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Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Monkey Mountain and Am Phu Cave Tour

1. Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Monkey Mountain and Am Phu Cave Tour

After pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An, visit the Son Tra Mountain, also known as Monkey Mountain, to gain insight into Vietnam's rich history of Buddhism and Hinduism. Then, visit the Lady Buddha statue, the tallest Buddhist statue in Vietnam, reaching a height of 220 feet (67 meters). Next, visit local stone factories and sculpture shops, before visiting Marble Mountain. Visit the Âm Phủ cave, to take a walk through a re-creation of Buddhist hell. At midday enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese dishes. You'll be transferred back to your hotel around 1:00 PM.

Ba Tran :Hoi An Basket Boat Ride in the Water Coconut forest

2. Ba Tran :Hoi An Basket Boat Ride in the Water Coconut forest

Following pick-up from your hotel in Hoi An, cruise through Cua Dai Bay to get up close to the floating fishing farms and fishing villages at the mouth of the Cua Dai River. Watch the local fishermen catch fish in the time-honored way on the river, and visit the wholesale fish market at Duy Hai. Soak up the busy atmosphere and get the chance to handle one of the traditional fishing nets. Then, climb aboard a bamboo basket boat and navigate the small canals of the mangrove forest and coconut palms with a local. End with a delightful lunch or dinner at a local restaurant.

From Hoi An: My Son Tour by Bus and Boat

3. From Hoi An: My Son Tour by Bus and Boat

Rich with cultural and historic significance, My Son sanctuary is one of the most beautiful and important religious sites in Vietnam. Your tour starts early, with pickup from your expert English-speaking guide at 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. After a stunning drive through amidst lush hills and rushing rivers, you’ll arrive at the My Son at 10:00 AM — still early enough to beat the heat. Wandering through the ruins of ancient temples to the Hindu god Shiva, your guide will recount the fascinating history of the kingdom of Champa, whose religious leaders began the construction of My Son in the 4th-century. See the ornate towers, now covered with bright green grass, with ornate pillars still suggesting the beauty of the complex when it was built. After 2.5 hours of exploring, you’ll hop on a colorful boat bound back for Hoi An, where you’ll gather more priceless insight from your guide while you enjoy a local vegetarian lunch. Drifting down the Thu Bôn River, you'll get a further taste of the verdant beauty of the Vietnamese countryside, flanked by mountains and jungles on either side. By 2:30 PM you’ll be back at Nguyen Hoang pier in Hoi An, ready to take on the rest of your day.

From Hoi An: Cham Island Full-Day Tour w/ Snorkeling & Lunch

4. From Hoi An: Cham Island Full-Day Tour w/ Snorkeling & Lunch

Located just 15 kilometers offshore from Hoi An, and made up of beautiful granite islands and stunning aquamarine seas. When you arrive at Bai Lang, the first thing you'll do is visit Au Thuyen, Hai Tang pagoda, and Bai Lang traditional fishing village. Learn about the island's history and local life. After that, the next destination is Bai Xep, the perfect place in the entire park to go snorkeling. Set your sights on the crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reef, fish, and other marine life waiting to be discovered. Our next destination is Bai Xep – a wonderful and ideal place for snorkeling. Upon arriving, you will be greeted by an underwater wonderland filled with abundant coral reefs, fish, and other sea creatures waiting for you to discover. After the entire day of island hopping, treat yourself to some delicious *** Tour Itinerary: - 8:40~8:50 AM: Meeting local guide at Cua Dai Pier in Hoi An - 9:00 AM: Departure Cham Island by speed boat. Arrive at Cham Island pier, our tour guide will take you go around on “ Bãi Làng” to visit Cham Island Biosphere Reserve, Champa Ancient well, Hai Tang Pagoda, and a local market. You will have a chance to know about Cham Island’s culture – history, and people‘s daily lives. After that, you will be transferred to “ Bãi Xếp” or “ Hòn Tai” for snorkeling to admire the natural picture under the colorful sea. Then, you will have a set menu lunch at Restaurant. If you are vegetarian or diet, please tell us, and we will prepare a delicious meal for you. After lunch, you will take a short rest, swim and relax on the beach. - 14:00-14:30 PM: Return to Cua Dai Pier in Hoi An

Hoi An: Morning Countryside Tour by Bike

5. Hoi An: Morning Countryside Tour by Bike

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. 

Hoi An: Bamboo Basket Boat Experience on Thu Bon River

6. Hoi An: Bamboo Basket Boat Experience on Thu Bon River

As you board basket boat, your will be welcomed by cold coconut juice. After that the rower will hand you a conical hat. Not only is this great for pictures, but it will help keep the sun off your shoulders and provide shade on a hot sunny day. Floating down the coconut forest is a somewhat romantic and peaceful experience. On your trip keep a lookout for birds in the shrubs and thousands of little crabs scurrying along the sandy banks. Paddling through 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 arround - 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 using simple tools to catch fish and crabscatching crabs - Enjoy random folk singing performance by locals in a short time *** Basket boat is ridden by locals so communication by English is limitted.

