Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class
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Based on 259 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class worth booking?
Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class is a 4.5-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $20 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 259 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 93 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (259)
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Our tour stands out by combining multiple authentic local experiences into one seamless journey. From cruising through the Bay Mau Coconut Forest on a traditional basket boat to hands-on activities like making Vietnamese
What you get
- Lantern making
- All entrance fees
- Mineral water
- Cooking class course
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off (in Hoi An city)
- Service of English-speaking guide
About this experience
Our tour stands out by combining multiple authentic local experiences into one seamless journey. From cruising through the Bay Mau Coconut Forest on a traditional basket boat to hands-on activities like making Vietnamese coffee with a phin filter, crafting your own Hoi An lantern, and cooking local specialties with a skilled chef — every moment is interactive and meaningful. Unlike standard tours, we focus on real cultural immersion. You don’t just watch — you participate. You connect with local traditions, learn directly from experienced locals, and create your own products to take home. All activities take place in a peaceful eco-setting at Phu Lanh, offering a more personal, less crowded atmosphere. With small group sizes, friendly guides, and a well-organized schedule, the experience feels relaxed, engaging, and truly memorable.
What's included
Included
- Lantern making
- All entrance fees
- Mineral water
- Cooking class course
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off (in Hoi An city)
- Service of English-speaking guide
- coracle boat
Not included
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expense
What you'll see and do
Hoi An
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel. Going to experience a local colorful market, learn how to deal with the local sellers, and know all ingredients for the meals.
60 minutes here
Take you to Phu Lanh Travel. You will enjoy a welcome drink. And then go to Cam Thanh coconut palm village. Upon arrival, our guide will take a brief about the village as well as the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families, and their community before you board on coracle boat.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
It’s time for you to jump aboard a basket boat for a funny 45mins-ride around the forest to explore the river channels of the Cam Thanh community and enjoy coracle boat performances by locals which are really exciting. After that, under instruction from the local fisherman, you will learn how to make souvenirs from palm leaves, boat shaking, and crab-catching…
45 minutes here · Admission included
After exploring the village, return to Phu Lanh Travel, take a short time to refresh, and get ready for making lantern class. The guide will take a brief introduction about the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the many stages of making them. Then, you can make your own lantern and keep it as a souvenir. You will be joined in a cooking class course by the local host. They will show you some of the local specialties. Try your hand at preparing your own lunch (or dinner). And enjoy Vietnamese foods made by yourself Hoi An deef fried spring rolls VietNamese rice pancakes Papaya salad with chicken Special food of HoiAn : Cau Lau noodle End services. Go back to the hotel.
145 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Phú Lành Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 260 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
260 verified traveler reviews for Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great value amd fun
A brilliant trip- every aspect was enjoyable. Our guide/host was friendly and helpful. A good way to try out several different activities in one go. Really enjoyable .
via Tripadvisor
Amazing activities.
This was the best value for money combining a number of activities. Couldn’t rate it highly enough. Particularly loved the lantern making and the cooking was fun and the food delicious. Very surprised for that price that they also pick you up and drop you off. Couldn’t fault it. Highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Immersive cultural afternoon
Excellent afternoon which ticks all the boxes of coconut boats, coffee making, lantern making and cooking class. Intense hours but fun and informative. You eat at the end, so don’t go starving but crackers and water are offered. Lanterns are not easy but the excellent help ensures you take home a nice souvenir. Lovely set of chopsticks given at the end as a gift.
via Tripadvisor
What a great family experience!
Really fun day!! Great food super nice host!!
via Tripadvisor
Immersion in vietnamese craft/cooking.
It was à great and valuable expérience, thank you ! I learn à lot.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $30
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 91
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 93
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.
How much does Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hoi An usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class take?
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Plan for about 4.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hoi An is not rushed.
Is Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 259 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hoi An, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class?
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Around 91 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hoi An can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hoi An and add a light layer if any part of the 4.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cooking Class with Basket Boat, Coffee & Lantern Making Class start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hoi An within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hoi An?
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On Outty we rank every Hoi An experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR, Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride, Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hoi An?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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