Spend a morning harvesting herbs and learning to cook central Vietnamese classics in Tra Que Village, a working community garden just outside Hoi An. This hands-on tour blends farming techniques, local lore, and a full meal prepared with ingredients you help pick.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The morning light in Tra Que lays flat across shallow beds of mint, coriander and watercress, and the village is already at work — hands turning soil, bicycles creaking toward the river, and the scent of fresh herbs cutting clean through humid air.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short bicycle rides and light bending/squatting for planting and cooking.
Wildlife
History
Tra Que has supplied Hoi An with vegetables for centuries; villagers maintain traditional seaweed-and-compost fertilization methods adapted to the floodplain.
Conservation
Tours emphasize low-impact practices and support local producers; stick to paths, avoid single-use plastics, and buy from village stalls to directly fund sustainable livelihoods.
Reserve your spot on the Hoi An Tra Que Herb Village Farming and Cooking Class today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Morning timing
Book a morning slot to avoid midday heat and see farmers actively working the beds.
Footwear
Wear closed-toe shoes with grip—plots are often muddy and uneven after irrigation.
Hydration and sun
Carry a reusable water bottle and a brimmed hat; shade is limited between beds and during the bike transfer.
Support local
Buy small herb bundles or tip the local chef to directly benefit village livelihoods.
Closed-toe trail shoes
Keeps feet protected in muddy, uneven vegetable beds.
Wide-brim hat and sunscreen
Protects from strong sun during the outdoor portions and bike transfer.
summer
Insect repellent
Useful for damp fields and early morning hours when mosquitoes are active.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated through active harvesting and cooking is important.