Spend time in Vietnam's countryside on a morning or afternoon guided tour from Hoi An. Browse a local market before floating through a dense coconut palm forest on a traditional bamboo basket boat. Learn how to prepare Vietnamese food and savor your work during a cooking class. Meet your guide at the Godiva coffee shop before heading to explore a morning or afternoon market in Hoi An. Marvel at the seasonal fruits, noodles, herbs, vegetables, meat, and fish on display. Interact with the vendors and get some tips on how to bargain.  Then, paddle through the water coconut palms aboard a bamboo basket boat for 40 minutes. Learn how to fish with a fishing net, listen to some folk songs and receive some handmade souvenirs made from coconut leaves. Learn how to cook Vietnamese food, such as Bánh cuốn (Vietnamese steamed rice rolls), Bánh Xèo (Hoian rice pancakes), Phở (pho noodles with beef), and Chè (sweet bean soup) as you prepare your own lunch or dinner.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture with a lantern-making class. Select from full and express options. In the full activity, make the lanterns completely from scratch. In the express activity, start with the bamboo structure of the lanterns already made and begin by choosing your lantern fabric. Begin your experience with some herbal tea and traditional music. Hear about the history of Hoi An bamboo silk lanterns from your host and how the local people believe that hanging lanterns in front of their house brings luck, happiness, and wealth. Create lanterns shaped like lotuses, triangles, garlic, UFOs, or diamonds and choose your own silk style and color with guidance from your instructor. This unique activity can be enjoyed by the entire family, even by kids as young as 3 years old. Once completed, these lanterns are easy to fold, carry, or put in your luggage, so you can take home an original, hand-made souvenir from your visit to Hoi An.

Travel back to the Nguyen Dynasty on a multi-stop tour from Hoi An and Da Nang to Hue. See the Imperial City, the Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh, and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Get a taste of Hue cuisine during lunch at a local restaurant. Following pickup in Hoi An, the journey to Hue begins by crossing one of the best coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass. Take advantage of a 30-minute stop at the peak and 5 minutes to take photos at Lang Co Beach.  After a final round of pickup in Da Nang, visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, a blend of Western and Eastern architecture constructed between 1920-1931. Then, enjoy lunch at a local specialty restaurant serving Hue-style dishes.  With a full stomach of local cuisine, continue to Hue’s main attraction, the Imperial Citadel. Once the home of the Nguyen Emperor, the citadel also contains the Forbidden Purple City. Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s largest pagoda. Built in 1601, it is the subject of many local folk rhymes and is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue. Finish the day with drop-off back in Da Nang and Hoi An.

Local peolpe will hand you a conical hat. It`s so great for pictures, and will help keep the sun off, provide shade on a hot sunny day. Paddling through apart of Thu Bon river by the basket boat and explore Bay Mau Coconut Forest with many interesting activities: - Experience put on the conical hats like the locals - Enjoy the beauty of Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Go through Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Watch basket boat performance spin around - Have a chance to try paddling basket boat - See how traditionally throwing fishing net. It can be noisy a little bit due to Karaoke activity. - Experience catching crabs - Enjoy random folk singing performance by locals in a short time *** There are 2 people in a boat. Except booking for 1 person *** Basket boat is ridden by locals so communication by English is limitted

Our chef will guide traditional methods of how to cook local dishes of Vietnamese foods. After cooking class, you enjoy what you cooked This cooking class isn’t difficult to follow. The ingredients are perpared by the friendly assistants for easy assembly *** Tour Itinerary: - 10:30/ 16:30: Pick up at meeting point in Cam Thanh Coconut Village area After that, move to cooking class in coconut village. Enjoy welcome drink and take a rest at our restaurant, then join cooking class. Our chef will teach you how to cook 4 local dishes like pancake, spring rolls, papaya salad, chicken with lemongrass... After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked. - 13:30/ 19:30 : Cooking class end *** This tour is group tour. It can be combined with other participants. *** The time in the schedule can be changed a little bit.

Enjoy a private car ride from Hue to Hoi An with some sightseeing stops along the way. Stop at Lang Co beach to take in the views, visit a traditional fishing village, and see the Golden Bridge. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in Hue. In your private car, you can explore the area's rural, coastal, and mountainous roads, and admire the breathtaking landscapes along the way. See Lap An Lagoon, situated against the backdrop of the magnificent Bach Ma mountain range. Admire this scenic place where the mountains meet the ocean. Watch the white clouds floating over the high mountain ranges. Next, stop at Lang Co Beach to take in the scenery. Enjoy a stunning panorama with a majestic mountain range on one side and the beach on the other and visit a traditional fishing village. After your stop at the beach, continue on to the Hai Van Pass. most stunning coastal roads in the world. Take in the thrill of driving its curves and zigzag roads while you drive a this scenic stretch between the mountains and the sea. Once you've crossed the pass, check out Da Nang's Golden Bridge. Located within the Ba Na Hills, this pedestrian bridge is supported by two giant hands and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Finally, see the Marble Mountains, consisting of a group of five hills made of limestone and marble, each representing one of the five elements of the earth. These mountains have a variety of caves, tunnels, and Buddhist sanctuaries to explore. Get dropped off at your hotel in the city center of Hoi An at the end of your tour.

