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.

Highlights

  • See the coconut palm trees while you float down the river aboard a basket boat
  • Learn many interesting facts about the daily lives of the people who live here
  • Discover the history of lanterns and then make one to bring home as a souvenir
  • Learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine with a cooking class from a local chef
  • Indulge in fried spring rolls, rice pancakes, papaya salad, chicken, and noodles

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Hoi An: Cooking Class with Basket Boat Ride, Coffee & Lantern Experience at Phu Lanh Eco Tour

Begin your journey with a hotel pickup in Hoi An and transfer by car to Phu Lanh Restaurant.

Upon arrival, start your adventure with a traditional basket boat ride to explore the famous Bay Mau Coconut Forest. Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the river, watch exciting basket boat performances, and discover the daily life of local fishermen, including net casting, fishing, and crab catching.

After the boat trip, return to the restaurant to take part in a Vietnamese coffee-making experience. Learn how to brew traditional coffee using a phin filter, from preparation to tasting, and enjoy a cup of coffee made by your own hands.

Next, join a lantern-making class where you will learn about the cultural significance of Hoi An lanterns and create your own beautiful lantern to take home as a souvenir.

Finally, participate in a cooking class guided by a local chef. You will learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes such as:

Fried spring rolls
Banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancakes)
Papaya salad with chicken
Cao Lau noodles (Hoi An’s signature dish)

After cooking, enjoy the dishes you have prepared in a cozy restaurant setting at the heart of Bay Mau Coconut Forest.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel, completing a memorable cultural and culinary experience in Hoi An.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Tour guide

Entry fees

Souvenir lantern

Coracle boat ride

Mineral water

Personal expenses

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