Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour
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Is Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour worth booking?
Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour is a 4.5-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $19 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- $19 per person
Visit local market to experience locals trading Boat trip along the river enjoy amazing landscape Bamboo basket boat experience - learn traditional fish catching technique Lear how to cook Vietnam's best known dishes
What you get
- Water bottle
- 1 way boat trip and basket boat at the village
- Transfer and transportation as itinerary (Bicycle/Van)
- Welcome drink
- FOC for children 0-5 years old 50% off for children 6-10 years old
- English speaking guide ( other languages available with surcharge)
About this experience
Visit local market to experience locals trading Boat trip along the river enjoy amazing landscape Bamboo basket boat experience - learn traditional fish catching technique Lear how to cook Vietnam's best known dishes and become a Vietnamese chef in your kitchen after tour Make friend with lovely local people
What's included
Included
- Water bottle
- 1 way boat trip and basket boat at the village
- Transfer and transportation as itinerary (Bicycle/Van)
- Welcome drink
- FOC for children 0-5 years old 50% off for children 6-10 years old
- English speaking guide ( other languages available with surcharge)
- Lunch ( You own cooking food serve with steam rice)
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Personal expensive
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
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
- Minh Loan Phat Cooking Class
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 1) Prawn spring rolls
- 2) Rice pancakes
- 3) Lotus Rhizome Noodles
- 4) Quang noodles soup
- 5) Grilled fish in banana leaf
- 6) Complimentary fruit juice
- 7) Fruit for dessert
- 8) Steam rice
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Minh Loan Phat Cooking Class Tour
Amazing! Turned out to be the only two on the morning tour. The initial stage of our tour involved a walk through the local market to get some produce for our cooking class,then a ferry ride to Can Thamh, an amazing basket boat adventure through coconut palms where we fished and caught some crabs. The boat people were very creative with coconut leaves. Then we cycled to the cookery class. A chef guided us through the preparation on how to use an array of spices herbs and oils to bring out amazing flavours. My husband does not cook but he loved the cooking experience and was then blown away by the food we produced. As a suggestion don't eat too much before you go. Remi was a very good guide. The tour was great value. We would do this again in a flash.
Response from the operator: Dear Karen and John, We are very happy when hearing from you. Thank you so much for your choice. Hope you have a good trip in Vietnam and looking forward to see you again with your family. Kind regards Remy
via Tripadvisor
Lovely people but more of a demonstration
The people were lovely but they didn’t teach us much. It was more of a demonstration. Nothing was explained we just had to follow what the chef was doing and if we did it wrong an assistant just stepped in and did it for us. We are both keen cooks so we were disappointed we weren’t given the chance to learn more. The market tour was more of a walk through (we had already done this the day before). We didn’t do the basket boat ride either because it was packed with so many tourists! Seemed pointless for a cooking class. The class itself is in a gorgeous outdoor kitchen and the staff were nice. I couldn’t help but feel they were there to make money from tourists rather than have any passion for teaching.
via Tripadvisor
Shopping on the local market, afterwards the cooking class
We were picked up at our hotel by Lyna who not only spoke excellent English, but, since grow up in this area, is very knowledgeable about all aspects of life in this part of the world. She took us on the local market (very colorful) where she explained about the vegetables, noodles, fish etc. This part was also very important beside the cooking class. After a boat trip and a basket boat trip we rode with bikes through a village to restaurant kitchen where ingredients were mostly prepped and we got great instruction on seasoning, cooking and assembling 5 dishes. All included in price. Pay for drinks separately. Absolutely was one of our highlights in our 10 day trip in Vietnam. Also for all of our kids who are 17, 14 and 11 years old!
via Tripadvisor
A cooking class and so much more!
So much more than a cooking class. Picked up at hotel by Tina who proved to be knowledgeable and very informative about all aspects of the local area. Took us round the market and helped us buy some ingredients to recreate the dishes back home (optional). Then lovely boat trip with Tina pointing out items of interest. Stopped at a little village on the river, had a go at casting a net and tried to catch some little crabs in the basket boat. Lovely flat bike ride (10 mins) through village to restaurant kitchen where ingredients were mostly prepped and we got great instruction on seasoning, cooking and assembling 5 dishes. All included in price. Pay for drinks separately. Finally taxi ride back to hotel. Absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish. George and Cath.
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
- $19 to $40
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
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Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.
How much does Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour cost?
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Prices start at $19 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 Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour 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 Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 6 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.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour?
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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 Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour 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 Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour?
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Around 2 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 Hoi An Cooking Class and Basket boat tour 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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