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.
“What a fantastic day with Alex. We started buying ingredients at the market and then prepared the food under Alex's guidance and then cooked and ate the food. It was a fun and informative day and the food was great”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market and cook 5 classic dishes in an Old Quarter class, then eat your meal with rice vodka in 3h15.
“Friendly and sweet staff who spoke English very well. The food was great and we godt a book with the receptors afterwards.”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing, and a hands-on meal. Small groups, recipes included.
“I 😀 did this class today. We first went to the morning market and bought sone ingredients Hi Hai is a great host and chef, then we went to the coconut rides and it was a real experience. Back to hi hai kitchen were we cooked a few dishes and ate them all if we…”
Hoi An Cooking Class with market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group 2-hour cooking class and dinner you make.
“Very kind. They arranged transportation seamlessly. Good experience to be out of the old town and to be able to do different things”
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.
“Very fun interactive class, going to the market, coconut jungle it was a great time. The food was delicious and everything was explained and helpful. Would highly recommend.”
Sunrise Cai Rang, sampan breakfast, fruit and tea, quiet canals, cooking pancakes, and a family boat visit in Can Tho.
“I was searching for a Mekong tour that covered everything I wanted to see, and after reading the description this tour looked great. The communication was good and everything went smoothly. If you want to go off the beaten track and see the authentic Mekong I highly recommend this. We saw very few tourists after…”
Hoi An cooking class with local market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing in Bay Mau, and a coconut-house cooking lesson. Lunch or dinner.
“Sonny was our guide. What a fun time we had. Interesting wander around the food market then off to cooking class. We made some delicious food then sat and enjoyed it. Our guide was funny at times which made our experience enjoyable. We then went on a basket boat ride which was fun too. We…”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang floating market, rice noodles, bánh xèo, and an overnight in Can Tho.
“We were all well looked after by Danny. Very polite and attentive, with genuine interest in our needs. All in a friendly, easygoing manner.”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from HCM City with Cai Rang floating market, Ben Tre coconut stops, Can Tho hotel, boats, meals, and guide.
“2 days with our tour guide, Joe was a lot of fun! Joe has a great sense of humour, is thorough with explaining the Vietnamese food, culture & history in the Mekong Delta & nothing is too much trouble. We loved the experience - thanks Joe!”
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.
“We were so happy with this tour, we have two boys aged 5 and 8 Ms Hanh took great care of them and ensured we had a great time. Her knowledge was amazing. A jam packed day learning heaps about the people of the Mekong Delta! If you only have one day to visit this…”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from HCMC: sunrise Cai Rang, boats and canals, bike/kayak, and a hands-on Vietnamese lunch.
“Great tour with our fantastic guide KHOA who was very interesting in his explanations, very efficient , very good English speaker and with a great sense of humour .”
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.
“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.”
