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Experience Local Market and Boat Ride with Cooking Class
4.9(53)Hoi An5 hours
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.9(52)
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At a glance
Duration
5 hours
Price from
$33 / person
Location
Hoi An, Vietnam
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 53 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Cam Thanh Family Tours
Description
Experience everyday rural life in Vietnam on an eco-friendly experience from Hoi An. Visit a local market, explore a coconut palm forest by bamboo basket boat, and take part in a hands-on cooking class. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the market in Hoi An.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Next available
Fri, Oct 16
Adult (ages 10–90)
$33
Child (ages 4–9)
$19
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Experience cooking tour
Exploring
Pickup included
Itinerary
Hoi An Market
Admission included60 min
Start with pick up from your accommodation in Hoi An and relax on a comfortable bus on the transfer to a local market. Venture past bustling stalls, meet some local sellers, and be introduced to the ingredients that are used in your cooking class.
Cam Thanh
240 min
Admire views of the Vietnamese countryside on the transfer to the charming village of Cam Thanh which on the the outskirts of Hoi An. See what the lives of local fishermen are like at this place that is famous for its seafood production.
Soak up the beauty of this lush area in a unique way with a ride in a bamboo basket boat. Pass thorugh a tranquil coconut forest as you bob along the stream.
Roll up your sleeves with a hands-on cooking class. Start with a refreshing welcome drink and a short rest. Listen as your instructor walks you step-by-step through the process of preparing a delicious local lunch or dinner. Fill up on all the tasty food that you make at the end of class.
Return to your accommodation in Hoi An with new cooking skills that you can share with friends and family back home.
Back to your hotel by our car
What's included
Included
Cooking class
Have Lunch/ Dinner
mineral water
Basket Boat ride
Pick up and drop in Hoi An
English Local Guide
Pickup Locations & Times
We will meet you at the lobby your hotel
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
53 reviews
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How it compares in Hoi An
Starting price $33 is 34% below the typical $50 for tours of similar length in Hoi An
Excurgo comparison of 1,967 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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 Experience Local Market and Boat Ride with Cooking Class take?
Experience Local Market and Boat Ride with Cooking Class lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Experience Local Market and Boat Ride with Cooking Class cost?
Prices start at $33 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.
What days does Experience Local Market and Boat Ride with Cooking Class run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
How much does Experience Local Market and Boat Ride with Cooking Class cost for children?
Children aged 4–9 pay from $19, adults from $33. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Experience Local Market and Boat Ride with Cooking Class 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. We will meet you at the lobby your hotel Pickup points include The Sunshine Hoi An Villa, The Palm Tree Top Eco Retreat Hoi An.
What languages is Experience Local Market and Boat Ride with Cooking Class 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 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Experience Local Market and Boat Ride with Cooking Class worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 53 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cam Thanh Family Tours.
Reviews(53)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5
506lydiay
April 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highlight of vietnam trip!
Highlight of vietnam trip! What a fast paced tour, no wasted time, quick pick up by van, met lovely people on tour and super fun coconut boat and cooking class!
Operator response
Thank you so much for joining our tour at Hoi An Cooking Class with Market by Cam Thanh Family Tours! 😊
We’re really happy to hear you had such a fun and memorable experience — from the coconut boat to the cooking class and meeting new friends!
We truly appreciate your kind words, and it would mean a lot to us if you could recommend us to your friends and family. Hope to welcome you again in the future! 🌿🍜
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Journey08204670982
April 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend this tour!
Excellent tour. Well organised and fun! Going through the markets was a highlight.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it well organised and fun. The market visit is always a highlight, so we're glad you loved it too!
Thank you for choosing Hoi An Cooking Class with Market by Cam Thanh Family Tours. If you had a great time, we’d truly appreciate it if you could recommend us to your friends and family. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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GoPlaces20231143298
February 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best experience
Jennifer was very kind to show me around and teach me how to cook.
The rice I made was very good.
It was a great experience! I want to go again.
Operator response
Dear Valued Guest,
Thank you so much for your kind review of Hoi An Cooking Class with Market Visit by Cam Thanh Family Tours!
We are truly happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Jennifer. She will be delighted to know that you enjoyed her guidance and the dishes you prepared together. Creating delicious food and happy memories is exactly what we hope to share with every guest.
Thank you for joining our tour and for your positive experience. It means a lot to our whole team.
We would love to welcome you again whenever you return to Hoi An!
