Experience a bamboo basket boat ride on the Cua Can River in Phu Quoc and join a traditional Vietnamese cooking class.

Highlights

  • Experience a traditional bamboo basket boat ride on the Cua Can River
  • Cruise through peaceful mangrove scenery and natural river landscapes
  • Enjoy a gentle basket boat spinning performance by local boatmen
  • Join a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with local ingredients
  • Learn to make traditional dishes such as banh xeo and spring rolls

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Discover a unique combination of nature, local culture, and Vietnamese cuisine with the Bamboo Basket Boat Ride & Cooking Class at Eco Tour Thai Duong, located on the peaceful Cua Can River in Phu Quoc.

Your experience begins with a traditional bamboo basket boat ride through the calm waterways of the Cua Can mangrove ecosystem, one of Phu Quoc’s lesser-known natural areas. Seated in a round bamboo boat, you will be guided by friendly and experienced local boatmen who have lived and worked on the river for many years. As you drift along the river, enjoy the fresh air, green scenery, and quiet atmosphere while learning about local river life, fishing traditions, and the importance of mangrove forests to the environment.

The basket boat ride is relaxed, safe, and suitable for all ages, making it an ideal activity for families, couples, and small groups. The basket boat ride is calm and suitable for guests of all ages. Local boat captains interact naturally with visitors, offering a simple and authentic river experience.

After the boat ride, continue your journey with a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class at Eco Tour Thai Duong. Guided by a local chef, you will learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes such as bánh xèo (Vietnamese savory pancakes) and fresh spring rolls, then enjoy the meal you have cooked.

Includes

40-minute bamboo basket boat ride on the Cua Can River

Local basket boat captain (boat operator)

Life jacket for each guest

Basic safety instructions before the ride

Scenic river route through mangrove

Friendly interaction with local boatmen

Vietnamese cooking class with local chef

Ingredients and cooking utensils

Meal tasting after the cooking class

Meeting point

Important information

Know before you go

  • Suitable for families, groups of friends, and first-time participants
  • Experience combines nature, local culture, and traditional Vietnamese cuisine
  • Flexible and friendly atmosphere, suitable for both international and domestic tourists

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