4 Hoi An Banh Mi and Rice Paper Classes Worth Booking

1.My Son Sanctuary & Sunset River Cruise BBQ or Banhmi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $18Our pick

You’ll visit My Son Sanctuary with guides such as Thao, Tin, Van, or Lam, hear stories of Cham culture and local life, watch a traditional performance, then cruise the Thu Bon River at sunset with BBQ or banh mi.

“Lam was excellent, having grown up and still living close to My Son he knows the history so well. Right amount of time at the sanctuary and excellent cruise on the river with bbq bits. Thoroughly recommend.”

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2.MY SON Unesco Site & Fresh Rice Noodle “PHỞ” Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · from $30Top rated

Leave Hoi An at 7:30 am with an English-speaking guide such as Thuy, Caspar, or Misa, then visit My Son Sanctuary before the heat and crowds. You’ll learn about Champa culture, make fresh phở noodles, eat lunch, and return by wooden boat on the Thu Bon River.

“Caspar was an excellent tour guide that gave us historical information about Vietnamese culture as history as it related to the sites we visited. Enjoy the My Son Champa historic site, live dance/music performances, a traditional family lunch, rice noodle making demo, and a boat ride on the river.”

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3.My Son Early Morning with Banh My and Coffee 6 am

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 4h 30m · from $18

Leave Hoi An before sunrise for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide explains the Champa Kingdom and eight centuries of sculpture. Explore for two hours, then enjoy banh mi and Vietnamese coffee at a local café before returning by late morning. Small groups are limited to 13 people.

“Our guide was so lovely and made the whole experience more fun! The sanctuary was beautiful but very crowded. Opt for the sunrise tour if you can 😊”

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4.My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Tour 6 am w Banh my and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $21

Leave Hoi An around 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary, arriving before the main crowds and strongest heat. An English-speaking guide such as Ben, Philip, Mr Vu, or Mr Lee explains Cham history and construction. You get about two and a half hours at the ruins, plus banh mi and Vietnamese coffee.

“Great early morning trip with our guide Ben despite the rain. We missed all the crowds and had time to explore My Son with Ben supplying all the details.”

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