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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

1. From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

Spend time in Vietnam's countryside on a morning or afternoon guided tour from Hoi An. Browse a local market before floating through a dense coconut palm forest on a traditional bamboo basket boat. Learn how to prepare Vietnamese food and savor your work during a cooking class. Meet your guide at the Godiva coffee shop before heading to explore a morning or afternoon market in Hoi An. Marvel at the seasonal fruits, noodles, herbs, vegetables, meat, and fish on display. Interact with the vendors and get some tips on how to bargain.  Then, paddle through the water coconut palms aboard a bamboo basket boat for 40 minutes. Learn how to fish with a fishing net, listen to some folk songs and receive some handmade souvenirs made from coconut leaves. Learn how to cook Vietnamese food, such as Bánh cuốn (Vietnamese steamed rice rolls), Bánh Xèo (Hoian rice pancakes), Phở (pho noodles with beef), and Chè (sweet bean soup) as you prepare your own lunch or dinner.

Hoi An: Half-Day Cooking Class with Market Tour

2. Hoi An: Half-Day Cooking Class with Market Tour

Get picked up at your hotel and transferred to the meeting point. The day will begin at Hoi An’s colorful market. You will enjoy all the amazing sights, sounds and aromas that the market has to offer. We will have the unique opportunity to interact with the local merchants and purchase ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later in the day. We board a boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the river to the Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy. On arrival, we will learn some of Vietnam’s, especially Hoi An’s, best-known dishes. Hoi An is considered as a paradise of food with famous cuisines such as: Cao Lau, Quang Noodle, Chicken Rice....The chefs in Hoi An are very professional and friendly, they will help you to explore many interesting cuisines through this class. Vietnamese food is various with different flavours and ingredients. One time, you will get a chance to cook and then enjoy the Vietnamese cuisines prepared by yourself. The chef is fun and enthusiastic and will demonstrate how to prepare each dish before guiding you in the preparation of your own dish. After the lesson, we will enjoy the meals we have prepared. Hopefully, through this trip you can understand and know more about Vietnamese cuisine in general and Hoi An cuisine in particular.

Hoi An: Memories Show Ticket and Vietnamese Dinner Voucher

3. Hoi An: Memories Show Ticket and Vietnamese Dinner Voucher

Be stunned by Vietnam's largest art show, where 500 performers take over the outdoor stage in their traditional ao dai costumes and modern staging techniques. With 5 impressive performances, the show celebrates and elevates Vietnam's iconic ao dai into an artistic language to tell the story of Hoi An 400 years ago. It masterfully blends music, lights, visual arts, and performance to create an experience that will take you on an emotional journey and create long-lasting memories. Travel back as you explore the traditional themed village that represents the port town's 400-year history. Learn and understand the deep spiritual connection of Vietnamese people when you visit the pagodas, temples, and shrines inside the Spirituality Section of the park. Enjoy great dinner with Vietnamese food in traditional style restaurant. *** Dinner menu: 1. Beef Salad 2. Braised Fish in Clay pot 3. Fried Pork 4. Stir-Fried Vegetable with Oyster Sauce 5. Fish Sour Broth 6. Steamed Rice 7. Seasonal Fresh Fruit *** Opening Hours: - Impression Theme Park: 16:00pm - 22:00pm | Wednesday - Monday weekly (Tuesdays closed) - Mini Show: 16:30pm - Hoi An Memories Show Time: 20:00pm - 21:00pm - The audience is expected to arrive at the venue 30 minutes before the show starts *** Memories show ticket is eco seat

