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A group of people sitting around a stone table outdoors with food and drinks. 1
A person harvesting rice in a flooded field with a conical hat. 2
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Ninh Binh: Half-Day Cooking Class at a Local Home

By Localee Viet Nam Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$80 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Catch crabs and shrimps using traditional bamboo traps
  • Experience authentic Vietnamese farming activities
  • Hands-on cooking class with fresh local ingredients
  • Enjoy a homemade Vietnamese meal you cook yourself
  • Relaxing fishing and countryside experience

Activity location

    • Ninh Binh
    • Ninh Binh, Ninh Bình, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Ninh Binh
    • Ninh Binh, Ninh Bình, Vietnam

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    All tools and equipment for activities
  • Inclusions
    Fresh ingredients for the cooking experience
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Inclusions
    Seasonal tea and light snacks
  • Exclusions
    Menu drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tips and personal expense
  • Exclusions
    Anything not mentioned above

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year

What you can expect

  • Authentic Vietnamese Farm & Cooking Experience (Half Day)

    Step away from the busy city and discover the heart of Vietnamese countryside life in this hands-on cooking experience hosted at a local home. This half-day activity lets you live like a local farmer, harvest fresh ingredients, and cook authentic Vietnamese dishes with the help of a friendly local “Mum”.

    Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Duration: 4 – 5 hours (including hotel pick-up & drop-off)

    Itinerary

    Hotel Pick-up: Our guide will collect you from your hotel and take you to a peaceful local home in the countryside.

    Catch Fresh Seafood: Join Mum on a small boat and learn how to catch crabs and shrimps using traditional bamboo traps.

    Tea Break with Local Snacks: Relax with Vietnamese tea and roasted sweet potatoes, just like local farmers enjoy during their break.

    Farming Experience: Try ploughing the soil and planting fresh vegetables in the garden.

    Build a Chicken Coop (Optional): Learn a fun traditional farming skill if weather permits.

    Hands-on Cooking Class: Use the crabs and shrimps you caught to cook authentic Vietnamese dishes guided by Mum.

    Enjoy Your Meal: Sit down and savour the delicious food you prepared yourself.

    Fishing & Relaxation: Spend some quiet time fishing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

    Herbal Tea Finale: Finish the experience with refreshing local herbal tea.

    Return Transfer: We drive you back to your hotel.

    Note: Vegan and vegetarian options are available.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ninh Binh
    • Ninh Binh, Ninh Bình, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Ninh Binh
    • Ninh Binh, Ninh Bình, Vietnam