Private Tour

HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR

Overview

Available languages

English

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Embark on a delightful journey through Hoi An’s countryside on a 16-km (10-mile) bike tour, where you’ll experience the warmth of local families and gain unique insights into traditional crafts and the local way of life. Our carefully chosen route winds through peaceful landscapes, far from the hustle and bustle of town.

+ Cross the river to the Cam Kim island, cycling through rice paddies, and rural villages.

+ Step into a local home to make rice paper using traditional stone mills, then enjoy your creations.

+ Visit a family of incense makers to learn about this longstanding cultural tradition in Vietnam.

+ Try weaving colorful straw mats at Tra Nhieu fishing village.

+ Enjoy a refreshing stop for Vietnamese coffee and a restroom break.

+ Discover the artistry of wood carving and seashell products at Kim Bong Carpentry Village.

+ End with a scenic ferry ride across the Hoai River back to Hoi An.

Optional: Savor a Vietnamese meal (5 dishes) to complete the experience.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a private tour, so you can pick your preferred starting time when booking. If you have any special requests of bike heights, don't hesitate to contact us.

If you choose tour option that includes meal, we can cater normal/ vegan/ vegetarian diets (Set menu with 5 Vietnamese dishes)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local tour guide speaks English, knowledgeble & licensed

Bottled water during the tour. Most stops have clean washrooms

Pickup and drop off hotel in Hoi An, 8 km or 5 miles from Hoi An old town

Donations at local homes, coffee stop, local ferry ride

INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal at different PRICES and DURATIONS, please check when booking

All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes

Good bikes, helmets, light raincoats in case of rain

Other drinks & Personal expenses. Tip is optional but appreciated

Private car transfer from South Hoi An or Da Nang to HOI AN: 15-20-30 USD/ 4-7-16 seater/ one-way

What To Expect

STARTING POINT: This private biking tour begins at your hotel in Hoi An, or at the Local Buddy Tours office if your hotel is farther from the Old Town. We offer free pick-up and drop-off from any hotel in the Hoi An area. Safety comes first— we'll spend a few minutes reviewing Vietnam's traffic rules, trying on helmets, and getting comfortable with the bikes. Then, we’ll cycle across the Thu Bon River to explore the countryside villages of Cam Kim Island.

10 minutes•Admission Included

Cam Kim Island

CAM KIM ISLAND: Bike across a scenic bridge over Thu Bon river, we'll visit Cam Kim island to see fishing and farming villages. You'll soon meet a 65-year-old couple, the husband will show you how to grind rice using traditional stone mill. His wife will teach you how to make rice papers and snacks. Then we'll sit down to enjoy these delicious local dishes. You also get to see their traditional house and their daily life...

20 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Private tour - No meal

PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 4 hours: From start to finish.
Quiet countryside paths: Small pave roads, relatively flat, easy for riders at all ages.
Good bikes and helmets: One-gear bicycles, no need to change gears, easy to ride on flat terrain. Children bikes and baby-seats availabe.
Bottled water during the tour: Plus coffee stop to freshen up & Use washroom.
Pickup included

Private tour + With meal

PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 5 hours: From start to finish.
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Five tasty dishes in a nice restaurant before tour ends.
Quiet countryside paths: Small pave roads, relatively flat, easy for riders at all ages.
Good bikes and helmets: One-gear bicycles, no need to change gears, easy to ride on flat terrain. Children bikes and baby-seats avaialbe.
Bottled water during the tour: Plus coffee stop to freshen up & Use washroom.
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

68 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great bike tour
Iain H,
Apr 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great trip around local villages on quiet tracks taking in the local culture and lovely scenery finishing with a boat trip back to Hoi An.
Meet the locals
michelle g,
Mar 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00
All of it!! Seeing the real Vietnam and meeting the people was fabulous Brian was a brilliant guide.
We had a great day with...
Victoria L,
Jan 16, 2023
- Viator
5.00
We had a great day with Ben, visiting local villagers by bike and learning about how they make a living. It was really interesting and there was no hard sell which was also great. The scenery and the people were both lovely and Ben was a great guide. We highly recommend this tour to others.
The real Vietnam
Beverley M,
Sep 2, 2022
- Viator
5.00
Wow what an incredible experience. A bike ride through a little village to a small Vietnamese island. We rode to the ferry then when we arrived the other end we stopped at a local carpenters sculptural workshop, ship repair yard, whale worship temple with whale bones, touched shy plant, Vietnamese mattress weave making, rice wine making with a singsong about he lost his friend and left leg in the Cambodian war, then onto making our own rice pancakes making, then cycled back to the ferry for lunch. The tour guides went way beyond my expectations. Memories overload.