Experience life in the Vietnamese countryside on a guided trip that includes traditional fishing, a basket boat ride through water coconut trees, a tour of Hoi An ancient town, shopping at the lantern-lit night market, and transfers from Da Nang or nearby areas. After a hotel pickup, start your adventure at Cam Thanh Coconut Village. Ride a bamboo basket boat through the tranquil coconut palm waterways. Gain cultural insight into the local way of life in central Vietnam. Take part in some hands-on activities such as traditional fishing. Next, head to Hoi An old town. Visit the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watch local devotees make offerings. See the well-preserved Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House that has withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Then, enter the Museum of Folklore to witness a display of artifacts depicting ancient local daily life over 2 floors of a 150-year-old Chinese merchant house. Watch live demonstrations illustrating the values of Hoi An’s folk art. Stop at the Japanese Bridge that was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, and learn about their symbolic and cultural significance. Next, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller alleys and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm. Then, it’s time to recharge your batteries with a dinner with local specialty food. Once the sun sets, watch the city light up with lanterns. Take an evening boat ride on the Hoai River. Release a flower lantern to pray for good luck. Finally, spend some time at the night market soaking in the sights and smells of the bustling old town.

Hoi An is a Unesco World Heritage and one of Vietnam’s most famous ancient towns. Since the 16th century, Hoi An has been a busy trading port for the Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Europeans. Exploring Hoi An on foot is the best way to absorb the beauty of this former trading port. The most remarkable views can be obtained from the ancient houses, reminding visitors of a bygone era and providing a momentary glimpse into a fascinating history. Understand more about the cultures, and listen to only locals’ stories. Places we will visit on this trip: 1. Japan Culture Ancient House 2. Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda 3. Cantonese Assemble Hall 4. Kazik Park 5. Quan Thang Ancient House 6. Performance Art Center 7. Hoi An Central Market In this tour, we will ensure that your five senses will be activated, and get deep local insights. Join us to have a fun and interactive memorable trip!

Morning is the ideal time to explore the hidden passageways and winding alleys of Hoi An. Meet at the local tour provider's shop at #21 Hai Ba Trung Street. Walk 20 meters up the small alleyway and you’ll see it on your left behind the green gates. Your guide will fit your bike, give a safety briefing and provide an overview of the tour. Have the chance to photograph the iconic Japanese Bridge in the historic district. Crossing the canal bridge first near the night market, continue to the new metal bike bridge connecting Hoi An proper and its southern villages of Quang Nam Province. Not far from the bridge, visit a local family making Banh Beo using the traditional method. These small, savory rice flour bowls are a common breakfast staple in the countryside. Continue riding to one of Hoi An's most beautiful villages, stopping at a family home to learn about the tradition of family chapels. Your host is nearly 90-years-old and vividly remembers his experiences during the American War. Pedal past rice fields and vegetable farms along small canals and waterways towards a wooden boat building site. Fishing is still the lifeblood of the province and the construction of these ships is quite amazing to witness and photograph. If the timing is right, you'll also see families gathering to clean fishing nets between journeys at sea. The roads narrow again to concrete paths and your final stops will include a traditional mat weaving shop and a family distillery, where rice wine has been produced in the same manner for generations. Of course, samples for a tasting will be provided. A short ride from here, you will board a local ferry for a trip back to town. Have your cameras ready for great views of the Hoi An waterfront. Once dockside, it's a short 5 minute ride through alleyways back to the local tour provider's shop. 

The tour starts by picking up from your hotels in Hoi An (1-5km from Hoi An Centre/Post Office/Central Market/Ancient town) or the meeting point (358 Nguyen Duy Hieu street, Cam Chau, Hoi An, Quang Nam). Your Hoi An Highlights And Hidden Gem Tour by vespa begins with an exploration of the historic Old Town, where you can marvel at the exquisite architecture of ancient houses, temples, and local markets. Stay away from the crowds, go on the back roads and explore Hoi An alley-ways. Stop to see some famous attractions of Hội An: Ancient Well named Ba Le, Japanese Covered Bridge, Bà Mụ pagoda. Your adventure continues as you travel out of town by weaving through a maze of zigzagging back roads and alleys and delving into the beautiful countryside where you can immerse yourself in the exceptional panoramic views of lush green rice paddies and serene waterways. Along the way, you'll get a chance to check out the trending Rolving ChillHouse Coffee, a must-visit spot in Hoi An. Keeping up the adventure, you'll have the chance to take an exciting and unforgettable ride in a bamboo basket boat in the water coconut forest, allowing you to experience the natural beauty of Hoi An in a thrilling and unique way. After your exciting ride, you'll get an opportunity to taste all the delicious Hoi An delicacies and specialities at a local restaurant. Here, you'll learn about Hoi An's traditional culinary practices and enjoy some of the town's most authentic food and drinks. After having meals, our driver will bring you back to the meeting point to finish the amazing adventure. Time to say goodbye with lots of stories to share and new friends made.