Hoi An Countryside Private Tour – Villages, Buffalo & Basket Boat

Duration4h - 5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

⭐ DISCOVER THE REAL HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE with John Lee Tours
⭐ Rated 5 Stars by 94 Happy Travelers

Discover the authentic side of Hoi An beyond the tourist crowds. Explore peaceful countryside roads, traditional villages, local crafts, farming life, and connect with the friendly people of Hoi An.

◆ TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
✅ Visit traditional craft villages and meet local artisans
✅ Experience rural life through farming, pottery making, and water buffalo riding
✅ Enjoy a delicious authentic local lunch or dinner
✅ Explore scenic countryside roads by Scooter, Vespa, or Jeep
✅ Meet local people and discover the traditions of Hoi An

◆ WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS TOUR
⭐ 94 Five-Star Reviews
⭐ Authentic local experiences and hands-on activities
⭐ Friendly local guides with genuine local knowledge
⭐ A perfect blend of culture, food, countryside, and adventure

Leave the tourist crowds behind and discover the real Hoi An - its people, traditions, food, and countryside.

Options

Classic Vespa – Local Meal

PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An: Pick up at your hotel/meeting point in the downtown of Hoi An (not more than 5km)
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Have some delicious local dishes at a nice restaurant before the tour ends.
Classic Italian Vespa 150cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares vespa with an adult.
Vespa: You will be able to sit on and experience the Vespas that were born right after World War II, in 1946.

Vespa: Vespa is not only a means of transportation but also a symbol of lifestyle and freedom.Let's experience it with JohnLee Tours
Pickup included

Modern Scooter – No Meal

PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An.: Pick up at your hotel/meeting point in the downtown of Hoi An (not more than 5km)
Modern scooter 125cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares scooter with an adult.
Pickup included

Classic Vespa – No Meal

PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration : 4 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An: Pick up at your hotel/meeting point in the downtown of Hoi An (not more than 5km)
Duration: 4 hours
Classic Italian Vespa 150cc: Ride on vintage Vespa. All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares vespa with an adult. Ride on vintage Vespa.
Vespa: Vespa is not only a means of transportation but also a symbol of lifestyle and freedom.Let's experience it with JohnLee Tours
Pickup included

Modern Scooter – Local Meal

PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An.: Pick up at your hotel/meeting point in the downtown of Hoi An (not more than 5km)
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Have some delicious local dishes at a nice restaurant before the tour ends.
Modern scooter 125cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares scooter with an adult.
Pickup included

What's included

Experienced & licensed driver
All entry tickets & boat.
Cold bottled water - Coffee – Juice
Local food "Rice Pancakes and Quảng Noodle"
Local English speaking guide
Free hotel pick-up in Hoi An city (within 8 km/5 miles of the Old Town).

Tip for guide and driver is optional but appreciated
Other personal fees
Travel Insurance

What to expect

Thanh Ha Pottery Village
50m · Admission ticket included

We keep going and stopping at a bustling local fish market. After a short walk through the market stalls, continue by Scooter into the pottery village and they will teach you how to make the pottery by clay.
They will teach you how to make the pottery by clay.
Tra Que Vegetable Village
50m · Admission ticket included

We will go to a local farming village traveling along picturesque country roads.
Share in the daily work life of local farmers – hoeing and a soil, watering veggie at an organic herb garden.
Cam Chau
30m

Riding water buffalo in the field and enjoy the freshest air of the countryside beauty.
Duy Nghia
50m

We will visit a local café to fuel up on local drip-coffee & learn the art of coffee roasting. After that, we will enjoy some great cups of coffee or fruit juices.
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
1h · Admission ticket included

Learn to paddle the strange and unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats.
Explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers on both sides.
You can join to take a fun ride on the round basket boat to catch some small crabs in the green water coconut forest.

Finally, we'll visit a local family's home to enjoy two of Hoi An's signature dishes: Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Rice Pancakes) and Cao Lầu, the famous noodle specialty unique to Hoi An. It's the perfect way to experience authentic local flavors and Vietnamese hospitality.

After lunch, the guide and driver will take you back to the hotel, and the trip will end.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You will be picked up at hotel by John Lee’s guide and Jonh Lee’s driver.
Pick-up Information
Free hotel pick-up in Hoi An city (within 8 km/5 miles of the Old Town).
If you stay in Da Nang or outside this area, please take a taxi or Grab to Meeting Point in Hoi An.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Allotted time for travel and other possible activities within the tour duration.

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (98)