VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular markets in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Hanoi cooking class with a local market walk, Old Quarter pickup, Hanoi classics like bun cha and spring rolls, plus real CSR impact.
“No hot water to wash hands,found big ball of hair in raw pork and they used Teflon pans with scratches in them.”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market and cook 5 classic dishes in an Old Quarter class, then eat your meal with rice vodka in 3h15.
“We recently took a cooking class in Hanoi and it was a blast! Our instructor was knowledgeable, passionate, friendly and patient. We visited the local market, learned to make delicious dishes like stir-fried chicken with lemongrass and beef phRead more”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing, and a hands-on meal. Small groups, recipes included.
“This tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide, Haa, was incredibly informative and such a talented chef. The experience was well organised, engaging, and excellent value for money. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic cooking experience.”
Hoi An Cooking Class with market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group 2-hour cooking class and dinner you make.
“Ms Suzy and Chef Tâm, An were very friendly and we had a great trip and fun with the bucket boats the cooking classes with our group Highly recommend this Gaby and Leanne”
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.
“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”
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.
“Really nice experience ! Linh was the best teacher and the walk in the market was really cool”
Sunrise Cai Rang, sampan breakfast, fruit and tea, quiet canals, cooking pancakes, and a family boat visit in Can Tho.
“so well organized and meaningful! everything ran smoothly and was an incredible experience. Thank you to Cory and team :)”
Hoi An cooking class with local market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing in Bay Mau, and a coconut-house cooking lesson. Lunch or dinner.
“It was extremely well organized and very thoughtful. The fact it is done by the owner makes it that much more impactful and fun. I learned quite a bit.”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang floating market, rice noodles, bánh xèo, and an overnight in Can Tho.
“Phong is the best guide we've met in Vietnam! He speaks excellent English! He's very well-read and knowledgeable! He's very funny and entertaining. Don't worry if you don't know much about Vietnam. After a tour with him, you'll learn a lot. We were lucky enough to have a two-day tour with him. Super Hotel. The…”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from HCM City with Cai Rang floating market, Ben Tre coconut stops, Can Tho hotel, boats, meals, and guide.
“This was such a wonderful experience and Kia our tour guide was excellent, it will be a trip we’ll never forget, well worth doing”
Hoi An market energy, Cam Thanh coconut round-boat crabbing, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for about $4, plus free water.
“The cook is very friendly and funny. She creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere and chose nice local dishes. The time was also very nice, not too short not too long :€”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang floating market, rice paper making, Cai Be lunch, cycling, and boat time.
“Our tour guide Bevis was the highlight of the trip! He was very kind and informative answering all of our questions and sharing history of the Mekong delta and Saigon. We were pleasantly surprised that there were only three people on our Read more”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from HCMC: sunrise Cai Rang, boats and canals, bike/kayak, and a hands-on Vietnamese lunch.
“This was an awesome experience! You got a lot for your money. (Including 5 star hotel for price of 3 star—- best hotel so far in Vietnam we have stayed at) Our tour guide Dian was absolutely incredible, he was so intelligent and gave awesome Read more”
Small-group Hanoi market tour and cooking class where you pick ingredients and make three Vietnamese dishes, plus coffee, tea, and egg coffee.
“Walking through the old city and the market experience buying the food we cooked, and cooking and eating authentic Vietnamese dished”
A long, hands-on Mekong Delta day with Cai Rang boats, Mỹ Tho culture, a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, Cai Be’s Ancient House, and pancake fun.
“Fun nice infirmative and tiring 🫣 Got lucky ..we were always inside when it rains 😊 Nice native songs and nice local people.”
