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.

I will accompany you during the visit of the great Hoi An market, where you will discover the exotic fruit and vegetables of Vietnam that are used in our tasty cuisine. We will discuss the numerous culinary and medicinal uses of spices and plants. You will also have the great opportunity to taste local fruit and snack. After, we will embark by boat ( about 35 minutes trip) to join my family’s village on a small island on the beautiful river of Hoi An. Upon your arrival, you will be served a fresh and delicious fruit juice a typical Vietnamese fruit-based drink. While you enjoy your nice drink, you will learn about the authentic Vietnamese countryside life and meet Grandma. From here, we will go to my family’s home where you will begin your sophisticated cooking lesson. Learn how the rice paper, used in the famous and succulent eggroll, is prepared and learn how to prepare several unique and typical dishes of this great region: -Banh Xeo (small rice flour crepes) a specialty of Hoi An. -Grilled, marinated pork brochettes with a special sauce. -Green papaya salad -Fish prepared according to a local recipe. * Vegetarian menu on request: Banh Xeo, Eggplant grilled, Green papaya salad, Mushroom, and tofu. Once the flavorful meal is prepared, we will enjoy it in my grandmother’s garden. You will also be served pumpkin soup and “Xí Mà“ a dessert (black sesame pudding). We will return to Hoi An by bicycle with a lot of discoveries and surprises. This special 9 km trip will lead you through the breathtaking countryside, with several stops along the way to try out the famous basket boats, and great artisanal traditions. During the tour, the guests will be lucky and amazed to discover: ● local products, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and some more things that can be very strange and you can find in the Vietnamese markets. ● Discover the work with a demonstration of the old tools used to process the rice. ● Make your own rice paper in the traditional way. ● Learn how to prepare 4 dishes. (Vegetarian menu on request) ● Meet the countryside people and understand more about the local life. ● Cycling trip of 9 km (5.5 miles) with a lot of stops for visits. ○ Enjoy a river crossing on a local ferry ○ Traditional boat-building yards ○ How to weave the traditional sleeping mats. ○ Traditional Vietnamese countryside house. ○ Basket boat builder. ○ Testing the basket boat. ○ Rice wine family maker. ○ The story of the countryside family temple. ○ Crossing a floating bridge (when is available).

Work your way around Hoi An’s Old Town after the sun has gone down. On this small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people, you will be joined by a local leader who will give you an insight into the food scene in Hoi An. Enjoy a culinary adventure away from the Midday heat. Meet your guide at sunset for a walk through the local cafes, food stalls, markets, and restaurants at the heart of the historic city. Go to a bakery that has been making the town’s tastiest banh mi (a type of sandwich) for over 20 years, using fresh local ingredients. Next, join the locals at a small café to try the hot and crunchy banh can crackers, served with quails eggs, pork, and a tasty salad. Continue into the heart of Vietnamese cuisine as you head straight for some favorite local eating spots. Your knowledgeable local guide will walk you through the colorful array of ingredients, explaining to you the most popular dishes in Hoi An and the significance of these foods to the traditional culture of central Vietnam. Dig even deeper into the local food scene, passing through a maze of tiny alleys to emerge at a favorite (secret) restaurant in Hoi An, where you’ll sample Hoi An’s specialties: Cao Lau noodles with pork and wonderful sesame and peanut hot milk. There is more food to come. Your Hoi An food tour continues with more bites, based on what’s available that day. Be sure to save space though, as you still have yet another treat in store for you, dessert and a local beer.

Pick up time: Morning tour: 8h30-13h300 – Afternoon tour: 13h30 – 18h00 Duration: 4,5 hours Program: -Picking up from the hotel lobby then visit Hoi An local market. -Head back to a local restaurant located at organic vegetable village named Tra Que. -Visit garden and experience farming with local farmers -Enjoy foot massage. -Learn how to cook 4 iconic Vietnamese dishes: -Green papaya salad. -Rice pancake. -Spring rolls. -Fish in clay pot. -Enjoy a meal you cooked yourself. -Drop off at your hotel.

AFTERNOON: 15:00 Pick up guests in Da Nang, visit the traditional village of Non Nuoc stone carving. Conquer Marble Mountain . Explore the beauty of caves, visit Linh Ung Pagoda, Tam Thai. Continue to depart for Hoi An. Dinner specialties (Cao Lau, dumplings, cauldron cakes ..) In Hoi An, the delegation will visit ancient houses, Covered Bridge, Cantonese assembly hall with ancient architectural style and learn about the lives of local people and the development of this city in history. Walking around the old town, watching colorful lanterns. Visitors are free to visit and shop. Drop a lucky sign on Hoai River and enjoy Bai Choi Hoi An folk song. Get on the bus back to Da Nang. 21:00 The end trip at Da Nang City

Head off the usual tourist trail and straight into foodie heaven. A local food-loving guide will uncover hidden treasures and snacks favored by locals, such as white rose bread. Next, go to a Hoi An local market and wander around the food stalls, where you might find amazing cao lau noodle and much more besides. Next, we will taste Vietnamese coffee, also visit a local house to have a dinner with local family. Then, head to the heart of Hoi An's ancient town, sit on an authentic boat on Hoai River and in the evening and release flower garlands like a local, and play games such as bingo or Dap Nieu (a game involving breaking clay pots with wooden clubs while blindfolded). After the tour, you have the option to return to your hotel, or head to Pub Street, where you can experience Hoi An bar life. Menu: Bánh mì (a type of Vietnamese sandwich)White Rose DumplingsCao Lau NoodlesCoffeeBalut egg (optional)

