About this tour
Spend eight hours in Hoi An's countryside and ancient centre, trading tourist shoes for local rhythms. You'll cook regional dishes at a fisherman's house, then eat what you've made for lunch. Practise traditional fishing techniques with basket boats, craft paper lanterns by hand, and catch a local theatre performance. A private guide leads the day, moving between rural activities and the town's historic streets.
Highlights
- Cook and eat traditional dishes at a local fisherman's residence
- Wade into coastal waters with simple fishing nets and basket boats
- Fold and design your own silk lanterns with artisans
- Watch live performance theatre in the ancient town's heart
- Travel by private car and traditional coracle boats throughout
- English-speaking guide explains daily customs and techniques
What to expect
Your morning starts in the countryside, where you'll join fishermen preparing nets and pushing out in basket boats to haul in catches. Back on land, you'll move to a family kitchen and learn to prepare lunch dishes from scratch—expect hands-on chopping, stirring, and tasting as you go. You'll eat your handiwork at the house. The afternoon shifts to Hoi An's old town: you'll sit with lantern makers to understand their craft, then settle into a small theatre for a cultural performance. Transport between locations is by private vehicle; water work happens in shallow bays.
Good to know
Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet or stained. The cooking class and fishing both involve getting damp. Lunch is included; water bottles are provided. Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with heart conditions. Children can attend; infants need to sit with an adult.
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