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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: 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: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Coconut Forest Sunset

5. Hoi An: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Coconut Forest Sunset

You will be transported to a spot near the island then you will take a short ride on a rowing boat to join the class. The kitchen is nestled in the Bay Mau forest, where you can see ducks swimming and chickens roosting. If you select the evening tour, experience the romantic peaceful setting of this cooking experience as the quiet of the evening descends. You will learn about Vietnamese herbs and vegetables through an in-class presentation. Then, learn how to make a complete family meal with your experienced chef. Together, you will make four dishes. After the class, enjoy this wholesome dinner underneath the romantic lanterns while watching the sun setting over the coconut forest, or rest in the afternoon before you continue your Hoi An adventure into the evening.

Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

6. 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.

Hoi An: Morning Countryside Tour by Bike

7. 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. 

9-hour Dalat Outskirt Tour with 3 Stunning - Majestic falls

8. 9-hour Dalat Outskirt Tour with 3 Stunning - Majestic falls

• Start the day with a vist of Truc Lam Monastery Pagoda, a serene and peaceful place, visitors can stroll around the temple grounds, taking in the beautiful gardens, enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings. • Next, we'll head to Datanla Waterfall, where you'll have the chance to experience the longest Alpine coaster in the area. As you zip down the tracks, take in the breathtaking scenery around you. • Drive along the winding Sam pass mountain and stop to take photos at the hillside of the pass. From this vantage point, you can see the 18 holes Sam gold course stretching below, a green oasis in the middle of romantic mountainous terrain. • Visit a black pepper garden and learn about the cultivation and processing of this spice. At the black pepper garden, you can see the process of growing, harvesting, and processing the pepper. You'll also learn about the different types of pepper and their uses in Vietnamese cuisine. • Our next destination is the Pongour Waterfall, also known as Seven Step Waterfall. This natural masterpiece falls through a 7-storey terraced stone system and has captivated many tourists with its stunning beauty. • After a delicious lunch, we'll take you to the Elephant Waterfall, also known as Lieng Rowoa waterfall. The wild beauty, charm, and mystery of this place will leave you awestruck. The large rocks, shaped like elephants, form a herd of elephants through the ingenious arrangement of nature. • We'll then visit a silk weaving facility, where you'll see the entire production process, from growing mulberries and raising silkworms to laying eggs, releasing cocoons, and weaving silk. The silk products made from this silk factory are bold, traditional, soft, and full of sophistication. • No tour of Da Lat would be complete without trying some of the local delicacies, including rice wine. We'll take you to a place where the wine is cooked using traditional manual methods for the quintessential drops of ethnic alcohol. • Visit a coffee plantation you can learn about the cultivation and harvesting process, once stop at coffee showroom you can observe the beans being roasted and processed, and taste different types of coffee. Robusta coffee has a strong and bitter taste, Moca coffee is light sweet, and Liberica coffee is a bit sour. • After a scenic drive up the winding Ta Nung Pass Mountain, returning to Da Lat city with the final stop at breathtaking view for scenic Ta Nung pass views and the ever green plantation in distance

Hoi An: 2.5-Hour Street Food Tour

9. 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: 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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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

Be was amazing we had a great experience. the boat ride was thrilling and the cooking was delicious and we plan to recreate the dishes at home! well worth the price.

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