Escape the busy tourist streets and discover the authentic side of Hoi An on this immersive Hoi An Countryside Bicycle Tour. Cycle through peaceful rice paddies, visit the famous Tra Que Vegetable Village, enjoy a fun basket boat ride on the lush Bay Mau Coconut Forest, learn the traditional art of fish sauce making, and finish your journey with a scenic river cruise back to town.
Designed for travelers who want to experience local life beyond the Ancient Town, this Hoi An Bike Tour combines culture, food, nature, and meaningful interactions with local families.
Notes: For those who do not wish to bike but still want to enjoy this tour, we can help arrange a buggy for you! Please specify it in the booking!
Know Before You Go
Tour Highlights
- Cycle through rice fields & villages
- See, smell, taste fresh herbs and veggies
- Meet local farmers & artisans
- Learn traditional fish sauce making
- Enjoy 45-min basket boat rides
- Cruise along the Thu Bon River
- Experience authentic Hoi An life
Tour Inclusion
- An English-speaking local guide
- Entrance tickets
- Bicycles with helmets
- Basket boats and river cruise
- Fish sauce tasting
- Water bottles
- First aid kits
- Ponchos
Tour Itinerary
Stop 1: Countryside Cycling Adventure
- Meet your local guide and begin cycling through quiet village roads, rice fields, and scenic waterways while learning about Hoi An’s rural culture and traditions.
Stop 2: Tra Que Vegetable Village
- Explore Hoi An’s most famous organic farming village, meet local farmers, and discover how vegetables have been grown here for generations using traditional methods.
Stop 3: Bay Mau Coconut Forest
- Enjoy a fun basket boat ride at the Bay Mau water coconut village. Fish river crabs, watch a spinning show, and admire the serenity of this unique water coconut ecosystem.
Stop 4: Fish Sauce Making Experience
- Visit a local family workshop and learn how traditional Vietnamese fish sauce is produced, preserved, and used in everyday cooking.
Stop 5: Thu Bon River Cruise
- Board a traditional boat and cruise back toward Hoi An while enjoying beautiful riverside scenery and stories of the region’s trading heritage.
The tour ends at the ancient town. Guests who book a private tour will be escorted back to the hotel by the local guide.
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Optional Activity
Hoi An Cooking Class Experience - 25$
Complete your countryside adventure with a hands-on Hoi An cooking class. After visiting vegetable farms and meeting local producers, you'll step into a local family kitchen and transform fresh local ingredients into 4 authentic Vietnamese dishes under the guidance of an experienced local chef.
Typical menu includes:
Deep-fried Spring Rolls
Hoi An Pancakes (Bánh Xèo)
Green Papaya Salad
Clay Pot Fish or Vegetarian Alternative
Traditional Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
It's the perfect farm-to-table experience—see where ingredients come from, learn traditional cooking techniques, and enjoy the delicious meal you've created from scratch.
