Top Central Vietnam Classes & Workshops

Colored lanterns are a symbol of Hoi An, where locals believe they bring happiness, luck, and wealth. Bring home a souvenir with a difference, a lantern that you made yourself, after this fascinating class. Choose from a wealth of different silks then work with your instructor to craft a bamboo frame and create your lantern, which will fold away neatly into your luggage. Your class includes a Vietnamese tea tasting.

Snorkel the vivid coral reefs of the Cham Islands on a full-day trip from Hoi An and Da Nang into the Cu Lao Cham archipelago, a UNESCO-listed marine biosphere. You’ll make the crossing in a traditional wooden boat, then slip into the water to see the bright fish and coral that thrive in the protected area. Following your snorkeling time, head to Bai Chong beach for a Vietnamese seafood lunch at the edge of the water, soaking up the sun on the white sand beach before returning to the mainland.

On this Phong Nha Caves tour from Hue, you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed complex of 14 grottoes in the limestone mountains of Ke Bang National Park. Used by the Cham people in the ninth and 10th centuries as Buddhist sanctuaries, the caves still contain the remains of altars and inscriptions. You’ll receive plenty of personal attention on this small-group tour, which also includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Cham Islands are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and renowned for their diverse marine life, but you don’t have to dive to experience the underwater wonders. This full-day cruise from Hoi An includes a thrilling underwater walking activity, plenty of free time for swimming and snorkeling, and a delicious lunch at a beachside restaurant.

If you are looking for an authentic yoga style with positive and bright energy, you are incredibly being welcomed to Aum Yoga center. At Aum yoga, we encourage you to find an inner of you, to treat yourself well and to be a better you. By linking physical body, mind and soul. Let’s join us for your own path of real life.

Lantern souvenir,real local experience in the fishing village. our car will ride you to the art of making lanterns,you will visit craftsmen with skillful hands,showing you howto create the brightly colored lanterns.Expertly guided you could make yourself a lantern as a gift to your family.Finish your learning, you are welcomed the local tea in the fishing village, you will join rowing the special basket boat and carching crab, go fishing technique with your skillful fisherman on river, come back family ,you have local food in the coconut house nearly river

* Capture beautiful shots around historic Hoi An Old in the early morning light. * Trinh is our photography subject wearing traditional Vietnamese dress - Áo Dài & Nón Lá. * Connect with the locals at their houses or at the market, breaking the barriers. * Learn about camera settings, composition & photography tips. * Learn about Vietnamese Culture. * Ends at a local coffee shop where we review and discuss post-processing techniques. * Support the local business and giving back to the unfortunate. * Suitable for all camera types, cellphones, levels. * Your Guides: Alden (Instructor - Emmy Award Winning Artist with over 2 decades of photography experience) Trinh (Certified International Tour Guide - Vietnamese - Model - Community Service Volunteer/organizer)

Just walk up the street and you’ll run into a coffee shop in every corner. Drinking coffee is part of one’s daily routine and it is a considered a ritual by older Vietnamese. You’ll find that the Vietnamese drink coffee at all hours of the day and coffee shops are usually crowded in the mornings. To start this class we will listen to may stories on this two-hour tour and learn about the journey of coffee from crop to cup. Discover what makes Vietnamese ground coffee, fined Robusta, different to other types around the world. Learn the steps needed to roast dark beans so that they mix perfectly with sweet condensed milk, which is an improvisation made due to the limitations on the availability of fresh milk at French colonial time.

Learn traditional styles of Vietnamese painting with tips on painting techniques provided by a talented local artist. We will show you how traditional oriental watercolor painting differs from western style art and In this Experience, you will learn calligraphy in Vietnamese Language and/or English also. After paiting class finished we will take a rest and tasting our tea then go ahead to Lantern Making Class. We provide the bamboo that forms the base of your frame; you do the rest. Your instructor will show you how to make your lantern from the first to the last step and how to make your own Hoi An lantern. We provide beautiful silk so that you can choose your own color pattern, and design. Once completed, these lanterns are easy to fold, carry, or put in your luggage. Take an original, enjoyable, hand-made souvenir home from your visit to Hoi An.

No previous skills are required to create your own handmade lantern, making this 2.5-hour workshop a family-friendly activity in Hoi An. Participants are provided with a bamboo frame—with multiple shapes to choose from—and shown by craftsmen how to fold the silk into a colorful lantern. Fold it flat into your luggage and return home with a unique souvenir.

Start your day with an energising yoga practice (You can choose your yoga style: Yin, Hatha, Beginners or Vinyasa) overlooking the rice fields followed by a freshly squeezed juice & refreshment after your practice.

