Private Tour
DA NANG to Hoi An Rural Villages and River Islands PRIVATE TOUR
Overview
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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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Da 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.
Hoi 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!
What‘s Included
All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, contributions to the local families.
Knowledgeable local tour guide with excellent English skills.
US Vintage Army Jeep / Modern car-van / Italian Classic vespa / Modern scooter options.
Tasty Vietnamese meal optional, please check different Prices and Durations when booking
Coffee, a smoothie, or juice at the coffee stop, with bottled water provided throughout the tour.
Hotel pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An. Drop off at Hoi An old town.
Other drinks, personal expenses. Tip is optional but appreciated
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Modern car tour - No meal
PRIVATE TOUR - FLEXIBLE PACE: Only your group travels with our local tour guide and driver.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes: Pickup from hotel in Da Nang by CAR.
Tour Hoi An countryside by CAR.
Drop off at Hoi An old town by CAR.
Visit Hoi An hidden gems: Meet local families in fishing villages, river islands, and rural communities around Hoi An.
Modern car or van: Spacious vehicle with air conditioning, offers nice comfort when touring.
Bottled water during the tour: Refreshing with a coffee stop mid-tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
US Vintage Jeep tour + Meal
Duration: 6 hours: Pickup & Drop off from hotel in Da Nang by CAR.
Tour Hoi An countryside by JEEP.
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Five tasty dishes in a nice restaurant before tour ends. Drop off at Hoi An old town.
Visit Hoi An hidden gems: Meet local families in fishing villages, river islands, and rural communities around Hoi An.
Vintage American army jeep: Restored vintage jeep from the 1970s, with a tarp roof and open windows, offers nice views when touring.
Pickup included
Modern car tour + Meal
PRIVATE TOUR - FLEXIBLE PACE: Only your group travels with our local tour guide and driver.
Duration: 6 hours: Pickup from hotel in Da Nang by CAR.
Tour Hoi An countryside by CAR.
Drop off at Hoi An old town by CAR.
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Five tasty dishes in a nice restaurant before the tour ends. Drop off at Hoi An old town.
Visit Hoi An hidden gems: Meet local families in fishing villages, river islands, and rural communities around Hoi An.
Modern car or van: Spacious vehicle with air conditioning, offers nice comfort when touring.
Bottled water during the tour: Refreshing with a coffee stop mid-tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
US Army Jeep Tour - No meal
PRIVATE TOUR - FLEXIBLE PACE: Only your group travels with our local tour guide and driver.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes: Pickup from your hotel in Da Nang by CAR.
Tour Hoi An countryside by JEEP.
Drop off at Hoi An old town by JEEP.
Visit Hoi An hidden gems: Meet local families in fishing villages, river islands, and rural communities around Hoi An.
Vintage American army jeep: Restored vintage jeep from 1970s, with a tarp roof and open windows, offers nice views when touring.
Bottled water during the tour: Refreshing with a coffee stop mid-tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a very nice trip,...
Grzegorz W,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very nice trip, you could experience for yourself what it's like to work in disappearing Vietnamese professions.The guide, Nhu Quynh, showed us around the attractions in a very professional manner; she was kind and helpful.
Exceptional tour with exceptional people!!
Christopher C,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a truly wonderful experience with Hannah and Long. Hannah was an exceptional guide who is kind, and knowledgeable about the local sites and we were made to feel most welcome. I recommend this experience for anyone who wants to experience authentic and genuine local tours. Hannah is probably one of the best tour guides I’ve had in Asia to date. Long is a great local driver who knows how to weave in and out of the traffic safely and comfortably. I particularly liked meeting local people and seeing their businesses and getting to see the real side of Vietnam. It doesn’t get any better than this.
Best day tour in Hoi An
607bradleyj,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best day out with Hannah our guide and Long our driver. Good sights along the way and knowledge. Great english guide! Great way to see the country side of Hoi An and get off the beaten track in a JEEP! Coffee stop along the way was great and dinner. Best experience so far of our trip.
If you look for more private and inspiring experiences
ryokob800,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They offered a private tour for our family with a guide, Vin and it was a wonderful experience to learn about traditions and local cultures in the area. Vin has been caring and kind to us. Our 9-years-old son especially enjoyed the incense making activities.
Best tour off the beaten path and away from the crowds
Charissa P,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was amazing! We saw and tried so many things we would not have seen in the city: making of mother of pearl inlay in wood, making colorful mats, making incense, fishing for crabs, taking picture with water buffalo. Fabulous late lunch. Chicky was a great guide - very proud about everything he had to show us. Best tour of the trip BY FAR!
A wonderful and authentic...
Michelle B,May 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful and authentic tour with the best guide Sonny who made it so interesting. He was very kind and knowledgeable and made sure we were well liked after whilst showing us a very authentic side of the local area. I would definitely recommend this tour.
AMAZING. Do yourself a favour, take this tour
Compass40762293857,Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AmazinG!!! Best day out with Thanh. He was so great and so knowledgeable. We had fun and ate wonderful food. Highly recommend. Met some beautiful people and had wonderful experiences. Thank you, incredible service.
Amazing tour
779anshula,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Hanna and Nam were very helpful and great guide. Amazing experience and very convenient. Highly recommended
Brilliant experience and insight into life around Hai An
Andrew S,Feb 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent full morning tour. Thankyou LAN It was such a wonderful time we had. You are so knowledgeable and my wife and I learned so much and had a brilliant time. This tour picks up from hotel. We needed to be in Hoi An ancient town at the finish and that was no problem. Door to door (where we needed). The tour gave an insightful view of life around Hoi An and the lives of extremely friendly locals who were genuinely happy to share experiences. Don’t just do the main stream tourist routes. You won’t be sorry. Highly recommend.
Amazing tour!
Thomas S,Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun experience! From start to end, this was really a wonderful day. Our tour guide ChickyTrung was great and gave us and the kids a lot of knowledge throughout the tour. We met a lot of really warm and friendly people. The kids got so included in all the activities. Our Tour guide knew exactly when we should take out our camera, and he also captured really beautiful moments that we recieved the same day. The photos looked really professional and was really high quality. A really enjoyable experience. Thank you so much for a lovely day, ChickyTrung & Linh! Would definitely recommend this tour!
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