Hoi An: Cycle to the countryside, meet locals & craftsman
Description
THE COUNTRYSIDE SOUL Scenic Ride: Cycle through peaceful villages and green rice fields on Cẩm Kim Island. Local Crafts: Visit family workshops to see traditional mat weaving, votive paper making, rice paper making house, and mother-of-pearl inlay. Local Life: Step inside a traditional home to see eco-friendly noodle making, then relax with a drink at a hidden field-view café.
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Escape the busy streets of Hoi An Ancient Town and discover the peaceful countryside of Chiem Tay Island, where traditional culture and daily life remain unchanged. This experience is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic side of Hoi An beyond the usual tourist route. Visit an ancient village to learn about local architecture, family traditions, and ancestral values. Explore family-run workshops, including grass mat weaving, votive paper making, and mother-of-pearl inlay, all crafted using time-honored techniques. You’ll also stop at a local home to see how rice husk is used for cooking and making traditional rice paper, offering insight into sustainable rural living. End your journey with a relaxing drink at a countryside café surrounded by rice fields—an ideal place to unwind and reflect.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
I took part at the weekend, and as the activity venue wasn’t busy, I had the experience all to myself. The weather was lovely, though it was quite hot, but it was very peaceful and I enjoyed a leisurely cycle around the village.
Discover the local culture, tradition, know-how with Duy in a bicycle tour. Hand made wood work, rice noodle making and more. You will discover the beauty of Hoi an country side.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted that you enjoyed discovering the local culture, traditions, and craftsmanship of the Hoi An countryside. From woodworking and rice noodle making to meeting local families, our goal is to share authentic experiences that showcase the beauty and heritage of rural Vietnam. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and Duy will be very happy to hear your kind words. Thank you for choosing to explore the countryside with us. We hope to welcome you back to Hoi An again in the future!
This bike tour was the absolute highlight of our stay in Hội An. It’s the perfect way to escape the crowds and see the real Vietnam. The best part, however, was our guide, Andy. He was absolutely fantastic—incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Andy’s passion for the local culture made every stop, from the mat weaving to the rice fields, feel truly special. If you want a meaningful and fun experience with an amazing guide, ask for Andy! Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are truly honored to hear that the bike tour was the highlight of your stay in Hoi An. One of our goals is to help guests experience the authentic countryside, away from the busy tourist areas, so we're delighted that you enjoyed discovering the real Vietnam. Your kind words about Andy mean a lot. He is passionate about sharing local culture and traditions, and he will be thrilled to know that his efforts made your experience memorable. From the rice fields to the traditional craft villages, we're glad every stop left a special impression on you. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Hoi An with us. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Harry was our guide and he was excellent. He was very knowledgeable. We liked exploring the beautiful rural area and learning about the local life in Vietnam. I highly recommend Harry and his tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the beautiful countryside and learning about local life in rural Hoi An. Sharing authentic experiences and connecting guests with local communities is what we love most. Harry will be very happy to hear your kind words. Thank you for recommending him and our tour. Your support means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to Hoi An for another memorable adventure in the future!
This was super intererting tour. Ken, my guide, was excellent. He showed me the different fiields where peanuts, chili, corn, rice are grown. I also met some locals in a small island and saw how to make rice noodle, rice paper, sleeing mat and try makeing these. It was super fun to ride bikes throughout Hoi An and i would absolutely do it again. Highl recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the countryside and learning about local farming and traditional crafts. It’s always a pleasure to share the authentic side of Hoi An with our guests. Ken will be very happy to know that he helped make your experience memorable. We're glad you had fun meeting local families, trying traditional activities, and cycling through the beautiful villages. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Hoi An for another adventure in the future!
