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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.

Ba Tran: Hoi An Basket Boat Ride in Water Coconut Forest

2. Ba Tran: Hoi An Basket Boat Ride in Water Coconut Forest

Spend 50 minutes on the bamboo basket boat,navigate the small canals of the mangrove forest and coconut palms with a local and join some interesting activities in the mangrove palm jungle: boat spinning and dancing; singing karaoke; try throw the fishing nets with the locals; enjoy the traditional folk song performance and fishing crabs along the river.

Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Thu Bon River Cruise

3. 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

Hoi An/Da Nang: Half-Day My Son Sanctuary & Sunset Cruise

4. Hoi An/Da Nang: Half-Day My Son Sanctuary & Sunset Cruise

Visit the ancient Champa Kingdom of My Son Sanctuary, a Unesco World Heritage Site surrounded by jungle and mountain. Wonder at beautiful Hinduism-inspired temples and learn how they came to exist in a Buddhist country. Afterwards, we will watch a fantastic Champa dancing performanced for centuries. From My Son, the boat will go slowly through Thu Bon river. Sitting on the boat, you can zoom in on the river and indulge in the relaxing beautiful surrounding landscape . Here, it's opportunity to get pictures of breathtaking beautiful with very casual scenes. Especially, emmerse in a spectacular sunset while relaxing on a cuise from My Son back Hoi An *** Tour Itinerary: Our guide will pick you up at hotel in Hoi An area and leaving Hoi An for My Son holyland You’ll walk around with our guide to see the historic and culture ruins of the 13th century, and be brought back to the glorious time of the Champa civilization. During your visit to My Son, the Guide will show you the remains of special brick tower, explain the origin and historical significance of the site including the meanings of each tower or monument. We also enjoy the traditional Cham dancing performance. They will show local costumes and sing with traditional instrumental accompaniment. Around 5pm, leaving My Son by minibus to riverside and take private boat to Hoi An. We will enjoy the sunset sightseeing from the boat. *** It will be sur-charged 50% by cash for booking on Public Holiday from 02 to 04 September, 2023

Hoi An: Bamboo Basket Boat Experience on Thu Bon River

5. Hoi An: Bamboo Basket Boat Experience on Thu Bon River

As you board basket boat, your will be welcomed by cold coconut juice. After that the rower will hand you a conical hat. Not only is this great for pictures, but it will help keep the sun off your shoulders and provide shade on a hot sunny day. Floating down the coconut forest is a somewhat romantic and peaceful experience. On your trip keep a lookout for birds in the shrubs and thousands of little crabs scurrying along the sandy banks. Paddling through Thu Bon river by the basket boat and explore Bay Mau Coconut Forest with many interesting activities: - Experience put on the conical hats like the locals - Enjoy the beauty of Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Go through Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Watch basket boat performance spin arround - Have a chance to try paddling basket boat - See how traditionally throwing fishing net. It can be noisy a little bit due to Karaoke activity. - Experience using simple tools to catch fish and crabscatching crabs - Enjoy random folk singing performance by locals in a short time *** Basket boat is ridden by locals so communication by English is limitted.

From Hoi An: Cham Islands Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

6. From Hoi An: Cham Islands Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

08h00am-09h00am: Local guide pick up at your hotel in Hoi An city. 09h00am: Come to Cham Island by Hoi An Green Travel’s 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, Local market. You will have a chance to know about Cham Island’s culture – history, 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 vegeterian or diet, please tell us, we will prepare delicious meal for you. •After lunch, you will take a short rest, swimming and relax on the beach. 14h00-14h30:Return to Hoi An and go back to your hotel.

Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

7. Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

Step on board and be escorted to your own private table, sip on a complimentary cocktail and snack, and enjoy the sumptuous surroundings of the sun setting over the Thu Bon river. This is a relaxing sun set cruise, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing. A great way to start your evening is by watching the boat cast off from the idyllic outdoor observation deck. Dinner is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Dine on the water and sample the fresh produce of the ocean with seafood including fresh prawns, fish, and squid. Choose from a selection of fine wines, and order a tasty dessert of tropical fruit. The elegant dinner cruise lasts a leisurely 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to sip some cocktails and relax while listening to music. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a little more about the local history and see some of the lesser-known areas of Hoi An. The tour ends upon return to the Cinnamon Cruises pier.

