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.

Pick up time: Morning tour: 8h30-13h300 – Afternoon tour: 13h30 – 18h00 Duration: 4,5 hours Program: -Picking up from the hotel lobby then visit Hoi An local market. -Head back to a local restaurant located at organic vegetable village named Tra Que. -Visit garden and experience farming with local farmers -Enjoy foot massage. -Learn how to cook 4 iconic Vietnamese dishes: -Green papaya salad. -Rice pancake. -Spring rolls. -Fish in clay pot. -Enjoy a meal you cooked yourself. -Drop off at your hotel.

-8:00 – 8:15am: This is the best option for you to explore Da Nang city with Linh Ung Pagoda - Lady Buddha, Marble mountains, and connect with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle - experience basket boat rowing then discover Hoi An Ancient Town - take beautiful photos with Lantern Light on the same day. Pick you up at your hotel or meeting point. Your first stop is Son Tra, nicknamed ‘Monkey Mountain’ by American troops. The national park stands 693 meters above sea level, and its location on a peninsula affords breathtaking views of the surrounding sea. Whilst there, Linh Ung pagoda - home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia will be one of your unforgetable memory. The 67-meter tall statue is located on top of a lotus-shaped platform and features 21 miniature Buddha sculptures. Next, you’ll be definitely impressed by the Marble Mountains. Admire beautiful caves, and historic Buddhist pagodas, spend time exploring and absorbing knowledge about religions, and gain insight into differences between Buddhism and Hinduism Move to the Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc so that you can admire stone fine art and buy some nice souvenirs. -11:30-12:00:Enjoy some local cuisine at a local restaurant before visiting Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and Hoi An Ancient Town. -13:00: Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially enjoying basket boat rowing. -14:30: Then Hoi An Ancient town welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung ancient house, the Japanese Bridge, Museum ... Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam. -16:30: Dinner at the local restaurant. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An . -17:00: You'll then be transferred back to your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An if requested. End of services!

AFTERNOON: 15:00 Pick up guests in Da Nang, visit the traditional village of Non Nuoc stone carving. Conquer Marble Mountain . Explore the beauty of caves, visit Linh Ung Pagoda, Tam Thai. Continue to depart for Hoi An. Dinner specialties (Cao Lau, dumplings, cauldron cakes ..) In Hoi An, the delegation will visit ancient houses, Covered Bridge, Cantonese assembly hall with ancient architectural style and learn about the lives of local people and the development of this city in history. Walking around the old town, watching colorful lanterns. Visitors are free to visit and shop. Drop a lucky sign on Hoai River and enjoy Bai Choi Hoi An folk song. Get on the bus back to Da Nang. 21:00 The end trip at Da Nang City

Head off the usual tourist trail and straight into foodie heaven. A local food-loving guide will uncover hidden treasures and snacks favored by locals, such as white rose bread. Next, go to a Hoi An local market and wander around the food stalls, where you might find amazing cao lau noodle and much more besides. Then, head to the heart of Hoi An's ancient town, sit on an authentic boat on Hoai River and in the evening and release flower garlands like a local, and play games such as bingo or Dap Nieu (a game involving breaking clay pots with wooden clubs while blindfolded). After the tour, you have the option to return to your hotel, or head to Pub Street, where you can experience Hoi An bar life. Menu: Bánh mì (a type of Vietnamese sandwich)White Rose DumplingsCao Lau NoodlesCoffeeBalut egg (optional)

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.

Exploring Hoi An on foot is one of the best ways to absorb the beauty of this city. While walking around Hoi An, exploring the small yet beautiful town, which tourists (even frequent visitors) find to be a place of quiet and peace. The unique atmosphere combines elements of Vietnam, China and Japan. The most remarkable views are from the ancient houses, reminding visitors of a long gone past and providing a momentary glimpse of a more subdued and simple time. The tour includes visits to Hoi An Market, Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast a remarkable architectural style, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence, Art Craft Manufacturing and of course the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge. These spots are considered as typical architecture styles in Hoi An and reflect clearly the cross culture among France, Japan, China and Vietnam. Passing over hundreds of years and withstanding the severity of the weather, Hoi An still exists and keeps the ancient and quiet beauty. Once strolling around the ancient city, you will contemplate the simple and rustic life activities, the trellises of windflowers covering around the houses. It is certain that this tour will bring great moments for you.

