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Authentic Hoi An: Explore Countryside with Locals

5.016 reviews

  • 4h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Experience the Real Hoi An Countryside – A Journey Through Culture, Nature & Local Life! Step away from the crowds and discover the peaceful beauty of Hoi An’s countryside on this immersive half-day tour. Ride through quiet village roads, visit a traditional fishing port, row a basket boat through coconut palm forests, and connect with locals through hands-on activities. What You’ll Do: • Visit Duy Hai Fishing Village: Hear local fishermen’s stories and explore the local market. • Explore Cam Thanh Coconut Village: Row a basket boat, catch crabs. • Ride a friendly water buffalo and enjoy unforgettable photo moments. • Farm with locals: Learn to plough and plant rice like a real Vietnamese farmer. • Relax at a cozy local café: Try signature Vietnamese drinks like egg coffee, coconut coffee, or fresh juices. • Visit a local home: Watch and try making rice paper and noodles the traditional way. Let’s go explore together!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fee
  • A bottle of water
  • A cup of coffee, juice, smothies,..

What's not

  • Tips for the tour guide or driver are appreciated if you’re satisfied with the service.

Itinerary

  1. Start your journey at Duy Hai, a peaceful fishing village where you’ll hear fascinating stories about the daily life of local fishermen. Visit the local market and see how fresh seafood is traded straight from the boats.

    30 min

  2. Explore the scenic Cam Thanh water coconut forest, a quiet, green escape. Have a chance to row a basket boat, enjoy the calm waterways, and join in fun local activities like catching field crabs.

    1 h

  3. Meet and ride a friendly water buffalo—an iconic symbol of Vietnamese farming life. A fun and unforgettable countryside moment for both kids and adults!

    30 min

  4. Join local farmers in the rice fields and learn how rice is grown in the traditional way. Try making a plough, help with planting young rice shoots, and understand the hard but beautiful work behind every bowl of rice

    45 min

  5. Relax at a charming coffee shop and enjoy a selection of Vietnamese drinks—try egg coffee, salted coffee, coconut coffee, fresh juices, and tropical smoothies.

    45 min

  6. Visit a welcoming local family and learn how they make traditional rice noodles and rice paper. You’ll see the full process and even try making some yourself!

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Hoi An Scooter Adventures
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Hoi An

  • Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 2561 experiences we list in Hoi An.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 349 of 2561.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Hoi An

Lantern-lit lanes, tailor shops and riverside cafés glow after dark in Hoi An, a beautifully preserved old trading port in central Vietnam.

The Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves centuries-old merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls and temples along the Thu Bon River. The covered Japanese Bridge is its emblem, and old houses such as Tan Ky show the blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences that shaped the port.

Top-ranked sights in Hoi An: Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau).

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