Hoi An: Vegetarian Cooking Class and Basket Boat Tour

4. Hoi An: Vegetarian Cooking Class and Basket Boat Tour

Because Vietnamese vegetarian is vegan so vegetarian food in Vietnam meant vegan food that follow Buddhism. Therefore, not only vegetarian but also vegan eat can cook vegetarian food at our Vegetarian cooking class. We will pick you up at your hotel and take local market tour by car or taxi at predetermined time. Here, the Chef will lead you into the market and will introduce you to the dishes on the menu. The chef will guide you how to choose fresh fruit, clean food and how to identify. After buying some ingredients from the cooking class menu. After that, arriving at Cam Thanh village, Go in a basket boat to enjoy the green & peaceful beauty of the famous Nipa Coconut Palm Forest. Take part in interesting activities such as: catching crabs, making some lovely crafts with coconut leaves. About 40 minutes by basket boat, you will return to our restaurant and Have cooking class with the local chef within 2 hours. Local chef will guide you how to cook your own vegetarian dishes and share valuable knowledge in cuisine culture. Enjoy Vietnamese food made by yourself. End of tour *** Cooking Class menu: - Rice pancake with Fresh Salad - Papaya salad - Fried spring roll - Eggplant in clay pot with Steam Rice - Cao Lau specialities of Hoi An - Seasonal fresh fruits

Hoi An: Morning Countryside Tour by Bike

5. Hoi An: Morning Countryside Tour by Bike

Morning is the ideal time to explore the hidden passageways and winding alleys of Hoi An. Meet at the local tour provider's shop at #21 Hai Ba Trung Street. Walk 20 meters up the small alleyway and you’ll see it on your left behind the green gates. Your guide will fit your bike, give a safety briefing and provide an overview of the tour. Have the chance to photograph the iconic Japanese Bridge in the historic district. Crossing the canal bridge first near the night market, continue to the new metal bike bridge connecting Hoi An proper and its southern villages of Quang Nam Province. Not far from the bridge, visit a local family making Banh Beo using the traditional method. These small, savory rice flour bowls are a common breakfast staple in the countryside. Continue riding to one of Hoi An's most beautiful villages, stopping at a family home to learn about the tradition of family chapels. Your host is nearly 90-years-old and vividly remembers his experiences during the American War. Pedal past rice fields and vegetable farms along small canals and waterways towards a wooden boat building site. Fishing is still the lifeblood of the province and the construction of these ships is quite amazing to witness and photograph. If the timing is right, you'll also see families gathering to clean fishing nets between journeys at sea. The roads narrow again to concrete paths and your final stops will include a traditional mat weaving shop and a family distillery, where rice wine has been produced in the same manner for generations. Of course, samples for a tasting will be provided. A short ride from here, you will board a local ferry for a trip back to town. Have your cameras ready for great views of the Hoi An waterfront. Once dockside, it's a short 5 minute ride through alleyways back to the local tour provider's shop. 

Hoi An: 2.5-Hour Street Food Tour

6. Hoi An: 2.5-Hour Street Food Tour

Discover the incredible aromas and flavors of Vietnam on a street food adventure in Hoi An. Join a local guide as you explore the incredible culinary culture of the city during this 2.5-hour walking tour.  First, be welcomed by your guide at the meeting point. Then, set off together to visit the bustling local markets and street food vendors in the city. Learn about Vietnamese culture as you taste a range of traditional dishes and delicacies.  Feast on dishes such as Cao Lau - a noodle recipe that is typical to the region. Also, try Banh My (also known as Bahn Mi), a typical Vietnamese staple sandwich filled with various savory ingredients, or Bahn Khot - a crispy bite-sized mini pancake. Wash this down with a cup of sweet Vietnamese coffee. Savor other delicacies such as sliced pork wrapped in rice paper, spring rolls, or sweet soup.  Finally, visit a local person's house and soak up the homely atmosphere. Gain a real insight into how local people live and eat.

Hoi An: Unique Street Food Tour

7. Hoi An: Unique Street Food Tour

Famous for its well-preserved Ancient Town, the seaside city of Hoi An is also known for the delicious cuisine that reflects its historical status as a melting pot of many different cultures.  Eat as the locals eat and see what the locals see on a food-focused walking tour through the streets of Hoi An. Let your knowledgeable local guide what your preferences are or follow their itinerary to ensure you sample the best that Hoi An has to offer.  Some food you might try on the way include café sữa đá (Vietnamese coffee), hột vịt lộn (Balut egg), thịt nướng (Vietnamese grilled pork tenderloin), Quang noodles, bánh bột lọc (Vietnamese clear shrimp and pork dumpling), bánh bèo (water fern cake), Cao lau , sugar cane juice, and the best Bánh mỳ in Vietnam. Get ready for an experience your tastebuds won't soon forget. 

