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Tours/Hoi An/Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience

Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience

5.0(154)Hoi An4h 30min
VIATOR5.0(4)TRIPADVISOR5.0(150)
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
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Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience

At a glance

Duration
4h 30min
Price from
$28 / person
Location
Hoi An, Vietnam
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 154 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Hoi An Village Experience

Description

The Basket Boat is locally named the “Thung Chai” originate from Vietnam and are considered very valuable for the owners which is made of bamboo and are mainly used by fisherman in Central Vietnam. Most of fishermen who are working in the ocean or river really need to use it for their livelihood because of its convenience . Because of its unique and little know to many tourists . In this special tour The Hoi An Village Experience would like to bring the value guests to a peaceful, quiet and picturesque fishing village named Cam Thanh where is about 5 kms from Hoi An ancient town. Come to us you will meet lots of local warm-hearted people who will show you and teach you how to use the unuique Basket boat with their whole heart and enjoy an unforgetable meal of your lifetime.

Tour Options

Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Hoi An
30 min

Visit a local market hear you learn how loca peope purchase their products and buy some ingredients will be used for cooking lesssin later.

Bay Mau Coconut Forest
Admission included120 min

Transfer to our fishing village by car passing beautiful rice paddy field, going up to the Cua Dai river and heading for Bay Mau nipa (water coconut palm forest) grove where you can discover the daily life of the local fisherman there. Catch a Bamboo basket boat trip into water coconut palm forest with local fisherman Explore the water palm coconut paradise. Learning and sharing fishing experience with local fishermen by catching fish and purple crabs with unique fishing nets, make souuvenirs with palm leaves. Get to know more about Vietnamese–American war, interesting & true stories happened during the war time.

Cam Thanh
100 min

Having a very interesting Cooking lession at the local home ( Mr Cu’s home), then enjoy a very delicious lunch or dinner with his family.

What's included

Included
Pick up & drop off at hotel.
Cold water, wet tissue.
Entrance fee ticket.
English speaking tour guide
Hoi An traditional lunch or dinner

Pickup Locations & Times

Our tour guide pick you up at your hotel. You can give us your address

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience take?

Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience lasts about 4h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.

How much does Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience cost?

Prices start at $28 per person for this Hoi An experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Our tour guide pick you up at your hotel. You can give us your address Pickup points include La An Central Boutique Villa & Spa, Hoi An Canal House.

What languages is Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(154)

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MarieG3218
September 24, 2026
An experience not to be missed

This was a great tour. Especially the cooking class part was definitely the highlight during our days in Hoi An. Just do it!

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Gillykippax
August 13, 2026
Five Star

Fantastic experience, picked up ftom hotel and straight to market to buy some ingredients. Then off to the coracle boat ride, great fun ! We then went ti the kitchen and began our cooking lesson. Our tutor was great with us and spoke really good English. All the dishes selected were eady to cook and great tasting. After the lunch we were taken back to our hotel. Thoroughly recommended way to spend a day and learnt a lot.

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Patricia_M
July 26, 2026
Excellent

Wonderful day, had fun. A good look at the markets of fresh fruit, meat veg. Good bamboo boat ride to a excellent cooking school and food

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Y416ADmassimog
June 25, 2026
THE Best experience

It was an excellent experience highly recommended the guide Ken is very professional. The best of Hoi an

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jackeA2645DJ
June 16, 2026
Best Day trip

Had the best time ever on this cooking class and coconut boats. It was so fun. We got picked up early and were driven to a local market where we saw where all the food we will be cooking with was from, it was very interesting to see as it’s completely opposite of my life in England. We had a nice group of just 6 people which was nice, located from all around the world. Our tour guide Ha was sooo nice, she was the nicest woman ever and very funny, Her english was very good too. We went on the coconut boat ride which was fun, the staff were the nicest people with such warm hearts. Everything was perfect. We loved the cooking class- made some of the best food i’ve had in vietnam. A brilliant ending of travelling round vietnam. If you are in Hoi an, definitely do this day trip.

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janicelG4261PM
May 29, 2026
Amazing! Delicious! Best food we've had in Vietnam!

We booked the bamboo boat and cooking class through our accommodations. It was so incredibly worth it. We started out at the morning vegetable market, which we highly recommend. The produce was very fresh. Our guide, Nhung, had already been to the market much earlier in the morning to pick up fresh meat and veggies, and taken them back to the kitchen to refrigerate for food safety. That was a relief as the heat was astounding! The bamboo boat ride was fun and the folks who were our paddlers were hilarious. They were singing, fishing, making coconut palm rings, and really engaging with our group. Then we had the most amazing cooking class with Nhung! "Yes Chef!" We learned a lot, and went home with recipes for everything. This was the best food we've had in the two weeks we've been in Vietnam. "Chefs Kiss!" We were also picked up and returned to our accommodations. I don't think I could really say enough kudos about how much we enjoyed ourselves.

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Mummabear314
May 14, 2026
Entertaining and delicious way to spend a morning

Our group of nine ranged in age from 10 to 70, so it was probably quite the challenge for Wan to keep us all so engaged, educated and entertained, but she was exceptionally skillful in all areas, As well as laughing so hard the whole time, we actually cooked up some of the tastiest food we had while in Vietnam. We all agreed it was one of the best activities of our whole trip.

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M4692SHrebeccah
April 9, 2026
Cooking class in Hoi An!

Such an amazing afternoon! First pick up from hotel was easy to organise. We were with a small group which was nice! Ha was amazing at showing us a local market and local food. Had such a great sense of humour! The big Boss even dropped us back to Old town for more exploring! Would 10/10 recommend when in Hoi An

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haylaura
March 20, 2026
Don't miss this tour - so fun!

Our group LOVED this tour! The basket boats through the coconut palms was beautiful and the spinning was super fun! The cooking class was such a special experience and one we'll not soon forget. Book this tour!

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Manke900
January 30, 2026
Great half day’s entertainment

We had a great time. Han was a fantastic guide, he was so funny. The market was interesting, the basket boats were great fun but the highlight was the cooking. Han made it fun and we had a great group from France and Australia. Highly recommend

$28/ person
5.0(154)
Duration4h 30min
LanguagesEN
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