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"Get to know Hoi An and participate in a variety of cultural activities during this tour. Discover the blend of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese architecture in the town's landmarks, and eleven into the experience of basket boats at Cam Thanh Coconut Village. Watch a shaking basket boat performance, embark on your own boat ride, and release lanterns on the Hoai river. Top it off with a visit to the night market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included. "

Join a local guide and get your steps in while exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An during this walking tour. Explore the ancient town's history, hidden gems, and multicultural influences. Hear old stories, marvel at colorful buildings, and experience the vibrant blend of cultures. Dive into preservation tales from the Vietnam War and soak up the rich heritage of Hoi An during this interactive journey.

Explore Hoi An at the most magical time during an evening tour from Da Nang—an ideal introduction for first-time visitors. Rather than traveling as a large group, you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour, and overcome the language barrier as you explore a night market with a local.

This experience combines a hands-on lantern making class with a peaceful boat ride on the Hoai River. Travelers create their own lantern with local artisans, then enjoy a calm river journey away from crowded areas, releasing a floating candle in a relaxed and authentic setting. The experience is designed for small groups, allowing personal interaction and a slower, more meaningful way to experience Hoi An.

Immerse yourself in the culture and food of Hoi An with this small group walking tour. Follow your guide around the backstreets of Old Hoi An to visit local family producers of items like Cao Lau noodles and bean sprouts, and learn about the local lifestyle, markets, temples, and architecture. Afterwards, enjoy five to seven tastings of dishes that incorporate the items you saw being made earlier.

As an extremely popular tourist destination, Hoi An's crowds can be overwhelming to navigate on your own. A private tour is a more efficient way to visit the charming city, especially at night. Your guide will handle the navigation and take you to your private boat ride, where you can release a lantern.

Explore the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son in the cool of the early morning, before the crowds arrive, on a convenient small-group half-day tour. Learn all about the Hindu temples (some of which date back to the 4th century) and the local culture from your guide. Enjoy a My Quang (Quang noodles), Local Mochi, Seasonal fruits, and a hot drink (included) after touring the historic sites.

Get off the beaten path and explore the hidden parts of the Hoi An countryside on this half-day private tour. Choose from a US military jeep, USSR army jeep, or modern car as your ride and enjoy pickup from your Hoi An hotel. Visit local villages to meet villagers and learn about their livelihoods. Take a peaceful basket boat ride and refuel with an optional lunch.

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Discover Central Vietnam’s highlights on a private trip from Da Nang or Hoi An. Visit Marble Mountain and the Lady Buddha Statue, and choose from several flexible itineraries including Ba Na Hills, Hai Van Pass, My Son Sanctuary, or Hoi An Ancient Town. Enjoy a comfortable ride with an English-speaking driver and pick the option that suits you best.

Travel between Hue and Da Nang or Hoi An in true, local style: on a motorbike on this private Hai Van Pass tour. Take the backroads—no highways—scouting for fishing villages, waterfalls, beaches, and more while avoiding the tourist crowds. Opt for a professional driver to sit back and take in the view, or go for the adrenaline rush and ride on your own. Choose from a one-way journey between Da Nang/Hoi An and Hue, or do the full loop.

Take a break from Hoi An’s scorching daytime heat on an evening food tour that reveals a different side to the city. In a small group limited to 12 people, walk between hand-picked food hotspots for an intimate glimpse into Hoi An Ancient Town's culinary scene. Plus, take a boat ride on the river to see landmarks illuminated by night and receive enough restaurant recommendations to last your entire vacation.

Our tour guide will welcome you in the hotel lobby at 8AM for the morning tour and 2PM for the afternoon one. And will bring you to the Thu Bon river for a boat ride to the craft villages, biking around the village... Highlights: - Jump aboard a local-style boat to traverse the waterways from Hoi An to nearby craft villages - Visit Thanh Ha pottery village, famous for formally providing decorative pottery to the palaces of the Nguyen Dynasty. - View the hand-crafting of decorative pottery; teapots and cups, vases and bowls; and have a product made especially for you! - Travel by boat to Kim Bong carpentry village to watch how traditional wooden fishing boats are made - See skilled carpenters create handcrafted furniture and carvings - Walk around the village to see weaving mat, rice noodle making...

