Experience Hue cuisine the local way through a private, hands-on cooking experience with Mister T’s mom at our family home in the Hue countryside. Start by visiting a real local market, where you can see everyday Vietnamese life, choose fresh local ingredients and discover the foods local people actually buy and eat. Then return to our family home to learn how to prepare traditional Hue dishes in the local way, cook together with Mister T’s mom and enjoy the meal you have prepared with our family.
This is more than a cooking class. It is a chance to experience real local life in Hue through food — from the market and fresh ingredients to traditional cooking methods, homemade food and relaxed family meal. After cooking, continue by motorbike through peaceful countryside roads, rice fields and local villages, with opportunities to meet local people and see another side of everyday life away from the main tourist attractions.
Our small family-run Easy Rider team keeps the day private, friendly and relaxed. You can ride your own motorbike if you have the appropriate licence and experience, or simply sit back as a pillion passenger behind one of our experienced local guides.
If you are looking for a personal way to learn Hue cuisine, experience local Vietnamese food culture and discover the countryside beyond the main tourist attractions, this is a great way to spend a day in Hue
Tour Details
Duration: 8 hours
Distance: ~80 km
Price: $68 USD per person
Departure Time: Flexible — you choose when to start
Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Anywhere in Hue, at your convenience
What makes This Hue Cooking Class Different?
This is more than a cooking class. It is a private full-day experience combining Hue cuisine, countryside back roads, local culture and a genuine family experience.
- Private and relaxed — Enjoy the day at your own pace without joining a large group or following a rushed schedule.
- Cook with a local family — Learn to prepare traditional Hue dishes with Mister T’s mom at our family home.
- Visit a local market — Choose fresh ingredients together before starting the cooking class.
- Explore Hue beyond the famous sights — Discover villages, rice fields and peaceful countryside roads.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included — Ride as pillion passenger or self-ride if you have the appropriate licence and experience.
- Experience Tam Giang Lagoon at sunset — End the day with beautiful sunset views over the lagoon and see local fishermen and fishing villages as they go about their everyday lives.
- Local family care — Our small family-run Easy Rider team focuses on making your day comfortable, friendly and personal.
Destinations Included
- My Home (Cooking Class)
- Local Market
- Thanh Toan Village
- Hue Countryside Back Roads
- City of Ghosts (An Bang Cemetery)
- Phu Dien Beach
- Tam Giang Lagoon (Sunset & Local Fishing Life)
Tour Itinerary
1. Visit a Local Market & Cook with Mister T’s Mom
We begin by picking you up anywhere in Hue and riding through the countryside to a local market. Together, we choose fresh ingredients for our cooking class before returning to my family home.
Here, you’ll meet my mom, a passionate local cook, and learn how to prepare traditional Hue dishes in a relaxed family setting. Rather than simply watching a cooking demonstration, you’ll take part in preparing the food yourself and then enjoy the meal together.
Depending on your preferences, dishes may include:
- Bún bò Huế (Hue-style noodle soup)
- Bánh khoái (Hue pancake)
- Fried morning glory
- Fried Pineapple and tomato with beef
- Fresh or fried spring rolls
Vegan options are available — just let us know your preference.
2. Explore Hue Countryside & Visit Thanh Toan Village & Bridge
After enjoying the lunch you have prepared with our family, we get back on the motorbikes and continue deeper into the Hue countryside, riding along peaceful back roads through local villages, rice fields and rural landscapes.
This is a chance to experience a quieter side of Hue and see more of everyday countryside life, away from main tourist areas.
Next, we visit the peaceful Thanh Toan Bridge — a charming 18th-century covered bridge located in Thuy Thanh Village, about 8 km east of Hue.
You’ll also explore:
- Traditional rice farming techniques
- The rice farming museum
- Family worship houses
- The local village market
3. Ride Through Rice Fields & Discover the City of Ghosts (An Bang Cemetery)
After visiting Thanh Toan Village, we continue riding through some of the beautiful rice fields of the Hue countryside. We stop along the way to see local farmers working in the fields and learn more about how rice is growing and produced in rural Hue.
