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Hoi An: Early Morning Guided Tour of My Son Sanctuary

1. Hoi An: Early Morning Guided Tour of My Son Sanctuary

This tour is a great offer to help guests BEAT THE CROWDS, ENJOY THE WILDLIFE, and AVOID THE HEAT. A professional English speaking guide who grew up near the sanctuary as a local will convey most interesting stories and cultural values of the site. Early morning is the best time to capture the most stunning photos at the sanctuary, enjoy the nature surrounding and encounter some wild animals... Guests will not only learn about Champa culture but also local lives, traditional and cultural practice of Vietnamese and Cham, Vietnam war, etc... This can not be provided by any other suppliers. After visiting, taking the best photos and listening to historic stories of the ancient temples from the unique guide, visitors will get to a local home restaurant and have breakfast with included Quang noodles and coffee. Then guests will be dropped back to the hotels and save much time for other activities. All pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City and Center and beach areas included.

Hoi An: Vietnamese Cooking Class only

2. Hoi An: Vietnamese Cooking Class only

Dive into authentic Vietnamese cuisine with this cooking class in Hoi An, perfect for the whole family. Learn how to prepare four Vietnamese specialties and enjoy your dishes for lunch or dinner. Choose between a morning or afternoon class. After getting picked up, get transferred to a cooking house in Cam Thanh Village where your class will take place. Afterward, it’s time to get cooking. The menu for the class includes Beef Noodle Soup, Deep-fried spring roll, Hoi An Pancake ( Banh Xeo) with pork and prawns, Fresh spring roll without the rice paper Vegetarian option available on request

Hoi An: Vietnamese drinking culture and Coffee Making Class

3. Hoi An: Vietnamese drinking culture and Coffee Making Class

Connect coffee and culture during this guided workshop in Hoi An. Learn how to make 4 district styles of Vietnamese coffee in a hands-on way and enjoy tasting the coffee you make along with a cookie. Meet your guide and start with a cup of special herbal tea. Listen as your instructor shares stories behind the popular cafés of Vietnam and their connection to the history and culture. Begin to master the art of Vietnamese coffee making by learning how it goes from crop to cup. Find out how local coffee is brewed using a little metal filter called a Phin (a version of the French press) to create a flavor that is truly rich and deep. Hear about the steps needed to roast dark beans, so that they mix perfectly with sweet condensed milk. Prepare black coffee, happy white coffee, Hue Imperial salt coffee, and Ha Noi capital egg coffee. Sip your coffee with a cookie at the end of class while taking in good music in a comfortable atmosphere.

Hoi An: Traditional Cooking Class w a Cam Thanh Local Family

4. Hoi An: Traditional Cooking Class w a Cam Thanh Local Family

Our chef will guide traditional methods of how to cook local dishes of Vietnamese foods. After cooking class, you enjoy what you cooked This cooking class isn’t difficult to follow. The ingredients are perpared by the friendly assistants for easy assembly *** Tour Itinerary: - 10:30/ 16:30: Pick up at meeting point in Cam Thanh Coconut Village area After that, move to cooking class in coconut village. Enjoy welcome drink and take a rest at our restaurant, then join cooking class. Our chef will teach you how to cook 4 local dishes like pancake, spring rolls, papaya salad, chicken with lemongrass... After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked. - 13:30/ 19:30 : Cooking class end *** This tour is group tour. It can be combined with other participants. *** The time in the schedule can be changed a little bit.

Hoi An Heritage Guided Tour

5. Hoi An Heritage Guided Tour

Hoi An is a Unesco World Heritage and one of Vietnam’s most famous ancient towns. Since the 16th century, Hoi An has been a busy trading port for the Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Europeans. Exploring Hoi An on foot is the best way to absorb the beauty of this former trading port. The most remarkable views can be obtained from the ancient houses, reminding visitors of a bygone era and providing a momentary glimpse into a fascinating history. Understand more about the cultures, and listen to only locals’ stories. Places we will visit on this trip: 1. Japan Culture Ancient House 2. Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda 3. Cantonese Assemble Hall 4. Kazik Park 5. Quan Thang Ancient House 6. Performance Art Center 7. Hoi An Central Market In this tour, we will ensure that your five senses will be activated, and get deep local insights. Join us to have a fun and interactive memorable trip!

