Hoi An Basket Boat with Lantern Making and Cooking Class Tour

Sail along the Thu Bon River in a basket boat on a tour in Hoi An. See a live show, make traditional lanterns, and finish up with a cooking class so you can master Vietnamese cooking.Our activities thus begin with a short visit to a local market to see the colorful fresh vegetables and fruits and try to choose your ingredients. This spectacular adventure awaits you at our cooking class will give you the chance to explore Vietnam beyond the ordinary.

1. 1

   Cam Thanh

   3 hours

   Meet your guide at your hotel in the morning, and then head to a local market. Bargain with the local sellers and buy the ingredients for the cooking class. Next, hop into a car and drive to Phu Lanh Travel for a welcome drink. Head to a village in Cam Thanh and admire the coconut palm trees. Listen to fascinating facts about the village from your guide, and learn about the daily lives of the villagers. Board a traditional coracle boat and enjoy a leisurely ride around the Thu Bon River. Watch a performance from some local artists and learn how to make souvenirs from palm leaves.

2. 2

   Hoi An

   2 hours

   Return to Phu Lanh Travel for a break, then start the lantern-making class. Hear about the history of these lanterns and follow the instructions to make your own lantern, which you can take home as a souvenir. Afterward, start a cooking class with a local cook to learn about Vietnamese cuisine. Finish cooking the food, which includes fried spring rolls, rice pancakes, papaya salad with chicken, and Cao Lau noodles, which are a type of specialty from Hoi An. Eat the food that you have prepared and enjoy it. Finally, get into a car and head back to your hotel to finish the activity.

• Specialized infant seats are available

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.