Hoi An: A Day in the Life of a Farmer

Experience everyday rural life in Vietnam on an eco-friendly tour from Hoi An. Visit a local market, explore a coconut palm forest by bamboo basket boat, and take part in a hands-on cooking class.

Itinerary

Starting/pickup location

  • Depends on the selected option.

Cam Thanh Coconut Village

  • Guided tour.

Optional

Drop-off locations:

  • 11 Hoàng Diệu.
  • Old Town.

Highlights

  • Basket boat ride in Cam Thanh Coconut Forest.
  • Enjoy basket boat and coconut forest eco-tour activities.
  • Discover authentic local life at Hoi An Market.
  • Join a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with local chefs.
  • Culture, nature, and cuisine combined in one tour.

Full description
You will enjoy a pleasant 25-minute walk to Hoi An Market, where you can experience the lively atmosphere of the morning market and interact directly with local vendors. Our tour guide will introduce you to the essential ingredients used in Vietnamese cooking.

Next, we transfer by mini-van to Cam Thanh Coconut Village. There, you will join local fishermen on traditional basket boats, paddling through the peaceful coconut forest waterways. During this eco-tour experience, you can try catching small crabs, take photos, enjoy sightseeing, and even experience the exciting spinning basket boat ride.

After these activities, you will be warmly welcomed to Dragon Restaurant to take part in a hands-on cooking class with local chefs. The class lasts approximately 1.5 hours, during which the chefs will guide you through the preparation of traditional Vietnamese dishes and share insights into Vietnamese culinary culture. Finally, you will enjoy the delicious meals you have prepared.

Menu includes:

  • Banh Cuon (Vietnamese steamed rice rolls)
  • Banh Xeo (Hoi An rice pancakes)
  • Pho (Vietnamese beef noodle soup)
  • Che (Vietnamese sweet bean dessert)

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Includes

  • Hotel pick up and drop off in Hoi An.
  • Friendly and professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Transportation.
  • Entrance fees to the villages/Hoi An Town.
  • Lunch (morning tour) or dinner (afternoon tour).
  • Bike included.
  • Boat riding.

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