VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular workshops 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.
“Fantastic experience! Aroma was a wonderful teacher. The food we helped prepare was delicious. Recipes were sent within 24 hr after end of class. Highly recommend”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market and cook 5 classic dishes in an Old Quarter class, then eat your meal with rice vodka in 3h15.
“It is wonderful to see everything prepared and what ingredients are used. I would have liked a little more step by step guidance but there were multiple dishes going on at the same time. Our guide was great! We got to eat afterwards and were given a small cookbook!”
Hands-on Vietnamese coffee class in Hoi An: make black, salt, coconut and egg coffee with a Phin filter, plus recipes to take home.
“I truly enjoyed these workshops! It was really a lot for this price. The coffee master was super nice and funny. The place itself was very professional and it was great that we could try all 5 coffees. I really recommend it!”
Make a foldable Vietnamese bamboo-silk lantern in Hoi An. Tea, music, English help, and a take-home souvenir for about $10.
“Fantastic, friendly and helpful staff. We had loads of fun and are going home with two beautiful lanterns - both made by us, which makes them even more special. Great way to spend the time - and you learn a bit about lantern history, their shapes etc.”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing, and a hands-on meal. Small groups, recipes included.
“We had such a fun time on this tour! From exploring the local market to riding the basket boats, watching the boat spinning, and even trying a bit of crab fishing. The cooking class itself was excellent, very hands-on, and the dishes we made were delicious. A really well-rounded experience and one we’d highly recommend!”
Hoi An Cooking Class with market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group 2-hour cooking class and dinner you make.
“From being picked up on scooters in the old quarter to go crab fishing, to cooking a delicious meal. Ahn was a terrific host that went above and beyond for my daughter and myself to ensure a great day was had!”
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”
Make a foldaway silk lantern in Hoi An, choose your shape and colors, sip Vietnamese tea, and take home your handmade keepsake for $15.
“We had an excellent experience, and enjoyed every minute of making our own lanterns. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and so helpfull, would highly reccomend”
Cai Be Mekong Delta day trip with a cooking class, fruit-candy craft villages, antique homes, cycling, and a boat ride from Ho Chi Minh City.
“I had Mark as my tour guide and he was incredible. He had a great attitude towards his work and came off as genuinely interested in what he was showing and ensuring his guests had the best time. The tour itinerary itself was also great, and gave great insight into Vietnam. Definitely recommend anyone to…”
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…”
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.
“Cooking activities were great with family and then tasted delicious! Lanterns look as good, if not better than some of those in shop”
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.”
Hanoi coffee workshop with egg, salt, and coconut brews plus Phin filter coffee, cocktail, rice wine, and take-home recipes for $16.
“Absolute must do before leaving Vietnam! I did an 8am workshop with Val and she was AMAZING. She was super funny and taught me a lot about coffee growing in Vietnam and the history behind the famous drinks. I’m so happy to be able to take a piece of Vietnam home with me.”
Hoi An basket boat + Hangcoconut cooking class in Bay Mau nipa forest. Paddle for crabs, cook 4 dishes, enjoy lunch. 3 hours.
“Excellent tour, we enjoyed the cooking class and made plenty of dishes. Basket boat was great too, all guides were great”
Hanoi coffee workshop in 3 hours: taste and learn 6 Vietnamese brews, including salt and egg coffee, plus get recipes to take home.
“The best coffee class ever! It was so fun and interesting, we learned so much about coffee, Vietnam culture and in general. Val was so kind and lovely to us, spoke fluent English and helped us with everything we needed! Also she was so helpful before the class with details and preparation. We loved it…”
