Hoi An Basket Boat, Lantern Making & Cooking Class with Dinner

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Traditional basket boat ride in Hoi An’s coconut forest

Fun spinning boat demonstration and cultural stories

Hands-on lantern making workshop with artisans

Experience organic farming at Thanh Dong Garden

Farm-to-table cooking class with local chef

Authentic, eco-friendly, and community-based

Example Menu

Main

Grill fish in banana leaf

Main

Eggplant with mushroom in clay pot

Main

Vietnamese pancake with pork and shrimp

Main

Vegan food if you are vegetarian

Main

Steam rice

Dessert

Fresh fruit

What's Included

Admission fee
Dinner
Gratuities
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests will meet our local guide at the main entrance of Thanh Dong Organic Garden restaurant , Thanh Dong Village, Cam Thanh, Hoi An. If guests arrive early, our staff at the entrance will assist them.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Experience the best of Hoi An in one unforgettable eco-cultural journey.

Begin with a peaceful basket boat ride through the coconut forest, where local boat rowers share stories about the river and traditional fishing life. Then, join a hands-on lantern-making workshop and create your own colorful Vietnamese lantern to take home.

Continue to Thanh Dong Organic Garden, a community-based organic farm in the Hoi An countryside. Explore the garden, meet friendly farm animals, learn about sustainable farming practices, and participate in simple gardening activities alongside local farmers.

Next, harvest fresh herbs and vegetables directly from the garden before joining an interactive Vietnamese cooking class. Guided by a local chef, you'll prepare authentic dishes using fresh organic ingredients and enjoy a delicious farm-to-table dinner in a peaceful rural setting.

More than just a tour, this experience offers a genuine connection to Hoi An's culture, local community, and sustainable way of life.

Additional info

  • 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Supplied by Thanh Dong basket boat & cooking class

Tags

Sailing
Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Craft Classes
On the Water
Dinner
Food & Drink
Lantern Festival
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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