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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: Morning Countryside Tour by Bike

2. 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: 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

Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

4. 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: Vietnamese Cooking Class only

5. 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

Eco Cooking Class, Cruise Trip, and Basket Boat Riding

6. 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

7. 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

Hoi An: Night Food Tasting Tour

8. 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.

Happy Cooking Class

9. Happy Cooking Class

Vietnam is famous for its rich cuisine. Each region has its own specific character and taste. The food, however, generally has a variety of vegetables, soups, and delicious sauces. Especially Pho has shown its important position in Vietnamese cuisine. The dish is the harmonious combination of noodles in broth cooked elaborately with spices and many different herbs added. You will have the chance to make some other dishes such as Vietnamese steamed rice rolls, crispy spring rolls, and fresh salad.  9:00 pick up guests at hotel 9:15 Visit My Khe beach 9:45 Visit Dragon Bridge and the statue of Dragon Carp 10:15 Get on a trip to a local market to buy raw materials for your cooking class 11:00 Begin our cooking class to make trational Vietnamese dishes: Pho Ga ( chicken noodle soup) Banh Xeo ( Viet- namese fried pancake), Cha Gio ( fried spring roll) Enjoy the dishes cooked by yourselves 13:30 Transfered back to hotel The tour can also be operated in the afternoon as you wish. In that case it will start at 15:30 and finish at 20:00

Hoi An: City Tour, Banh my and Coffee

10. Hoi An: City Tour, Banh my and Coffee

Hoi An “is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century... Hoi An was a major Asian trading port in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and its architecture and relaxed lifestyle have changed little over the years. The town reflects a fusion of indigenous and foreign cultures (principally Chinese and Japanese with later European influences) that combined to produce this unique survival.” Discover Hoi An with our half-day city tour to have an overview of Hoi An's architecture and people’s lifestyle easily on your first day in Hoi An. During the walking tour, you will discover a destination with two faces - the charming, old-world trading port of narrow streets and traditional houses. Your trail includes a leisurely stroll around Hoi An old town, passing by cultural attractions like the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Hoi An Museum, Ancient Houses, Handicraft Workshop, a journey to the Hoi An Center market You will try best Banh Mi in town and secret coffee stop. This is a great way to spend your very first days in Hoi An.

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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

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.