Top Activities on the Ground in 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.

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).

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.

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.

Colored lanterns are a symbol of Hoi An, where locals believe they bring happiness, luck, and wealth. Bring home a souvenir with a difference, a lantern that you made yourself, after this fascinating class. Choose from a wealth of different silks then work with your instructor to craft a bamboo frame and create your lantern, which will fold away neatly into your luggage. Your class includes a Vietnamese tea tasting.

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.

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.

Do you think Da Nang is very boring at night? Think again. Why not have a seafood dinner, hang out at the night market, hop on a cruise across the Han River, drive through the most famous bridges, check in icons of Da Nang at night and hang out with locals? Da Nang by night is a MUST activity on your first day. You will see the thrilling views while riding with experienced guides on motorbike, enjoy the best hidden gems foods and explore REAL Danang ‘s life. Tour detail - 5.00 PM: Pick up guests at hotel in center and transfer to Da nang city - Experience “Nhau” culture, enjoy a seafood dinner and beers. - Check in the top icons of Da Nang at night: Dragon bridge, Han bridge, love bridge, DHC Marina, Apec Park - Explore Danang night market and learn bargain skill - Hop on the Han river cruise for 45 minutes, enjoy live music, and see a different side of Da Nang. 10.00 PM: Tour ends. Drop off hotel

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.

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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

Add some outdoor exploration to your time in Vietnam with this countryside cycling tour in Hoi An. Led by a local guide, cycle around 10 miles (16 kilometers) through different landscapes, starting from your Hoi An hotel. Discover Tra Que vegetable village, pass by shrimp farms, visit rice fields, try to spot water buffalo, and stop to take pictures along the way. Plus, experience a basket boat ride in the water coconut palm forest before enjoying a delicious Vietnamese lunch.

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.

Take the worry out of your transportation arrangements in Vietnam and pre-book a private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from Hoi An Ancient Town to Da Nang Airport. Relax on the scenic drive through central Vietnam.

Embrace rural Vietnam with this cycle and kayaking tour. After cycling through the old town of Hoi An you’ll arrive in the countryside. Here, you’ll meet the residents of this historic rural area and taste local delicacies, partake in craft workshops and explore rice fields. While Kayaking along the Thu Bon delta, you’ll see river communities and fishing hamlets inaccessible through other means. Lunch, snacks, and bottled water are provided.

Learn more about Vietnamese culture through its food during this multi-activity small-group tour, without the hassle of booking separate excursions. Tour Hoi An’s fresh produce market to select the ingredients you’ll cook with. Then, set sail up the river in a bamboo basket boat and try fishing for crabs the Vietnamese way. In the kitchen, enjoy a hands-on cooking class and learn new skills. Enjoy eating your creations after.

History buffs will love this tour, which includes a visit to the Hindu temples of My Son, a cooking class and lunch, and a boat ride. Travel to My Son easily in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and learn all about the town’s Hindu heritage on a guided walking tour. Fuel up by learning to make typical Vietnamese food, before relaxing on a peaceful boat ride back to Hoi An.

Combine the culture and cuisine of Hoi An during a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose charming streets lend themselves well to wanders. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure time, and tick off Hoi An highlights, such as the Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau) and Phuc Kien Assembly Hall (Fujian Assembly Hall, without having to worry about following directions.

Step back in time to Hoi An Ancient Town, a well-preserved historical trading port recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Enjoy a private half-day walking tour with your own guide, including a 2-hour boat ride and hotel taxi pickup and drop-off. Stroll charming streets to key landmarks like the Japanese Covered Bridge and learn about the city’s cultural influences and current status as a top destination.

Our tour guide will welcome you in the hotel lobby 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...

The traditional lives of Hoi An’s farming communities are a perfect introduction to the hidden gems of Vietnam. Travel to some of the villages that surround Hoi An deep in the countryside, and learn how farming in this area continues to be done in an environmentally-conscious and traditional way. Learn how to sow crops and pick herbs, and fish for crabs in the river too.

There’s no better way than bicycle to experience Vietnam’s serene countryside. Skip the navigation stress on this guided tour, with vehicle transfers to the start point so you don’t have to negotiate downtown Hoi An. Visit the waterfront village of Cam Thanh, ride a bamboo basket boat, and try your hand at net fishing with local fishermen. Pedal to a restaurant for a Vietnamese lunch before returning to your hotel.

For an unforgetting Vietnam adventure, drive or ride an electric scooter into Hoi An's captivating countryside. During this half-day tour, your guide will lead you to interesting spots like Cam Nam Island, where you’ll meet the locals, witness their daily lifestyle firsthand, and learn about shoemaking and more. Stop at a garden in Tra Que Village and refresh with a beverage in a lounge overlooking An Bang Beach.