Hoi An: 4-Hour Countryside Sightseeing Bike Tour

7. Hoi An: 4-Hour Countryside Sightseeing Bike Tour

Visit Tra Que vegetable village where you will feel the green with a distinct aroma of local varieties of vegetables. See the farmers grow, water, and fertilize vegetables . Travel to Cam Thanh eco village. Contemplate the beauty of the countryside in Vietnam, have photo opportunities of the rice paddies, and sumptuous landscapes, and sightseeing some special animals on the Vietnam rice fields such as cows, storks, and water buffalos. Move on to the water coconut forest (the Nipa forest). Ride through the coconut palm jungle and have a chance to row basket boats with the locals. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Nipa Palm Forest and enjoy some local activities on the river. Enjoy some local food for lunch or dinner at a restaurant such as Hoi An fried spring rolls, banana flower salad, stir fried water morning glory with rice and seasonal fruits for dessert.

Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

8. Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

Step on board and be escorted to your own private table, sip on a complimentary cocktail and snack, and enjoy the sumptuous surroundings of the sun setting over the Thu Bon river. This is a relaxing sun set cruise, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing. A great way to start your evening is by watching the boat cast off from the idyllic outdoor observation deck. Dinner is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Dine on the water and sample the fresh produce of the ocean with seafood including fresh prawns, fish, and squid. Choose from a selection of fine wines, and order a tasty dessert of tropical fruit. The elegant dinner cruise lasts a leisurely 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to sip some cocktails and relax while listening to music. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a little more about the local history and see some of the lesser-known areas of Hoi An. The tour ends upon return to the Cinnamon Cruises pier.

Da Nang: Full-Day My Son Sanctuary Tour

9. Da Nang: Full-Day My Son Sanctuary Tour

Your full-day tour will begin with a 50-kilometer ride from Da Nang to the captivating Cham temples of My Son Sanctuary, a must-see area for history buffs. Upon arrival there will be plenty of time to tour the temples and spot headless statues, whose upper bodies are currently behind glass at the Louvre in Paris. You'll then watch a fantastic cultural performance, which has been practiced for several centuries. Unlike a half-day tour, this full-day tour will leave you with ample time to explore around. After exploring the temple site, you will be issued a break to stop for a tasty local lunch. Following your break, you will return back to your Da Nang accommodation.

Hoi An: Countryside Tour by Bike with Meal

10. Hoi An: Countryside Tour by Bike with Meal

8:00 Welcome you at the your hotel' lobby - Meetings to present specific programs during the trip then started moving to the countryside of Hoi An. Riding along the small village roads, enjoy the peace and listen to interesting stories about the daily life of local farmers with the guide. 8:30 Meet and discover the daily life of local people in Tra Que vegetable village, a village famous for organic vegetable growing methods. - Enjoy the fresh air from the vegetable garden. - Learn the techniques of growing and caring for vegetables by participating and experiencing the methods of growing vegetables, sowing seeds, fertilizing, watering like a real farmer. 9:30 Stop at several places along the way to see the beautiful scenery of the countryside such as shrimp ponds, buffaloes, chickens, ducks eating in the beautiful rice fields. Next, we will ride along the village road to Cam Thanh Fishing Village, an ecological fishing village located beside the sea has a long history in the war. 10:15 Explore the daily life of the people here with a 40-minute coconut boat ride around the village. - Experience the age-old fishing methods with your own hands. - Enjoy a unique boat dance performance from village artisans. 11:00 Enjoy your lunch or dinner with 5 local specialties (4 main dish, 1 dessert) 12: Coming back to hotel – Tour End.

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What people are saying about Hoi An

I did the tour with Ánh and I had a wonderful time. I was lucky enough to be the only one who booked that morning so it was just her and me and it was like hanging out with a friend. She was so nice and helpful, she even acted as a photographer, camerawoman and hypewoman! She was also very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and shared her experiences with me. At the eco garden she named and showed me the different herbs, made me smell them, and explained how they were used in Vietnamese cuisine etc. Very interesting. She also arranged for a driver to drop me off directly at my hotel after the tour. All in all a really great half day! The food at the end of the tour was quite good too, especially the first dish.

The tour was good, only part I didn't like was when they take you to the stone store, they push you hard to buy something. Lunch was great, delicious vegetarian option and the tour guide was fantastic, Michael was so friendly and with good energies.

A wonderful experience! Our guide was super nice and very knowledgeable, and the itinerary was well thought out.

An interesting tour with lots to see. The guide was informative and helped make the trip enjoyable.

We had the best tour with Michael! We learnt a lot from him and are so glad we did this tour.