HOI AN
The pick of Hoi An.
The 15 most popular things to do in Hoi An. Basket boats and lantern cruises, cooking classes and tailors, the Cham temples at My Son and the day trips up to Da Nang, all in one place.
Learn Vietnamese coffee in Hoi An. Make Phin-brewed black, happy white, Hue salt, coconut, and egg coffee in 2 hours.
Most Popular“Great activity, well worth the money & great tasting coffee - as a coffee lover it’s a brilliant activity whilst in Hoi An!”
Make a foldable Hoi An bamboo-silk lantern in a fun class with tea and music, choose shapes and colors, and take your creation home.
“Fantastic, friendly and helpful staff. We had loads of fun and are going home with two beautiful lanterns - both made by us, which makes them even more special. Great way to spend the time - and you learn a bit about lantern history, their shapes etc.”
Hoi An market-to-table cooking class with basket boat and net fishing. Four dishes, eight tastes, and recipes for $28.90.
“Great experience, amazing food and recipes you can learn to make at home. Hai is awesome, very helpful and funny.”
Market hunt, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group Hoi An cooking class. Learn spring rolls and papaya salad.
“We booked this tour last minute and are so glad we did - a must do in Hoi An! Still dreaming of the Cao Lao noodles we made with Michael.”
Early 5:30am My Son Sanctuary tour with Champa coffee and brunch. Skip crowds, enjoy quiet ruins, and eat vegan-friendly local food.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave great insight into history of My Son Sanctuary, his English was excellent. It is well worth the early start, not only is it very quiet but it is beautiful in the early morning light. As we were leaving you could see so many tourists arriving. My Son…”
Small-group Hoi An day trip to Sun World Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge, and Fantasy Park, with hotel transfers, guided pacing, and key sights.
“That the weather changed very quickly.one needs to take a jacket or poncho. It was extremely busy but organised.”
Hoi An market tour, bamboo basket boat through coconut palms, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with lunch or dinner. $17.
“We had such a fantastic time on this tour! Thao was so kind and helpful, making it an experience we will remember for a long time & take the delicious recipes back to Ireland! Thank you again Thao 💗”
Make your own foldaway silk lantern in Hoi An with an English guide, pick colors and shapes, and enjoy Vietnamese tea in 2 hours.
“This was so fun and so well run by the local family who owns and runs. They had so many happy young adults there to help and keep the process going. The end result of a beautiful colorful lantern was wonderful”
A short private night boat on the Hoai River in Hoi An. Release a floating lantern, get river views, and skip the stress.
“Meeting point was easy to find. The guide took us to the boat. The activity wasn’t rushed and the boatman was friendly.”
Sail the Hoai River in Hoi An at night, release your own lantern, sip herbal tea, and get a free 5G eSIM for $8.
“Me and my husband's first time and we really enjoyed it. We will definitely recommend and come back again. Thank you”
Row a coconut basket boat on the Cua Dai River with Hangcoconut. Try crab fishing, hear wartime stories, and sing karaoke.
“It was fabulous. The driver was punctual and professional. The coconut oarsman was great. He went out of his way to make our trip down the river memorable.”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing, and a chef-led lunch or dinner. Small group, hotel pickup.
“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.”
Go to Hoi An Memories Land for a 60-minute, 500-performer show plus a park stroll with pagodas, villages, and great-value dinner options.
“Amazing light shows… Quite disappointing with the food around.. not a proper Vietnamese restaurant apart from buffet”
Bamboo basket boat fun in Hoi An’s Coconut Forest. Learn paddling, try crab fishing, and ride with hotel pickup for about $5.
“Quite cheap...you can't go wrong! It's a good experience anyway...there wasn't much of a village visit involved”
Paddle Hoi An’s Bay Mau nipa forest, try basket-boat crab fishing, then cook Vietnamese dishes with Hangcoconut for about 3 hours.
“Enjoyed the cooking class! you make three separate dishes. Wish we knew that if we wanted to be spun we would be charged extra but other than that it was good”
From the lantern-lit lanes of the Ancient Town to the coconut palms, the cooking pots and the day trips out to My Son and Da Nang.
