Top Hoi An Art & Culture Classes - page 4

Bamboo is often used to create traditional Vietnamese handicrafts, traditional tools, and everyday household items. This hands-on workshop lets you experiment with bamboo cutting, carving, and treating, and learn all about the sustainable material and its use in Vietnam. Best of all, you will get to make your very own bamboo souvenir such as a vase, pen holder, or ornament.

Explore the Thanh Ha Pottery Village in Hoi An. See the beauty of this traditional craft, partake in a pottery-making activity, enjoy a coffee and cookie break, and take home a terracotta gift.

Whether you’ve been climbing the Marble Mountains or shopping in the city center, take some time to relax with this traditional Vietnamese healing package. Begin with a 15-minute soak in an onsen bath and Jacuzzi pool. Then, immerse yourself for 40 minutes in an herbal bath featuring 39 medicinal herbs from Sapa's Dao Do minority that promote skin rejuvenation and energy restoration. Follow it up with a 20-minute sauna detox using herbal steam and Himalayan salt snow to detoxify and rejuvenate.

History buffs will love this tour, which includes a visit to the Hindu temples of My Son, a cooking class and lunch, and a boat ride. Travel to My Son easily in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and learn all about the town’s Hindu heritage on a guided walking tour. Fuel up by learning to make typical Vietnamese food, before relaxing on a peaceful boat ride back to Hoi An.

This very special photography tour is taking you to THE best fishing village outside of Hoi An. The hectic human activities there allow us to work on advanced composition techniques and capture unique incredible photos.

-Guests first hand join make some ceramic items with instruction from our craftmen with wonderful experience.You can bring your making ceramic items as your souvenirs your trip in Vietnam.Take a walk to visit the biggest cottery park in Vietnam to know about the tradictional pottery works with hundreds years ago in the central Vietnan. -Riding through green rice fields to visit our local fishermen family to learn about coffee making that coffee as the typical culture for every family in Vietnam.You are instructed how to filter the best coffee drops mixing with condense milk for your lovely taste ice. -Take the bamboo basket boats to explore coconut forest with many local fishing activities on the river from lifting net, rolling net, throwning net...to catch live fish. -Recharge your day with delicious local foods cooked by our local host at the greatest atmosphere before we drop you off at your hotel after 3-4 hours. -This trip is worth for any penny that you spent with us in Hoi An.

The farming villages near Hoi An are a photographer’s dream. Meet in Hoi An and ride out to the villages in the company an expert photographer, who will give you tips on how to best capture photos of the workers planting, ploughing, and harvesting in the warm afternoon and sunset light.

Enjoy a full-day tour of two UNESCO World Heritage sites from your central Hoi An hotel. Explore the ancient ruins of My Son Sanctuary, the capital of the Cham Dynasty. Afterward, follow your informative guide on a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town and its well-preserved 17th- and 18th-century landmarks, with a restaurant lunch included. Explore in a small group or upgrade to a private tour.

Learn more about Vietnamese culture through its food during this multi-activity small-group tour, without the hassle of booking separate excursions. Tour Hoi An’s fresh produce market to select the ingredients you’ll cook with. Then, set sail up the river in a bamboo basket boat and try fishing for crabs the Vietnamese way. In the kitchen, enjoy a hands-on cooking class and learn new skills. Enjoy eating your creations after.

The Cham Islands are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and renowned for their diverse marine life, but you don’t have to scuba dive to experience the underwater wonders. This full-day cruise from Hoi An includes an underwater walking activity, plenty of free time for swimming and snorkeling, and a delicious lunch at a beachside restaurant. So you don't have to plan logistics yourself or spend days learning to dive to appreciate the ocean floor.

Explore Hoi An with our enriching "Basket Boat Ride & Lantern Making Tour," a captivating journey blending cultural immersion and hands-on activities. Departing from your Hoi An hotel, venture to Cam Thanh Coconut Village for a lantern-making class, where you'll create your own vibrant lantern. Delight in the tranquil village ambiance as you glide through the lush coconut forest on a boat ride and engage in traditional fishing practices. Experience the unique thrill of paddling a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and witness an impressive basket-boat performance. Learn the art of crab-catching before returning to a local fisherman's house for an optional cooking class, featuring a delicious meal of seven authentic dishes. Conclude your tour with a transfer back to your Hoi An hotel, cherishing unforgettable memories of this immersive Hoi An experience.

Snorkel the vivid coral reefs of the Cham Islands on a full-day trip from Hoi An and Da Nang into the Cu Lao Cham archipelago, a UNESCO-listed marine biosphere. You’ll make the crossing in a traditional wooden boat, then slip into the water to see the bright fish and coral that thrive in the protected area. Following your snorkeling time, head to Bai Chong beach for a Vietnamese seafood lunch at the edge of the water, soaking up the sun on the white sand beach before returning to the mainland.

8:00 AM: Begin your peaceful retreat at Quốc Linh Eco Village with a nourishing vegan soup breakfast to awaken your senses. 9:00 AM: Challenge yourself with floating raft activities, followed by meditation, immersed in the gentle rhythm of nature. 10:00 AM: Sip meditation tea and embrace tranquility to center your mind and body. 11:00 AM: Enjoy a mindful cooking session preparing Cao Lau, Hội An's signature dish, then savor it during a harmonious lunch. 12:00 PM: Connect with nature through serene walking meditation. 12:30 PM: Relax, allowing calmness to rejuvenate your inner self. 2:00 PM: Deepen your understanding of mindfulness with discussions and shared insights. 3:00 PM: Replenish your energy with Buddha yoga and Qi Gong, bringing harmony to your body and spirit. 4:00 PM: Refresh yourself with vibrant fruits or kombucha, savoring mindful moments. 4:30 PM: Conclude your day with generosity—donate to a children's charity before a warm goodbye.

Discover the fascinating history of the ancient Champa culture during this guided half-day trip to the tower-temples of the My Son Sanctuary. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was a key center of the Champa kingdom as early as the fourth century, with building and activity continuing until the 13th century. Explore in a small group or upgrade for a private tour: Both include transfers from central Hoi An hotels.

Get out of the city and taste a slice of rural life outside Hoi An on this guided half-day tour. Dive head-first into a bustling morning market. Take a traditional basket boat down the Thu Bon River, paddling through the dense palm forest. Join a cooking class in a secluded location and learn how to make Vietnamese dishes like banh xeo and papaya salad – and then eat your creations for lunch or dinner.