It is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, take photos and experience everyday countryside life before continuing to one of Hue’s most fascinating cultural sites.
Next, we explore one of the largest and most elaborate cemeteries in the world — An Bang, also known as the “City of Ghosts.”
This extraordinary place features extravagant tombs and temples built to honor ancestors, blending Vietnamese architecture, spiritual beliefs, and family traditions.
4. Phu Dien Beach & Scenic Coastal Ride Back to Hue
We then visit Phu Dien Beach, a beautiful stretch of golden sand and crystal-clear water. This peaceful, less-touristy beach is perfect for swimming, relaxing and enjoying some time by the sea after a day of exploring the countryside.
After the beach, we take a different scenic route back towards Hue, so you dont have to repeat the same roads. Ride along quieter coastal roads, enjoy the changing scenery and take in the peaceful lanscapes along the way.
Before we finish the day, our last stop is Tam Giang Lagoon, where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the lagoon and see local fishermen working as they go about their everyday lives. It is a peaceful way to experience another side of Hue and the local fishing culture before returning to the city.
After enjoying the sunset at Tam Giang Lagoon, we continue our final ride back to Hue and drop you off anywhere in Hue at your convenience, whether that is your hotel, homestay, train station, bus station or another location you prefer.
What’s Included
- Motorbike with fuel
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets to all sites
- Cooking class with all food
- Helmet (multiple sizes available)
- Rain gear (jacket, pants, boots)
- Flexible departure and drop-off
- Optional: Ride yourself or ride pillion as a passenger
Reminders Before Your Ride
- Get a good night’s sleep before the tour
- Bring sunscreen, a camera, your phone, and a long-sleeve shirt
- Don’t forget your swimming suit
- Let us know your helmet size (we have both full-face and half-face options)
Whether you ride your own motorbike or prefer to relax as a passenger, this private tour offers an unforgettable Vietnamese adventure!
Looking for Another Way to Explore Hue?
If you love the local side of Hue but are looking for a different experience, you may also enjoy one of our other private motorbike tours:
Discover More of Hue Without the Cooking Class
Our Private Hue Countryside Motorbike Tour is ideal if you would rather spend the day riding through rural villages, rice fields and quieter parts of Hue, with more time to experience local scenery and everyday life.
Explore Hue’s Imperial & Royal Heritage
If history is your main interest, our Hue Imperial & Royal Tombs Full-Day Private Motorbike Tour focuses on the Imperial City, royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda and Hue’s most important historical sites.
Have Less Time?
For a shorter historical experience, our Hue Tombs of the Kings Half-Day Private Motorbike Tour focuses on some of Hue’s most impressive royal tombs.
Looking for a Longer Journey?
If you have more time and would like to explore beyond Hue, we also offer private multi-day motorbike adventures through the mountains, countryside and coastal roads of Central Vietnam:
- 2-Day Hue Loop Tour: ride from Hue through scenic back roads and the Hai Van Pass, stay overnight near a local Co Tu community, and return to Hue via the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail.
- 3-Day Hue Loop Tour: for an even bigger adventure, continue the journey to Hoi An Ancient Town, Da Nang and My Son Sanctuary, while experiencing the mountain roads, coastal scenery and local communities along the way.
These longer journeys are ideal for travelers who want to experience Central Vietnam at a slower pace, rather than simply travelling from one destination to another.
We look forward to riding with you and sharing a wonderful day in Hue. All of our tours are carefully designed by our local family-run team, with one goal: to make sure you have a great experience with us. If you are not happy with your trip, we offer a 100% refund — no questions asked.
Book Your Tour
Ready to experience Hue through local food, countryside roads and family life? Book your private Hue Cooking Class & Countryside Tour by Motorbike with Mister T Easy Rider.
Our small family-run team is always happy to help with your booking, pickup and drop-off arrangements, or any questions you may have.
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📧 Email: huetouring@gmail.com
We look forward to welcoming you to Hue and riding with you soon!