The Cooking Class at Tra Que Vegetable Village Tour offers a half-day hands-on experience in Hoi An’s renowned Tra Que vegetable garden. Organised by Hue Locals, this tour allows visitors to engage in a variety of exciting activities, including the chance to become a professional local farmer and chef. Additionally, guests can enjoy a relaxing herbal foot massage.
Plus, Tra Que vegetable and herbal village is situated in Cam Ha commune, approximately 3 km north of the Hoi An Ancient Town center. This quaint village specializes in growing nutritious vegetables to meet the demands of nearby communities. Notably, the vegetable beds here are cultivated entirely organically by local farmers, ensuring freshness and safety.
Tour Briefing
- Tour Type: Private Tour.
- Duration: Half-day (Morning or Afternoon option).
- Pickup/Drop-off Point: Your hotel in Hoi An.
- Transportation: Private Car or Bicycle.
- Age limit: Open to all ages
- Expected Activities: Farming, Cooking, and Foot Massage Therapy.
- Attractions: Tra Que Vegetable Village and Cooking Class.
COOKING CLASS AT TRA QUE VEGETABLE VILLAGE PRIVATE TOUR
Tour Highlights
- First, visitors have the opportunity to visit the famous Tra Que vegetable and herbal village in Hoi An.
- Next, you can admire and learn about the various types of coriander that are typical of this vegetable garden.
- Additionally, visitors will meet and interact with friendly and enthusiastic locals.
- Experience the daily farm work that local farmers engage in, such as tilling the soil, planting vegetables, watering plants, and applying fertilizers.
- Furthermore, guests will have the chance to prepare ingredients and cook some basic dishes like spring rolls, pancakes, and grilled fish.
- To top off the experience, you’ll enjoy a wonderful foot massage after savouring a delicious meal that you prepared yourself.
Cooking Class At Tra Que Village Detailed Itinerary
We offer two options for our cooking class tour: morning and afternoon sessions, allowing visitors to choose a suitable departure time. On the day of the tour, your professional guide will arrive at your accommodation in Hoi An along with bicycles, ready to start your Cooking Class at Tra Que Village.
08:00/14:00:
You will cycle along the peaceful village roads, passing by lush rice fields. Also, you can observe farmers working diligently in the fields, as well as buffalo grazing nearby. Not only that, but your tour guide will share interesting information about the vegetable village, its culture, and the local people.
Next, the guide will take you to a traditional market, where you can select fresh ingredients needed for the cooking class. At this market, visitors have the opportunity to interact with honest and simple farmers. Further, you can also purchase souvenirs while exploring.
09:00/15:00:
Next, we will head to Tra Que Vegetable Village, where a local family will welcome you with a delicious herbal drink. You will have some time to chat with them before changing into traditional farmer clothing.
Visitors will be guided through activities that locals often perform, such as fetching water for the vegetables, digging soil, and planting. Although these tasks may seem simple, they help you gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics and care required for different types of vegetables.
10:00/14:00:
The cooking class at Tra Que village tour continues as your group returns to a local house to wash your hands and change clothes. Following this, you’ll begin preparing ingredients for an exciting cooking meal.
An expert chef will share the basic cooking techniques with you. During this tour, you’ll practice making spring rolls, banh xeo, and grilled fish. After observing the chef’s steps, you’ll have the chance to compete by cooking and decorating your dishes in the most appealing way.
Once the dishes are ready, our chefs will evaluate and score each one. Then, everyone will enjoy the delicious dishes they’ve prepared, along with some additional tasty offerings made by professional chefs.
11:00/15:00:
After your satisfying meal, you can take a 10-minute rest before moving to the massage area. Here, you will have the opportunity to relax with a foot massage while soaking your feet in locally grown herbal water. Our skilled staff will provide you with wonderful moments of relaxation through their expert massage techniques.
12:00/16:00:
Finally, we will take you back to your original accommodation in Hoi An. The Cooking Class at Tra Que Village Tour has come to an end. Hue Locals hopes you have created memorable moments with our professional tour guide and friendly farmers in Hoi An.
Travel Tips
- If your group includes children and cycling is not convenient, we can provide a private car for your transportation. In addition, if you need a child seat, please let us know when booking the tour, and we will arrange one for you at no charge for the first seat.
- For groups with special dietary requirements, please inform our staff. They will note your needs and arrange alternative vegetarian meals upon request.
- Besides, this tour lasts only half a day, so please bring only essential personal items to facilitate the planned activities.
- Plus, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes and avoiding high heels, as they may be uncomfortable during the tour.
