Hoi An Private Shore Excursion & Local Experience

5.0 (18 reviews) Da Nang, Vietnam
Duration8h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Hoi An Ancient Town and its charming countryside with a private tour tailored for both cruise ship passengers and hotel guests. Enjoy seamless private transport, guaranteed timely return to your port/hotel, and an authentic local experience.

Tour Highlights:

- Flexible Pickups & On-Time Guarantee: Direct pickup at Tien Sa Port, Chan May Port, or your hotel, aligned strictly with your ship's schedule.

- Country Experience: Glide on a bamboo basket boat in Bay Mau Coconut Forest and visit pottery and organic herb villages.

- Hoi An Walking Tour & Cuisine: Walk UNESCO historic sites and savor local specialties.

Options

Pick up from Hoi An

Pickup included

Pick up from Tien Sa Port

Duration: 10 hours: Included Pick up and Drop off time from Tien Sa Port (Da Nang)
Port - Hoi An - Port
Pickup included

Pick up from Da Nang

Duration: 10 hours: Included Pick up and Drop off time from hotel in Da Nang city
Da Nang - Hoi An - Da Nang
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Visiting Entrance fees
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Port pick up fees

What to expect

  1. Hoi An
    15m
    For Cruise Passengers: Our private guide and driver will pick you up directly at the exit gate of Tien Sa Port or Chan May Port, holding a welcome sign with your name. Flexible start times are arranged according to your ship’s docking schedule.

    For Hotel & Airport Guests: Pick up directly at your hotel lobby in Da Nang or Hoi An, or upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport (DAD).
  2. Tra Que Vegetable Village
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Activity: Take a peaceful stroll through this lush, organic herb and vegetable village.

    Experience: Meet friendly local farmers, learn about their traditional, chemical-free farming methods, and sample refreshing herbal tea made from fresh gardens.
  3. Thanh Ha Pottery Village
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Activity: Explore a historic craft village with a 500-year heritage along the Thu Bon River.

    Experience: Watch skilled artisans shape clay, learn about traditional firing techniques, and try your hand at the pottery wheel to create your own souvenir.
  4. Hoi An Ancient Town
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Activity: Enjoy a delicious meal at a handpicked local restaurant.

    Experience: Savor Hoi An’s iconic culinary specialties, such as Cao Lau (signature pork noodles), Mi Quang (Central Vietnamese turmeric noodles) or Banh Mi
  5. Cam Thanh
    1h
    Activity: Immersion in the tranquil Bay Mau Water Coconut Forest.

    Experience: Board a traditional bamboo basket boat (Thúng Chài), glide through peaceful waterways, watch thrilling basket boat spinning performances, and try local crab-fishing techniques.
  6. Hoi An Ancient Town
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Activity: A guided walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Experience: Visit iconic heritage landmarks, including the 17th-century Japanese Covered Bridge, historic merchant houses, and vibrant Chinese Assembly Halls (Fujian or Cantonese). Enjoy free time for shopping, custom tailoring, or relaxing at a riverside cafe.
  7. Hoi An Night Market
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Activity: Experience the magical ambiance of Hoi An as night falls.

    Experience: Stroll through the night market decorated with thousands of colorful silk lanterns, browse local handicrafts, or take a romantic boat ride on the Hoai River to release paper lanterns for good luck.
  8. Hoi An Ancient Town
    1h
    Have dinner with Cao Lau - Hoi An Traditional noodle OR chicken rice and listening our tour guide explaining about that special local food
  9. Hoi An
    15m
    On-Time Return Guarantee for Cruise Passengers: Safely return to your ship at Tien Sa Port or Chan May Port well in advance of departure time.

    Hotel Guests: Transfer back to your hotel lobby or requested drop-off location in Da Nang or Hoi An.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For Cruise Passengers: Our guide and driver will wait directly at the Port Exit Gate (Tien Sa Port or Chan May Port) holding a welcome sign with your name.
- Tien Sa Port: Take the complimentary electric buggy from your ship gangway to the main gate (2-minute ride).
- Chan May Port: Walk approximately 3–5 minutes from the ship gangway to the port entrance gate.

For Hotel & Airport Guests: Direct pickup at your hotel lobby in Da Nang / Hoi An or at the arrival hall of Da Nang International Airport (DAD).

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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