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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

1. From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

Spend time in Vietnam's countryside on a morning or afternoon guided tour from Hoi An. Browse a local market before floating through a dense coconut palm forest on a traditional bamboo basket boat. Learn how to prepare Vietnamese food and savor your work during a cooking class. Meet your guide at the Godiva coffee shop before heading to explore a morning or afternoon market in Hoi An. Marvel at the seasonal fruits, noodles, herbs, vegetables, meat, and fish on display. Interact with the vendors and get some tips on how to bargain.  Then, paddle through the water coconut palms aboard a bamboo basket boat for 40 minutes. Learn how to fish with a fishing net, listen to some folk songs and receive some handmade souvenirs made from coconut leaves. Learn how to cook Vietnamese food, such as Bánh cuốn (Vietnamese steamed rice rolls), Bánh Xèo (Hoian rice pancakes), Phở (pho noodles with beef), and Chè (sweet bean soup) as you prepare your own lunch or dinner.

Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Monkey Mountain and Am Phu Cave Tour

2. Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Monkey Mountain and Am Phu Cave Tour

After pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An, visit the Son Tra Mountain, also known as Monkey Mountain, to gain insight into Vietnam's rich history of Buddhism and Hinduism. Then, visit the Lady Buddha statue, the tallest Buddhist statue in Vietnam, reaching a height of 220 feet (67 meters). Next, visit local stone factories and sculpture shops, before visiting Marble Mountain. Visit the Âm Phủ cave, to take a walk through a re-creation of Buddhist hell. At midday enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese dishes. You'll be transferred back to your hotel around 1:00 PM.

Hoi An: Vietnamese Foldable Lantern Making Class

3. Hoi An: Vietnamese Foldable Lantern Making Class

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture with a lantern-making class. Select from full and express options. In the full activity, make the lanterns completely from scratch. In the express activity, start with the bamboo structure of the lanterns already made and begin by choosing your lantern fabric. Begin your experience with some herbal tea and traditional music. Hear about the history of Hoi An bamboo silk lanterns from your host and how the local people believe that hanging lanterns in front of their house brings luck, happiness, and wealth. Create lanterns shaped like lotuses, triangles, garlic, UFOs, or diamonds and choose your own silk style and color with guidance from your instructor. This unique activity can be enjoyed by the entire family, even by kids as young as 3 years old. Once completed, these lanterns are easy to fold, carry, or put in your luggage, so you can take home an original, hand-made souvenir from your visit to Hoi An.

Imperial City, Hue: Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

4. Imperial City, Hue: Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

Travel back to the Nguyen Dynasty on a multi-stop tour from Hoi An and Da Nang to Hue. See the Imperial City, the Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh, and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Get a taste of Hue cuisine during lunch at a local restaurant. Following pickup in Hoi An, the journey to Hue begins by crossing one of the best coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass. Take advantage of a 30-minute stop at the peak and 5 minutes to take photos at Lang Co Beach.  After a final round of pickup in Da Nang, visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, a blend of Western and Eastern architecture constructed between 1920-1931. Then, enjoy lunch at a local specialty restaurant serving Hue-style dishes.  With a full stomach of local cuisine, continue to Hue’s main attraction, the Imperial Citadel. Once the home of the Nguyen Emperor, the citadel also contains the Forbidden Purple City. Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s largest pagoda. Built in 1601, it is the subject of many local folk rhymes and is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue. Finish the day with drop-off back in Da Nang and Hoi An.

Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Thu Bon River Cruise

5. Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Thu Bon River Cruise

One of the most stunning sights to see in Hoi An area is My Son, Viet Nam’s most important site of the ancient kingdom of Champa. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountain ranges, My Son was named a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence

From Hoi An: Cham Island Full-Day Tour w/ Snorkeling & Lunch

6. From Hoi An: Cham Island Full-Day Tour w/ Snorkeling & Lunch

Located just 15 kilometers offshore from Hoi An, and made up of beautiful granite islands and stunning aquamarine seas. When you arrive at Bai Lang, the first thing you'll do is visit Au Thuyen, Hai Tang pagoda, and Bai Lang traditional fishing village. Learn about the island's history and local life. After that, the next destination is Bai Xep, the perfect place in the entire park to go snorkeling. Set your sights on the crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reef, fish, and other marine life waiting to be discovered. Our next destination is Bai Xep – a wonderful and ideal place for snorkeling. Upon arriving, you will be greeted by an underwater wonderland filled with abundant coral reefs, fish, and other sea creatures waiting for you to discover. After the entire day of island hopping, treat yourself to some delicious *** Tour Itinerary: - 8:40~8:50 AM: Meeting local guide at Cua Dai Pier in Hoi An - 9:00 AM: Departure Cham Island by speed boat. Arrive at Cham Island pier, our tour guide will take you go around on “ Bãi Làng” to visit Cham Island Biosphere Reserve, Champa Ancient well, Hai Tang Pagoda, and a local market. You will have a chance to know about Cham Island’s culture – history, and people‘s daily lives. After that, you will be transferred to “ Bãi Xếp” or “ Hòn Tai” for snorkeling to admire the natural picture under the colorful sea. Then, you will have a set menu lunch at Restaurant. If you are vegetarian or diet, please tell us, and we will prepare a delicious meal for you. After lunch, you will take a short rest, swim and relax on the beach. - 14:00-14:30 PM: Return to Cua Dai Pier in Hoi An

