Things to do in Hoi An
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Cooking Class Hoi An: Market, Basket Boat & 4 DishesA morning or afternoon cooking class in Hoi An where you visit a local market, take a bamboo basket boat through coconut palms to fish with nets, then cook four Vietnamese dishes with a chef at a family restaurant before enjoying the meal you prepared. English guide, hotel pickup, water and recipes included.Is it for me?The morning or afternoon slot is fixed, so you'll need to plan around a 4.5-hour block—the schedule is what keeps the market, boat trip, fishing and cooking all inside one morning or afternoon without gaps. Small groups mean personal instruction from the chef, which matters if you want to actually learn the techniques rather than just follow along.
Hoi An Cooking Class: Market, Basket Boat & Crab FishingA morning or afternoon cooking class in Hoi An where you shop the local market with a chef, paddle a bamboo basket boat to fish for crab in the coconut village, then spend two hours in the kitchen making four dishes from scratch. The class includes pickup from your hotel, lunch, written recipes to take home, and an English-speaking guide; children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?You do the cooking yourself rather than watching a demonstration, which means the class suits anyone who wants to learn by making, not observing. The small group size and the market-to-table flow—shopping, fishing, then cooking what you caught—work well if you want the full picture of where the food comes from, not just the kitchen part.
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge from Hoi An: Cable Car & Fantasy ParkYou get picked up from your hotel, ride Asia's longest cable car twice, walk the Golden Bridge, explore the French Village, take the Lava Train through Fantasy Park, and play or ride 90+ games and attractions — all with lunch and an English-speaking guide included. The cable car is the only way up, so it's not optional, and the mountain's weather changes fast, so pack layers. You're back by evening.Is it for me?Best for families and groups who want a full-day mountain experience without arranging transport or tickets separately — the cable car is mandatory to reach the top, which is what makes a single-day itinerary possible, and the mix of sightseeing, themed zones, and amusement rides keeps different ages engaged.
Hoi An Lantern Making Class: Create a Foldable Silk LanternA two-hour lantern-making class in Hoi An where you learn to construct a silk and bamboo lantern in 11 steps, from shaping bamboo stakes to stretching silk and adding a tassel. The class includes herbal tea, instruction in English, and two finished lanterns — the one you make and a second one the master creates for you as a gift. Children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?The class is taught entirely in English, so you can follow the instruction and understand the cultural background of the lanterns without a language barrier. Children from age 4 can participate alongside adults, making it a genuine hands-on activity the whole family works through together.
Hoi An Coconut Village & Ancient Town Tour: Release lanterns on the Hoai RiverA full-day tour of Hoi An and Cam Thanh Coconut Village combines hands-on fishing, a bamboo basket boat ride through water coconut trees, guided exploration of UNESCO-listed ancient architecture, and an evening boat ride on the Hoai River where you release a flower lantern. Hotel pickup, local dinner, entrance fees and an English-speaking guide are included; the tour runs about 6.5 hours and welcomes children from age 1.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the flexibility to set your own pace and ask questions without a larger group; the shared tour works better if you're traveling solo or with one other person and prefer to split the cost with other travelers. Either way, the basket boat and lantern release are the same—the difference is group size and how much time you spend at each stop.
Hoi An Cooking Class with Basket Boat & Crab FishingA cooking class in Hoi An that starts in the market and ends in the kitchen, with a basket boat ride and crab fishing in between. You pick ingredients at the market with a guide, ride a traditional basket boat through the Bay Mau Nipa forest and fish the canals, then spend two hours learning to cook five Vietnamese dishes—banana flower salad, crispy pancake, spring rolls, cao lầu noodles and stir-fried chicken with lemongrass—before eating the meal you made in a riverside garden. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included, along with an English-speaking chef-guide, life jacket and umbrella.Is it for me?You do the cooking and the fishing yourself—not watching a demonstration—which is what makes the class feel like a real skill instead of a tourist performance. Pick the morning session if you want the market at its fullest and an early finish; the afternoon works if you sleep late or want dinner instead of lunch.
