Hoi An: Lantern Workshop & Cooking Class with Coconut Boat

Vietnam



Experience Hoi An with a basket boat ride, market visit, Vietnamese cooking class, and lantern making—all in one fun, hands-on tour.

Highlights

  • Shop for fresh ingredients at Hoi An Market.
  • Enjoy a basket boat ride in the coconut forest.
  • Cook Vietnamese dishes like Pho Bo and Banh Xeo.
  • Eat the dishes you make.
  • Make your own Hoi An lantern to take home.

Description

Start your adventure with a visit to Hoi An Central Market, where you’ll browse fresh ingredients for your cooking class. Enjoy the lively morning atmosphere, meet local vendors, and learn about the essential herbs and spices from your guide. Next, head to the peaceful Water Coconut Forest—one of Hoi An’s historic cultural sites. Hop into a traditional bamboo basket boat to explore the lush coconut jungle, try catching tiny crabs, enjoy fun spinning boat moments, and capture great photos. After the boat ride, join a hands-on cooking class and prepare classic Vietnamese dishes such as Phở Bò, Bánh Xèo, Bánh Cuốn, and Chè. Then relax and enjoy the delicious meal you’ve created. Finally, visit a lantern workshop in Hoi An Ancient Town, where you’ll craft your own beautiful handmade lantern to take home—a perfect Hoi An souvenir.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected) English-speaking tour guide Entrance ticket to the Coconut Jungle Historical Site (if selected) Complimentary bottled water Included meal Lantern-making workshop (if selected) Vietnamese cooking class (if selected) Market visit (if selected) Basket boat ride (if selected)

Excludes

Personal expenses (like drinks, fast spinning boat in Coconut Jungle) Tips

Important Information

  • Option 1: Full experience — Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class, and Lantern Making. Option 2: Basket Boat Ride + Cooking Class (excluding Market Tour and Lantern Making). Option 3: Cooking Class Only (excluding Market Tour, Boat Ride, and Lantern Making). Please check carefully and select the option that best suits you.

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