Eco Cooking Class, Cruise Trip, and Basket Boat Riding

8. Eco Cooking Class, Cruise Trip, and Basket Boat Riding

Vietnamese food is among the best and most healthy cuisines in the world. No wonder so many people come to Vietnam to learn how to make Vietnamese food. This Eco Cooking Class in Hoi An will be a great way for you to not only learn to make some famous Vietnamese dishes, but also you will have the chance to experience different activities in the coconut jungle in Hoi An. Paddle basket boats and watching people catch fish using traditional methods. With this Hoi An Eco Cooking Class, you will pass through the water coconut jungle on basket boats. Afterwards, you will go to cook in a countryside area of Hoi An's ancient town. If you are traveling in big groups, this cooking class is a perfect choice. Menu: Goi cuon – Fresh Rice Paper Salad Rolls with Pork and Shrimp with a Tangy Peanut Hoisin Dipping Sauce Pho Bo cooked Ha Noi style Mi Xao Hai San: Fried Noodle Banh Xeo: Crispy Vietnamese Crepes

Bike and Bite Tour

9. Bike and Bite Tour

If you love cycling and food, this Hoi An Bike and Bite tour is perfect for you. Exercise and sightsee as you explore the city. This tour focuses on street food in Hoi An. During the cycling tour, you will enjoy generous samples of 9 dishes. In a small group (up to 12), you will cycle through real neighbourhoods to indulge in Hoi An’s best foods at places that have been making these delicacies for generations. This tour aims to show you how real Vietnamese people live, work, and eat. Enough food is served that most participants will not need dinner after the tour. You should eat a light lunch before the tour. Important information - Weather condition: Tour takes place rain or shine - Please have a light lunch to make room for the food you will be tasting during this tour - Note: Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. (For vegetarians, could you eat fish sauce, egg? - What to wear: you can wear just about anything you want when you ride. However, women should NOT wear short dresses, skirts. Highlights: - Taste some of unique local specialties food in Hoi An - Visit rice paddy fields and Tra Que Vegetable Village - Visit the oldest pagoda in Hoi An - Chuc Thanh Pagoda founded all the way back in 1454 - 5 tasting locations, 9 delicious samples (enough for lunch or dinner) - Laugh and Learn about local culture and food history - Menu: White rose dumplings, Fried Wonton, Bun Bo- Local Beef Noodles Soup, Vietnamese coffee, Banh My- Vietnamese Sandwich, Balut egg( optional), Bánh khọt / Savoury Coconut Pancake; Slice pork wrapped with rice paper; Dessert

Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

10. Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

Step on board and be escorted to your own private table, sip on a complimentary cocktail and snack, and enjoy the sumptuous surroundings of the sun setting over the Thu Bon river. This is a relaxing sun set cruise, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing. A great way to start your evening is by watching the boat cast off from the idyllic outdoor observation deck. Dinner is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Dine on the water and sample the fresh produce of the ocean with seafood including fresh prawns, fish, and squid. Choose from a selection of fine wines, and order a tasty dessert of tropical fruit. The elegant dinner cruise lasts a leisurely 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to sip some cocktails and relax while listening to music. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a little more about the local history and see some of the lesser-known areas of Hoi An. The tour ends upon return to the Cinnamon Cruises pier.

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What people are saying about Hoi An

A very fun tour You get to prepare , cook and eat the amazing food And the basket boat ride is amazing , better than I expected Transfer from local market to amazing cooking restaurant and back to your hotel They cater for vegetarian as well

Great day cooking an absolute feast! Our instructor was so friendly and helpful and we had so much food. Learnt a lot of tips about cooking Vietnamese dishes too! Would 100% recommend

Brilliant day with great communication before hand. Guide was Brilliant and informative and the chef was amazing. Food was delicious and even better as 90% is made by your own hands

All around excellent tour. The cooking class was 10/10 so the basket boat, massage, market tour were all bonuses and equally wonderful. The guides were kind and efficient.

Overall was a great experience, we enjoyed all aspects of the tour.