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

5.0 (97 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

⭐ 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: John Lee Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–9 years) · Youth (10–14 years) · Adults (15–90 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Tip for guide and driver is optional but appreciated
Not included: Other personal fees
Not included: Travel Insurance

Itinerary

Thanh Ha Pottery Village

50 min Admission 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

50 min Admission 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

30 min

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

50 min

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

one hour Admission 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 point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

La An Central Boutique Villa & Spa
Hoi An Canal House
Hoi An Sea Village Homestay
Golden Rice Villa Hoian
Ancient Terracotta Villa
Sunora Villa Hoi An
OYO 469 Ly's Villa Hoi An
The Sunshine Hoi An Villa
Hoi An Riverside Resort & Spa
The Palm Tree Top Eco Retreat Hoi An
My Anh Boutique Villa Hoi An
Thanh Binh Riverside Hoi An

and 640 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.

Options

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
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 – 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