Hoi An: Vietnamese Cooking, Lantern Making & Basket Boat Ride
Duration1 Day
Tour TypeLocal & Cultural Experiences
Group sizeUp to 12
BookingFree Cancellation
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Overview
Discover the culture, cuisine and traditional crafts of Hoi An through a hands-on cultural experience.
Begin with a visit to a local market, where you can explore fresh ingredients and learn about everyday Vietnamese food culture. Continue to Bay Mau Coconut Village for a traditional bamboo basket boat ride through peaceful waterways lined with lush coconut palms.
Join a hands-on lantern-making class and learn to create your own traditional Hoi An lantern. Next, participate in a Vietnamese cooking class led by a local chef, where you will learn to prepare traditional dishes and enjoy the meal you have made.
End the experience with a traditional lantern boat ride along the Hoai River, where you can release a paper lantern onto the water as part of a local tradition associated with peace, luck and good fortune.
Itinerary
Local Market Visit
Your day begins with a visit to a local market, offering the perfect opportunity to discover a variety of exotic ingredients and learn their use in Vietnamese cuisine. Interact with…
Basket Boat Ride in Coconut Village
Travel to the picturesque Bay Mau Coconut Village. Hop into a traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and glide along the peaceful waterways of the Thu Bon River, enjoying spinning performances.
Hands-on Lantern Making Class
Continue your journey with a hands-on lantern-making class. This creative experience allows you to craft your own beautiful lantern, an iconic symbol of Hoi An, and take home a handmade…
Vietnamese Cooking Class & Dinner
Return to the kitchen for a cooking class led by a local chef. Learn to prepare four traditional Vietnamese dishes: Green Papaya Salad, Chicken, Bánh Xèo, Spring Rolls, then enjoy…
Lantern Boat Cruise & Release
After dinner, board a traditional Hoi An lantern boat and cruise gently along the Hoai River. Release your own paper lantern, a local tradition for peace, luck, and good fortune.
Location
Meeting point
Hotels in Hoi An/Da Nang city center
Good to know
Included
- Transportation
- All entrance tickets
- English-speaking guide
- Bamboo basket boat experience
- Lantern-making class
- Lantern release experience
- Welcome drink
- Cold towel
Not included
- Beverages
Terms & Conditions
- Free cancellation is available if you notify us at least 24 hours in advance, subject to tour availability
Tour Type
Culture & History
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