Hoi An Eco & Cooking Class

About this tour

This five-hour Hoi An experience weaves together the town's waterways and kitchen traditions. You'll paddle a basket boat through coconut groves, browse the local market for fresh produce, then cook lunch and dinner with a guide who shares how seasonal ingredients shape Vietnamese home cooking. It's a genuine look at how Hoi An residents eat and move through their landscape.

Highlights

• Basket boat through coconut palm forest near Hoi An
• Market visit to select ingredients with locals
• Prepare two meals from scratch with step-by-step guidance
• Take home a recipe book for future cooking
• Eat what you cook in a relaxed setting

What to expect

You'll start on the water in a traditional round basket boat, navigating narrow waterways lined with palms—a quieter way to see how the landscape feeds the town. Back on land, you'll walk through the local market with your guide, who'll point out what's in season and how to pick quality herbs, vegetables and proteins. The cooking happens in a home kitchen where you'll handle most of the work: chopping, frying, simmering. Expect to work for a couple of hours, then sit down to eat your own lunch and dinner. It's unhurried and hands-on, not a performance.

Good to know

All ingredients are provided. Wear comfortable shoes for the boat and market walk. The experience suits most mobility needs—wheelchair access is available throughout, though the boat ride isn't suitable for those with spinal injuries or significant heart conditions. Service animals welcome.