Hanoi Shore Excursion: Cook, Explore & Savor in a Day From Halong
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step away from the cruise crowds and experience the vibrant soul of Hanoi. Begin with a hands-on cooking class led by a friendly local chef, starting with a market visit to select fresh ingredients. Learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes, then savor your creations alongside unlimited local wine. In the afternoon, explore the city’s highlights with a guided tour tailored to your interests. You may visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, Stilt House, Presidential Garden, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Alternatively, take a relaxing rickshaw ride around Hoan Kiem Lake, passing Turtle Tower and Ngoc Son Temple; or enjoy the lively Train Street with a drink as trains pass just inches away. Sightseeing options may vary depending on traffic. Afterward, sit back and enjoy your return to Ha Long, arriving at your cruise with unforgettable memories of Hanoi’s culture, flavors, and charm.
Inclusions
What's included
- All ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Guidance from a professional English-speaking home chef.
- Hands-on experience learning how to cook four (4) iconic Vietnamese dishes.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Fresh, top-grade ingredients and never-used oil to ensure hygiene and safe consumption.
- Local wet market tour
- All entrance and sightseeing fees.
- Free digital certificate upon request.
- Free & unlimited homemade local wines.
- Round-trip transfer from/to Ha Long International Port.
What's not
- Beverages not included.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary
Hanoi’s largest and most bustling indoor market, housed in a historic French colonial building. It’s a vibrant maze of stalls selling everything from fresh produce and local street food to clothing, souvenirs, and household goods, offering visitors a true taste of local life.
Come back to your venue to start the hands-on Cooking Class. You'll then learn to make classic Vietnamese dishes, mastering traditional techniques you can take home. After finishing, you'll enjoy your effort with a delicious meal and unlimited tastings of local wine.
The Ho Chi Minh Complex is a cultural and historical landmark in Hanoi, honoring Vietnam’s beloved leader. Visitors can admire the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, explore the simple yet symbolic Stilt House where he once lived, stroll through the tranquil Presidential Garden
Visit One Pillar Pagoda - a unique lotus-shaped Buddhist temple in Hanoi, built on a single stone pillar and revered as a symbol of purity, longevity, and resilience.
At Hanoi Train Street, travelers can sip coffee or tea at tiny local cafés, watch as towering trains rumble past just a few feet away, and capture striking photos of this lively, one-of-a-kind urban experience.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Up Travel Vietnam
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hanoi
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 9454 experiences we list in Hanoi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.
The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.
Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).
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