Top Hoi An Classes & Workshops - page 3

The Cham Islands are an ecological marvel in Vietnam, brimming with flora and fauna, and recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. With this full-day tour, nature enthusiasts can visit this regional marvel with a day of activities in this island reserve. Highlights include snorkeling, hiking, and even sunbathing on the waterfront. When you work up an appetite, you can refuel with an included lunch, and enjoy easy speedboat travel back to shore—all included.

The traditional lives of Hoi An’s farming communities are a perfect introduction to the hidden gems of Vietnam. Travel to some of the villages that surround Hoi An deep in the countryside, and learn how farming in this area continues to be done in an environmentally-conscious and traditional way. Learn how to sow crops and pick herbs, and fish for crabs in the river too.

On this small-group tour, spend half a day exploring the countryside near Hoi An on bicycles and learning traditional farming and cooking methods. Hop on your bike and ride out to Tra Que vegetable village, where a local will teach you traditional farming methods. Then, head to a fishing village for a ride in a bamboo basket boat with locals. Finish your tour by harvesting coconuts and preparing traditional Hoi An-style food.

xperience everyday rural life in Vietnam on an eco-friendly tour from Hoi An. Visit a local market, explore a coconut palm forest by bamboo basket boat, and take part in a hands-on cooking class.

Discover two integral parts of Vietnamese culture—without having to book separate experiences—with this lantern-making and cooking class. Join your host and a small group for a visit to a garden, where you learn about local farming practices, and continue to a market to pick up ingredients for later. Then it's on to a lantern-making workshop, followed by a hands-on cooking class where you get to whip up (and eat) a traditional Vietnamese meal.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture during your time in Hoi An when you book this half-day tour. Join a small group and start out with a walk through the local market to shop for ingredients for your cooking class. Then, head to a small village to see how locals fish on the waters in a bamboo basket boat. End your day learning how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes and enjoying your creations.

Instead of just eating Vietnamese food, learn to create local specialties during a cooking class in Hoi An, a hands-on cultural experience that’s ideal for first-time visitors. You’ll be able to choose between a morning or afternoon departure time, and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide as you explore a local market and make dishes such as crispy Vietnamese pancakes and noodle soup. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Take the worry out of your transportation arrangements in Vietnam and pre-book a private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from Hoi An Ancient Town to Da Nang Airport. Relax on the scenic drive through central Vietnam.

Pedal from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary on a half-day, small-group bike tour that explores small villages and rural landscapes. You’ll cover roughly 15.5 miles (25 km.) of quiet paths and country roads, getting an up-close look at daily life in the Hoi An countryside, then visit the My Son ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose temples and towers are surrounded by thick jungle. To ensure personal service throughout the day, group size is limited to eight people.

- Welcome cocktail based on Sampan rum that can accompany throughout the visit. - Guided tour of the distillery producing the only medal rums of Vietnam. - Discover step by step the development of Sampan agricultural rum. - Enjoy the rums that make up the range.

Experience traditional Vietnamese life and cuisine with this morning cooking class on Thuan Tinh Island. Shop for fresh herbs and ingredients at a Hoi An market, enjoy a scenic cruise to the island, then meet your host, Ms. Hoa, at her family home. In a tranquil open-air kitchen, help prepare a variety of delicious dishes such as ‘Banh Xeo’ pancakes, ‘Pho’ noodle soup, and spring rolls, then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch.

All around the markets and streets of Hoi An, you will see decorated lanterns hanging from walls and ceilings. Learn how to make your own at this friendly workshop, and discover the culturally important artistic techniques used to create these iconic local lanterns. Learn about Vietnamese calligraphy, oriental watercolor painting techniques, and craft your own lantern from bamboo and silk.

An half-day trip to Thanh Dong organic farm brings you closer to the beauty of Hoi An’s countryside and its friendly people. We will join them in their daily work of organic farming and also cook your own lunch with the host assistance. It’s one of the best way to get an authentic experience as well as support local community.

Travel out to Cu Lao Cham Island by speedboat and discover the marine wonderland below the waves only around 15 miles from Hoi An. Jump into the crystal clear water and enjoy snorkeling over coral reefs, and spot the colorful fish and other marine creatures who live there. Learn about the coral and underwater plants from your guide, and hear about the area’s unique ecological importance.

No previous skills are required to create your own handmade lantern, making this 2.5-hour workshop a family-friendly activity in Hoi An. Participants are provided with a bamboo frame—with multiple shapes to choose from—and shown by craftsmen how to fold the silk into a colorful lantern. Fold it flat into your luggage and return home with a unique souvenir.

Leave behind the generic, company-run tours, and let Mr. Hoang and his family introduce you to Vietnamese culture. After welcome drinks, you’ll walk the family farm, ride bikes and buffalos, try your hand at rice-paper making and a cooking class, row a bamboo boat, and sit down to authentic Vietnamese food at Tra Que Water Wheel restaurant. After the full day, you might just leave feeling like family.

With the help of your native host, you will discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients, go to the organic garden to be farmers, taste the best coffee in Hoi An, and cook 4 typical dishes. The piano/ guitar is waiting for you to play as an artist within the heart of Hoi An! A funny and relaxing time in Hoi An to be highlighted!

Delve deeper into the art of Vietnamese cuisine during a cooking class that includes a tour of a local market. You’ll benefit from both the personalized attention and insider knowledge of a local chef as you prepare and cook dishes using fresh and traditional ingredients. Plus, unlike with most cooking classes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

If you want to experience traditional Vietnamese cuisine, from farm to table, don't overlook this foodie-friendly, guided culinary excursion. After easy hotel pickup, learn all about Vietnamese food culture, from food production to cooking techniques. Highlights include visiting an organic farm, practicing crab fishing, and learning to make three Vietnamese recipes in a local cooking class. Reward your hard work with a traditional lunch, made with ingredients fresh from the garden.

Discover the fascinating world of Vietnamese coffee and learn the secrets behind the world-famous ‘egg coffee,’ first invented in 1946 in Hoi An, but still as delicious as ever.

Experience an authentic slice of life in Hoi An in this cooking class that takes place in a family home. Pick up fresh ingredients at a farm and market, where you can observe local life, before you enjoy a coffee and start cooking. If you're pressed for time, you can also choose a package that only includes the cooking class.

Be an artist for the day in Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, with tips on painting techniques provided by a talented local artist. First, gain inspiration from the architecture during a guided walking tour of Hoi An’s atmospheric streets. Then get hands-on practice and capture a picturesque scene on your canvas. This 4-hour experience includes snacks and Vietnamese coffee plus a stop at an art gallery.

Suitable for first-time visitors, this tour allows you to immerse yourself in the real rural charm of Hoi An. Connect with locals, hear their stories, and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam. Discover unique and authentic parts of the country not found in typical tours or guidebooks. Experience traditional living and explore hidden gems like the oldest local fish sauce.

Hoi An is at its most atmospheric in the evening hours and it’s also the best time sample the city’s delicious street food. On this night tour, hop on the back of a Vespa for a thrilling city tour, enjoy a sunset boat cruise across the Thu Bon River to Cam Nam Island, and admire Hoi An’s beautiful illuminations. Stop along the way to sample a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes, including ‘White Rose’ dumplings, hot pot, BBQ meats, and Banh Flan.