Hoi An Food & Cultural Walking Tour: Hidden NeighborhoodsThis walking tour of Hoi An takes you into the residential alleys and neighborhood markets beyond the main tourist district, with a local English-speaking guide leading a small group of no more than eight people. You taste carefully selected local specialties from family-run vendors and hidden kitchens, each with its own heritage; Vietnamese coffee or traditional herbal tea and bottled water are included. The pace is slow and the focus is on the people and traditions behind the food, not just the tasting itself.Is it for me?Choose the Early Morning (Best Time) option if you want to walk the quieter backstreets before the day heats up and the crowds arrive; the Afternoon Hidden Gems tour suits you if you prefer a later start and want to end with an evening stroll through the lantern-lit Ancient Town.
Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An Coconut Forest: Learn to PaddleA basket boat ride through Hoi An's coconut forest where you paddle a traditional bamboo boat, watch fishermen cast nets and spin boats, try hand-line crabbing, and learn the paddling technique from local guides. The activity runs about two hours with hotel pickup, a welcome drink, and safety gear included; the fishing net demonstration wraps up by 3:45 p.m., and morning departures before 9 a.m. mean fewer boats on the water.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want to focus on paddling technique with fewer boats around, or choose the lantern-making option to add a hands-on craft activity at the restaurant after paddling.
Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour: Ride 21 km of legendary curvesA motorbike tour from Hoi An (or Da Nang or Hue) riding the legendary Hai Van Pass and stopping at Marble Mountains, Lang Co Beach, Lap An Lagoon, and Suoi Mo Waterfall, with a professional guide, helmet and safety gear, entrance fees, and the choice to ride your own bike or sit as a pillion passenger. You pick a one-way route to another city or a loop that returns you to where you started, and you choose your own drop-off location anywhere in your destination city.Is it for me?Choose the self-ride option if you want to control the bike through the Hai Van Pass curves yourself; choose pillion passenger if you'd rather sit back and let an experienced guide handle the technical sections while you focus on the views and photography. One-way tours work best if you're moving between cities; loop tours suit travelers staying in one place who want the full day without repositioning.
Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour from Hue: Back Roads & Coastal RideThis is a private motorbike tour through Central Vietnam starting in Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An, riding the legendary Hai Van Pass and back roads past rice fields, lagoons, waterfalls, and coastal villages. You choose to ride as a passenger with an experienced guide or self-ride your own motorbike. The tour runs 8 hours and includes hotel pickup, all entrance fees, safety gear, and a local lunch; luggage transfer is included for one-way routes between cities. Loop tours start and end in the same city, while one-way tours connect Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An.Is it for me?Choose the self-ride option if you want to control your own motorbike through the curves and mountain passes; choose the pillion passenger option if you'd rather sit back and let an experienced rider handle the bike while you focus on the scenery and stops. Loop tours suit travelers with a flexible schedule who want to start and end in the same city; one-way tours work if you're moving between Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An and don't want to backtrack.
My Son Sanctuary & Thu Bon River Cruise with LunchYou’ll wander ancient temple ruins at My Son Sanctuary with a local guide who brings stories to life, try your hand at making rice paper in a village home, and float down Thu Bon River back to Hoi An after lunch. It’s not just sightseeing — it’s feeling history under your feet and tasting it too.
Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local GuideA three-hour walking tour of Hoi An's ancient town led by a local English-speaking guide, moving through six stops—the Japanese Culture Gallery, Covered Bridge, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Quan Thang Ancient House, Traditional Art Performance House, and Central Market. The tour includes a PDF guide with local recommendations and a voucher; children from age 8 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide who knows the town's everyday rhythms and can explain why the streets look the way they do—the three-hour pace gives you time at each stop without rushing, and the route covers the landmarks most visitors search for without needing to plan the sequence yourself.
My Son Sanctuary: Early Morning Tour with Breakfast & PickupYou’ll slip into My Son Sanctuary before most travelers arrive—quiet paths, ancient temple-towers glowing in sunrise light, stories from a local guide who knows every corner. Spot wildlife if you’re lucky, then share Mi Quang noodles and coffee at a family home before heading back. It feels personal—like you’ve borrowed someone else’s morning.
