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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.

Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Monkey Mountain and Am Phu Cave Tour

2. Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Monkey Mountain and Am Phu Cave Tour

After pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An, visit the Son Tra Mountain, also known as Monkey Mountain, to gain insight into Vietnam's rich history of Buddhism and Hinduism. Then, visit the Lady Buddha statue, the tallest Buddhist statue in Vietnam, reaching a height of 220 feet (67 meters). Next, visit local stone factories and sculpture shops, before visiting Marble Mountain. Visit the Âm Phủ cave, to take a walk through a re-creation of Buddhist hell. At midday enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese dishes. You'll be transferred back to your hotel around 1:00 PM.

Hoi An: Vietnamese Foldable Lantern Making Class

3. Hoi An: Vietnamese Foldable Lantern Making Class

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture with a lantern-making class. Select from full and express options. In the full activity, make the lanterns completely from scratch. In the express activity, start with the bamboo structure of the lanterns already made and begin by choosing your lantern fabric. Begin your experience with some herbal tea and traditional music. Hear about the history of Hoi An bamboo silk lanterns from your host and how the local people believe that hanging lanterns in front of their house brings luck, happiness, and wealth. Create lanterns shaped like lotuses, triangles, garlic, UFOs, or diamonds and choose your own silk style and color with guidance from your instructor. This unique activity can be enjoyed by the entire family, even by kids as young as 3 years old. Once completed, these lanterns are easy to fold, carry, or put in your luggage, so you can take home an original, hand-made souvenir from your visit to Hoi An.

Imperial City, Hue: Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

4. Imperial City, Hue: Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

Travel back to the Nguyen Dynasty on a multi-stop tour from Hoi An and Da Nang to Hue. See the Imperial City, the Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh, and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Get a taste of Hue cuisine during lunch at a local restaurant. Following pickup in Hoi An, the journey to Hue begins by crossing one of the best coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass. Take advantage of a 30-minute stop at the peak and 5 minutes to take photos at Lang Co Beach.  After a final round of pickup in Da Nang, visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, a blend of Western and Eastern architecture constructed between 1920-1931. Then, enjoy lunch at a local specialty restaurant serving Hue-style dishes.  With a full stomach of local cuisine, continue to Hue’s main attraction, the Imperial Citadel. Once the home of the Nguyen Emperor, the citadel also contains the Forbidden Purple City. Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s largest pagoda. Built in 1601, it is the subject of many local folk rhymes and is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue. Finish the day with drop-off back in Da Nang and Hoi An.

Amazing Cham island snorkeling from Da Nang and Hoi An

5. Amazing Cham island snorkeling from Da Nang and Hoi An

Cham Island is known as the Pearl of Quang Nam province, with its flora and fauna system and pure sandy beaches. Besides, this island is also a historical destination inherent in the formation and development of the trading port of Hoi An with many relics of Sa Huynh culture, Champa culture and the ancient Vietnamese. Cham Island Daily Tour is the chance for you to discover the most unique features here. 07h30-08h00: You will be picked up at the rendezvous in Danang, and then we start Cham Island tour by departing for Cua Dai port in Hoi An. On the way to Hoi An, we will drop into the Non Nuoc Village at the foot of Marble Mountains, where you can admire many works of art made from stone and marble by the local artists. Going to Cu Lao Cham, you will experience the feeling of riding on the surf waves by high speed canoes, heading to this island. The island has many beautiful corals. There is a stunning scenery along with about the way. There are around 3.000 people living at Lang and Chong beaches. At Lang beach, we will visit interesting places such as Marine Museum, the ancient Champa Well and Hai Tang old pagoda Then we will arrive at Chong beach to enjoy crystal clear blue water and colorful coral reef and fish. 12: 00 You will enjoy lunch with local food at the beach restaurant. 14h30-15h30: Return to Da Nang or Hoi An and end of services at your hotel!

Ba Tran: Hoi An Basket Boat Ride in Water Coconut Forest

6. Ba Tran: Hoi An Basket Boat Ride in Water Coconut Forest

Spend 50 minutes on the bamboo basket boat,navigate the small canals of the mangrove forest and coconut palms with a local and join some interesting activities in the mangrove palm jungle: boat spinning and dancing; singing karaoke; try throw the fishing nets with the locals; enjoy the traditional folk song performance and fishing crabs along the river.

From Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Guided Tour

7. From Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Guided Tour

The early start is definitely worth it because you beat the crowds and get to enjoy a peaceful tour of My Son before it gets too hot. ***Tour Detail *** • 5.30 am- 6.00am: pick up at hotel and transfer to My Son • 7.00 AM: Explore My Son • Have breakfast • 9.30 AM: Depart to Hoi An city • 10.30 AM: Tour ends. Drop off at Hotel *** What to expect *** • Small group, min 2 pax, maximum 13 pax • Bring water and sunscreen as it gets seriously hot in the My Son sanctuary! • Bring your own umbrella or raincoat from Oct to Feb • Take food with you since you'll only get breakfast after the visit. Pick up policy Extra charge applied for hotels: hotels near Cua Dai beach, hotels near An Bang Beach area, hotels near Thanh Ha Area, hotels near Tra Que village, hotels located in small alleys, hotels in Cam Thanh Area, and hotels in Cam Nam Area —-> Extra pick up and drop off: 50,000 vnd/ 1 pax/ 1 way

Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Thu Bon River Cruise

8. Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Thu Bon River Cruise

One of the most stunning sights to see in Hoi An area is My Son, Viet Nam’s most important site of the ancient kingdom of Champa. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountain ranges, My Son was named a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence

Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son from Hoi An/Da Nang

9. Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son from Hoi An/Da Nang

Are you looking for an affordable way to access My Son from Hoi An? Then, you’ve come to the right place. This shared shuttle bus from Hoi An/ Da Nang to My Son offers a fast and affordable transport option. Take the morning to explore one of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites. In the Champa Dynasty between the 4th and the 12th centuries, My Son was an imperial city. It's now a UNESCO world heritage site and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Bus schedule of Da nang- my son- hoi an- da nang - 7:00- 7:15: Pick up at meeting points in Da Nang (Rơm coffee 99 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Bắc Mỹ An, Ngũ Hành Sơn) and head to Hoi An city to join a group - 8:15: Depart to My Son sanctuary - 9:15: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary. Free to explore 2.5 hours - 12:00: Meet the driver at My Son Ticket Booth and transfer to Hoi An - 13:30: Arrive Hoi An old town - Free to explore - 19:30: Meet driver at the meeting point in Hoi An (Highlands Coffee 6 Hoàng Diệu, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam) - 20:30 PM- 21:00: Drop off at drop off point in Da Nang Bus schedule of Hoi An- My son- hoi an - 8.00 AM - 8.15 AM: Meet driver at the meeting point in Hoi An (119 Tran Quang Khai St, Hoi An) and Depart to My Son sanctuary - 9.15 AM: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary. Free to explore 2.5 hours - 12.00 AM: Meet the driver at My Son Ticket Booth and transfer to Hoi an - 1.30 PM- 2.00 PM: Drop off location (119 Tran Quang Khai St, Hoi An) Bus schedule of Da nang- my son- da nang - 7:00- 7:15: Pick up at meeting points in Da Nang (Rơm coffee 99 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Bắc Mỹ An, Ngũ Hành Sơn) and head to Hoi An city to join a group - 8:15: Depart to My Son sanctuary - 9:15: Arrive at My Son Sanctuary. Free to explore 2.5 hours - 12:00: Meet the driver at My Son Ticket Booth and transfer to Hoi An - 13:30: Drop off at drop off point in Da Nang (Rơm coffee 99 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Bắc Mỹ An, Ngũ Hành Sơn)

Hoi An/Da Nang: Half-Day My Son Sanctuary & Sunset Cruise

10. Hoi An/Da Nang: Half-Day My Son Sanctuary & Sunset Cruise

Visit the ancient Champa Kingdom of My Son Sanctuary, a Unesco World Heritage Site surrounded by jungle and mountain. Wonder at beautiful Hinduism-inspired temples and learn how they came to exist in a Buddhist country. Afterwards, we will watch a fantastic Champa dancing performanced for centuries. From My Son, the boat will go slowly through Thu Bon river. Sitting on the boat, you can zoom in on the river and indulge in the relaxing beautiful surrounding landscape . Here, it's opportunity to get pictures of breathtaking beautiful with very casual scenes. Especially, emmerse in a spectacular sunset while relaxing on a cuise from My Son back Hoi An *** Tour Itinerary: Our guide will pick you up at hotel in Hoi An area and leaving Hoi An for My Son holyland You’ll walk around with our guide to see the historic and culture ruins of the 13th century, and be brought back to the glorious time of the Champa civilization. During your visit to My Son, the Guide will show you the remains of special brick tower, explain the origin and historical significance of the site including the meanings of each tower or monument. We also enjoy the traditional Cham dancing performance. They will show local costumes and sing with traditional instrumental accompaniment. Around 5pm, leaving My Son by minibus to riverside and take private boat to Hoi An. We will enjoy the sunset sightseeing from the boat. *** It will be sur-charged 50% by cash for booking on Public Holiday from 02 to 04 September, 2023

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4.5 / 5

based on 4,077 reviews

Fabulous tour & just what I needed on my first full day in Hoi An. Really enjoyed it and learnt so much about this wonderful historic Vietnamese city and all thanks to my excellent tour guide Huy. He was brilliant and it was apparent from the outset just how proud he was of Hoi An his home city and Vietnam his native country. What a wonderful young man is Huy. I travel a lot and have used Get Your Guide many times particularly within Europe and Huy is the best guide that I have ever had. It was an absolute pleasure getting to know Huy never mind having him as my tour guide - if I could give him more than 10 out of 10, I would.

A fantastic tour Enjoyed the whole tour Boat ride to island and back after cycling around A easy flat cycle through countryside Suitable for all ages Lots of stops for a breather and photos Even a basket boat experience with a local lady Which was great Beautiful lunch included Cauld the ask for a better guide I have already advices people to book this tour from my resort

The tour was good, only part I didn't like was when they take you to the stone store, they push you hard to buy something. Lunch was great, delicious vegetarian option and the tour guide was fantastic, Michael was so friendly and with good energies.

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

An amazing display of culture, music, drama, and athleticism.