Hoi An Cooking Class & Tra Que Vegetable Village Experience

4.9 (7 reviews) Hoi An, Vietnam
Duration5h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the authentic flavors of Vietnam with a hands-on cooking class and organic farm tour at Tra Que Vegetable Village, just outside Hoi An. Start your experience with a guided walk through lush herb gardens, where you’ll learn about traditional farming techniques passed down through generations. Join local farmers in preparing the soil, planting, and harvesting fresh herbs. Then, step into a local kitchen and cook authentic Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls, bánh xèo (Vietnamese pancakes), and more—using ingredients straight from the garden. This eco-friendly tour from Hoi An is perfect for food lovers, families, and anyone looking for a real taste of rural Vietnamese life.

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Bicycle
  • Traditional massage
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Lunch (local dishes)
  • Full meal as mentioned
  • Farming with a farmer
  • Car transfer
  • Tips, drinks
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Tra Que Vegetable Village
    3h · Admission ticket included
    8:45 - 9:00 am: A local guide will meet you at your hotel and provide a bicycle ride to the local market, where you'll learn about vegetables' uses in food and medicine. Passing through small roads, rice fields, and taking pictures of buffaloes, cows, or farmers working daily. Explore many beautiful views of the Hoi An countryside and meet many warm-hearted and lovely farmers. Then, visit Tra Que Vegetable Village, a traditional craft village.
    10:15 am: At the Tra Que village, you will have a chance to enjoy É Water, a health-promoting tea made from garden herbs. Wear a farmer's uniform and a conical hat, and experience growing organic vegetables from ancient times.
    10:50 am: Returning to the people's house, you will have your head, shoulders, and feet massaged with herbs from the garden.
  2. Hoi An
    2h
    11:30 am: After a relaxing massage, you'll prepare for a cooking class, learning how to make flowers from vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, and spring onions. Then you will start learning five dishes and eating more rice and stir-fried morning glory with garlic.
    Enjoy your lunch after the cooking class (vegetarian is available if requested).
    1:30 pm: Take a rest and return to the hotel on your bike

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer free pick-up at hotels in Hoi An town

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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