DAILY COOKING CLASS
abirama Riverside Cooking & River Life Experience
Where Hoi An Slows Down
⏱ Duration: 4–4.5 hours
🕗 Start time: 8:30 AM or 12:30 PM
📍 Pick-up & drop-off: Hoi An city center hotels
👥 Small group experience
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⭐ Overview
Step away from the crowds and experience Hoi An the way locals live.
This is not just a cooking class — it’s a journey through a local market, a peaceful river, a nipa palm forest, and a hands-on cooking experience by the Thu Bon River.
Slow down, connect with local life, and enjoy food with a story.
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🛶 What to Expect
🚗 Hotel Pick-up
We begin by picking you up from your hotel in Hoi An city center, heading away from the busy Old Town toward the countryside.
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🛒 Visit a Local Market
Explore a traditional local market with your guide.
Learn how locals choose fresh ingredients, discover seasonal produce, and hear stories behind Vietnamese daily meals.
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🚤 River Cruise on the Thu Bon River
Board a local boat and enjoy a scenic cruise along the Thu Bon River — the lifeline of Hoi An for centuries.
Relax, observe village life along the riverbanks, and enjoy the quiet side of Hoi An.
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🌴 Explore the Nipa Palm Forest
Glide through the peaceful nipa palm forest, a unique ecosystem tied to the local fishing culture.
A calm and refreshing experience surrounded by nature.
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🌿 Herbal Foot Soak & Massage
Before cooking, unwind with a herbal foot soak and gentle foot massage — a perfect way to relax and reset.
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🍳 Hands-on Cooking Class
Under the guidance of Sabirama’s professional chef, prepare 4 authentic local Vietnamese dishes using ingredients you selected at the market.
No rush, no pressure — just cooking, sharing, and learning.
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🍽️ Enjoy Your Meal by the River
Sit down and enjoy the dishes you’ve cooked in a peaceful riverside setting.
A meal that’s not just eaten, but remembered.
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🚗 Return to Hotel
After the experience, we transfer you back to your hotel in Hoi An city center.
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✅ What’s Included
✔ Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Hoi An city center)
✔ Local market visit
✔ River boat trip
✔ Nipa palm forest exploration
✔ Herbal foot soak & massage
✔ Hands-on cooking class (4 dishes)
✔ English-speaking guide & professional chef
✔ All ingredients & equipment
✔ Lunch or dinner (depending on departure time)
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❌ What’s Not Included
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Tips (optional)
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👍 Why Travelers Love This Experience
✔ Slow, authentic, and uncrowded
✔ Perfect balance of culture, nature & food
✔ Small group, personal attention
✔ Ideal for couples, families & solo travelers
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📝 Additional Info
• Suitable for all cooking levels
• Vegetarian options available (please advise in advance)
• Please inform us of any dietary requirements