Vietnamese Countryside Experience: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride, and Cooking Class

What to Expect

Immerse yourself in Vietnam's charming countryside with a guided morning or afternoon tour from Hoi An. Begin your adventure by meeting your guide at the cozy Godiva Coffee Shop, then set off to explore a bustling local market. Stroll among vibrant stalls showcasing seasonal fruits, fresh herbs, noodles, vegetables, meat, and fish. Enjoy lively interactions with vendors and pick up valuable bargaining tips.

Next, embark on a serene journey through a dense coconut palm forest aboard a traditional bamboo basket boat. During this 40-minute ride, learn the art of fishing with a traditional net, listen to captivating folk songs, and take home handmade souvenirs crafted from coconut leaves.

Continue your experience with an engaging cooking class led by a skilled chef. Discover how to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes using fresh ingredients. After the lesson, savor the delicious meal you’ve created, celebrating the flavors of Vietnam. Ingredients can be adjusted to suit dietary preferences, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergy-friendly options.

Menu

• Southern-style Beef Vermicelli – Bun Bo Nam Bo

Herb salad with sauteed beef and rice vermicelli. topped with roasted peanuts and rice vermicelli, topped with roasted peanuts and warm beef jus vinaigrette

• Hanoi-style Rice Noodle Soup with Beef – Pho Bo Ha Noi

Beef rice noodle soup infused with beef bones, cinnamon, ginger, and star anise.

• Sizzling Vietnamese Crepes – Banh Xeo

Crispy Vietnamese Crepes filled with pork and shrimp, bean sprouts, and green onion. Served with lettuce leaves, fresh herbs, and nuoc cham

• Vietnamese Salad Rolls – Goi Cuon

Fresh Rice Paper Salad Rolls with Pork and Shrimp with a Tangy Peanut Hoisin Dipping Sauce.

Schedule

• Hotel Pick-Up

  • Begin your journey with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Hoi An.

• Visit to a Traditional Market

  • Accompanied by your guide, explore a local market to select fresh ingredients for your cooking class.

• Transfer to Cam Thanh Coconut Village

  • Travel by car to the picturesque Cam Thanh Coconut Village.

• Explore Bay Mau Coconut Forest

  • Enjoy a unique bamboo basket boat experience as you immerse yourself in the beauty of the Bay Mau Coconut Forest. Activities include:
    • Fishing for crabs
    • Watching a lively basket boat performance
    • Throwing a traditional fishing net

• Engage with Traditional Cultural Tools

  • Try your hand at:
    • Pounding and separating rice
    • Grinding rice
    • Making rice paper

• Culinary Session

  • Begin your cooking class and learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes.

• Savor Your Creations

  • Relish the dishes you’ve cooked during the session.

• Return to Your Hotel

  • Conclude your memorable experience with a drop-off at your hotel.