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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.
“We had a great time. The coffee was delicious. We learned many techniques. We will definitely make again at home”
Make a foldable Vietnamese bamboo-silk lantern in Hoi An. Tea, music, English help, and a take-home souvenir for about $10.
“It was amazing... friendly, funny family and very helpful if you need a hand. highly recommended.”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing, and a hands-on meal. Small groups, recipes included.
“We had SO much fun on this cooking class — it was truly one of the most memorable experiences of our trip! Everything was beautifully organised, from the visit to the local market, to the basket boat ride, to trying our hand at traditional fishinRead more”
Hoi An Cooking Class with market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group 2-hour cooking class and dinner you make.
“The cooking class was the best part. Otherwise buyer beware. They offered hotel pick up but when I asked what time the pick up would be, we were instructed to meet at a tailor shop in town. Not a huge deal as we went in town early to explore, just shouldn’t be offered if they…”
Private Hue to Hoi An motorcycle ride over Hai Van Pass, with waterfall stops, seafood lunch, Marble Mountains, and hotel pickup included.
“Thank you again for the best experience from Vietnam! We had an amazing day and we felt safe the whole way.”
Early morning My Son Sanctuary with Champa coffee and breakfast, small-group pickup from Hoi An, crowd-free ruins and great photos.
“Our tour guide Lind was spontaneous, knowledgeable and with a lot of humour. Made the early wake up easy and kept the journey energized. The price do not include the entrance to the sanctuary itself”
Golden Bridge Deluxe small-group day trip from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills, cable cars, Fantasy Park rides, and Da Nang views.
“Wow if you got Mr Bean as your tour guide you are in for such a fabulous day the moment you step on the bus to when he delivers you back. He is full of information, energy, sense of humour which gets you so excited from the beginning. ThRead more”
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.
“So glad we booked this class! Making the lanterns was so fun and now we’re so glad to have such a lovely keepsake of our time in Hoi An. The staff were experts and so helpful t fixing any of our mistakes. Highly recommend for a short but enjoyable experience.”
Hoi An night lantern boat trip on the Hoai/Thu Bồn River. Release a paper lantern from a private wooden boat with your group.
“This was well worth booking… the normal queue for the boats was long and chaotic. My guide messaged me earlier in the day with meeting point, so met there and he escorted us down to the river and immediately onto a boat. No messing around, was great experience”
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.
“This was a cheap and easy way to experience the lantern river, rather than having to negotiate the purchase of the lantern and then haggle to secure a boat ride.”
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.
“We really enjoyed the cooking class! Awesome teacher and food! The only complaint I felt it was misleading saying there was a market tour when there absolutely was not. We were also disappointed other people on the tour received free transport to the meeting place with our guide but we had to transport ourselves. After…”
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.
“We had a great time at Ba Na Hill. Our guide was very helpful and kind, and the transportation was also very good.”
Private motorbike tour via Hai Van Pass with lagoon, waterfall swim, Lang Co, Marble Mountains, and door-to-door Hue to Hoi An transfer.
“Brilliant day with lovely riders Bee and Thun. Exilerating, varied and loads of fun. The waterfall and surroundings -riding through the countryside - was a highlight, apart from the thrill of the Hai Van pass. I loved the adrenaline of being on the back of a powerful bike but at all times felt safe and…”
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.
“Great value for money. We were able to enjoy several activities. I particularly loved the cooking segment and hope to recreate some of the dishes back home.”