Hoi An: Morning Countryside Tour by Bike

6. 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 Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour by Vespa

7. Hoi An Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour by Vespa

The tour starts by picking up from your hotels in Hoi An (1-5km from Hoi An Centre/Post Office/Central Market/Ancient town) or the meeting point (358 Nguyen Duy Hieu street, Cam Chau, Hoi An, Quang Nam). Your Hoi An Highlights And Hidden Gem Tour by vespa begins with an exploration of the historic Old Town, where you can marvel at the exquisite architecture of ancient houses, temples, and local markets. Stay away from the crowds, go on the back roads and explore Hoi An alley-ways. Stop to see some famous attractions of Hội An: Ancient Well named Ba Le, Japanese Covered Bridge, Bà Mụ pagoda. Your adventure continues as you travel out of town by weaving through a maze of zigzagging back roads and alleys and delving into the beautiful countryside where you can immerse yourself in the exceptional panoramic views of lush green rice paddies and serene waterways. Along the way, you'll get a chance to check out the trending Rolving ChillHouse Coffee, a must-visit spot in Hoi An. Keeping up the adventure, you'll have the chance to take an exciting and unforgettable ride in a bamboo basket boat in the water coconut forest, allowing you to experience the natural beauty of Hoi An in a thrilling and unique way. After your exciting ride, you'll get an opportunity to taste all the delicious Hoi An delicacies and specialities at a local restaurant. Here, you'll learn about Hoi An's traditional culinary practices and enjoy some of the town's most authentic food and drinks. After having meals, our driver will bring you back to the meeting point to finish the amazing adventure. Time to say goodbye with lots of stories to share and new friends made.

Hoi An: 2.5-Hour Street Food Tour

8. 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: Countryside Sightseeing Bike Tour & Basket Boat Ride

9. Hoi An: Countryside Sightseeing Bike Tour & Basket Boat Ride

Visit Tra Que vegetable village where you will feel the green with a distinct aroma of local varieties of vegetables. See the farmers grow, water, and fertilize vegetables . Travel to Cam Thanh eco village. Contemplate the beauty of the countryside in Vietnam, have photo opportunities of the rice paddies, and sumptuous landscapes, and sightseeing some special animals on the Vietnam rice fields such as cows, storks, and water buffalos. Move on to the water coconut forest (the Nipa forest). Ride through the coconut palm jungle and have a chance to row basket boats with the locals. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Nipa Palm Forest and enjoy some local activities on the river. Enjoy some local food for lunch or dinner at a restaurant such as Hoi An fried spring rolls, banana flower salad, stir fried water morning glory with rice and seasonal fruits for dessert.

Hoi An: Night Food Tasting Tour

10. Hoi An: Night Food Tasting Tour

Work your way around Hoi An’s Old Town after the sun has gone down. On this small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people, you will be joined by a local leader who will give you an insight into the food scene in Hoi An. Enjoy a culinary adventure away from the Midday heat. Meet your guide at sunset for a walk through the local cafes, food stalls, markets, and restaurants at the heart of the historic city. Go to a bakery that has been making the town’s tastiest banh mi (a type of sandwich) for over 20 years, using fresh local ingredients. Next, join the locals at a small café to try the hot and crunchy banh can crackers, served with quails eggs, pork, and a tasty salad. Continue into the heart of Vietnamese cuisine as you head straight for some favorite local eating spots. Your knowledgeable local guide will walk you through the colorful array of ingredients, explaining to you the most popular dishes in Hoi An and the significance of these foods to the traditional culture of central Vietnam. Dig even deeper into the local food scene, passing through a maze of tiny alleys to emerge at a favorite (secret) restaurant in Hoi An, where you’ll sample Hoi An’s specialties: Cao Lau noodles with pork and wonderful sesame and peanut hot milk. There is more food to come. Your Hoi An food tour continues with more bites, based on what’s available that day. Be sure to save space though, as you still have yet another treat in store for you, dessert and a local beer.

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based on 355 reviews

I did the tour with Ánh and I had a wonderful time. I was lucky enough to be the only one who booked that morning so it was just her and me and it was like hanging out with a friend. She was so nice and helpful, she even acted as a photographer, camerawoman and hypewoman! She was also very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and shared her experiences with me. At the eco garden she named and showed me the different herbs, made me smell them, and explained how they were used in Vietnamese cuisine etc. Very interesting. She also arranged for a driver to drop me off directly at my hotel after the tour. All in all a really great half day! The food at the end of the tour was quite good too, especially the first dish.

The boat ride was a fun way to start the day. It was very cute how the lady made us shrimp and flower finger rings out of palm trees. Then we started our cooking class. Lilly was very friendly and explained it in a simple way. Cooking the rice pancake was a bit scary because of the flames, but Lilly was always on hand to help.

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

Bong is amazing!! She guided our family through the streets and alleyways of Hoi An and gave us an experience we will never forget!!

A wonderful experience! Our guide was super nice and very knowledgeable, and the itinerary was well thought out.