All Hoi An 1-Day Tours and Trips
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Discovering the Cham Islands full Day - 1 day
At 7:45 am - 8:00 am, a local tour guide will pick you up at your hotel's lobby and transfer with you to Cua Dai harbour. Relax in fresh cool wind and enjoy the beautiful landscape on the speed boat to Cham island.
Upon arrival at the island you shall visit Au Thuyen, where the local boats hide during storms before walking along the rice field to visit the over-100-years-old temple of Hai Tang Pagoda and fishing village.
Next, we will transfer to Dai island where you can try your hand at spotting the local marine life during some snorkeling at the coral reef. When finished, we shall head back to Ong island for some relaxing, swimming, sunbathing and where you will be served a lunch with fresh seafood.
Return to Hoi An around 3:00 pm. End tour at your hotel in Hoi An.
CruiseSnorkeling
USD 60
Countryside Bicycle Tour - Morning - 1 day
Spend a day leisurely cycling though the scenic countryside of Vietnam, far from the traffic the motor scooters, and the noises the city. You will cross the islands on the Song Thu river delta using local transportation, including ferries and floating bridge.
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This tour will take you to discover how wooden river boats are made, learn the secret of weaving the colorful straw “Hoi An” sleeping mats. Try the renowned Vietnamese basket boats.
You will spend the day with first-hand contact with one of the rural inhabitant of the region, far from the usual tourist circuits.
At lunchtime you will be invited into the home of a local Vietnamese family for a traditional Vietnamese meal, and learn their customs and traditions. After you have relaxed for a while under the shade of a mango tree, you will Begin your return towards Hoi An, which will take about an hour.
Bicycle tours
USD 24
Hoi An City Tour - 1 day
Join us on this guided, 4-hour-long tour of Hoi An, a port city that was a major trading center of Southeast Asia in the 16th century, and get the chance to learn more about the city’s melting-pot history through its architecture.
Meet your tour guide and driver at your hotel and drive to Hoi An's World Heritage site of Ancient Town. The town lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River and is criss-crossed by numerous canals. Note the distinct Chinese architecture of its houses with low, tile roofs built on narrow streets. All the houses were made of rare wood and decorated with lacquered boards.
Start walking around town with your guide and visit some of the most important monuments of the city, including the old house of Tan Ky, Fukian Assembly Hall (an ornate Chinese temple that was first built in 1692), the Japanese Covered Bridge and local markets and harbors.
Enjoy Hoi An’s traditional dance and folk song performances before heading for lunch. Savor delicious Hoi An specialities like banh mi, cao lau and the famous white rose. Drive back to the hotel after lunch.
City sightseeing
USD 29
Countryside Vespa Tour from Hoi An - 1 day
Vietnam and motorbikes go hand in hand. The legendary Vespa is the perfect way to get out of the Hoi An tourist street and safely navigate the spectacular scenery which surrounds this ancient city.
You'll be picked up at your hotel in Hoi An at 8:00 am. Setting off from Café Zoom in Hoi An, we ride over the bridge to Cam Kim island into the beautiful rural countryside, riding along the river, then stopping off at an Ancestral House and a traditional boat builders yard (seasonal) before we set off to explore the sleepy island villages.
Zig-zag through breathtaking scenery of rice paddies and farmland, making stops along the way to learn from friendly local families the art of mat weaving, farming and how to make (and eat) the perfect Banh Dap (rice cracker). After our snack, we ride out riverside to cross a spectacular & adrenalin pumping 300 metre long bamboo bridge to the opposing landscape of the seaboard side of the island. We make our way to the coast at the Thu Bon river mouth, along roads lined with Casuarina Pine & Cashew Nut Trees .
Riding into a small village, we stop at a local café to fuel up on local drip-coffee & learn the art of coffee roasting.
Then, it’s up high and over the new bridge offering spectacular panoramic views of Hoi An, which takes us to the water coconut palm fringed Cam Thanh and then on to a delicious local lunch at a picturesque setting in Hoi An. (seasonal).
The trip finishes at 1:00 pm at your hotel in Hoi An.
Scooter and electric bike tours
USD 115
Bike around Hoi An 3 hours - 1 day
Immerse yourself in the local culture of Hoi An on this bicycle trip. Pass through rural life and communities and see ancient houses where people go to pray. This tour will truly take you away from the popular tourist streets.
