HOI AN CULTURE TOUR: COCONUT RIVER – COOKING CLASS – MY SON SANCTUARY – HANDICRAFT VILLAGES
Dive into a full day of authentic cultural experiences in and around Hoi An. From a fun basket boat ride in the Coconut Forest to traditional lantern-making, pottery crafting, and a visit to the mystical My Son Sanctuary, this tour offers the perfect mix of hands-on activities, history, and local life. Great for travelers looking to go beyond the usual sights and connect with Vietnam’s heritage.
Itinerary:
📍 Morning: Coconut Forest & Hands-On Cultural Experiences
• Pick up from your hotel in Hoi An around 8:00 AM by private car.
• Head to Cam Thanh Coconut Forest for a unique experience (optional): enjoy a fun basket boat ride through peaceful water palms with exciting performances by locals.
• Visit a local home where you can optionally join a Vietnamese cooking class and prepare authentic dishes like Banh Xeo or Pho.
• After lunch, enjoy a lantern-making class, where you can design your own colorful lantern to take home (optional).
📍 Midday: Thanh Ha Pottery Village
• Visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village, known for 400+ years of ceramic traditions. Watch pottery being made or try making your own (entrance and activity optional).
📍 Afternoon: My Son Sanctuary – Ancient Kingdom of Champa
• Depart for My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO World Heritage Site) around 1:30 PM – a scenic 1-hour drive.
• Discover the mystical ruins of the ancient Champa Kingdom, dating back over 1,000 years. Explore red-brick towers and temples set in lush jungle.
• Spend around 1.5 hours exploring this spiritual and historical site.
📍 Late Afternoon: Kim Bong Carpentry Village
• On the return, stop by Kim Bong Carpentry Village to see traditional boat-building and wood carving (optional).
📍 Return
• Return to your hotel in Hoi An around 5:30 – 6:00 PM.
What’s Included?
✔️ Private car with A/C and experienced driver
✔️ Bottled drinking water
✔️ Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hoi An
✔️ Flexible itinerary with optional cultural stops
What’s Not Included?
❌ My Son Sanctuary entrance ticket (~150,000 VND/person)
❌ Basket boat ride in Coconut Forest (~150,000 VND/person)
❌ Cooking class and lunch (~300,000–500,000 VND/person, depending on venue)
❌ Lantern-making class (~150,000 VND/person)
❌ Entrance & activity fees for Thanh Ha Pottery and Kim Bong Carpentry Villages (~30,000–50,000 VND/person per site)
❌ Tour guide (available on request: 40 USD/10 hours)
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Tips for driver & guide
Cancellation Policy:
• Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour
• 50% charge for cancellations within 6 days
• No refund for no-shows
Why Choose Our Service?
✅ Total flexibility – choose which experiences to join
✅ Comfortable private car and friendly driver
✅ Perfect balance of culture, nature, and history
✅ Easy online booking with secure payment and confirmation
FAQs About Our Service:
Q: Can I choose only some of the activities?
A: Yes! You only pay for what you want to do. All activities are optional.
Q: Can I add a tour guide?
A: Definitely – a local guide can be added for $40 USD to enhance your experience.
How to Book in Advance?
- Fill in your travel details (pickup time, date, hotel, etc.)
- Add to Cart and proceed to checkout
- Make secure payment by credit card
- Receive instant confirmation by email
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You may also like:
- Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour
- My Son Sanctuary Sunrise/ Sunset Tour
- Evening Hoi An Memories Show
Contact Us to Book Your Tour:
📍 Go Travel Da Nang
📞 +84 905 988 384 (WhatsApp / Viber / Line / KakaoTalk)
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