Hoi An Basket Boat Cooking Class & Lantern Making Tour Overview
Step beyond the familiar streets of Hoi An and spend a memorable day discovering the town through its markets, waterways, food and traditio...See more
Hoi An Basket Boat Cooking Class & Lantern Making Tour Overview
Step beyond the familiar streets of Hoi An and spend a memorable day discovering the town through its markets, waterways, food and traditional crafts.
This Hoi An basket boat cooking class experience begins at Hoi An Market, where your FAIVO guide will introduce you to the colourful ingredients and everyday flavours that form part of local Vietnamese cooking. Walking through the busy market offers a glimpse into daily life in Hoi An before the journey continues into the peaceful countryside of Cam Thanh.
At Bay Mau Coconut Forest, trade the city streets for narrow waterways shaded by water coconut palms. Climb into a traditional round basket boat and travel through the forest with a local boat operator, taking in the scenery and learning more about the riverside communities that have lived alongside these waterways for generations.
What to Expect from Your Hoi An Basket Boat Cooking Class
After the basket boat experience, it’s time to discover Vietnamese cuisine from the kitchen rather than the dining table. During a hands-on Hoi An cooking class, a local instructor will guide you through the preparation of several Vietnamese dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. Once the cooking is complete, sit down together and enjoy the meal you have helped prepare.
The experience continues after lunch with a Hoi An lantern making class, connecting you with one of the town’s most recognisable crafts. With guidance from a local artisan, learn how a traditional lantern is carefully assembled and create one of your own. At the end of the workshop, each guest receives their handmade lantern to take home as a personal souvenir of Hoi An.
A FAIVO guide accompanies you throughout the journey, while vehicle transfers between the different experiences make the day comfortable and easy to enjoy.
Bringing together a local market, the coconut waterways of Cam Thanh, Vietnamese cooking and traditional lantern making, this experience is ideal for travellers who want to do more than simply see Hoi An. It offers a relaxed and hands-on way to connect with the people, flavours, traditions and everyday life that give the town its character.
See lessDuration
1 Day,
Group Size
14
Language
English
Highlights
Hoi An Basket Boat, Cooking Class & Lantern Making
Glide through Bay Mau Coconut Forest in a traditional basket boat, discover the waterways of Cam Thanh and enjoy a hands-on taste of local life. Learn to prepare Vietnamese dishes in a friendly cooking class, then create your own Hoi An lantern with guidance from a local artisan. Three authentic experiences come together in one relaxed journey through the culture, flavours and traditions of Hoi An.
Include/Exclude
- FAIVO English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Vehicle transfers between all activities
- Hoi An Market visit
- Bay Mau Coconut Forest basket boat experience with local rower
- Hands-on cooking class, ingredients and lunch
- Lantern-making workshop, materials and one handmade lantern per guest to take home
- Entrance fees and hotel pickup/drop-off when the transfer option is selected
- Personal expenses
- Additional drinks not included in the programme
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off unless the transfer option is selected
Hoi An Basket Boat Cooking Class & Lantern Making Itinerary
9:00 AM
Hotel Pickup & Hoi An Market Visit
10:00 AM
Bay Mau Coconut Forest & Basket Boat Experience
Bai Lang Beach
11:00 AM
Hands-On Hoi An Cooking Class
Snorkeling at Cham Island
After Lunch
Hoi An Lantern Making Class
Return Transfer
Guests will return to the original pick-up point.
Hoi An Basket Boat & Cooking Class FAQs
Yes. A traditional basket boat ride through Bay Mau Coconut Forest is included as part of the experience.
Yes. The class is designed as a hands-on experience, allowing you to prepare Vietnamese dishes with guidance from a local instructor.
Yes. A lantern-making activity and the necessary materials are included.
The lantern-making experience is designed to give you a handmade souvenir from Hoi An. The exact lantern format may depend on the workshop arrangements on the day.