A local guide will meet you at the hotel's lobby at 8:00 am or 1:00 pm then take you by bicycle through the tiny village lanes to the river. Here, you can learn about the daily life of the local people. Keep cycling through the corn fields, rice fields, water coconut forest and shrimp and crab farms. On the way, we will visit houses for worshipping ancestors and houses of working people including blacksmiths, carpenters and masons. Learn many unique and unusual things about life in Hoi An!
End the tour at 12:00 pm or 5:00 pm, when you ride back to your hotel. Goodbye and see you again on the next trip!
Bicycle toursCity sightseeing
USD 40
Real Vietnam Bicycle Tour - 1 day
Real Vietnam Tour is a perfect combination of bicycle tour and discovery of the Vietnamese culture and way of life.
After a boat transfer, of approximately one hour on the Thu Bon river, you will arrive at a small village in the middle of the delta where you will begin your cycling tour.
The morning will be spent cycling 14km across the countryside and rice fields. You will cross from island to island taking the unusual bridges made from wood or bamboo.
A short boat crossing will bring you to a small island where you will enjoy lunch in the home at a local family.
In the afternoon you will continue the same route as the "Countryside Bicycle Tour" and discovering local crafts.
This tour includes crossing the river on a local ferry, visiting the crafts workshops, crossing a floating bridge, and a bamboo bridge, and several other stops along the way.
Bicycle tours
USD 44
Hue full day from Hoi An - 1 day
The imposing ancient city of Hue is a must see when visiting the Hoi An region. This tour takes you from your hotel in Hoi An to this amazing city via the famous Hai Van pass. True scenery and culture combined.
At 7:00 am, a local guide welcomes you to the hotel lobby from which you shall depart for Hue. We drive across the spectacular Hai Van pass and we shall see the scenic fishing village of Lang Co.
When we reach Hue (2.5hr journey) we first visit the Hue Citadel - the ancient capital where you can explore and take in the history of the complex.
After, we will hop aboard a boat and go downriver to the beautiful Thien Mu pagoda. Here you can see how the local people worship.
Next, we'll have lunch in a local restaurant before visiting the royal tombs of Khai Dinh or Tu Duc. These are two among the 13 kings of the Nguyen's dynasty which lasted from 1802 until 1945.
On the returning trip to Hoi An, we will make a stop at an incense stick making village to break up the journey. Arrive Hoi An around 6:00 pm. The trip ends at your hotel in Hoi An.
Culture shows and excursions
USD 130
Hoi An Vespa Food Night Tour - 1 day
Vietnam, motorbikes and foodie paradise. This tour combines all! Be whisked away by your driver on the back of a classic Vespa and sample what food delights Hoi An has to offer.
You`ll be picked up at your hotel in Hoi An at 5:30 pm by a guide with a Vespa Scooter. Starting out at our central Hoi An café, sample the delicious local street food delight, Banh Can, while watching the streets and stalls come to life and sipping a cocktail. After the first taster, head out on the Vespa to try the famous ‘White Rose’ in town.
We then head to lantern-lit An Hoi Islet and jump in a local boat for a slow ride alongside the ancient town to Cam Nam Island where we join the locals for a seafood starter overlooking the Thu Bon River as the sun sets on Hoi An. We can enjoy a few cold beers.
A leisurely drive along the banks of the river and through the alleyways & streets takes us to a lively local restaurant where we cook a hot pot at the table and learn the art of wrap ‘n’ roll – Vietnamese style!
A short ride through the busy streets and alleys takes us to our last port of call, and a recent addition to Hoi An’s vibrant dining scene, a modern Vietnamese restaurant where we tuck into some awesome BBQ specialities, grilled DIY style at our table! As is customary, cold beers are consumed, and we finish with the delicious dessert of Banh Flan, a light version of crème caramel.
The trip ends at 9:30 pm at your hotel.
Food tours
USD 110
Countryside Bicycle tour - Afternoon - 1 day
Discover the Hoi An's countryside.
This tour is the same as the morning tour, but without the meal in a Vietnamese home. This circuit begins with an hour boat ride on the Thu Bon river delta to arrive at Duy Vinh Island.
From here, you will leave on cycle to discover the authentic Vietnam.
You will visit artisans, where you can see wooden boat still being made according to century-old tradition. During this tour, you will learn secret of making the colorful Vietnamese woven straw sleeping mats.
You will observe the workers in the rice fields.
And explore the sumptuous landscapes and meet wonderful people.
Bicycle tours
USD 17
Bicycling Adventure in Traditionel Vietnam - 1 day
After the tranfert by minibus (45 mn) you will cross with local ferry the Thu Bon River to the small village near the My Son sanctuary. Your bicycle tour discovery of the authentic Vietnam you’ve always dreamed of begins here!
