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With pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An hotels, this PRIVATE TOUR offers an authentic journey into rural Vietnam. You'll escape the busy city life to explore peaceful villages, meet friendly locals, and experience traditional crafts in the rural villages.
Highlights:
- Cross over the Thu Bon River to Cam Kim Island, where you’ll make rice paper and local snacks and learn to make incense with organic ingredients.
- Visit Tra Nhieu fishing village to weave vibrant straw mats with a local family.
- Enjoy Vietnamese coffee, a smoothie, or fresh juice during a relaxing break.
- Drive over the high bridge with stunning views of Cua Dai Harbor and Cham Islands.
- Cruise through Cam Thanh Coconut Forest in a traditional basket boat.
- Explore Tra Que Vegetable Village, where fragrant herb gardens and get some photos of hardworking farmers.
Choose from With-meal or No-meal options, with flexible tour durations. End your trip with an optional drop-off in Hoi An Old Town to continue exploring.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer free pickup from any hotel in Hoi An and Da Nang City.
If you don’t need pick up from Danang or Hoi An hotels, you’re welcome to meet our team directly at the Local Buddy Tours Office: 134B Nguyen Khoa, Thanh Nam, Hoi An.
Itinerary
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1Da Nang
Pick you up from Da Nang hotels: Our private car and driver pick you up from your hotel in Da Nang, and drive 15 to 30 minutes to Hoi An to meet your local guide to start this fun PRIVATE TOUR.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hoi An
Upon arriving in Hoi An, our knowledgeable local guide will give you a quick overview of the fascinating stops on the tour and share important tips for visiting local families. Get ready for an exciting adventure through Hoi An’s countryside villages and islands, where you’ll meet skilled artisans and experience traditional crafts with welcoming locals. Don’t forget—you’re free to take photos at any stop along the way!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We'll cross a bridge over the Thu Bon River to visit Cam Kim Island and experience the daily life of the islanders. Meet a 65-year-old couple, help them grind rice and make rice paper from rice milk, then enjoy local snacks like Banh Dap and Banh Beo. Next, visit another family to witness the entire process of producing organic incense from wood powders such as cinnamon and cigarwood.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Drive past beautiful rice paddies, cornfields, and herds of cows and water buffalo. Ride along the riverbank to see traditional fishing boats. Visit a mat-weaving family, where this age-old craft has been passed down through generations in rural Vietnam. Try your hand at weaving a mat and learn more about the local way of life.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
Continue the adventure by driving off the beaten path and stopping at a charming coffee shop. Enjoy a refreshing cup of Vietnamese coffee, smoothie, or fruit juice, and take a break to use the washroom.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Drive over a high bridge and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the fishing village, Hoi An Old Town, Cua Dai Harbor, and the beautiful Cham Islands in the distance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Later, visit Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village and hop into a traditional round basket boat. A local fisherman will guide you on a relaxing trip beneath the shade of lush coconut trees. Enjoy the fun of using a fishing rod to catch some river crabs. Afterward, we’ll drive along a picturesque road lined with coconut trees, stopping to take photos of water buffaloes roaming freely in the fields and passing by shrimp farms along the way.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Tra Que Vegetable Village
We'll make a brief stop at Tra Que Vegetable Village to see local farmers tending to their gardens, and growing a variety of vegetables. It's the perfect opportunity to take photos, enjoy the scent of fresh herbs, and learn about traditional farming methods. Afterward, we’ll head to a local restaurant or return to Hoi An Old Town. Note: The tour is available with or without a meal, at different prices and durations. Please check when booking.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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