Vietnam · Cooking

4-Hour Cooking Tour in Hoi An with Market Visit and Basket Boat Ride

4 Hours Round trip from Hội An Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Hoi An's morning market
02 Ride a bamboo basket boat through the jungle coconut forest
03 Learn traditional fishing techniques and listen to folk songs
04 Join a hands-on cooking class for authentic Vietnamese dishes

Taste rural life in Vietnam on this 4-hour experience in Hoi An, combining a visit to a local market with a bamboo basket boat ride through the jungle coconut forest. Meet local vendors, see seasonal fruits, noodles, herbs, vegetables, meat, and fish, and then join a hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes such as steamed rice paper rolls (Bánh cuốn), rice pancakes (Bánh xèo), beef or vegetarian noodle soup (Phở), and mung bean soup (Chè đậu xanh).

Paddle through the water in a bamboo basket boat to explore the dense coconut palm forests.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Hoi An

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hoi An Market, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

Your Hoi An tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point, 11 Hoang Dieu Street, Hoi An, and take you to the city's morning market.
Interact with the vendors as you witness Vietnam's seasonal fruits, noodles, herbs, vegetables, meat, and fish on display.
Paddle through the water in a bamboo basket boat to explore the dense coconut palm forests.
Learn how to fish using fishing nets and listen to folk songs.
Participate in a cooking class and learn how to prepare a few items of Vietnamese cuisine, including steamed rice paper rolls (Bánh cuốn), rice pancakes (Bánh xèo), beef noodles (Phở bò), and mung bean soup (Chè đậu can).
Enjoy lunch or dinner.
Finish the tour and return to the Old Town.

Where this trip takes you

Hoi An morning market, bamboo basket boat ride, jungle coconut forest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hội An 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

A bottle of water
English-speaking Hoi An tour guide
Meal
Basket boat ride
Cooking class

What's Not Included

Beer and soft drinks
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses

Know before you go

Please inform your Hoi An tour guide in advance if you are vegetarian or allergic to anything.
Please let us know if you are allergic to gluten, meat, or shrimp.

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