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Cooking Class with Phở and Market and Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An by Local Operator

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Activity provider: HOANG THIEN COMPANY
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Tour in Hoi An, taking in Hoi An Market and Cam Thanh Eco-Coconut Village. Run by HOANG THIEN COMPANY, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Hoi An Market
  • Cam Thanh Eco-Coconut Village
  • Runs 4.5 hours
  • Market visit
  • Basket boat trip
  • English-speaking chef-guide

Cooking Class with Phở and Market and Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $41.04 per person
Duration4.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 4.5-hour experience in Hoi An, built around Hoi An Market and Cam Thanh Eco-Coconut Village. It is run by HOANG THIEN COMPANY, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Japanese cooking classes usually build a meal around dashi, the kombu and bonito stock that sits under miso soup, simmered dishes and noodle broths, and then one or two headline dishes: rolled sushi or nigiri, gyoza, tempura, okonomiyaki, or a bento box. Wagashi classes make the seasonal sweets served with tea from sweet bean paste. Most classes run two to three hours in a home kitchen or a small studio, and vegetarian versions replace the bonito with a kombu-shiitake dashi. You eat what you make, and Japanese teachers are precise about technique.

Pickup is offered from Điện Dương, Da Nang, Hải Châu District, Ngũ Hành Sơn and Hội An; the exact spot and time are agreed with HOANG THIEN COMPANY once the booking is confirmed, and the option you choose sets whether transport is included.

The price covers Market visit, Basket boat trip, chef-guide, Hotel pick-up and return and Cooking. It does not cover Extra drinks, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Hoi An. HOANG THIEN COMPANY confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with HOANG THIEN COMPANY before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

5 pickup location options

Điện Dương, Da Nang, Hải Châu District, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Hội An

Car

(15 minutes)

Hoi An Market

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

Cam Thanh Eco-Coconut Village

Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Cooking class (3.5 hours)

5 drop-off locations

Da Nang, Điện Dương, Hội An, Hải Châu District, Ngũ Hành Sơn

Detailed Itinerary

5 pickup location options: Điện Dương, Da Nang, Hải Châu District, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Hội An

Car: (15 minutes)

Hoi An Market: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

Cam Thanh Eco-Coconut Village: Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Cooking class (3.5 hours)

5 drop-off locations: Da Nang, Điện Dương, Hội An, Hải Châu District, Ngũ Hành Sơn

Includes

  • Market visit
  • Basket boat trip
  • English-speaking chef-guide
  • Hotel pick-up and return
  • Cooking
  • Life-jacket
  • Cam Thanh Coconut entrance fee
  • Mineral water
  • Lunch or dinner

Excludes

  • Extra drinks

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Hoi An. HOANG THIEN COMPANY confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 4.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 7 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Katrine
March 2, 2026

Very good cooking class with English talking guides who were also our guide. Our guide, Hong, was very good. The group was not too big, so you could get help if needed. Firstly we want to the market to get groceries. Then we learned to cook 4 different Vietnamese meals. Afterwards we did the coconut boats. Very fun day, would definitely recommend.

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Vanessa
May 25, 2024

absolutely amazing service and support - our local guides Tony & Sam were lovely and we had such a smooth, no stress experience. we started the day with a market tour to buy ingredients and then went for a basket boat ride followed by a tour of Tony's garden. we then cooked our amazing 6 course meal and got the recipes to take home! so much fun, would highly recommend!

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Lien
October 30, 2024

Super leuke dag trip . We waren wat sceptisch tegen over het boottochtje maar het was eigenlijk wel echt leuk. Het koken was super leerrijk. Echt een leuke ervaring! Super gastvrije mensen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Hoi An. HOANG THIEN COMPANY confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover extra drinks. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
The Hoi An old town ticket (a small fee that covers five heritage houses or halls) is included when the listing says so; otherwise it is bought at the entrance and the guide explains which houses to use it on. The old town is closed to motorbikes for most of the day, and My Son is best at opening time before the tour buses.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Market visit, Basket boat trip, English-speaking chef-guide, Hotel pick-up and return, Cooking, Life-jacket, Cam Thanh Coconut entrance fee, Mineral water, Lunch or dinner
The duration of the Cooking Class with Phở and Market and Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An by Local Operator is typically 4.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$41.04