Da Nang: Marble Mountain & Monkey Mountain Private TourYou’ll climb through Marble Mountain’s hidden caves with a local guide, feel ocean breezes on Monkey Mountain, spot wild macaques near Son Tra peninsula, and stand quietly beneath Lady Buddha’s gaze before sharing a Vietnamese meal together. This tour isn’t rushed; you’ll have time for small moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Hoi An: Evening Food Tour, Folk Games & Lantern Boat RideYou’ll wander Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets with a local guide, tasting nine Vietnamese dishes—including dinner in a family home—and try folk games like Bingo or Dap Nieu before floating your own flower lantern down the Hoai River by boat. It’s lively, sometimes funny, always welcoming—and leaves you with more than just photos.
My Son Sanctuary Day Trip from Hoi An with Boat & LunchYou’ll wander ancient temple ruins at My Son Sanctuary with a local guide who brings history alive, try your hand at making rice paper in a family home (and eat your creation), share lunch with locals over cold herbal tea, then float down the Thu Bon River back toward Hoi An—all in one day that feels both packed and peaceful.
Hoi An: Vietnamese Coffee Making Class & 5 Brew StylesYou'll learn the history of Vietnamese coffee culture, then brew five signature styles using a traditional Phin filter—black coffee, white coffee with condensed milk, salt coffee, egg coffee, and coconut coffee. The class includes all brewing tools, herbal tea, and a cookie tasting. You leave knowing how to make each one at home, with an English-speaking instructor guiding you through the technique and the story behind each brew.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Vietnamese coffee beyond just tasting it—the Phin technique and the five regional styles are what make it possible to recreate these at home, which is what stays with you after the class ends.
Hoi An Cooking Class: Market Tour and Basket BoatA hands-on cooking class at Cocolocal Farm in Hoi An where you prepare Banh Xeo, Pho, spring rolls and papaya salad in a garden setting beside shrimp ponds, then tour the local market for fresh ingredients and take a basket boat through Bay Mau coconut forest. The class runs five hours with pickup from your hotel, an English-speaking guide and chef, and groups capped at ten people. Children from age one are welcome.Is it for me?Book this class on a morning or afternoon when you want to step away from the tourist center of Hoi An and spend time with the ingredients and techniques that define Vietnamese cooking. The market tour and basket boat turn a cooking lesson into a full countryside immersion, and the small group size means the chef can watch your knife work and adjust your technique.
My Son Sanctuary tour: Sunset boat on Thu Bon RiverThis guided tour from Hoi An takes you to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site of Champa ruins, for two hours of walking and learning with an English-speaking guide, followed by a boat trip back down the Thu Bon River at sunset. Hotel pickup is included; the tour runs about five hours total. Lunch (set menu) comes with the morning option; both departures include a Champa Apsara Dance performance and a bottle of water.Is it for me?Book the sunset departure if you want the river journey timed to the best light for photographs and the cooler breeze of late afternoon. Choose the morning option if lunch matters to you—it is the only version that includes a meal, and the earlier start gives you more daylight at the ruins before the boat ride home.
Hoi An rural villages tour: Make rice paper & incense sticksA private tour from Hoi An that takes you to three rural villages and islands around the city, where you make rice papers and local snacks on Cam Kim Island, roll incense sticks in Kim Bong village, and weave river-reed mats with a local couple. The tour runs 4 hours without a meal or 5 hours with Vietnamese lunch or dinner included; your English-speaking guide and driver pick you up from your Hoi An hotel, and you choose between a US military jeep, USSR army jeep, or modern car.Is it for me?Book the 4-hour option if you want the hands-on crafts and village walks without a meal stop, or the 5-hour version if you'd rather sit down to Vietnamese lunch or dinner at a riverside restaurant and have more time to linger in the villages. Choose the jeep if you want an open-air ride through the rural landscape, or the modern car if you prefer air conditioning and easier entry with luggage or young children.
