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.
“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.
“Such a fun experience! Emmy was an amazing teacher, and the food was so yummy. Would definitely recommend this while in Hanoi.”
Hands-on Vietnamese coffee class in Hoi An: make black, salt, coconut and egg coffee with a Phin filter, plus recipes to take home.
“The coffee class was a highlight from our Hoi An trip. The staff and location were fantastic and we’ve learnt many skills that we’ll take with us on our travels!”
Make a foldable Vietnamese bamboo-silk lantern in Hoi An. Tea, music, English help, and a take-home souvenir for about $10.
“it was so much fun all the people teaching us were bubbly and happy making for a very enjoyable couple of hours 😀😀”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing, and a hands-on meal. Small groups, recipes included.
“This is a must do. Fabulous cooking class paired with a Coconut Boat ride. Cooking class was extremely well run. Quick trip to the market, enjoyable boat ride. Wasn’t on my to do list but was pleasantly surprised. Cooking was such fun. Great group of people and easy to follow instructions. Fabulous tasty food. What…”
Hoi An Cooking Class with market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group 2-hour cooking class and dinner you make.
“Mixed review on this one. Not what we expected. The going to markets and the actual cooking course was great. Hosts were fantastic. The drive to the river to the coconut boast was long and the boats were not what we expected. A couple of of ladies rowing us singing songs wasn’t what this tour…”
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.
“Such a fun experience with an awesome souvenir at the end! Loved how the company was family owned; you could tell how much they knew and cared about lantern making and its history.”
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.
“A great morning with Anna. She was punctual and informative in the market tour and then really good for the cooking class. The basket boat ride was fun. Made some great authentic Vietnamese food and the obviously got to eat it and it was delicious. One of best meals we had in Vietnam. Clean 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.
“This was a fun few hours with Ly Ly & Henry. The lantern making was great & we got to keep our creations. The Coconut Boats were a lot of fun. And to top it all off we had a very informative & entertaining cooking class & the food was yummy.”
Hoi An cooking class with local market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing in Bay Mau, and a coconut-house cooking lesson. Lunch or dinner.
“We had an amazing day with Tram. She was so hospitable and kind, the food we made was fantastic and we had a great day with the other experiences.”
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.
“Amazing the cooking class was great and our chef was an amazing cook !”
Hanoi coffee workshop in 3 hours: taste and learn 6 Vietnamese brews, including salt and egg coffee, plus get recipes to take home.
“The experience was great with a tasting of 6 tasty coffee’s with a good cultural background of the drinks. The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee which made the experience so good.”