From Ho Chi Minh city: Luxury Mekong Full-Day Trip

8. From Ho Chi Minh city: Luxury Mekong Full-Day Trip

Begin your outing with a convenient hotel pick up at your hotel 7:45 AM, and then make your way to My Tho City. Watch as the bustling city views transition to serene rice fields and rural settings. On the way, you will have a visit at the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Upon your arrival, take a peaceful boat trip along the Tien River to Qui, also known as Tortoise Islet. This islet is also known by many other name. Following, enter the Bao Dinh Canal to head into Ben Tre Province, or the country of coconuts. Here, learn about the local agricultural model known as Garden-Pond-Cage. Taste some local treats like coconut candy and honey tea as you sit back and relax on your wooden river boat in the comfort of the shaded canals covered by water-coconut trees. At midday, break for an authentic Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant to taste the region's traditional flavors. Afterwards, board your boat for an afternoon cruise to visit the marvelous tropical fruit gardens and to enjoy a Southern Vietnamese folk music performance by local islanders. After a relaxing cultural experience on the water, you are conveniently transported back to your Ho Chi Minh hotel at 5:PM. We have say goodbye and see you again,

From Da Nang: 1-Day Cham Island Discovery Tour

9. From Da Nang: 1-Day Cham Island Discovery Tour

The Cham Islands (Vietnamese: Cù lao Chàm) constitute a group of 8 small islands of Quảng Nam, which form a part of the Cu Lao Cham Marine Park, in the South East Asia Sea in Vietnam. The islands are approachable from Cửa Đại beach. The islands are also recognized as Vietnam’s national scenic site They have good climate, cool the year round, trees and animals as well as marine life are plentiful here. On the island, there are precious bird nests while under the water, the coral is marvelous. There are also scenic spots around the island, such as Suoi Tinh ( Love stream), Suoi Ong ( Sir’s stream ), Hon Chong ( Piled up rocks ),Hang Ba ( The lady’s cave ). the island is also surrounded by very nice beaches with clean white sand and transparent, cool water. Besides its beauty, friendliness and loveliness of the people here will also make visitors wish to get back to this beautiful islands *** Tour Itinerary: - 8:40~8:50 AM: Meeting local guide at Cua Dai Pier in Hoi An. If customer request pick up from hotel in Da Nang and Hoi An, there is surcharged: 100000vnd/person for two ways transfer by bus with other participants - 09:00am: Come to 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, Local market. You will have a chance to know about Cham Island’s culture – history, 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 vegeterian or diet, please tell us, we will prepare delicious meal for you. After lunch, you will take a short rest, swimming and relax on the beach. - 14h00-14h30: Return to Cua Dai Pier *** There is surcharged 50.000vnd/person for booking on Public Holiday in Viet Nam ( 01 to 03 May, 2023)

My Son Holyland Sunset with Banh My & Boat Trip Small Group

10. My Son Holyland Sunset with Banh My & Boat Trip Small Group

13:00-13:30 - Our guide picks you up at your hotel in Hoi An Area and departs for My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage. 15:00 - Arrive at My Son and we'll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking through the landscape, exploring Champa cultures and the remaining structures with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa's traditional performances. 17:15 - Get back to minivan then transfer to the wharf for taking a boat trip to Hoi An with a nice and cool breeze on boarding, beautiful sunset river scenery on the biggest river in Vietnam Central named Thu Bon River. - Enjoy the Vietnamese Banh My - Get your camera ready for the amazing moment of local people's activities along the river 18:30 - Arrive at Hoi An and we will drop you at your hotel. Tour ends!

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4.5 / 5

based on 30 reviews

A very fun tour You get to prepare , cook and eat the amazing food And the basket boat ride is amazing , better than I expected Transfer from local market to amazing cooking restaurant and back to your hotel They cater for vegetarian as well

Really great day, our guide Barry was amazing, really nice and knew loads about the sanctuary. The food you get is also beautiful. Overall great half day trip and excellent value for money!

Brilliant day with great communication before hand. Guide was Brilliant and informative and the chef was amazing. Food was delicious and even better as 90% is made by your own hands

Be was amazing we had a great experience. the boat ride was thrilling and the cooking was delicious and we plan to recreate the dishes at home! well worth the price.

Overall was a great experience, we enjoyed all aspects of the tour.