Hoi An: Basket Boat & Cooking Class Adventure
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Overview
Experience the real Vietnam with the Vietnamese Cooking Class and Coconut Forest Basket Boat tour in Hoi An. This half-day adventure takes travelers into the heart of the Vietnamese countryside, offering a unique look into local life. It's perfect for those seeking an authentic and eco-friendly experience.
The journey begins with a visit to a lively local market, where guests can explore a wide array of fresh ingredients, from herbs and vegetables to noodles and seafood. Learn how locals shop and bargain. Next, it's off to the serene coconut palm forest for a ride in a traditional bamboo basket boat.
The tour concludes with a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class. Participants will learn to prepare classic dishes such as Bánh xèo (Vietnamese rice pancake) and fresh spring rolls. With vegetarian options available, everyone can enjoy this cultural culinary experience.




Highlights
Ride a Basket Boat: Paddle through the peaceful coconut forest in a traditional bamboo basket boat.
Learn to Cook Vietnamese Food: Take a cooking class and make famous dishes like Bánh xèo and spring rolls.
Visit a Local Market: See fresh herbs, vegetables, and seafood at a vibrant market and learn how locals shop.
Hotel Pickup Included: Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hoi An city center.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally love this tour for its authentic Vietnamese experiences, especially the basket boat ride and cooking class. The local market visit and friendly guides were also frequently praised.

Customers loved the basket boat ride through the coconut forest.
The cooking class was a highlight, with many praising the delicious food they learned to make.
The tour guides are very friendly and helpful.
Many appreciated the visit to the local market and learning about Vietnamese ingredients.
Some found the market visit a bit crowded.
A few mentioned that the basket boat ride was shorter than expected.
The Journey
Local Market
The tour starts with a visit to a local market, showcasing fresh herbs, vegetables, noodles, and seafood. Guests will learn about local shopping habits and bargain like the Vietnamese.
Coconut Palm Forest
Next, travelers hop on a traditional bamboo basket boat and paddle through the serene coconut palm forest, experiencing the calm and beauty of this unique ecosystem.
Cooking Class
The tour ends with a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class where participants prepare dishes like Bánh xèo (Vietnamese rice pancake) and spring rolls. Vegetarian options are available to accommodate all dietary needs.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a basket boat ride, hotel pick-up and drop-off from Hoi An city center, a cooking class, and lunch or dinner. It excludes travel insurance and tips. Pickup is offered from hotels in Hoi An city center; after booking, the local operator will confirm the exact pickup time and location.
Hot Tip
Many past travelers recommend bringing a hat and sunscreen for the basket boat ride, as it can get sunny. Also, be prepared to try new and interesting foods at the local market and during the cooking class!