VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular shopping tours 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.
“Lynn was fantastic! We first spent a little time at street markets, and Lynn explained about the different foods offered. Then we went back to the cooking facility where everyone was involved in each step of preparation. The result was an eRead more”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing, and a hands-on meal. Small groups, recipes included.
“The day started with being picked up and taken to the coconut boats. The coconut boats can be an overwhelming experience if going on your own without a tour. Going with this tour made for a seamless experience, with additional addRead 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.
“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.”
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.
“Perfect activity made loads of food and was in a lovely location”
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.
“Thao was so sweet and funny, making us laugh and feeding us good food!”
Sunrise Cai Rang, sampan breakfast, fruit and tea, quiet canals, cooking pancakes, and a family boat visit in Can Tho.
“Great day - our guide, Clara was very friendly, helpful and informative and made the day very special. Our boat driver Tung made us laugh - he was so happy and cheerful! A really interesting tour!”
Hoi An cooking class with local market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing in Bay Mau, and a coconut-house cooking lesson. Lunch or dinner.
“Was a great experience. Educational and entertaining to make several traditional Vietnamese dishes with food gathered from the market, then prepared together, and a tasty feast. Plus, the coconut boat tour was a fun bonus! Highly recommended for your trip to Hoi An!!”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang floating market, rice noodles, bánh xèo, and an overnight in Can Tho.
“This trip was really dynamic and all family enjoyed the different activities. I think it really worth to spend 2D / 1N to really enjoy and discover Mekong delta and his surroundings.”
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 is an excellent snapshot into life in the Mekong delta. All the activities are fun and interesting, and you spend the perfect time at all of them. Enough time to look around a bit, but not too much time that you sit around ready to leave for ages. Our guide Nick was awesome :),…”
Hoi An market energy, Cam Thanh coconut round-boat crabbing, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for about $4, plus free water.
“super kind and pleasant tour guides, chatty and great service. Pleasant boat trip, recommended. ☺️👍🏻”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang floating market, rice paper making, Cai Be lunch, cycling, and boat time.
“Lots of variety squeezed into a one day trip. We were always moving but never rushing and the food was incredible.”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from HCMC: sunrise Cai Rang, boats and canals, bike/kayak, and a hands-on Vietnamese lunch.
“With an interesting drive down to the Delta, the two days were jam packed with activities, some better than others but all I'm glad to have been able to do. Our tour guide, Ben was great. Very knowledgeable and informative.”
Small-group Hanoi market tour and cooking class where you pick ingredients and make three Vietnamese dishes, plus coffee, tea, and egg coffee.
“Daisy was amazing and took us shopping in the market - not for the faint hearted but an excellent experience. She translated for the chef and also helped us as well S we prepared our 3 dishes. Daisy took photos and shared the recipes Read more”
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.
“Our guide Than (Tim) was excellent. He knows such a lot and kept us all entertained during the day. Very pleased with him, and would recommend him and the company, to anyone.”
