Hoi An Cooking Class with Local Family and Bamboo Basket Boat

5.0
(3 reviews)
Hoi An, Vietnam

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This experience stands out by combining three authentic local activities in one tour: a traditional market visit, a bamboo basket boat ride in Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, and a hands-on cooking class with a local family.

Unlike standard cooking classes, this tour offers deeper cultural immersion—travelers not only learn how to cook Vietnamese dishes but also explore rural waterways, interact with local fishermen, and experience daily life in the countryside. Cooking takes place in a real family home, creating a warm, personal atmosphere and meaningful cultural exchange.

Perfect for food lovers and culture seekers, this tour delivers an unforgettable Hoi An experience through local flavors, traditions, and nature.

Example Menu

Main

Hoi An papaya salad

with papaya, carrot, onion, banana flowers ….

Main

Fried Chicken with mushroom

With chicken, onion, spring onion,mushroom… Chicken can be changed by : Pho (rice noodle with beef), Hoian Cao Lau, Mi Quang( Quang noodle) or fishes…

Main

Sizzling Vietnamese Crepes – Banh Xeo

Crispy Vietnamese Crepes filled with pork and shrimp, bean sprouts and green onion. Served with lettuce leaves, fresh herbs and nuoc cham

Main

Hoi An spring roll

with mushroom, carrot, spring onion, taro, pork……

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
The entrance fees of Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle
All ingredients for cooking class
Lunch for morning slot / Dinner for afternoon slot
English - Speaking chef
Basket Boat rowing

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The price is including the pick up and drop off in Hoi An city center.
If your hotel in Da Nang or Hoiana Resort, Vinpearl Nam Hoi An, Bliss Resort, Tui Blue Resort , please take the transfer to Hoi An meeting point : 688 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoi An City, Viet Nam

What to expect

Enjoy a hands-on cultural experience in Hoi An that combines traditional Vietnamese cooking with a scenic bamboo basket boat ride. Start your journey with a visit to a local market, where your guide introduces key Vietnamese ingredients and herbs used in daily cooking.

Continue to Cam Thanh Coconut Village and explore the famous Bay Mau Coconut Forest by traditional bamboo basket boat. Glide through peaceful waterways, learn local fishing techniques, try crab fishing, and enjoy fun basket-boat performances.

After the boat ride, head to a local family’s home for a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class. With guidance from your host, prepare authentic local dishes step by step, then sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve cooked together. This experience offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and cuisine in Hoi An.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Food ingredients can be adapted depending on whether you are vegan, vegetarian, prefer gluten-free or have allergies
  • Children under 3 years old is free of charged and will not join in cooking and share all service with parents
Supplied by Hoi An City Tour

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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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