Hoi An Eco Cycling Tour with Basket Boat and Local Food

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Tra Que Vegetable Village

  At Tra Que vegetable village, you will learn about the history of the village, many kinds of different vegetables and herbs grown in the garden, and meet local farmers who will share stories about their daily lives and how they grow and protect their crops from pests. After that, you will take a short break and enjoy Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese sizzling pancake) and Tam Huu, two very famous local dishes that use many fresh herbs from the garden. Especially Tam Huu, a specialty that is unique to this village.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2

  The next stop is a local market—a small but lively place where most products are freshly brought in every morning. You will experience the bustling morning atmosphere, see locals buying, selling, and bargaining. Your guide will introduce you to different goods in the market, various fruits, and show you how to choose fresh fish and seafood. You will also have the chance to taste seasonal fruits and enjoy local food such as sweet soup desserts and rice crackers.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Bay Mau Coconut Forest

  Another famous place you will visit is the Bay Mau Coconut Forest, a special attraction that draws a large number of visitors every year. Passing through small canals, you will experience riding a traditional basket boat, try paddling it yourself, learn some simple fishing techniques, and watch entertaining performances by local fishermen such as spinning the basket boat and even singing karaoke. After about 45 minutes on the boat, you will take a short rest and enjoy Cao Lau, Hoi An’s signature dish, along with coconut sweet soup, a local specialty found only in this area.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4

  This is a well-known local restaurant that has been serving Pho for two generations and has earned an excellent reputation in Hoi An. Here, you'll enjoy a steaming bowl of authentic Vietnamese Pho while learning about the cooking process and the secret ingredients and techniques that have made this family recipe famous for decades.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Before booking your tour, customers should know that this is a light to moderate activity tour that involves outdoor physical movement. Participants should be comfortable riding a bicycle for 25 kilometers on village roads. Basic cycling skills are required.
• The tour operates in most weather conditions, so guests should dress appropriately, wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. In case of heavy rain or unsafe weather, the itinerary may be adjusted for safety.

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