Warm regards,
Cam Thanh Family Tours Team
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Trek20345792088
February 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Kind, funny and delicious food
One of my best tours/experiences in Vietnam. Jennifer and Thanh were so kind and funny. I would recommend you to get the ticket with no doubt!
I was completely full after the cooking class. So much food and all the dishes were absolutely delicious!
Thank you Cam Thanh Family!! I would come back a hundred times again!
9
90vickir
January 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Brillant cooking class and fun boat ride
Brilliant day - we met our guide Flower at the market in the afternoon where we sourced our fresh ingredients then we had a ride in the basket boats on the river, including fishing with a baited hook for crabs. After that we went to cook, you don't need any cooking experience either as you receive clear instructions.
Our stations were all set up with everything prepped for us and we then followed our teachers very clear and careful instructions and we managed to produce papaya salad, Basa fish in a clay pot, Hoi An fried spring rolls and rice pancakes with prawns. We sat as a group to eat together and it all was delicious. I was impressed how well it all came out - we were also given some steamed clams and watermelon to finish our meal off. Finally we were then taken back to the town centre.
A fabulous experience, and we have been sent the recipes so we can try out the recipes at home. The whole day is such good value and fun...do it!
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Tourist00618115332
January 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very nice and entertaining activity
A very successful and entertaining morning, perfectly organized. From the pick-up from the accommodation to the market visit, where I could learn a lot, the basket boat ride and finally the cooking together, everything was very relaxed. And the food was really good.
K
katrinsV6764MK
January 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Is recommended to anyone who loves the great Vietnamese food👌🫶🏼
The shopping at the market and the subsequent cooking together was very informative and was great fun for us.
The trip with the basket boat we found not so authentic, was probably more than fun. We had imagined something else underneath.
Thank you for the unforgettable experience
Katrin and Frank
Operator response
Liebe Katrin, lieber Frank,
vielen herzlichen Dank, dass Sie an unserer Tour teilgenommen haben und sich die Zeit für diese schöne Bewertung genommen haben 🫶🏼
Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen der Marktbesuch und das gemeinsame Kochen gefallen haben und Sie dabei Spaß hatten sowie viel über die vietnamesische Küche lernen konnten.
Vielen Dank auch für Ihr ehrliches Feedback zur Korbbootfahrt. Diese Aktivität ist tatsächlich eher als unterhaltsames Erlebnis gedacht, und wir nehmen Ihre Anmerkung gern auf, um unsere Beschreibungen künftig noch klarer zu gestalten.
Wir danken Ihnen herzlich für Ihren Besuch bei Hoi An Cooking Class with Market Visit von Cam Thanh Family Tours und hoffen, Sie eines Tages wieder bei uns in Hoi An begrüßen zu dürfen.
Alles Gute und herzliche Grüße
Cam Thanh Family Tours 🌿
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Jackie B
January 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent trip worth every dong
We had a great time visiting the market 1st to show us the produce there and what was going in our meal.
Then the coconut boat was great fun even with fishing for crab thrown in.
Then the cooking class our lady was excellent her English was very good so we could understand what we needed to do. Our meals came out so well and so much food.
Operator response
Dear Jackie B,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing to join our tour 🌿
We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the local market visit, the fun coconut boat ride with crab fishing, and especially the cooking class.
It means a lot to us that you found our instructor helpful and easy to understand, and that you enjoyed both the experience and the delicious food you prepared. Your kind words are a great motivation for our whole family team.
Thank you again for choosing Hoi An Cooking Class With Market Visit by Cam Thanh Family Tours.
We hope to welcome you back to Hoi An one day for more local experiences 😊
Warm regards,
Cam Thanh Family Tours Team
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markuskF3243GR
December 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
very good
Well organised, you get contacted by the driver who goes wirst with you to the marked and show and explains what he buys, then brings you to the corb boats, which is next to the cooking class. Everythonk was explained wery well. Aboslutely worth it :)
Operator response
Thank you for your kind feedback on our tour. We hope you had a wonderful trip! thank you!
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Maus1900
September 25, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great Experience with Jennifer AS a perfect Guide
We had a great tour and a nice Experience!
Everything was super organized! We got a lot of information about the products at the market! The boat ride was fun, but you have to be prepared for a lot of people! The cooking class with Jennifer, as well as shopping at the market with her, were super fun! She does a really good job and explains everything about the products and the cooking process! We were lucky and our group consisted of only a few people; an absolute recommendation if you're in Hoi An.
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