"The highlight of our whole trip to Vietnam. Would book with Divi again in a heartbeat."


Discover the flavors and local culture of Hoi An through an enjoyable Vietnamese cooking experience. Start your journey at a traditional local market, where you will explore the vibrant atmosphere and learn about the fresh ingredients commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine.
Continue to the peaceful coconut forest and experience a traditional Vietnamese basket boat ride. Along the way, take part in fun local activities such as fishing and catching crabs while discovering the unique lifestyle of people living along the waterways.
After the outdoor experience, join a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with a local chef. Learn how to prepare several traditional Vietnamese dishes using fresh local ingredients and simple cooking techniques. At the end of the class, sit down and enjoy the delicious dishes you have prepared yourself.
This experience is a great way to combine Vietnamese cuisine, local culture, traditional activities and authentic Hoi An countryside life in one memorable half-day tour.
08:00 – Pick-up Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or designated meeting point in Hoi An and begin your cooking adventure.
08:30 – Hoi An Local Market Visit a traditional local market and discover the colorful daily life of Hoi An residents. Learn about different herbs, vegetables, spices and other fresh ingredients commonly used in Vietnamese cooking.
09:30 – Basket Boat & Coconut Forest Travel to the countryside and enjoy a traditional basket boat ride through the peaceful coconut water forest. Experience the local way of navigating the waterways and admire the natural scenery.
10:00 – Fishing & Crab Catching Take part in fun traditional activities with local fishermen. Try your hand at fishing and catching small crabs while learning more about the traditional lifestyle of local communities.
10:30 – Vietnamese Cooking Class Meet your local chef and begin your hands-on cooking lesson. Learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes step by step, from preparing fresh ingredients to cooking and presenting the food.
12:00 – Enjoy Your Homemade Lunch Sit down and enjoy the delicious Vietnamese dishes you have prepared during the class. This is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy an authentic local meal.
13:00 – Return to Hoi An After lunch, our vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel or designated drop-off point in Hoi An, marking the end of your cooking and countryside experience.
"The highlight of our whole trip to Vietnam. Would book with Divi again in a heartbeat."


"Everything was tailored to us. Smooth, well-organised and excellent value."


"Everything was tailored to us. Smooth, well-organised and excellent value."
"The highlight of our whole trip to Vietnam. Would book with Divi again in a heartbeat."
A trusted local operator specialising in private, tailor-made journeys across Vietnam & Indochina, with 24/7 on-trip support.
08:00 – Pick-up Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or designated meeting point in Hoi An and begin your cooking adventure.
08:30 – Hoi An Local Market Visit a traditional local market and discover the colorful daily life of Hoi An residents. Learn about different herbs, vegetables, spices and other fresh ingredients commonly used in Vietnamese cooking.
09:30 – Basket Boat & Coconut Forest Travel to the countryside and enjoy a traditional basket boat ride through the peaceful coconut water forest. Experience the local way of navigating the waterways and admire the natural scenery.
10:00 – Fishing & Crab Catching Take part in fun traditional activities with local fishermen. Try your hand at fishing and catching small crabs while learning more about the traditional lifestyle of local communities.
10:30 – Vietnamese Cooking Class Meet your local chef and begin your hands-on cooking lesson. Learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes step by step, from preparing fresh ingredients to cooking and presenting the food.
12:00 – Enjoy Your Homemade Lunch Sit down and enjoy the delicious Vietnamese dishes you have prepared during the class. This is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy an authentic local meal.
13:00 – Return to Hoi An After lunch, our vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel or designated drop-off point in Hoi An, marking the end of your cooking and countryside experience.



* The itinerary may change depending on traffic and weather conditions.