About this experience
Start at Hoi An's busy central market, where your chef explains the herbs, rice noodles and fish sauce that define central Vietnamese cooking. A short boat ride brings you to Cam Thanh, where local fishermen show you how to steer a round bamboo basket boat through the water-coconut palms — expect laughter and a few spins.
In an open-air kitchen beside the rice fields you learn to make fresh spring rolls, banh xeo (crispy pancakes), a green papaya salad and Hoi An's own cao lau-style noodles, then sit down to enjoy everything you cooked. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available.
Groups are kept small and the pace relaxed, with time for photos and questions. A private version is available on request — just mention it in your enquiry, together with any dietary needs or mobility requirements.
- Guided market tour with a local chef
- Basket-boat ride in the coconut forest
- Cook 4 dishes in an open-air kitchen
- Recipe booklet to take home
What's included
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up in Hoi An
- Market tour and all ingredients
- Basket-boat ride
- Cooking class and lunch
- English-speaking chef-guide
- Water and welcome drink
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Add it to a Vietnam holiday
Classic Vietnam: North to South
Questions about this activity
Can activities be booked without a package?
Yes, all activities can be booked on their own or added to any itinerary.
Are activities private or shared?
Most activities are available as private or small-group options — tell us your preference.