Tra Que Farming & Cooking Class

Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam
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Overview

  • Duration:1 day 2 nights
  • Tour Type:Adventure & Nature
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
  • Start from:$34 / Person
Join a local guide in Hoi An for a bicycle trip to the local market and Tra Que Vegetable Village. Along small roads and rice fields, observe daily countryside life and meet local farmers. At Tra Que, enjoy traditional E Water made from garden herbs, wear a farmer's uniform and conical hat, and experience organic vegetable growing. Return to a local house for a herbal head, shoulder, and foot massage, then take part in a hands-on cooking class. Learn vegetable decoration and prepare five dishes before lunch. Vegetarian meals are available on request. After resting, cycle back to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Bicycle ride from Hoi An hotel to market and Tra Que village.
  • Learn vegetable uses in food and traditional medicine at the market.
  • Pass rice fields and countryside roads with authentic daily farm scenes.
  • Meet local farmers in Tra Que Vegetable Village.
  • Enjoy E Water, a health-promoting herbal welcome drink.
  • Wear farmer uniform and conical hat for hands-on farming experience.
  • Experience traditional herbal head, shoulder, and foot massage.
  • Join a cooking class with vegetable flower carving techniques.
  • Learn and enjoy five dishes, plus rice and stir-fried

Itinerary

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Tra Que Farming & Cooking Class

8:45 - 9:00am: A local guide will meet you at your hotel in Hoi An and provide a bicycle ride to the local market, where you'll learn about vegetables' uses in food and medicine. Passing through small roads, rice fields, and taking pictures of buffaloes, cows, or farmers working daily. Explore many beautiful views of the Hoi An countryside and meet many warm-hearted and lovely farmers. Then, visit Tra Que Vegetable Village, a traditional vegetable village.
10:15am: At the Tra Que village, you will have a chance to enjoy É Water, a health-promoting tea made from garden herbs. Wear a farmer's uniform and a conical hat, and experience growing organic vegetables from ancient times.
10:50am: Returning to the people's house, you will have your head, shoulders, and feet massaged with herbs from the garden.
11:30am: After a relaxing massage, you'll prepare for a cooking class, learning how to make flowers from vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, and spring onions. Then you will start learning five dishes and eating more rice and stir-fried morning glory with garlic.
Enjoy your lunch after the cooking class (vegetarian is available if requested).
1:30pm: Take a rest and return to the hotel on your bike.

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Includes/Excludes

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in the Hoi An city area (by bicycle).
  • English-speaking guide/local chef.
  • Welcome drink (E Water).
  • Entrance ticket.
  • Farming with a farmer.
  • Traditional massage.
  • Lunch as mentioned.
  • Personal expense services not mentioned above.
  • Drinks.
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to enter Vietnam?

- Most travelers need a visa to enter Vietnam. However, citizens of some countries can enjoy visa exemptions for short stays. You can apply for an e-Visa online, which is valid for up to 90 days for single or multiple entries. For more information, please visit https://evisa.gov.vn/
- To avoid last-minute issues, we strongly recommend applying for your visa as early as possible, especially during peak travel periods or public holidays.
- For urgent cases, we can assist with urgent visa processing and fast-track airport services upon request.

What are food options?

- We cater to diverse dietary needs, such as Halal, Indian, Western, vegan, and gluten-free, provided we are notified in advance.
- Special meal requests at select restaurants may involve additional fees based on local availability. Any extra costs will be communicated to you clearly for your approval.

What should I know before travelling? (Clothing, Power Outlets, Transport, Safety, Tips)

- Bring light, breathable clothing like cotton or linen for warm climates, and pack extra layers if visiting cooler or rainy regions. Comfortable shoes and a raincoat or umbrella are recommended.
- Vietnam uses Type A, C, and D plugs, with a standard voltage of 220V. It is advisable to carry a universal adapter to ensure the safe charging of your electronic devices.
- Vietnam is safe for tourists, including solo women, but watch out for pickpockets in crowds. Use taxi apps like Grab for affordable and safer city transport.
- The currency is Vietnamese Dong (VND). We recommend you carry some cash for small purchases such as street food or souvenirs.
- Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. If you do Private Tour, tipping fee should be 3 USD/pax/day.

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