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

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Ready for the fun ride — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Lovely day with local students — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Vietnamese, English
Operated by: Local Buddy Tours - Danang City

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–9 years) · Youth (10–14 years) · Adults (16–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking local tour guide, knowledgeable & licensed
Included: Good bike, helmet, raincoat
Included: Included or Excluded Vietnamese meal, please check different Prices & Durations when booking
Included: Coffee stop. Bottled water during the tour
Included: All taxes, tickets, extrance fees, donations at local homes

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup or drop off
Not included: Other drinks & Personal expenses
Not included: Gratuity is optional but appreciated

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min Admission 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.
Kim Bong Carpentry Village

20 min Admission 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.
Kim Bong Carpentry Village

20 min Admission 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.
Tra Nhieu Fishing Village

15 min Admission included

Bike under the shade of palm trees, we come to a home distillery, learn to make and drink Rice Wine local style.
Duy Vinh

25 min

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.
Tra Nhieu Fishing Village

15 min Admission 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!
Hoi An Market

15 min Admission 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

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
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

Options

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.
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