HUE

In the morning you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to Dong Ba Market where you will shop for ingredients. Transfer to the Tinh Gia Vien Cooking School to learn how food is cooked. Enjoy preparing, cooking and presenting the dishes and the food. Once the meals are prepared you can enjoy the dishes you have spent the day mastering. After lunch return to your hotel.

In 1954, a 'provisional military demarcation line' was established along the 17th Parallel, dividing Vietnam into the 'Communist' north and 'Free' south. This narrow band of terrain saw heavy fighting during the Vietnam War and remains a fascinating historical area. Your day begins with a drive to Quang Tri, the site of several fierce battles, before heading onwards to Hien Luong Bridge at the 17th Parallel. Discover also the Vinh Moc Tunnels, home for over 300 people during the war, Con Thien Firebase, Camp Carroll Artillery Base and the Dakrong Suspension Bridge before returning to Hue. Prices from: £50 per person.

Your experience begins with a comfortable boat cruise along the romantic Perfume River, visiting Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most ancient religious buildings in Hue. Continue by car to the nearby Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Close to the Imperial Citadel is the lively Dong Ba market, a treasure trove of silks, designer clothes and handicrafts. Visit the food section, a riot of colour and exotic ingredients. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, followed by a visit to the elaborate mausoleums of the Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and traditional incense stick making village. Prices from: £60 per person.

Your half day experience begins with a comfortable boat cruise along the romantic Perfume River, visiting Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most ancient religious buildings in Hue. Continue by car to the nearby Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Close to the Imperial Citadel is the lively Dong Ba market, a treasure trove of silks, designer clothes and handicrafts. Visit the food section, a riot of colour and exotic ingredients. Prices from: £18 per person.