8.00 Pick up at hotel in Da Nang and head out to Ba Na hills. Take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda. You should not miss walking on the Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang City. Have lunch at restaurant. Afternoon: Free for explore the French village or joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours). 15:00 Return to Da Nang city along the Red Beach Bay. Stop at Central Specialties Super Market for Shopping. End the tour at your hotel.

I will accompany you during the visit of the great Hoi An market, where you will discover the exotic fruit and vegetables of Vietnam that are used in our tasty cuisine. We will discuss the numerous culinary and medicinal uses of spices and plants. You will also have the great opportunity to taste local fruit and snack. After, we will embark by boat ( about 35 minutes trip) to join my family’s village on a small island on the beautiful river of Hoi An. Upon your arrival, you will be served a fresh and delicious fruit juice a typical Vietnamese fruit-based drink. While you enjoy your nice drink, you will learn about the authentic Vietnamese countryside life and meet Grandma. From here, we will go to my family’s home where you will begin your sophisticated cooking lesson. Learn how the rice paper, used in the famous and succulent eggroll, is prepared and learn how to prepare several unique and typical dishes of this great region: -Banh Xeo (small rice flour crepes) a specialty of Hoi An. -Grilled, marinated pork brochettes with a special sauce. -Green papaya salad -Fish prepared according to a local recipe. * Vegetarian menu on request: Banh Xeo, Eggplant grilled, Green papaya salad, Mushroom, and tofu. Once the flavorful meal is prepared, we will enjoy it in my grandmother’s garden. You will also be served pumpkin soup and “Xí Mà“ a dessert (black sesame pudding). We will return to Hoi An by bicycle with a lot of discoveries and surprises. This special 9 km trip will lead you through the breathtaking countryside, with several stops along the way to try out the famous basket boats, and great artisanal traditions. During the tour, the guests will be lucky and amazed to discover: ● local products, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and some more things that can be very strange and you can find in the Vietnamese markets. ● Discover the work with a demonstration of the old tools used to process the rice. ● Make your own rice paper in the traditional way. ● Learn how to prepare 4 dishes. (Vegetarian menu on request) ● Meet the countryside people and understand more about the local life. ● Cycling trip of 9 km (5.5 miles) with a lot of stops for visits. ○ Enjoy a river crossing on a local ferry ○ Traditional boat-building yards ○ How to weave the traditional sleeping mats. ○ Traditional Vietnamese countryside house. ○ Basket boat builder. ○ Testing the basket boat. ○ Rice wine family maker. ○ The story of the countryside family temple. ○ Crossing a floating bridge (when is available).

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 an enchanting history. Hoi An Ancient Town still has its own distinct beauty lying in every street corner, every roof, and even in the small streets. This place has an ancient grace with features that cannot be found anywhere else. Coming here, visitors can feel the affection from the friendly locals. *** Tour Itinerary: - Around 15:30 Our guide will pick you up at you hotel in Hoi An area - Walking in the ancient town, visit Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, Japanese Cover Bridge and Hoi An local market, an amazing place where you can observe the daily life of local people. - After Oldtown sightseeing, you through the heart of the city to various food locales. A brief walk between the different food spots lets you soak in the city atmosphere while getting ready for the next tasty dish. At each spot, you'll learn about the dish, how it's made ,why it's famous in Hoi An and most importantly, how to eat it! *** Your can choose 6 dishes in tour programme: - Vietnamese bread (Banh Mi) - Chicken rice (Com Ga) - Soy milk (Sua dau nanh0 - Sweet Soup (Che) - Grilled chicken eggs (Trung ga nuong) - Papaya salad (Goi du du tron da ca) -Rice dumpling cake (Banh bot loc) - Cake soup (Banh Canh) - Cao Lau - Plan