
Authentic Hoi An Experience: Market Tour, Basket Boats, Buffalo Riding and Cooking Class
$720 VND
This is our favourite day out, combining Hoi An’s best experiences with our cooking class. We will cycle to the market to select our ingredients and then enjoy basketboats and buffalo riding before returning to our family home for our cooking class.
- Hotel Pickup by Bicycle: We’ll meet you at the front of your hotel and begin our journey on comfortable bicycles. Don’t worry; Hoi An is made for bicycles and is very safe!
- Hoi An Market Exploration: We will ride to the vibrant Hoi An Market, where our knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the fresh ingredients we’ll use in our cooking class.
- Scenic Rice Field Visit: The outskirts of Hoi Ann are beautiful. Cycle through picturesque rice fields, immersing yourself in the serene countryside.
- Buffalo Riding Experience: At the rice farm, you’ll have the unique opportunity to ride a water buffalo and capture memorable photos amidst the lush landscape.
- Bamboo Basket Boat Adventure: Bamboo Basket boats are uniquely Vietnamese. You will arrive at our riverside restaurant and enjoy a welcome drink. Relax before starting on a bamboo basket boat ride, where you’ll learn to paddle and try your hand at catching purple crabs. You’ll also have the chance to craft charming handmade souvenirs from palm leaves.
- Interactive Cooking Class: Arriving back at our family restaurant, we will give you are a hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare four traditional Vietnamese dishes:
- Fresh Spring Rolls
- Deep-Fried Spring Rolls
- Rice Pancake (Bánh Xèo)
- Rice Noodle Soup with Beef (Phở Bò)
- Conclude the meal with a delicious dessert.
Including the following:
- Round-trip transportation within Hoi An
- Welcome drink
- Bottled mineral water
- Lunch or dinner
- Recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home
Tour Times
- Morning: Morning Tour: 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Afternoon: Afternoon tour: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
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Experience Lily's Home Cooking Experience
Join us for an immersive cooking class where you will learn to prepare authentic local dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, our classes are designed to be enjoyable and educational for everyone.
Book a class today and take home not just recipes, but a piece of our culture and a memorable experience that will last a lifetime.