Just a short 3km bike ride from the center of Hoi An is a place called Tra Que. It’s not just a garden; it’s the reason why food in this town tastes so much better than anywhere else. For hundreds of years, families here have grown organic herbs and veggies using only natural seaweed from the lagoon as fertilizer.
On this trip, we aren’t just going to a kitchen. We’re going to the source. You’ll see the farmers at work, smell the fresh mint and basil in the air, and eventually, turn those exact ingredients into a delicious meal. It’s relaxed, it’s green, and it’s the best way to understand the “soul” of Vietnamese cooking.
Multi day tours from 3 days and above
More than 60 days before arrival date: free of charge
From 30 to 59 days before arrival date: 30 percent of total rate
From 15 to 29 days before arrival date: 50 percent of total rate
From 7 to 14 days before arrival date: 70 percent of total rate
Less than 7 days before arrival date or no show: 100 percent of total rate
Halong Bay cruise
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From 11 to 30 days before check in: 30 percent of total rate
From 7 to 10 days before check in: 50 percent of total rate
Less than 7 days before check in or no show: 100 percent of total rate
Mekong River cruise
More than 90 days before check in: 30 percent of the cruise price
From 60 to 89 days before check in: 50 percent of the cruise price
From 30 to 59 days before check in: 75 percent of the cruise price
Less than 30 days before check in: 100 percent of the cruise price
Short tours from 1 to 3 days
More than 7 days prior: 10 percent of total rate
From 4 to 7 days prior: 50 percent of total rate
Less than 3 days prior or no show: 100 percent of total rate
08:00 (or 14:00): I’ll meet you at your hotel lobby. We’ll grab our bikes and head to the Hoi An Central Market. We’ll pick up some fresh bits for the class and then enjoy a breezy ride out to the village.
Once we hit Tra Que, we’ll cool down with a drink and take a walk through the herb gardens. You’ll see how the villagers grow everything organically and maybe even try your hand at some light gardening.
10:00 (or 16:00): Time for that herbal foot massage. We use medicinal plants grown right there in the soil to help you relax before we get to the kitchen. We’ll head to the kitchen with our chef. This isn’t a strict classroom; it’s hands-on and fun. You’ll learn how to get that Banh Xeo perfectly crispy and how to balance the sweet and sour flavors Vietnam is famous for.
12:00 (or 18:00): Now for the best part, eating what you made! After a long, lazy lunch or dinner, we’ll cycle back to your hotel.
Price: from 35$/person
Kids: Under 5s are free. 5-11 year-olds are $26
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Not at all! Our chef designs the recipes to be fun and accessible for everyone. We focus on the techniques, like rolling spring rolls and flipping pancakes-that you can easily replicate when you go back home.
We operate rain or shine! If the weather isn't suitable for cycling, we provide high-quality minivan transfers at no extra cost to ensure you still get to enjoy the village and the cooking class comfortably.
Absolutely. Tra Que is a "vegetable village," so we have incredible plant-based versions of all our recipes. Just let us know your dietary needs when you book, and the chef will prepare fresh tofu and mushroom alternatives.
Yes, we use clean, individual basins and fresh medicinal herbs for every guest. It’s a very traditional and clean way to relax after walking through the gardens.
It’s a very easy, flat 3km ride (about 15-20 minutes) each way. It’s suitable for all ages, but if you’d prefer not to cycle, just let us know and we’ll arrange a car for you!
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