Harry was an absolutely awesome tour guide. I booked our experience a bit late but Harry was still able to accommodate and we were pleasantly surpised that it was a private tour for our group of 3. We liked the experience of biking along countryside, stopping at local sights, and traditional Vietnamese businesses. It was eye opening and very interesting to see how noodles, sleeping mats and wooden products are made as well as people behind them. Harry was super friendly. Would definitely recommend to people who love the countryside, rice paddy.
Thank you so much for your amazing review and recommendation. Harry will be very happy to hear your kind words. We’re glad everything worked out well despite the late booking, and it was a pleasure hosting your group on a more personal private experience through the countryside. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed cycling through the rice paddies, visiting traditional family workshops, and learning about how local products like noodles, sleeping mats, and wooden crafts are made. Meeting the people behind these traditions is one of the most meaningful parts of the tour, so we’re very happy that it left such a strong impression on you. Thank you again for your support, and we wish all three of you many more unforgettable adventures during your travels in Vietnam!
Andy has been the highlight of my stay in Hoi An. I highly recommend the tour. The tour was very enjoyable, i would have never had gone to any of these areas that were off the beaten path, as it truly felt being showed around by a local. I hope to come back here one day in the future.
Thank you so much for your beautiful review and recommendation. It truly means a lot to hear that the tour became one of the highlights of your time in Hoi An. Showing guests the quieter countryside, hidden local areas, and everyday life beyond the usual tourist route is exactly the experience I hope to share. I’m very happy you enjoyed exploring the off-the-beaten-path places and felt welcomed like a local friend rather than simply joining a standard tour. Thank you again for spending the day with me, and I sincerely hope to welcome you back to Hoi An again in the future!
4 hours cycling around the Hoi An countryside with Harry. Thoughful personalisation and very interesting seeing the local people go about their daily lives. I was able to feel the countryside scenery, local history and culture of Hoi An. In addtion, The traditional Vietnamese snacks i ate at the rice noodle factory are still memorable enough to make me want to eat them again. It was a happy day. Finally, Harry was a excellent guide and made it a very pleasant experience from start to finsh. Thanks to Harry i learned many Vietnamese words that i can use during my Vietnam trip in the coming weeks. Thank you for the unforgettable memories Harry, i wish everyone a guide like Harry.
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review. It truly makes me happy to know you enjoyed the countryside scenery, local culture, and the slower everyday life around Hoi An. I’m especially glad to hear the traditional snacks at the rice noodle workshop left such a memorable impression — local food and small family crafts are some of the most meaningful parts of the experience. It was also a pleasure sharing Vietnamese words and stories with you during the ride. Thank you again for your kindness and support. Your words mean a lot to Harry, and we are very grateful to have been part of your Vietnam journey. Wishing you many more beautiful experiences during the rest of your travels in Vietnam, and hopefully we can meet again one day!
Go to work, no complaints, and it was professional attending, and his English is adequate. One thing I would add for improvement is to add the address of the gathering start point instead of GPS the coordinates. Because the grub drivers are a little confused.
Thank you for your honest feedback and for joining the experience. I’m very happy to hear you found the tour professional and enjoyed the day with me. I also really appreciate your suggestion regarding the meeting point information. You are absolutely right — adding a clear street address alongside the GPS coordinates would make it much easier for Grab drivers and future guests. I will update this to improve the experience and avoid confusion. Thank you again for your support, and I wish you a wonderful rest of your travels in Vietnam!
On this tour we met some lovely, Beautiful people who welcomed us into their homes .. riding through the countryside of Hoi An was wonderful and a great escape from the hustle of the main town and old town . My guide Andy took great care of me picking me up on his scooter and making sure I rested in the shade at a hotel while he picked up another guest … we were given water, cold drinks and snacks .. People were So warm and it was an experience with lasting fond memories for me , not to mention the bike riding which was comfortable , scenic and mostly flat 😊.. seeing cows, chickens, workers in the fields , people who make a living by doing crafts and cooking at home gave me the feel for Real life in Hoi An Vietnam ! Such a Beautiful and Safe day .. Thanks Again Andy 🙏
