Farm-to-Table Cooking Experience in Tra Que Village

Travel Style: Foodie Tours
Trip length: Day Tour, Half Day

Escape the city and cycle into serenity with our Tra Que Vegetable Village Cycling Tour. Ride through peaceful rice paddies and rustic paths just 15 minutes from Hoi An, and arrive at this historic 400-year-old organic farming village.

Step beyond the Ancient Town and discover the culinary traditions of rural Hoi An. This immersive farm-to-table experience combines a local market visit, a bicycle ride through the countryside, hands-on farming activities in Tra Que Vegetable Village, and a cooking session where you will prepare and enjoy authentic Vietnamese dishes using freshly harvested ingredients.

• Discover how local families shop for fresh ingredients at a traditional market
• Cycle through rice fields and quiet village roads around Hoi An
• Learn traditional organic farming techniques in Tra Que Vegetable Village
• Harvest fresh herbs and vegetables directly from the garden
• Cook authentic Vietnamese dishes with guidance from a local chef
• Enjoy a farm-fresh meal in a peaceful countryside setting
• Receive cooking recipes to recreate the dishes at home

Tour begins with a hotel pick-up in Hoi An.

Accompanied by a local guide, you'll visit a traditional market where residents buy fresh produce, herbs, seafood, and spices every day. This is a great opportunity to learn about the ingredients that form the foundation of Vietnamese cuisine while observing local daily life.

From the market, continue by bicycle through the scenic countryside to Tra Que Vegetable Village. Known for its fertile soil and organic farming traditions, the village has supplied fresh herbs and vegetables to Hoi An restaurants for generations.

Upon arrival, take a leisurely walk through the gardens and meet local farmers who will introduce you to traditional cultivation methods. Depending on the season, you may participate in light farming activities such as preparing garden beds, watering crops, or harvesting herbs.

After exploring the village, join a hands-on cooking session led by a local chef. Using ingredients sourced from both the market and the gardens, you'll learn how to prepare several popular Vietnamese dishes while discovering the stories and techniques behind each recipe.

The experience concludes with a relaxing meal featuring the dishes you have prepared yourself. Before leaving, you'll receive recipe instructions so you can bring a taste of Hoi An back home.

**Morning class: 8.30 - 12.30 and Afternoon class: 15.00 - 19.00.

 **This tour can be combined with a walking visit to Hoi An ancient town in full day trip.

GROUP TOUR (Seat-in-Coach)

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