At 7:30 start a cruise journey to An Thoi Island. Enjoy three dives exploring the underwater paradise. The pristine hard and soft corals around the mass of small islands
Morning cooking lesson at the Vietnam Cookery Center: the hands-on cooking course is conducted by a professional chef who will explain the teaching of the chef and talk about the history and culture of Vietnamese cuisine
Morning cooking class: Today's class begins with a walk, accompanied by the Chef of the Spices Garden Restaurant, to the local market, where participants get a chance to learn all about Vietnamese ingredients
08.00: Meet our guide and take a short cyclo trip through Hanoi's legendary Old Quarter.08.20: The market tour will give you an insight not just into the scents and flavours of Vietnamese herbs and spices but also market culture
08.20: The market tour will give you an insight not just into the scents and flavours of Vietnamese herbs and spices but also market culture - how to bargain and where to buy your goods
Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river
11h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink Explore the lively Cai Be floating market. Cruising amongst the mazes of waterway to visit the handicraft villages and meet with local people
You will have time to savor your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing the famous Fighting Roosters and Finger Islets