Hoi An Countryside Bike Tour: Rice, Buffalo & Fun!
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Overview
Cycling Countryside Tour in Hoi An offers a delightful journey through the heart of Vietnam's rural landscapes. This tour invites everyone to get good exercise on a bike while meeting friendly local people and seeing their everyday lives. Discover how families live together for generations in the same house and watch talented artists carve wood and create lacquer art.
What to Expect: Experience making rice and noodles the old-fashioned way. Visitors can even ride water buffalos and take a Basket Boat tour. Enjoy fun activities like net fishing, catching crabs, and spinning in a round boat.
This tour includes travel insurance, a high-quality bike with a helmet, fees for local family activities, lunch, bottled water, towels, and an experienced English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request). It excludes optional gratuity and a $40 surcharge for longer distances. Key stops include Hoi An Countryside Villages, Cam Kim Village, and a Pottery Village Family Home.




Highlights
Explore Hoi An's Countryside by Bike: See rice paddies, villages, and local life up close.
Make Rice & Ride a Water Buffalo: Learn about local farming and try fun rural activities.
Basket Boat Tour & Fishing Fun: Spin in a round boat and catch crabs.
Enjoy a Delicious Local Lunch: Taste the flavors of Hoi An after your tour.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally have a great time experiencing rural Vietnamese life and fun activities, but some feel the pace is a little fast or that the bicycles need to be improved.

Customers loved the bike ride through the countryside.
Many enjoyed learning about local culture.
The basket boat ride was a highlight for many.
Guides are friendly and helpful.
Some found the bicycle a bit difficult.
A few visitors felt rushed.
The Journey
Hoi An Countryside Villages
Escape the bustling streets of Hoi An and venture into the serene countryside, where you'll discover a tapestry of charming villages each with its own unique character and traditions. This immersive experience invites you to participate in the daily lives of the locals, from taking a thrilling Basket Boat tour along the tranquil waterways to supporting the communities that welcome you. Cycle through lush rice paddies, learn about ancient crafts passed down through generations, and forge unforgettable connections with the people who call this region home, gaining insights into their lives and contributing to the preservation of their cultural heritage. Your personal guide will provide fascinating commentary, enriching your understanding of the villages, crafts, and the resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people.
Cam Kim Village
Journey to Cam Kim Village, a hub of traditional crafts where artisans have honed their skills for centuries. Here, you'll witness the intricate process of rice and noodle making, learn the art of crafting sleeping mats, and marvel at the skilled wood carvers shaping intricate designs. Perhaps most fascinating is the boat-building tradition, where you can see how the iconic Vietnamese fishing boats are constructed, knowledge passed down through generations, making Cam Kim a living museum of Vietnamese craftsmanship.
Pottery Village Family Home
Step into the welcoming home of a five-generation pottery-making family, where you'll witness firsthand the artistry and dedication that goes into creating traditional Vietnamese ceramics. Learn about the history of pottery in the region, try your hand at shaping clay on the wheel, and explore the village to observe local life unfold. This intimate experience offers a rare glimpse into the heart of Vietnamese family traditions and the enduring legacy of artisanal craftsmanship.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes travel insurance, a high-standard bike with helmet, fees for local family activities, lunch, bottled water and towels, and an experienced English-speaking guide (other languages on request). Gratuity is optional. There is a $40 surcharge for further distance. Meet at the designated meeting point in Hoi An. After the tour, the group will return to the original starting point.
Hot Tip
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for cycling. Bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. Bring extra money for personal expenses.