Together, we will travel across immense rice fields set in between the river and the mountains where the Vietnamese in their traditional conical hats, continue to cultivate rice using the same methods as their ancestors did hundreds of years ago. We will discover local handicrafts, learn the secret of making incense, weaving methods that date back to colonal times, including the weaving of linen.
A local village family will welcome us to share their tea and visit their home, a traditional wooden structure. You will have the opportunity to learn the local history and customs of the countryside, where life is far from the bustling cities and sights.
This tour, far from the usual tourist itineraries, puts you in direct contact with the Vietnamese people. You will take the time to meet these welcoming people, and share unique moments. Stops vary from tour to tour, depending on chance meetings and village activities.
This tour includes crossing the river on a local ferry, visiting the crafts workshops, crossing a floating bridge, and a bamboo bridge, and several other stops along the way.
Optional: biking and Visit My Son Temple (add 8 USD/Adult)
Bicycle tours
USD 59
Cooking Class in Hoian - 1 day
Vietnamese foods are very different from North to South. This short cooking class in Hoi An will give you some ideas of simple, delicious recipes that can be prepared easily at home.
ITINERARY
Picked-up by our driver at your hotel and transfer to the cooking class. Together with a cook assistant we will have an opportunity to visit Hoian’s colorful market and enjoy amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy area and intermingle with the local sellers to buy some ingredients used for the cooking class. Later the cook will present to us how to prepare some Hoian well-known dishes. After cooking, we will eventually have a dinner with local delicious foods, of which some have been prepared by ourselves.
Cooking classes
USD 42
Biking to Lantern making Village half Day - 1 day
When people think of Vietnam, they often think of traditional lanterns illuminating the ancient buildings. Hoi An is no exception. Although many people admire these lanterns but not many actually take the effort to see how they are made. This is your opportunity! On this tour, you will cycle slowly through the old streets of Hoi An before stopping to make your very own lantern to take home with you.
At 8:00 am or 2:00 pm a local guide will meet you at the hotel's lobby. Head out with the guide to bicycle to a lantern making workshop in the village. Here, you will get a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns. Choose your favorite sample of a lantern and with step-by-step help from the craftsman, make one for yourself to give as a gift or keep for a souvenir. Ride your bicycle back to the hotel. The tour ends at your hotel in Hoi An at 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm.
Bicycle tours
USD 39
Cycle and cook at Tra Que Vegetable Village - 1 day
Jumping out of the lantern lights of Hoi An, this tour offers you the opportunity to step into rural life. Commute through the rice paddies before helping to farm and trying your hand at local cooking. This is a must do when in Hoi An!
Itinerary:
At 8:00 am, you`ll be picked up by your local guide. Depart from your hotel and take a 30-minute bicycle ride to Tra Que herb village. Take a short stroll around the vegetable garden and listen to the history of the village. Then, join gardening activities in preparing the land, fertilizing with seaweed, raking the ground, sowing, watering, picking vegetables and more.
After all the hard work, enjoy a foot soak before helping to prepare lunch at a local restaurant inside the village. Join a cooking class and make Tam Huu spring roll and Banh xeo, a local pancake.
Bid farewell to your host family before riding back to your hotel around 2:00 pm. End the tour at your hotel in Hoi An.
Bicycle tours
USD 40
Hoi An City Half-Day Private Tour - 1 day
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8 am or 2 pm (the pickup time is flexible and you can request one that suits your requirement).
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Hoi An draws tourists from all over the world who delight in the city's old charm and simple way of life. Still, visitors are happy to find their tastes catered to with a variety of restaurants and handicraft shops, plus an increasing number of hotels and resorts.
The tour takes you the city's well-preserved "Ancient Town" district, which is dotted with old buildings and canals. By strolling around the area, you will discover the former port city’s melting-pot history reflected in its unique architecture — a mix of eras and styles, from wooden Chinese shops, houses and temples to vibrant French colonial-style structures, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the symbolic covered Japanese Bridge with its pagoda.
You continue your city tour with visits to these other attractions in Hoi An: Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, Kwan Temple, Tan Ky Old House, and the Museum of History and Culture.
After your sightseeing tour, you will go to Hoi An Handicraft Workshop where a collection of traditional handicrafts is on display including pottery, wood carvings, embroidery, weaving and lantern art. The handicraft workshop is housed in a 200-year-old Chinese trading house. Here, visitors can also enjoy an exceptional cultural show featuring local singers, dancers and musicians.
You will be driven back to your hotel at the end tour.
Culture shows and excursions
USD 41