Farmer & cooking class package
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
A Complete Sensory Cycle: It is a well-thought-out itinerary that balances activity and rest. You engage your mind learning about organic farming, soothe your body with a traditional herbal foot bath, and satisfy your palate through cooking.
True Farm-to-Table Connection: The herbs and ingredients you touch, smell, and learn about in the garden are the exact ones you will use at your cooking station. You get to see the direct link between raw agriculture and iconic local flavors.
The Wellness Element: Inserting a foot reflexology session between the farm walk and the cooking class is a thoughtful touch. It transforms a standard culinary class into a rejuvenating countryside retreat, relieving the physical fatigue of traveling.
Instead of just offering a cooking class or a spa treatment separately, this tour provides a miniature slice of local life—showing how Vietnamese culture uses the backyard garden for both daily nourishment and natural healing.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
What To Expect
Overview Escape Hoi An center for a detailed look into local agriculture, traditional wellness, and authentic cuisine at our eco-farm. Step-by-Step Experience Welcome Arrive at the restaurant and receive a chilled towel and a lemongrass welcome drink. Your guide will explain the farm's history and its role in the local community. Farm Visit Walk through organic vegetable and herb gardens. Learn to identify plants like Vietnamese coriander and perilla. See traditional tools and learn how river seaweed is used as a natural fertilizer. Foot Massage Soak your feet in a warm wooden basin filled with water infused with lemongrass, lime leaves, and ginger. Enjoy a traditional reflexology massage to stimulate circulation. Cooking Class At your individual station, learn the step-by-step techniques to prepare two dishes: Fried Spring Rolls: Mix filling, roll rice paper, and fry to a golden crisp. Rice Pancake (Banh Xeo): Pour turmeric batter and flip it in a hot wok. Meal Eat your creations, served alongside a bowl of Beef Pho and seasonal fresh fruit. Practical Info Inclusion: Entrance fees, ingredients, massage, meal. Exclusion: Transfer. Dietary needs: Vegetarian available.
Sample Menu
starter
Fried Spring Rolls
Mix filling, roll rice paper, and fry to a golden crisp.
main
Rice Pancake (Banh Xeo)
Pour turmeric batter and flip it in a hot wok.
main
Beef Pho
dessert
Seasonal fresh fruit
Options
Farmer & cooking class package
What‘s Included
Warm Herbal foot massage
Entrance fee
Or you can request a time with us in advance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful cooking class
P29HFandersj,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did a cooking class here, and it was the most wonderful experience. They were so kind and the food was delicious. Van speaks very good English and communicates very good. Chef Thong guided the cooking very good. They are very nice. Definitely worth a stop 100% recommend.
Wonderful cooking class experience exceeded expectations
895meagand,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing cooking experience including delicious passion fruit juice on arrival, walk to the herb and vegetable garden (and helping plant some seedlings), preparing and cooking the most delicious spring rolls and other prawn dish. We then enjoyed all our food along with some delicious chef prepared turmeric chicken and morning glory topped off with banana pancakes!!! What an absolute treat with the best chef Thom and wonderful guide Bau (really hope I’ve spelt correctly). Thank you so much for sharing your time with us. We loved it 10/10
Great Cooking Class
DeanM2450,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with my wife Tania. Firstly, seeing and getting involved in the family vegetable garden then having a cooking class learning how to cook spring rolls and pancakes. Also enjoyed a delicious chicken dish and ice cream.
Authentic ( but easily recreated in your country) Cooking Class! DONT miss!
LittleCheekyChicken,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group of 6 ( 19-60+ yo) went on a vegetable gardening tour and cooking class here. We saw and had a chance to use the traditional tools in the quaint vegetable gardens then went back to Basil Restaurant for our cooking class. One of our group is vegan and dishes were adjusted for her. We made crispy spring rolls, and the local specialty rice pancakes. All ingredients were explained and we are confident to be able to recreate at home! More dishes made by chef were offered after we ate our own creations. This tour is a must, go on an empty stomach!
Fun experience and fantastic food
michelebell2017,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience at Tra Que Basil Restaurant was fantastic! We loved learning about how the family have farmed there for generations, then it was so much fun having a cooking class with super fresh produce, and sitting down to eat a delicious meal that we had contributed to. Thank you to Vanh and your wonderful father, plus of course the chef!
What an experience
sallymQ5355PH,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So great to see how the local Vietnamese people work in their gardens! They are so passionate about their gardens! This was amazing fresh produce bought to our tables which we cooked! Chef Blue and Van were very friendly and loved sharing their local knowledge with us! Food and amazing - we loved making spring rolls!
Must do while in Hoi An!
354aimeee,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cooking class and farm tour is a must do while in Hoi An. My husband and I loved the hospitality and food so much, we returned the next night for dinner. Van and her family are so kind and helpful, we both learned a lot. My husband and I cannot wait to try making some of the recipes we learned when we get home. We made the fresh spring rolls and the crispy pancake spring rolls. When we travel back to Hoi An with some family, we will be taking them here!
Fabulous cooking class and restaurant...
Tracy B,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day at the cooking class and farming at Tra Que Basil Restaurant as part of the Luxury Escape package. We got to explore the community farm areas, tried our hand at planting, cooking class and then at a fabulous meal for lunch. Loved the experience...thanks so much dor a great day
Amazing cooking class experience!
dect2025,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cooking class was an amazing authentic Vietnamese experience. The staff were so lovely and made for such a nice time. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting hoi an as it’s worth it!! Food was amazing
Amazing experience
sheronikac,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the private garden tour and cooking class. It was one of our highlight experiences in Vietnam. Van, our hostess, Mr Blue, the chef, and Farmer Mr Hai were all incredibly hospitable. The gardening experience was so much fun and the food was so delicious. Would highly recommend this authentic experience that gives you a taste of local life.
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