Yes. You will enjoy the dishes prepared during the cooking experience.
Vegetarian options can be arranged. Please inform FAIVO in advance so the cooking team can prepare accordingly.
Hotel pickup and drop-off can be added for USD 3 per guest.
Yes, the combination of basket boating, cooking and lantern making can be enjoyable for families. Children should remain under adult supervision throughout the experience.
Hoi An Basket Boat, Cooking Class & Lantern Making Policies + Important Information
Booking & Payment
Your booking is confirmed once you receive confirmation from FAIVO.
Any optional services or additional charges will be clearly confirmed before the tour begins.
Hotel pickup and drop-off can be added for USD 3 per guest when selected during booking.
For full details, please refer to the FAIVO Booking & Payment Policy.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and refund conditions depend on how far in advance the booking is cancelled.
If an activity cannot operate due to unsafe weather conditions, local restrictions or other circumstances beyond reasonable control, FAIVO will assist with the available rescheduling or applicable refund option.
Please refer to the FAIVO Cancellation Policy for full details.
Children Policy
- Children aged 0–4: Free of charge
- Children aged 5–9: 50% of the adult price
- Children aged 10 and above: Adult price
Children must remain under the supervision of a parent or responsible adult throughout the tour, especially during the basket boat ride, cooking class and lantern-making workshop.
Basket Boat Safety
Please follow the instructions of your guide and local boat operator when boarding, travelling in and leaving the basket boat.
Remain seated while the boat is moving and avoid sudden movements or standing unless instructed by the boat operator.
Children should be closely supervised during the basket boat experience.
Cooking Class & Food Allergies
Please inform FAIVO in advance about any food allergies, vegetarian requirements or other dietary restrictions.
The cooking experience may involve common ingredients such as seafood, peanuts, herbs, fish sauce and other traditional Vietnamese ingredients.
Some dishes may be adjusted where possible if dietary requirements are provided in advance.
Lantern-Making Workshop
All materials required for the lantern-making activity are included.
Each guest will make one traditional Hoi An lantern to take home at the end of the workshop.
Children may require assistance from a parent, guardian or instructor during some stages of the activity.
Weather & Outdoor Conditions
The basket boat experience takes place outdoors and may be affected by rain, high water levels or other local weather conditions.
For safety and comfort, the order or timing of activities may be adjusted when necessary.
FAIVO will always aim to preserve the main experiences included in the programme whenever conditions allow.
Health & Participation
Guests with mobility limitations, recent injuries or other medical conditions that may affect participation should contact FAIVO before booking.
Please follow the instructions of your FAIVO guide and activity instructors throughout the experience.
Important Information for Your Hoi An Local Experience
Please keep the following in mind before joining the tour:
- The tour begins at approximately 9:00 AM.
- Please inform FAIVO in advance about food allergies, vegetarian meals or other dietary requirements.
- Wear comfortable, lightweight clothing suitable for walking, boating and cooking activities.
- Comfortable sandals or walking shoes are recommended.
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat or cap on sunny days.
- A small amount of cash may be useful for drinks or personal purchases.
- Keep phones, cameras and valuables secure during the basket boat experience.
- A waterproof phone pouch or small waterproof bag is recommended.
- Children must remain under adult supervision throughout the tour.
- Please follow the instructions of your FAIVO guide and local activity hosts throughout the experience.
- The order and timing of activities may be adjusted depending on weather, local conditions or operating requirements.
Personal Belongings
Guests are responsible for their own personal belongings throughout the tour.
FAIVO recommends keeping phones, cameras, money and valuables secure, particularly during the basket boat experience and when moving between activities.
Responsible Local Travel
Please respect local residents, market vendors, artisans, cooking instructors and community spaces throughout the experience.
Avoid leaving waste behind and follow the guidance of your local hosts while visiting Bay Mau Coconut Forest, the cooking venue and the lantern-making workshop.
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