Formerly known as Fai-Fo, Hoi An, is Vietnamese city located at the central coast of the country. This city is a major attraction in the world and most of its fame is due to its amazingly preserved, Ancient Town. Hoi An sightseeing is a very popular activity as this city is home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and Pagodas. Other than sightseeing there are numerous activities and things that tourists can do in the city which brings in thousands of tourists every year. For tourists visiting this UNESCO world heritage site for the first time, here is a list of the top things to do in Hoi An!

Hoi An Cooking Classes:

Cooking tours and cooking classes are a unique activity to indulge in while on a trip to Hoi An but it is worth trying. It is an out-of-the-box experience that attracts mostly cooking and food lovers!

• Sabirama Cooking Class

This is a cooking tour and a cooking class combined. This package provides a unique experience to the tourists. It takes the tourists to the Cam Thanh village, the country side that is located 4kms away from the city center. Before the class begins, the tourists can enjoy activities such as boat trip on the river, water buffalo cart transfer to the restaurant, basket boat sailing and a visit to the local market. The tourists can enjoy foot, shoulder and head massaged after arriving to the restaurant. This tour takes place in a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. The tour also provides pickup and drop-off to and from the hotel.

Hoi An Day Trips:

When tourists visit Hoi An for a short time they might miss out on some of the most prominent attractions of the city. To make the most of the short stay in Hoi An, the tourists can opt for Hoi An day trips.

• Day trip to Hue- The Imperial City

For history enthusiasts and history lovers, this is a perfect day trip package as it covers all the historical sites and attractions of the Hue- VietnamÂ’s former Royal Capital. The trip will cover the history of the vanished Vietnamese feudal empire and the ruins of the empire such as a complex of monuments, pagodas and tombs.

• Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain - My Khe Beach

This trip covers the visits to three major city attractions including Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain and the My Khe Beach. Exploration of caves, Buddhist temples and pagodas are all part of this highly educational trip as tourists will be told about the historical backgrounds of these places. The trip will begin at 8:15.m.-9:30 am and the first stop will be the Mountain in Da Nang city, then to the Monkey Mountains followed by a delish lunch. Tourists who wish to be picked up from their accommodations must pay an extra fee for it but all tourists will be dropped off at Hoi An.

Hoi An Day Cruises:

Cruising is one of the top things to do in Hoi An and not experiencing this is a major miss. Tourists can opt for the day cruising packages and have the best time of their lives in the city.

• CANDLELIGHT DINNER RIVER CRUISE

By choosing this cruise package, you are in for a journey that will sweep you off your feet. This cruise trip is timed perfectly and tourists get a chance to witness the gorgeous views of the sunset while cruising in the Thu Bon River for one and a half hour and taken to the exotic old town of Hoi An.

Hoi An Cultural Tours:

Hoi An is a historically important city and that is what makes this city culturally very rich. This fact that the city is rich in history and culture, attracts culture and history lovers from all around the world.

• Hoi An Sunrise Cruise and Fish Market Tour

Experience cruising amongst the local fishermen and observe how the locals of Hoi An love their lives. Fishing is a cultural activity and this trip focuses on the local life and also gives a chance to the tourists to witness the magical views of the sunrise.

• Half Day Silk Cloth Producing Process Discovery Tour

This is a knowledgeable trip as the tourists get a chance to learn about the history of the country’s silk making. They are taken to the silk village where they observe the fascinating silk-making process step by step. The process which converts the silkworm-cocoon into lavish silk cloth is phenomenal to watch.

Hoi An Other Water Sports:

Water activities are very popular among tourists. Watersports are the most common tourist activity in the city after Hoi An sightseeing.

• Full-day Cham Islands Cruise from Hoi An with Underwater Walking Excursion

By choosing this tour package, tourists are in for an outclass watersports experience. Visiting the 8 small islands of Quang Nam is included in this tour. These beautiful islands are also a World Biosphere Reserve that is recognized by UNESCO. This tour will include; swimming, snorkeling and “Walking Underwater” which is not just restricted to swimmers and divers, everyone can enjoy this amazing activity where tourists get surrounded by the exotic marine life of Hoi An. After the fun activities, the tourists will be served with some spectacular lunch at the Unique ecological Bai Chong beach of a Word Biosphere Reserved Cham islands, where they can relax after a tasty lunch session. Then the group will be taken on the boat ride in a Vietnamese wooden boat and free coffee will be served to that on-board.

Hoi An Food Tours:

Visiting Hoi An and not enjoying the Vietnamese cuisine is very regretful. The food served in Hoi An is spectacular and worth trying, the crowded food streets and the local restaurants offer the best food!

• Hoi An Old Town Food Tour by Night

This is a 2.5-hour food tour which introduces the tourists to the most hidden food jewels of the city. Group of 12 tourists, headed by an expert good guide, takes the tourists along the bustling streets and lets the tourists enjoy the best of Hoi An’s street food. The guide takes the tourists to explore the local restaurants that people might miss if they try to explore the food scene on their own.

Hoi An Full-day Tours:

There are so many things to do in Hoi and so many historical monuments to explore that a few hours won’t be enough. These full day tours help the tourists make the most of their stay and provide them with an experience that dwells in their minds forever.

• Full-Day Cham Island Tour from Da Nang

Traveling in Hoi An can be very tiring and hectic and this full day tour to the beautiful Cham Island is the perfect get away from the chaos of Hoi An. Explore the beach in peace and calmness, and take off all the tiredness from your minds by relaxing under the sun by the sea, that boasts exquisite views. Swimming, snorkeling and perfect beaching experience are what the tourists can enjoy.

Hoi An Attraction Tickets:

To enjoy stress-free visits to the top attractions of the city, tourists can get ticket deals and enjoy their time to the fullest, without worrying about buying a ticket.

• Ba Na Hills Ticket & Roundtrip Transport

The tourists will be picked up from their respective hotels and the transport vehicle will take the tourists to the Ba Na Hills. This is 5-hour trip, at the end of which the tourists will be dropped off at their hotels in Hoi An. After the visit to the Ba Na Hills, the tourists will enjoy visits to Vong Nguyet Hill, the Le Jardin d'Amour flower garden and Linh Ung Pagoda, Lunch, cable car ride, and round-trip transportation from Da Nang city hotels or Hoi An city are included.

Hoi An Half-day Tours:

Often tourists arrive in Hoi An for a short time period and are unable to cover all the major spots of the city. For such tourists, these half-day tours are perfect as in just a few hours, tourists can enjoy visiting all the major attractions of the city.

• Hoi An Walking Half-Day Tour

This half day city tour’s focus is to explore the cultural side of the city, therefore, it is perfect for tourists who love exploring foreign and interesting cultures. This is a walking tour the tourists will get a chance to explore the city’s characteristic, yellow-bricked merchant houses along with its trading history. Choose this walking tour to see the real Hoi An.

•             Half-Day Tour of Hoi An Ancient Town from Da Nang

This half day tour will take the tourists to the ancient town to explore the numerous heritage sites of this part of Hoi An, which makes this city in the world. Witness how amazingly this ancient town has been preserved for the world to see.