Hoi An Countryside Biking Tour: River Islands - Villages - Crafts

5.0 (2 reviews) Hoi An, Vietnam
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Duration4h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Spend a morning or afternoon to weave through Hoi An rural villages by bicycle. You'll visit friendly local families on Cam Kim island, experience first-hand local crafts and way of life. The route is very quiet and flat, away from crowded tourists area. Unique route and special experiences:
Bike aross a scenic bridge to Cam Kim island, see fishing villages, endless rice paddies, veggie gardens, prawn farms.
Visit a local home, use stone mill to grind rice, make rice papers and snacks, sit down to enjoy.
Visit a local home, see how they make lots of rice wine to keep everyone happy.
Stop for tasty Vietnamese coffee & Use washroom.
Visit Tra Nhieu fishing village, weave colorful straw mats.
Visit a unique whale worshiping temple.
Visit Kim Bong carpentry village, see local people carve wood and use seashell to make furniture.
Cycle back to Hoi An, tasty Vietnamese meal by the river, near starting point.
Tour with meal is 5 hours.
Tour without meal is 4 hours.

Options

Tour with meal

Duration: 5 hours: From start to finish at our office: 67 Tran Quang Khai, Cam Chau, Hoi An.
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Five tasty dishes in a nice restaurant before tour ends.
Quiet Hoi An countryside roads: 10 miles or 16 kilometers on flat concrete roads, plenty of trees and shades to stay cool.
Good bikes & Good helmets: One-gear bikes, easy to ride on flat terrain. Children bikes available. Adult bike with baby-seat for infant available.
Bottled water during the tour: Coffee stop to freshen up & Use washroom

Tour without meal

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: From start to finish at our office: 67 Tran Quang Khai, Cam Chau, Hoi An.
Quiet Hoi An countryside roads: 10 miles or 16 km on flat concrete roads, plenty of trees and shades to stay cool.
Good bikes & Good helmets: One-gear bicycles, easy to ride on flat terrain. Children bikes available. Adult bike with baby-seat for infant available.
Bottled water during the tour: Plus coffee stop to freshen up & Use washroom.

What's included

  • English speaking local tour guide, knowledgeable & licensed
  • Good bike, helmet, raincoat
  • Included or Excluded Vietnamese meal, please check different Prices & Durations when booking
  • Coffee stop. Bottled water during the tour
  • All taxes, tickets, extrance fees, donations at local homes
  • Hotel pickup or drop off
  • Other drinks & Personal expenses
  • Gratuity is optional but appreciated

What to expect

  1. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Meet all the guests on the tour at our office and get used to your bikes on the quiet road before kick-off. Our guide will introduce the tour itinerary and give you some instructions for a safe and fun tour.
  2. Kim Bong Carpentry Village
    20m · Admission ticket included
    From the office, we ride through the old town then crossing the scenic bridge and bike on quiet roads of Cam Kim island to take in the beauty of the serene countryside and meet the villagers. Drive on the riverside path to a local family, where we learn how to cook and savor Hoi An style rice crackers.
  3. Kim Bong Carpentry Village
    20m · Admission ticket included
    After that, we ride along the river bank to another home, you will learn how to make the unique round boats from bamboo. Meeting a 93 years old master who started to do this job since he was 7, the most amazing craft skills you have never seen.
  4. Tra Nhieu Fishing Village
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Bike under the shade of palm trees, we come to a home distillery, learn to make and drink Rice Wine local style.
  5. Duy Vinh
    25m
    Ride on some more little paths, we cross the scenic Wooden Bridge, take a short break at a local coffee house. Time to refresh with a cold drink and learn about coffee culture in the village.
  6. Tra Nhieu Fishing Village
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Ride through serene farming fields, we visit a family and help them use river reeds to weave Colorful Bed Mats. We then drive through farming fields to the river bank. Great photo opportunity!
  7. Hoi An Market
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Hop on the Local Ferry to cross Thu Bon river. We then cycle to our office in Hoi An, the tour ends around 12.30 PM.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet all guests at our office at 58 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Street, nearby Tan An local market. Please message or call us in advance so we can guide you on the way to the exact location.

End point

We meet all guests at our office at 58 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Street, nearby Tan An local market. Please message or call us in advance so we can guide you on the way to the exact location.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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