Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Morning tour: 8:30 – 13:00/Afternoon tour: 14:30 – 19:00 with small group for 1 class. Going to experience a local colorful market how to deal with the local sellers and know all ingredients for the meals.
Take a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise. Enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal.
Welcome drink and join the cooking class. Our chef will teach you traditional methods of how to cook 4 dishes of Vietnamese foods.
After the lesson, you enjoy what you cooked and 4 prepared side dishes.
Tour end, the tour guide will drop you off back at the hotel.
4 prepared side dishes such as: morning glory, soup, steamed rice & dessert
Note: We can cater to vegetarian & dietary requirements
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
everybody can join
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war as well as immersed in the natural beauty of the nipa palm forest by bamboo basket boat, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like as hats, watches, rings ... Learn how to catch fish by throwing fishing -net and “ Purple Crabs” in the canal. Welcome drink at our family restaurant by bamboo house with rustic style in the countryside. Our chef will you the differences about the ingredients and traditional methods how to cook Vietnamese food. At the end of the course, we will provide you with recipes so you can cook Vietnamese good with your family and friends at your home. You learn 4 courses but enjoy 8 Vietnamese foods. After have lunch/dinner, our guide will drop you off back your hotel.
Sample Menu
starter
Papaya Salad
Green papaya with prawn, mint, lemon basil, peanut, sesame, garlic oil, chili powder, BBQ rice paper, sweet and sour fish sauce
main
Deep-Fried Spring Roll
Deep-fry spring roll with chicken & local ingredients, served with sauce
main
Braised Chicken in Clay-pot with steamed rice
Braised chicken breast fillet without skin, lemongrass, ginger, shallot with local spice & local sauce.Served with hot steamed rice.
main
Vietnamese Pancake
Crispy Vietnamese crepes filled with pork, chicken & local ingredients. Served with lettuce leaves, fresh herbs & sauce.
main
Chef Hai's Soup
main
Morning Glory
dessert
Seasonal fruits
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All tickets
All Fees and Taxes
Welcome drink
Air-conditioned vehicle
you enjoy what you cooked and 4 prepared side dishes.
English guide
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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking
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Reviews
3,906 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fantastic cooking class experience with the best guide!
X1412YTjoannes,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this cooking class! The class is very hands on and I was impressed by the fact I actually did the cooking myself!We made 4 separate dishes and they were all delicious! We also got to do a traditional boat trip and experience trying to catch small crabs. Hai was an attentive and fun guide!
Delicious food
T3339WAjessicab,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun experience. Food was very tasty!! The people were all lovely and helpful. Really recommend
Amazing!
Rebecca B,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very smooth from begging to end! Highly recommend
Fun in the kitchen
Islandhopper3sBar,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic value and fun . Lilly was entertaining and informative. Highly recommended . All food was excellent .
Lots of fun!
Lizzles86,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Food was amazing, loved the cooking! Basket boats were fun but obviously quite touristy. Go hungry as there's a lot of food! Would definitely do again. It was a really fun activity to do as a family.
Fun Family Activity in Hoi An!
Jimming14,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely agree with the other reviews, a wonderful activity in Hoi An. Came with our family. Excellent guide and chef “Hy”! Great memory!
A fantastic experience - dont miss it
221carlv,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great afternoon out that culminated in some great food. Lily was a wonderful hostess - good fun, friendly people on the tour and very good value for money. Highly recommend!! The pic doesnt include the first course.
Great day out! Great food
379aidanf,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the whole experience! We bought our groceries in the market early in the day, went on the coconut boat then got to cooking! Food was delicious and “HiHi” very good teacher!
Awesome experience
Avidtraveller1004,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with Chef Hi-Hi. Our family of three enjoyed the entire experience from shopping in market, coconut boat tour and the cooking class itself. Highly recommended.
Great experience
torif307,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience. The boat ride was fun and the food was delicious. Highly recommend 😊
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