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Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular hoi an tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Hands-on Vietnamese coffee class in Hoi An: make black, salt, coconut and egg coffee with a Phin filter, plus recipes to take home.
“Team were very knowledgeable. Great coffee. Great fun, everyone interacted”
Make a foldable Vietnamese bamboo-silk lantern in Hoi An. Tea, music, English help, and a take-home souvenir for about $10.
“This is a must do activity in Hoi An. The class was a large space and ventilated with fans. We were also provided tea upon arrival to cool down from the heat! The staff were great, very helpful, approchable and funny!! They helpled us with each step of the process, allowing us to do most…”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing, and a hands-on meal. Small groups, recipes included.
“Our guide/chef Ly shared tradition and savoir-faire. This tour is a great combination of fun, cultural experience and great stimulation of taste buds.”
Hoi An Cooking Class with market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group 2-hour cooking class and dinner you make.
“It's relaxing and fun. The guide, himself a chef, skilled at showing us what to do. Good communication skills. Created a very tasty meal.”
Private Hue to Hoi An motorcycle ride over Hai Van Pass, with waterfall stops, seafood lunch, Marble Mountains, and hotel pickup included.
“A brilliant experience and chance to see a lot in one day. The riders were a great laugh and very professional, highly recommend ticking this one off!”
Early morning My Son Sanctuary with Champa coffee and breakfast, small-group pickup from Hoi An, crowd-free ruins and great photos.
“Fun little tour, the early morning visit might sound a bit rough but it’s actually much better because you beat all the crown that start pouring as you leave the place. You get a free coffee when you arrive there and then lunch before you leave. It also gives you the rest of the day…”
Golden Bridge Deluxe small-group day trip from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills, cable cars, Fantasy Park rides, and Da Nang views.
“Picturesque place! Our guide, Mr. Bean, was super helpful in taking our photos and knowing the best spots/angles. The weather in Ba Na Hills is a refreshing change to the mainland.”
Hoi An half-day market, bamboo basket boat through coconut palms, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for about $17 with lunch or dinner.
“We had such a fantastic time on this tour! Thao was so kind and helpful, making it an experience we will remember for a long time & take the delicious recipes back to Ireland! Thank you again Thao 💗”
Make a foldaway silk lantern in Hoi An, choose your shape and colors, sip Vietnamese tea, and take home your handmade keepsake for $15.
“A lovely morning spent with some very charming young Vietnamese young people learning the art of lantern making.”
Hoi An night lantern boat trip on the Hoai/Thu Bồn River. Release a paper lantern from a private wooden boat with your group.
“It was really good trip and well planed. Nothing to worry for meeting point and look for boat as guide is there to do all things seemlessly”
Hoi An lantern boat on the Hoai River at night: release your own lantern, sip herbal tea, and get a free 5G eSIM. Short and easy.
“Great experience, I did by myself but was still Very beautiful.”
Hoi An countryside eco tour with a local market walk, bamboo basket boat in coconut palms, and a hands-on cooking class for 4 dishes.
“Our guide Anna made the day very eventful and informative! It was interesting to learn about some of the ingredients at the markets - I learnt things I might not have known otherwise. The coconut boats were also very fun - a bit touristy but I think that's a part of the whole experience but…”
Da Nang or Hoi An day trip to Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge with hotel pickup, cable cars, guided stops, and Fantasy Park access.
“I had a blast on this tour and our tour guide, Storm was very funny and easy to connect with! I enjoyed it more because of him!”
Private motorbike tour via Hai Van Pass with lagoon, waterfall swim, Lang Co, Marble Mountains, and door-to-door Hue to Hoi An transfer.
“Such a fun tour with Tri and Tuan! Despite heavy rain in the morning, they ensured we stayed dry with heavy duty ponchos, and took us to lots of interesting spots on our journey from Hue to Hoi Ann”
Float on a coconut basket boat in Hoi An, make your own lantern, then cook a classic lunch with a local chef, including Cao Lau.
“Absolutely brilliant, action-packed five hours of fun! From spinning basket boats and shopping at the local market to cooking and lantern making, every moment was filled with new experiences and skills. Lily was an excellent tutor and guide throughout — friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive. It was fantastic value for money and a truly memorable experience.…”
