COOKING CLASS WITH MARKET VISIT AND BICYCLE RIDE
A day of complete immersion in the Vietnamese Countryside
Your day begins with a visit to the famous Hoi An Market. For about an hour and a half, you will discover fruits and vegetables commonly found on the shelves in the markets of Central Vietnam.
I will explain to you the virtues of these natural products and how the Vietnamese use them not only in their cooking but also to preserve their health. During this visit, you will be able to taste a variety of, sometimes surprising, local products!
From the market wharf, we will embark on a boat which will bring us to a small island on the Thu Bon River Delta. There is a small village on this island which has maintained its authenticity. This is my native village Here, I will introduce you to my grandmother who still lives in my family's ancestral home.
Je vous présenterais ma grand-mère qui habite dans la maison encestrale de ma famille.
This is where you will make your own rice cakes. In the quiet, cool garden. I will talk to you about the traditional cuisine of central Vietnam. You will prepare the dishes yourself and then you can taste them seated quietly under the coconut trees in the garden.
Together, we will prepare 4 dishes:
After the meal, you will set out on a bike ride through authentic Vietnam.
By crisscrossing small paths, you will discover shipyards where traditional wooden boats have been built in the same way for centuries. You will learn the manufacturing secrets of the famous woven cane mats. You will learn all about the work in the rice fields, you will see how rice wine is made and much more. You will ride in the middle of sumptuous landscapes and meet wonderful people.
Receive My GrandMa's Cookbook as a gift
During your cooking class with My Grandma's Home Cooking, you will receive my Grandma's cookbook as a gift.
In this book, illustrated and in color, you will find the description of all the recipes you learned during your cooking class and much more.
NOTES (cooking class + visit the market + bicycle tour)
Departure time:
- Departure at 8:00 am from Heaven and Earth office (61 Ngo Quyen St.).
- Return: You will be back in Hoi An around 6:00 p.m. (5:30 p.m. in winter).
Duration of the visit to the market: 1 hour and a half.
Vegetarian menu is available on request with the main course,
- Banh xeo
- Grilled eggplant
- Papaya salad
- Tofu with mushrooms
ABOUT THE BICYCLE RIDE
Difficulty:
- Appropriate for the entire family
- You will follow small flat and very easy paths with no car traffic
- The bike route is about 9 km with many stops for sightseeing
Additional information:
- Children from 2 years can participate as a passenger
- Children from 6 years old can participate as riders or passenger
- Maximum: 10 adults per group (unless specifically requested)
- Cycling helmet available on request
- Children's bikes from 6 years old are available
- Bicycle with rear child seat available on request
- Tandem bike available on request
Remember to bring:
- Suntan lotion
- Hat or cap
- Your camera
Our Price includes:
- Boat transfer on the Thu Bon River
- Welcome Drink
- All of the ingredients to make your dishes
- Livre de recette (français ou anglais)
- Bicycle loan
- Multiple visits and activities
Our price does not include:
- Additional drinks
- Insurance
Prices
- Adult: 71 USD
- Children (6-12 years old): 48 USD
- Children under 6 years old: Free