Explore the Marble Mountains from Hoi An on this small-group guided morning tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, and lunch. Visit Am Phu Cave, Monkey Mountain, and the largest Lady Buddha statue in Vietnam, with an English-speaking guide providing insightful commentary. Includes round-trip transfers, lunch, and entrance fees to Marble Mountains.

Nestled in a dramatic valley some distance out of Hoi An, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins of My Son can be difficult to get to on your own: first you have to organize a rental vehicle, then you have to find your own way out there. Take the stress out of your visit on this group tour to the ancient capital of the Champa kingdom. Walk around more than 70 remarkably well-preserved tower-temples, all built centuries ago.

Discover Vietnam’s scenic Hai Van Pass on a private motorbike tour from Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An—with the choice to ride as a pillion passenger with an Easy Rider or drive yourself (for licensed riders). Ride with a local guide, and enjoy photo breaks at Linh Ung Pagoda, Tam Giang Lagoon, Mo Waterfall, Lang Co Beach, the Marble Mountains, the abandoned water park, and the Hai Van Pass. Along the way, refuel with stops for local food and drinks (own expense).

Experience some of the best attractions in the Da Nang and Hoi An area on a private afternoon tour that’s timed so you can visit Hoi An’s Night Market. After a mid-afternoon pick-up, head to the Marble Mountain, where you can explore the caves, temples, and viewpoints. Continue to Hoi An, where you’ll enjoy a walking tour, cruise along the river, and shop at the lantern-lit Night Market.

Add some more excitement to your Vietnam itinerary with this Vespa tour in Hoi An. Ride through charming streets, discovering hidden gems and highlights along the way. Explore the old town, visit Rolving Chill House Cafe, venture into the countryside for stunning views, and enjoy a bamboo basket boat ride. End your adventure with a delicious meal of Hoi An delicacies.

Explore the Ba Na Hills and the striking Golden Bridge at your own pace on a leisurely private tour from Danang or Hoi An. Avoid the hassle of haggling with taxi drivers or catching public transport in an unfamiliar place. Your private driver will transport you in a comfortable vehicle. Ride the cable car into the hills and take fun photos at the bridge, which looks like giant hands.

Live an adventure in Cam Thanh Coconut Village in a basket boat Learn how locals cast big fishing nets and to try your hand at it Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Center Cruise along the Hoai River and release a flower lantern for good luck Relish a local dinner and walk through the lantern-lit night market

Most of the eateries on the main itinerary are local spots that only locals really know—places you won’t easily find yourself or see on TikTok or YouTube Not only what and where to eat, the food you try in the tour tells a story of trading port Hoi An and Vietnam culture Try 12+ food tasting

Combine a visit to the My Son Sanctuary ruins with a leisurely boat cruise on the Thu Bon River with this small-group tour from Hoi An. Explore the ancient Champa temples at the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary, including a traditional Champa performance, then learn to make rice paper and enjoy a local lunch before returning to Hoi An by boat.

Cycle through the countryside of Hoi An on an exhilarating half-day small-group bike tour that showcases rural life in Vietnam. Pedal through hidden alleyways in the historic center of Hoi An to rural roads that pass through picturesque villages, farms, and rice fields. Stop to visit local families and artisans, taste rice cakes and rice wine at a family distillery, and watch boat builders.

My Son Sanctuary is a cluster of ancient Hindu temple ruins— originally built by the Champa Kingdom—and a guide is essential to make sense of what you're seeing. Journey there from Hội An with a local guide, and gain insight into the site's storied past. Wrap up the experience with a rice paper-making session, and break for lunch along the way.