Yoga Shack is located in an amazing location to disconnect from the busy world that we are living in. The classes are given at the Nguyen Shack Phong Nha Eco Resort. We are welcoming International standard yoga teachers. At the moment we are hosting Anastasia, a yoga and meditation teacher from the U.K. Her life mission is to awaken individuals to their true self and help them create a life of mindfulness and expansion. She holds BA in Philosophy and MSc in Psychology which she draws upon to make yogic practice accessible and practical for everyone. Her journey with yoga and meditation began in 2012 with an intensive study of Hindu and Buddhist spiritual philosophies; in 2017 she qualified as a yoga teacher with RYT Yoga Alliance. She holds a diploma in mindfulness and has been teaching meditation since 2015. She is also a practicing life coach, crystal healer and a Reiki master.

To start, you will take a chance to tast the traditional Vietnaemse tea and enjoy the various flavors of tea during the paiting class. We will show you how traditional oriental watercolor painting differs from western style art and I n this Experience, you will learn calligraphy in Vietnamese Language and/or English also. You will be taught the techniques on how to hold the brush, how much ink to use, and the proper strokes to write Vietnamese script and/or English characters Create a beautiful bamboo script that you can take with you. Whatever your level of artistic skill, you’ll come away from this class with a unique and priceless memento of your trip to Vietnam.

At Taboo Bamboo Workshop you will be surprised and excited to see all the different household facilities and things that we have created out of bamboo and that we use in our house. Take them home with you as a souvenir and enjoy this long lasting experience.

Ao dai is a Vietnamese traditional customs, you can not find this in any other countries. So taking photos and wear Ao dai is a great and must-have experience that you should have in Vietnam. Our shop is located opposite to the Danang Cathedral (Pink Church), so it is very convenience to take the photos with the Pink Church with Ao Dai. Everyday, there are more than a thousand people do this at the Pink Church for this experience. We can speak English and Korean (basic). The price is so cheap just 50 000 VND (2 USD) for one person.

The romantic Hue in which traditional craft values are conserved. Each craft has an incredible stories, just waiting for you to discover. Take the time to experience these traditional crafts and see how beautiful the ancient culture is.

What is Tai Chi - a combination of Yin and Yang philosophy with Chinese martial arts movements and breathing techniques. It is suitable for people of all ages and levels of physical fitness. The movements can be performed slowly and gently for health and relaxation, or faster and more powerfully for fitness and self defence applications. Tai Chi benefits - the exercises regulate all systems within the body improving digestion, respiration and circulation. As the movements are performed in a relaxed manner this can also lead to a reduction in stress related disorders. The low-impact nature of the routines improves the condition of bones, joints and muscles without strain whilst encouraging balance, focus, flexibility and co-ordination to promote health and vitality within the individual. During practice the body remains relaxed with breathing and movement all closely connected.

We provide USA certified/licensed M1 safe driving expert. Class includes optional city ride taking you around the busy city to acclimate to the environment in which you will drive. Terrific precursor to renting motorbikes from our company or taking an Easy Rider Tour.

A great pleasure of any visit to Hoi An is to stroll along the peaceful vintage paths of the ancient town at night under the flickering lights from lots of hanging lanterns. These simple yet colorful lanterns are a unique feature of Hoi An culture for hundreds of years. Exploring the beauty of lanterns and making your own lanterns expressing your style are the highlights of this tour.

Bamboo is often used to create traditional Vietnamese handicrafts, traditional tools, and everyday household items. This hands-on workshop lets you experiment with bamboo cutting, carving, and treating, and learn all about the sustainable material and its use in Vietnam. Best of all, you will get to make your very own bamboo souvenir such as a vase, pen holder, or ornament.

-Guests will join in all local interesting activities on the water(basket boat riding,demonstrating,fishing,crabbing...) -Guests will take great pictures on the river at the sunset. -Take a great experience to learn about Water Puppet show with thousand years of history and culture. -Guest will taste best local food of Hoi An(Cao Lau Noodles and Vietnamese ice coffee). -We offer free pick up our guests in Da Nang and Hoi An until we drop off our guests for Water Puppet Show in HoiAn.

-This is a typical Handy Craft Tour that you your self join in making typical activities in Hoi An like Hoi An Ceramic Makings and Hoi An Lantern Making with instruction from our local craftsmen on the site. -Take a wonderful experience for Water Puppet Show to learn about Vietnamese history,culture and lifestyle that you can find any similar Show on the world. -Private with flexible.

Master the art of an ancient Vietnamese tradition during a lantern-making workshop in Hoi An, a hands-on cultural experience that’s ideal for families. This private tour means you’ll receive undivided attention throughout the workshop, and leave with a hand-made souvenir to commemorate your vacation. Plus, you can choose from a morning or afternoon departure time to suit your schedule.

- We will show you from the scratch of a lantern, you will make the frame by yourself such as: bending and inserting .... - The workshop is decorated by many unique lanterns and very beautiful background for everyone take some special photos. - Our lantern is foldable and easy to bring home.