Create your own full-day itinerary according to the attractions you're most interested in. Get picked up from your hotel in Hoi An by your guide and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Choose from any of the sights below to make your ideal city tour of Hoi An. Japanese Covered Bridge One of the most popular landmarks in the Old Town of Hoi An, this 400-year-old bridge with its reddish-pink hue is a symbol of unification. Take in the fine architectural details awhile walking across the bridge or snap some photos of its striking silhouette from afar. Hoi An Museum of History and Culture Housed in a 17th-century temple, this museum features an eclectic mix of artifacts such as ceramics, maps, photos, bells, and more that collectively span approximately 2,000 years of Hoi An history. Roam through the exhibit halls and get a glimpse of Hoi An’s glorious and prosperous past. Chinese Assembly Hall (Fujian Assembly Hall) While there are many Chinese assembly halls in Hoi An, none is as aesthetically pleasing as the Fujian Assembly Hall. With its faded red brick gate and intricate architecture, it was once a traditional Chinese meeting point but is now a temple dedicated to Thien Hau, a sea goddess. Museum of Trade Ceramics Located in a restored two-story house reminiscent of Hoi An’s old shophouses, this museum houses a collection of pottery pieces not just from Hoi An but from around Asia and even some parts of the western world. This is a must for pottery aficionados. Hoi An Central Market Hoi An’s biggest and busiest market, this is located in the center of Hoi An’s Old Town and is the perfect place to buy souvenirs and fill up on delicious local eats. Take in the sights, sounds, and smells to complete your Hoi An experience. Hoi An Handicraft Workshop Also known as the Handicraft Village of Hoi An, this workshop is housed in a 200-year-old Chinese trading house. See artisans at work creating traditional Vietnamese crafts such as lanterns, silks, pottery, woodwork, and more in the same way they were made hundreds of years ago.

- Discover and exchange culinary culture between you and the locals through choosing fresh, clean food for the upcoming class. - Experience a basket boat ride along the Thu Bon River, where you will enjoy the fresh air and daily life of the locals. - Enjoy the unique beauty of the coconut village and experience first-hand the long-standing traditional fishing method. - Take a cooking class with our chef. We'll show you step-by-step how to cook local specialties. Each of you will be cooking your own food and sharing the culinary experience of each person with us. -8:00: Out guide meet and pick you up at your hotel then take you to Hoi An market. -8:20 Buying ingredients, learn some tips for choosing and buy good ones with our guide. -9:00 Return to the car and go to Cam Thanh Eco-Coconut Village. -9:20 Experience from 40minutes riding coconut boat with locals. ( mini crab fisning, explore amazing view of village, experience the methods of fishing with nets and enjoy coconut boat swinging show. -10:00 Start your cooking class with our Chef -11:30 Enjoy your lunch or dinner with what you made. -12:15 Take you back to your Hotel – Tour End.

Your friendly local guide will meet you at your hotel. After a quick briefing in motorcycle safety,  you will head off to start your delicious food tasting adventure. Your first stop is Hoi An's famous bakery where you will try one of the best Vietnamese sandwiches in Vietnam. From here you will walk around the local market. Resting on the banks of the Thu Bon River, the bustling Hoi An Central Market is worth a visit to see an authentic slice of Vietnamese life. Here, you will enjoy Cao Lau, the specialty dish of Hoi An with an authentic local taste. Next you will stop at a shop in a small alley. Here you will  have the chance to see what real Vietnamese life looks like.  You will discover Banh Beo, a Vietnamese traditional cake and a popular snack of Hoi An locals. You will have a chance to chat to the owners and take photos with them. After all this food, it's time to relax your stomach.  Your guide will take you to the oldest pagoda in Hoi An, a spot where few tourists go.  You will then go on a ride through the beautiful countryside. You will see farmers working the rice paddies with the setting sun reflecting off their hats. Following this, you will head back to Hoi An and try Banh Khot, a round pancake made with rice flour, turmeric, coconut milk, quail's egg and vegetables at a famous street vendor near Hoai square. Next, a challenge! You will have the opportunity to try Balut, one of the weirdest foods in the world: egg no more, duck not yet. Try it if you dare!  To finish your tour you will eat at local restaurant by the river.  Here you will enjoy a special dinner with cold beer and soak up the atmosphere of Hoi An. After the meal you are free to continue exploring the area, or if you prefer your guide will take you back to your hotel.

Discover the world-renowned Vietnamese cuisine in one of the culinary meccas of Vietnam. Learn how to prepare your own dish during a hands-on cooking class with a local. Begin your culinary tour with a visit to Hoi An's colorful market. Experience the lively atmosphere and take in the aromatic flavors of the Vietnamese cuisine. Interact with merchants while purchasing ingredients to use for the cooking class. Choosing ingredients is an important step as they need to be fresh, green and fragrant. Then it's time to meet your passionate chef who will first demonstrate how to prepare each dish before guiding you in the preparation of your own dish. Get creative and feel free to add in your own ideas during the course of the lesson.  Experience the art of Vietnamese cooking and get a feeling for it. After the lesson, enjoy the meal you have prepared. At the end of the lesson, you'll have a general understanding of the Vietnamese cuisine and Hoi An cuisine in particular.