Hoi An - Farmer tour - Fishing tour - Cooking Class
Hoi An was an old town built during the 17th century which was considered as the busiest port in Southeast Asia. Located on the world heritage road in Center, Hoi An is one of the very few places where have still remained its ancient beauty. Besides the renowned old town, Hoi An also is famous for its craft villages including Thanh Ha pottery village, Kim Bong carpentry and especially Tra Que vegetable village. Tra Que vegetable village is located about 3km from the center to the North that has existed for over hundreds of years. The village is a fertilized and romantic land that many visitors want to visit to soak up the irresistible flavors from the vegetables and simple people.
Tra Que Vegetable Village By Bike Tour From Hoi An will be absolutely an unforgettable experience. You will not only get to know how the vegetables used in traditional Vietnamese medicine but also participating farming activity from fertilizing and preparing the land using seaweed taken from the local lake, picking grass and planting seed…Finally, you will enjoy the food made from the local ingredients such as, Tam Huu (spring onion rolls) and Banh Xeo (Vietnamese traditional pancake).
OPTION 1: FARMER TOUR (started at 08.00 or 13.00)
Be welcomed by our guide at hotel and cycle to Tra Que vegetable village. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink namely “É” water (hoary basil seed) - a local drink that helps purify your body.
Next, it is time for your real farmer when walking with the host to learn about the history, culture and people of Tra Que and steps of planting vegetables.
Afterwards, return to the host’s house to enjoy foot herbal massage followed by a delicious lunch with local specialties including: Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake), Tam Huu (spring onion rolls) …Finally, transfer back to hotel. End of service!
OPTION 2: FISHING TOUR (started at 08.00 or 13.00)
Be welcomed by our guide and hotel and cycle to Tra Que vegetable village. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink namely “É” water (hoary basil seed) - a local drink that helps purify your body.
Then, the local fisherman takes you to the fish pond, lagoon and De Vong River area where you will experience of a real fisherman by learning how to fish, lay net, catch crabs and other traditional Vietnamese fishing skills.
Afterwards, return to the host’s house to enjoy foot herbal massage followed by a tasty lunch with the fresh fishes, crabs…caught at your fishing time and other local foods… Finally, transfer back to hotel. End of service.
OPTION 3: COOKING CLASS TOUR (started at 08.00 or 13.00)
Be welcomed by our guide and chef who takes you to the local market where you will experience the local life as well as buy ingredients for the cooking class. Next, cycle to Tra Que village. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink namely “É” water (hoary basil seed) - a local drink that helps purify your body.
Take a short walk around the garden to enjoy the flavors from vegetables and farmer’s working. After that, learn how to make local food such as, Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake), Tam Huu (spring onion rolls) and typical Tra Que spring rolls…then, enjoy the food made by yourself before transferring back to hotel. End of service.
OPTION 4: ALL IN ONE (started at 08.00 or 13.00)
Be welcomed by our guide at hotel and cycle to Tra Que vegetable village. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink namely “É” water (hoary basil seed) - a local drink that helps purify your body.
Next, it is time for your real farmer when walking with the host to learn about the history, culture and people of Tra Que and steps of planting vegetables.
Afterwards, return to the host’s house to enjoy foot herbal massage followed by a cooking class. The chef teaches you how to cook some local food such as, Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake), Tam Huu (spring onion rolls) and typical Tra Que spring rolls…then, enjoy the food made by yourself.
Take a rest after lunch, then the local fisherman takes you to the fish pond, lagoon and De Vong River area where you will experience of a real fisherman by learning how to fish, lay net, catch crabs and other traditional Vietnamese fishing skills. Finally, transfer back to hotel. End of service!
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