The 15 Best Cooking Classes That Put You on the Water First

1.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28Our pick

Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, fishing, and cooking class, with practical advice on value, timing, food, and what to expect.

“A fun trip on the boats and a great cooking class, clear, easy and received the PDF of recipes. Learnt a few tips and tricks which are always appreciated. Lily was a great guide and chef and catered very well to the variety of tastes. The market tour before hand was interesting and we also picked up some snacks, spices and sauces (had limit to what we could eat or take home.) The meat and seafood sections were very good, and Lily was conscious of people who may not want to go through (well done). We did the boat tour (a bit of fun), first then the market, cooking class…”

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2.Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,208 reviews · from $17

Review of Hoi An’s market, coconut basket boat, and cooking tour, with practical advice on food, guides, value, timing, and what to expect.

“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”

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3.Basket Boat with Lantern-Making & Cooking Class Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,444 reviews · 4h 30m · from $30

Review of Hoi An’s basket boat, lantern-making, market visit, and cooking tour, with practical advice on value, group size, food, and timing.

“We had the best time!!! Such a fantastic cooking class! Lily, Henry and Nhung really looked after us. Nhung took us around the local markets, showing us ingredients used in Vietnam dishes. We then headed to the activity location and Lily showed us how to make beautiful lanterns, and we can’t wait to take these home as souvenirs of our time! We had so much fun on the basket boat trip and then finished the day with the wonderful cooking class! Lily and Henry were great help teaching us Vietnamese dishes and telling us about how to prepare and create a range of food. I would recommend this activity to…”

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4.Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,323 reviews · from $28

Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, crab fishing, and Vietnamese cooking tour, including itinerary, value, tips, and practical details.

“We had an amazing day with Tram. She was so hospitable and kind, the food we made was fantastic and we had a great day with the other experiences.”

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5.Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,148 reviews · from $23

Review of the $23.99 Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with boats, tuk tuk, lunch, coconut candy, cooking, and practical tips.

“A bit fast paced. But our guide was very attentive. Love the experience of riding different boats. Our phones had gone dead, but the tour company made sure that we were able to catch a taxi to our cruise ship.”

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6.Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class by Hangcoconut

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 802 reviews · 3 hours · from $19

Ride Hoi An’s coconut boats, catch crabs, cook four Vietnamese dishes, and enjoy a generous meal for $19 with hotel pickup.

“The banana boat ride was and the cooking class was amazing, the food we made was so good! Our chef guide Thuy was so good, she made our class astounding!”

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7.Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $29

Join a small-group Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, basket boats, fishing, coconut forest views, lunch, and hotel transfers.

“The Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing is a must-try experience for those looking for an authentic taste of Vietnamese cuisine and culture. The tour takes you on a journey through the local market to shop for fresh ingredients, fRead more”

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8.Traditional Cooking Class with Basket Boat Ride and market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · from $41

Review of Hoi An’s 4-hour cooking class with market visit, Thu Bon River cruise, basket boat, buffalo cart, massage, and lunch.

“My boyfriend and I had a great experience at Sabirama! We loved walking through the market, the boat ride was relaxing and we made delicious food!”

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9.Bay Mau Cooking Class w/ Market & Basket Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 292 reviews · 3 hours - 330 minutes · from $25

Learn four Vietnamese dishes, visit a local market, and ride a coconut basket boat in Hoi An for an excellent-value cooking class.

“Great - I wasn't sure whether to do the cooking class as I was the only male in the class, but it was so good. The guide was so fun and knowledgeable, it wasn't super serious but the food was amazing, the interaction perfect and the recipes to die for. It's a really good experience and I would totally reccomend.”

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10.Da Nang/Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 253 reviews · 150 minutes - 5 hours · from $18

Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, and cooking class, with practical details on food, transport, value, timing, and who should book.

“Excellent cooking class! Guide was so lovely and explained everything. We were collected and dropped door to door. We made SO much good food (4 dishes) and the coconut boats were a great experience.”

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11.Lantern Making, Basket Boat, and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · from $15Best value

Review of Hoi An’s $15 cooking, basket boat, market, and lantern tour, with itinerary details, honest drawbacks, tips, and booking advice.

“Our guide was very lovely and taught us so much. The food was exciting and delicious and we can’t wait to try at home. We’re also happy to have beautiful lanterns to take home with us to remember our trip! Thank you”

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12.Cocolocal Farm Cooking Class with market tour and basket boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · from $29

Review of Cocolocal Farm in Hoi An, with market visit, coconut basket boat, cooking class, riverside meal, price, timing, and practical tips.

“Great afternoon, very friendly host, good experience and delicious food. Recommend to everyone with friends or family.”

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13.Cooking Class with Market, Lantern Making, Basket Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $30

Explore Hoi An’s market, Cam Thanh basket boats, lantern making, and Vietnamese cooking in a well-priced 4.5-hour tour.

“Good day out!!! Would highly recommend and very informative, from the lantern 🏮 making to the coconut ride, ending with the cookery class. We had a blast!!!”

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14.Full Experience Tour: Cooking Class & Basket Boat at Eco-Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · from $52

Spend six hours in Hoi An farming, cooking, cycling, riding a buffalo, and rowing a basket boat with a welcoming local family.

“My guide was really nice and made it a great experience , and the village is beautiful and peacful .”

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15.Bay Mau Cooking Class with Market Tour and Basket Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $27

Cook four Vietnamese dishes, visit a Hoi An market, and ride a bamboo basket boat through Bay Mau coconut forest for $27.

“Rose is een hele lieve vrouw. Ze kookt geweldig, snel en professioneel! Mijn dochter van 7 vond het erg leuk!”

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