Hoi An · TOUR REVIEWS
A long weekend or a fortnight, the problem is the same: a small town with more good days than free mornings. The 15 below are the ones that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
Ride a traditional basket boat through Hoi An’s coconut forest, try crab fishing, watch net casting, and enjoy a lively local guide.
“Easy and hassle free. Easy to get to the place and the people who run it are friendly and helpful. The boat ride was lovely and my guide was very enthusiastic. Thank you!”
Learn five Vietnamese coffee recipes, from Phin black coffee to egg and salt coffee, in a lively two-hour Hoi An workshop for $14.
“Really excellent way to spend two hours, learning about the coffee making process in Vietnam and making 5 coffees. The staff had such a good sense of humour. I’d highly recommend!”
Make a foldable silk and bamboo lantern in Hoi An, learn its cultural meaning, and take home a handmade souvenir for about $10.
“It was great fun to make my ow lantern, really enjoyed the workshop!”
Cook four Vietnamese dishes, shop Hoi An’s local market, ride a basket boat, and try net fishing in a lively half-day class.
“Fab class this one, the trip had a wicker boat ride 1st then a very quick look at the market and then a short ride to a specially designed cooking kitchen. Great instruction and fun cooking, all fresh ingredients and amazing dinner. The guys on the trip with us were all good fun too.”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing, countryside scenery, and a hands-on Vietnamese meal for $28.81.
“Everything was perfect. Tam and An were great. The scooter ride to the markets then to the village where the boat ride and cooking class was held was so much fun. The food we cooked was sensational. Would recommend this tour 100%. Well done guys”
Visit My Son Sanctuary before the crowds, learn about Champa culture, and enjoy coffee plus a local brunch on a five-hour Hoi An tour.
“Great tour, morning tour not only allowed us to skip the crowds but morning foggy weather only added to mystical atmosphere. Would recommend doing this one”
Review of the Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge tour from Hoi An, with cable cars, gardens, Fantasy Park, buffet lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Very informative tour! The cable car ride was a great start, we didn’t realize the size of this place. Golden bridge is what was expected & didn’t disappoint. The flower garden was simply superb & my favourite part of BaNa Hills. The amount of time & work that went into this place is incredible It also has 3 levels of rides & games area. Once the mist & clouds cleared the views were spectacular . I 💯 % recommend”
Tour Hoi An’s market, ride a bamboo basket boat through coconut palms, and cook four Vietnamese dishes for $17 per person.
“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”
Make a foldable silk lantern in Hoi An, learn bamboo framing, taste herbal tea, and take home a personal Vietnamese souvenir.
“Have a great experience making the lantern. This is a family run business and they are so funny. They kept us laughing for 2 hours straight and we wound up with 2 beautiful lanterns as souvenirs ❤️”
Drift through lantern-lit Hoi An on a private 10 to 15 minute wooden boat ride, release a floating candle, and skip the dockside hassle.
“i had the river boat trip on Christmas evening. the ride takes about 30 min, you get a lantern to drop at the river. Boat suitable for 2 people, had a wonderful experience with my partner!”
Glide along Hoi An’s lantern-lit Hoai River, release a wish lantern, sip herbal tea, and enjoy a simple 20-minute night ride for $8.
“The boat ride was a lovely memory to have and the views were beautiful. We got some tea and lanterns to release which was a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend to everyone .”
Ride a bamboo basket boat through Hoi An’s coconut waterways, catch crabs, watch boat tricks, and enjoy karaoke for just $3.32.
“brilliant fun value for money, we booked a time and just got a Grab to and from danang and into Hoi An. well worth it. shout out to hang too great guide.”
Shop a Hoi An market, fish for crabs by basket boat, and cook Vietnamese dishes with a local chef in a four-and-a-half-hour tour.
“It was an amazing experience!! The food was so good and Tram guided us with a lot of humour and patience. The combination of a cooking class, coconutboat and visiting a local marketing is something you should do when visiting Hoi An.”
Hoi An Memories Show review with ticket details, seating advice, park highlights, food tips, timing, and honest value guidance.
“Beautiful show displaying the history of Vietnam. Their resilience and elegance emanates throughout the show. Mesmerising!”
Ride a traditional basket boat through Hoi An’s coconut forest, try crab fishing, and watch net casting with hotel pickup available.
“Picked up at our hotel at 8AM, shortvdrive to the river site. We were given a cold water and introduction to our coconut boat activities. Met our boat driver, Hung, and he took us on a 45 minute ride through the water coconut trees and villagRead more”
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