Hoi An Cooking Class & River Cruise | Market, Boat Ride & Food Carving Fun
Tour highlights
Discover the flavors and rhythms of local life in Hoi An with this immersive full-day cooking tour. Start your day with a guided visit to a bustling local market, where you will learn about Vietnamese ingredients straight from local vendors. Then hop on a scenic boat ride along the Thu Bon River to reach a riverside cooking school nestled in a tranquil herb garden.
Led by experienced chefs, the hands-on class teaches you how to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes and even includes a fun session on food carving for artistic plate presentation. Afterward, enjoy the delicious meal you have created in a serene garden setting.
Blending cultural insight, scenic travel, and authentic cuisine, this tour offers more than just cooking — it is a true taste of Hoi An’s heart and soul.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit Hoi An’s local market to explore authentic Vietnamese ingredients.
- Interact with local vendors and learn about traditional food culture.
- Cruise along the Thu Bon River on a peaceful 25-minute boat ride.
- Explore a lush riverside herb garden before cooking.
- Join a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class led by local chefs.
- Learn basic food carving techniques for plate decoration.
- Enjoy the full meal you have prepared in a scenic garden setting.
- Small group size for a personalized and interactive experience.
Price includes:
- Tour with English speaking guide
- Shared transportation during the trip
- Bottle water & tissue on tour
- Lunch at a local restaurant and government tax.
Itinerary idea in detail
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Begin your culinary journey with a warm welcome at our Hoi An cooking school, where a refreshing drink and a short orientation set the tone for an unforgettable day.
Accompanied by your local guide, you will dive straight into the vibrant atmosphere of Hoi An’s central market. Here, you will discover the colors, aromas, and flavors of fresh local ingredients, meet the friendly vendors, and even sample a few street bites along the way.
From the market, unwind on a peaceful 25-minute boat ride down the picturesque Thu Bon River. As the boat glides past sleepy fishing villages and lush riverbanks, you will catch a glimpse of daily life along the water—slow, simple, and deeply connected to nature.
Upon arrival at the cooking school, wander through a lush herb garden where you will learn about the essential spices and medicinal herbs that give Vietnamese cuisine its signature balance of flavor and fragrance. Then, step into the open-air kitchen for a hands-on cooking class guided by experienced local chefs. From crafting spring rolls to mastering traditional food carving techniques, you will create a full Vietnamese meal with your own hands.
Finally, sit back and savor the fruits of your labor in a serene garden setting—a perfect ending to a day of flavor, culture, and connection.
