Local market, basket boat, crab fishing & cooking class

Hoi An, Vietnam
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
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Overview

Connect with Hoi An’s food and fishing traditions through three hands-on experiences in one outing. Begin at a local market, where your English-speaking guide helps you discover fresh ingredients and understand how they are used in Vietnamese kitchens. In Cam Thanh, meet local fishermen and explore Bay Mau’s palm-lined waterways in a round bamboo basket boat. Try paddling, casting a fishing net and catching small crabs while hearing stories about village life. The cooking class brings these discoveries to the table in a local home. Use a stone grinder to make rice milk, then turn it into crispy Hoi An pancakes. Prepare spring rolls, papaya salad and chicken with mushrooms with guidance at every step, before sharing the meal you have made. From choosing ingredients to learning traditional techniques, you take an active part throughout. Morning and afternoon sessions, hotel transfers and vegan options on request make this a convenient way to experience Hoi An through its people and food.

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Have lunch/ dinner
  • All entrance fees
  • Mineral water
  • Basket Boat ride
  • Cooking class course
  • Service of English-speaking guide

What to expect

  1. Hoi An Market
    40m
    Explore Hoi An Market with your English-speaking guide and discover the ingredients behind Vietnamese home cooking. Walk among stalls displaying fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, seafood and everyday seasonings while watching local shoppers choose produce for their family meals. Your guide will explain how to recognise fresh ingredients, introduce their Vietnamese names and describe how they are used in dishes you will prepare during your cooking lesson. Take a closer look at the herbs and vegetables that give local food its distinctive flavours and textures. Learn about shopping habits and the role of the market in daily life as you observe exchanges between vendors and customers. With your guide’s help, select and purchase ingredients for the class. Ask questions about unfamiliar produce and gain tips you can use when cooking Vietnamese food at home. This guided market visit offers an engaging introduction to Hoi An’s culinary traditions through its people produce and daily routines.
  2. Cam Thanh
    4h
    Discover Cam Thanh village through a basket boat ride and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class. Board a traditional round bamboo boat and glide through the palm-lined waterways of Bay Mau water coconut forest with local fishermen. Learn how to paddle, try casting a fishing net and catching small crabs, and hear stories about village life and local history. You can also learn to make a simple souvenir from palm leaves. Next, visit a local home for a cooking lesson that introduces the ingredients and techniques behind Hoi An dishes. Begin by using a traditional stone grinder to make rice milk for crispy Vietnamese pancakes. Prepare pancakes with pork, shrimp and bean sprouts, roll Hoi An spring rolls, mix fresh papaya salad and cook chicken with mushrooms. Your host will guide you through each step, with time to ask questions and practise your skills. Finish by enjoying the dishes you have prepared for lunch or dinner. Vegan options and alternative main dishes can be requested in advance.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel before 5 minutes go
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Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegan/ vegetarian available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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