The wandering never ends in the beautiful ancient town of Hoi An. In this immersive city and countryside tour, become a local for a day and discover the physical and intangible heritage of this well-beloved city in Vietnam. Choose from a variety of packages––each crafted with distinct itineraries––and select your ideal Hoi An adventure. In the morning tour, travel to the charming rural setting of Cam Thanh Village. Traverse lush rice paddies by riding a buffalo and cruise along a winding river towards the famed Coconut Forest aboard a traditional bamboo basket boat! In the afternoon tour, see well-preserved 15th to 19th-century structures and artifacts that has entranced tourists and locals alike for its indigenous and foreign make. Travel back to awe-inspiring past of the UNESCO World Heritage Site by visiting the Hoi An Museum, the ornate Chinese Assembly Halls, and the emblematic Japanese Covered Bridge. In the full day tour, experience it all in the comfort of exploring at your own pace! Finally, in the evening tour, witness the quaint little town lit up in a constellation of city lights and a vibrant display of street performances. Start the tour with a home-cooked dinner at a local’s home then stand by for a spectacular sunset while sipping on a delicious cup of Vietnamese coffee. Afterwards, sail down the Bach Dang river amidst the warm glow of floating candles along the river. Next, travel and hang out at the night market to shop and taste local specialties! A game of bai cho, a traditional Vietnamese bingo game, will be waiting for you after so be ready and put your game face on! Before the evening tour ends, enjoy a relaxing foot massage after a day of exploring. Explore Hoi An in all its ancient glory and embrace the peaceful local life.
Itinerary:
🚶♀️ Join-In Walking City Tour
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Departure: Flexible (Morning or Afternoon Session)
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Explore the Hoi An Cultural Heritage Reservation Management Center
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Visit the Chinese Assembly Hall of Hoi An
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Admire the historic Japanese Covered Bridge
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Return: End of walking tour in Hoi An Ancient Town
🌴 Join-In Countryside Tour
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09:00 – Depart for Cam Thanh Coconut Village by van
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09:30 – Enjoy a buffalo ride through the countryside
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10:00 – Paddle a bamboo basket boat through the water coconut forest
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10:30 – Watch a basket boat performance, go crab fishing, and see boat racing
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11:30 – Home-cooked lunch at a local family’s home
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13:00 – Return to Hoi An
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Return: Around 13:00
🌇 3. Join-In Evening Tour
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16:00 – Depart from meeting point
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16:30 – Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Hoi An specialties
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17:00 – Enjoy a sunset view over Hoi An while sipping Vietnamese coffee
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17:30 – Take a rowboat trip along the Bach Dang River
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18:15 – Visit the Hoi An Night Market
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Taste local street food (at own expense)
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Play a traditional game of “Bai Choi”
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Relax with a foot massage
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19:45 – Return to starting point
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Return: 19:45
🚴♂️ Join-In Full-Day Tour
Morning – Countryside Experience
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09:10 – Depart from Hoi An to Cam Thanh Coconut Village
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09:40 – Cycle to the village and enjoy the scenic countryside
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10:00 – Try a buffalo ride and bamboo basket boat ride
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10:30 – Watch a basket boat performance, go crab fishing, and see boat racing
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11:30 – Relax with snacks and drinks at a local’s home
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12:30 – Return to hotel and enjoy free time
Afternoon – Hoi An Cultural Discovery
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14:00 – Hotel pick-up in Hoi An City Center or meet at the designated location
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14:30 – Visit the Hoi An Cultural Heritage Reservation Management Center
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15:00 – Explore the Chinese Assembly Hall of Hoi An
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15:30 – Walk to the Japanese Covered Bridge
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16:00 – Tour ends
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Return: 16:00
Pick-Up Information: 9:10 - Hotels located in Hoi An City center
Meet-Up Information:
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Address: Hoi An Old Town Tours. 119 Tran Quang Khai, Cam Chau, Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam
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Please refer to the map for assistance
Eligibility: Children aged 0-4 can join this activity free of charge
Additional Information:
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There are many taxis available around the city area to pick you up after the tour
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Transportation will be via a van
Prohibitions & Limitations:
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This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
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The activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs)
What to bring:
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Sunscreen
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Caps or hats
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Camera
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Light and comfortable clothing (preferrably dri-fit material)
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Walking shoes
Sample Menu:
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Fried Spring Rolls
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Banana Flower Salad
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Crispy Vietnamese Pancakes
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Fresh fruits
Surcharge Table: All surcharges are payable in cash directly to the driver