Ba Tran :Hoi An Basket Boat Ride in the Water Coconut forest

7. Ba Tran :Hoi An Basket Boat Ride in the Water Coconut forest

Following pick-up from your hotel in Hoi An, cruise through Cua Dai Bay to get up close to the floating fishing farms and fishing villages at the mouth of the Cua Dai River. Watch the local fishermen catch fish in the time-honored way on the river, and visit the wholesale fish market at Duy Hai. Soak up the busy atmosphere and get the chance to handle one of the traditional fishing nets. Then, climb aboard a bamboo basket boat and navigate the small canals of the mangrove forest and coconut palms with a local. End with a delightful lunch or dinner at a local restaurant.

Hoi An: Kayak or SUP Board Guided Tour to Duy Vinh & Bay Mau

8. Hoi An: Kayak or SUP Board Guided Tour to Duy Vinh & Bay Mau

Explore the Hoi An known only to locals comprised of village scenes, family farms, fishing ports, religious traditions and friendly residents waiting to be discovered. This experience great for all ages and families. Discover Nipa palm forest - a unique mangrove ecosystem - and the spectacular scenery in Cam Thanh, Hoi An with 3 hours trip. Getting a closer look into the local river life while having fun with kayaking or stand-up-paddle boarding. Visit a authentic village of Duy Vinh, where people is practising traditional handicraft of sedge-mat weaving for generations. Enjoy the peaceful scenery while rowing on the sup boat/kayak and fully immersed in the unique natural space

From Hoi An/Da Nang: Shared Shuttle Bus to the Golden Bridge

9. From Hoi An/Da Nang: Shared Shuttle Bus to the Golden Bridge

If you don't want to join a big group tour and want a more affordable option than a private car, choose this shared shuttle bus that offers convenient round-trip transportation from Hoi An/ Da nang to the Golden Bridge in the Ba Na Hills. The Golden Bridge has become one of the hottest sights in Asia. This shuttle bus offers a fast, safe, comfortable, and affordable option to visit the Golden Bridge from Hoi An. Skip the stress of securing local transportation and avoid the risk of taxi scams. Meet your driver for the day in the morning, then take a 1 hour and 15-minute ride to Ba Na Hills. Arrive at 9:00 AM, then enjoy plenty of free time to explore and ride a cable car up to the Gold Bridge. At 3:30 PM, return via cable car to Ba Na Hills to meet your driver, who will take you back to the meeting point in Hoi An/ Da nang. Arrive back at your hotel around 5:30 PM. Shuttle bus from Hoi An/ Da Nang to Golden Bridge is the best choice for tourists who want to be flexible during their trip. The shuttle bus is also the cheapest and most comfortable option.

From Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Tour

10. From Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Tour

***Tour Detail *** • 5.30 am: pick up at hotel and transfer to My Son • 6.00 AM: Explore My Son • 8.00 AM: Depart to Hoi An city • 9.00 AM: Tour ends. Drop off at Hotel *** What to expect *** • Small group, min 2 pax, maximum 13 pax • Bring water and sunscreen as it gets seriously hot in the My Son sanctuary! • Bring your own umbrella or raincoat from Oct to Feb Pick up policy Extra charge applied for hotels: hotels near Cua Dai beach, hotels near An Bang Beach area, hotels near Thanh Ha Area, hotels near Tra Que village, hotels located in small alleys, hotels in Cam Thanh Area, and hotels in Cam Nam Area —-> Extra pick up and drop off: 50,000 vnd/ 1 pax/ 1 way

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I very much enjoyed this tour. There are more than 250 steps to climb so be prepared but it worth the fatigue. Our guide Jesmine was really caring and helpful and give us enough time to recover and a lot of interesting information about the caves and the area itself. Thank you Jesmine!

Tom was a great guide and driver, taking us to many fabulous places we would otherwise have missed. Best guide we have had in Vietnam.

Anna was an excellent guide, she was super friendly and took good care of us. We really enjoyed this tour.

Great fun! Very helpful coaches (especially for the ham-fisted). And the lantern also looks very nice.

Very interesting city of Hue. Lots of history, we really enjoy it this trip.