dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Connect with fellow travelers as you dive into the vibrant flavors of Hoi An.
- Start your day with a 5AM silent meditation session at the mystical My Son Sanctuary, setting a peaceful tone for the day.
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- Return to resort for a private cooking class, focusing on healthy, traditional recipes tailored to your taste and dietary preferences.
Take your time to enjoy the tranquil landscape
- Embark on a scenic countryside and village cycling tour, immersing yourself in the local culture and natural beauty.
- End the day with another private cooking class, where you'll explore creative ways to incorporate fresh, wholesome ingredients into your meals. You can exchange with excursion to Coconut Forest and An Bang Beach
- Enjoy a leisurely morning before your departure.
- Airport transfer to airport provided.
Tour price details
- Pick Up/ Transfer airport.
- Healthy welcome drink upon arrival.
- Daily Turndown service..
- Dinners for 2 pax included on day 2.
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
- International flight tickets.
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary.
- Vietnam visa approved letter $25/pax & Visa stamping fee at the airport (25US$ in Vietnam paid by cash at the airport).
- Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat riders, etc.
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.
- All other services not specified in the itinerary.
**There’s compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas Day and New Year’s Eve
FAQ
Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger's responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling. Please contact your insurance carrier for details. We can suggest you the insurance carrier case by case.
We strongly advises that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour: the loss of deposits through cancellation, lost of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months following your entry date to your travel destination. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport and visa and all travel documents are valid for travel.
Zen Vacation is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, epidemic or political actions and unrest must be borne by the passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance. Airline schedules and local conditions may affect accommodation and itineraries. Should this occur, Zen Vacation will endeavor to substitute a suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tours implies full agreement to the above conditions by all parties involved.
No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced or during the tour.
NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$ 100 per person upon the packages tours services confirmation will be applied.
Cancellations will be charged as follow:
- 45 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- 44 - 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- 30 days - 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- 14 - 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
- Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100% charge per group/booking.
** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.
You can amend your booking when the confirmation is made. The extra expense may occurred will be informed to you before you decide to amend the services or travel date.
- Maximum 1 child can share the parent's existing bedding.
- Children under 2 years old are free of charge for land services, only charge fee from airlines if have.
- Children from 2-6 years old: 50% of adult price, or quote case by case
- Children from 7-11 years old: 75% of adult price, or quote case by case
- Children from 12 years old up: 100% adult price
Deposit of 20% of the total of tour is required upon confirmation of booking tour. The full prepayment will need to be made 45 days before departure for all services by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by the client.