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Colored lanterns are a symbol of Hoi An, where locals believe they bring happiness, luck, and wealth. Bring home a souvenir with a difference, a lantern that you made yourself, after this fascinating class. Choose from a wealth of different silks then work with your instructor to craft a bamboo frame and create your lantern, which will fold away neatly into your luggage. Your class includes a Vietnamese tea tasting.

Learn more about Vietnamese culture through its food during this fun cooking class activity. Before heading to the kitchen you’ll 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 two-hour cooking class and learn new skills. Enjoy eating your creations after.

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.

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.

Travelers interested in Vietnamese history and cultural heritage will enjoy this half-day small-group trip to the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary. Explore the 1,600-year-old ruins while learning more about the ancient Champa Kingdom. Take a boat ride through the sanctuary and be entertained by a classical Apsara dance. If you take the morning trip, lunch is included.

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.

Explore the streets of Hoi An Ancient Town on foot for a close look at the city’s history, landmarks, and—most importantly—its food scene, with insights shared by your guide. This 15th-century fishing village on Vietnam’s central coast boasts fabulous architecture, history, and an even more fabulous list of street foods to sample—which you'll get to experience, too. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.

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.

Immerse yourself in the beauty and biodiversity of Bach Ma National Park on this small-group day trip from Hue. A great way to tick off all the highlights in this natural hotspot, you’ll spend the day exploring Bach Ma Mountain, relaxing and swimming at Five Lakes, and admiring Rhododendron Waterfall. You’ll also have the chance to see an impressive big Buddha statue and learn about life in the region.