Private Tour
Available languages
An exciting PRIVATE TOUR that’s fun for all ages! Explore the rural villages around Hoi An on a unique route that takes you off the beaten path to meet locals and experience their daily lives.
Start your adventure on Cam Kim Island, where you’ll grind rice and make rice papers and snacks to enjoy later. Then, visit another local family to learn the art of incense stick making and try it yourself. After that, head to a peaceful village to weave vibrant bed mats from river reeds.
Drive through beautiful rural villages and later stop at a charming coffee shop for refreshments. Then, cross over the stunning views bridge and enjoy a relaxing basketboat ride under Water Coconut Forest. Then zigzag through the fish & shrimp farms and lush rice paddies filled with buffalo and cows.
Finally, explore Tra Que Vegetable Village, surrounded by fragrant herbs. Choose your vehicle: Vintage US Army jeep, car, Vespas, or scooter. The tour lasts 5 hours with a tasty meal or 4 hours without a meal.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Coffee stop to refresh. Bottled water during the tour
All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes (Guarantee no hidden fees)
US Vintage Army Jeep / Modern Car / Classic vespa / Modern cooter (All guests sit behind)
English-speaking local tour guide, knowledgeable and licensed
INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal (at different PRICES and DURATION, please check when booking)
Pickup and drop off any hotels in and around Hoi An area, 10 km = 6.2 miles from Hoi An old town
Other drinks, personal expenses. Tip is optional but appreciated
Private car transfer ONE-WAY from South Hoian or Danang to HOIAN TOWN: 15-20-30 USD/ 4-7-16 seater
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An: Travel in countryside villages and river islands around Hoi An.
Army Jeep from Vietnam War: With tarp roof and open windows for great views.
Basket boat trip & Coffee stop: Bottled water during the tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Five tasty dishes in a nice restaurant before tour ends.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An: Travel in countryside villages and river islands around Hoi An.
Classic Italian Vespa 150cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares vespa with an adult.
Round bamboo basket boat trip: Coffee stop & Bottled water during the tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An: Travel in countryside villages and river islands around Hoi An.
Car or van + Driver + Guide: Modern and spacious vehicle with air conditioning, offers great comfort during the tour.
Basket boat trip & Coffee stop: Bottled water during the tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Five tasty dishes in a nice restaurant before tour ends.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An: Travel in countryside villages & river islands around Hoi An.
Modern scooter 125cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares scooter with an adult.
Round bamboo basket boat trip: Coffee stop & Bottled water during the tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Five dishes in a nice restaurant before hotel drop off.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An: Travel in countryside villages and river islands around Hoi An.
Car or van + Driver + Guide: Modern and spacious vehicle with air conditioning, offers great comfort during the tour.
Basket boat trip & Coffee stop: Bottled water during the tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An: Travel in countryside villages and river islands around Hoi An.
Modern scooter 125cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares scooter with an adult.
Round bamboo basket boat trip: Coffee stop & Bottled water during the tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An: Travel in countryside villages and river islands around Hoi An.
Classic Italian vespa 150cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares vespa with an adult.
Round bamboo basket boat trip: Coffee stop & Bottled water during the tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes: From hotel pickup to drop off.
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Five tasty dishes in a nice restaurant before hotel drop off.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An: Travel in countryside villages and river islands around Hoi An.
Army jeep from Vietnam War: With tarp roof and open windows for great views.
Basket boat trip & Coffee stop: Bottled water during the tour. All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
Operated by Local Buddy Tours - Danang City
279 reviews
Stephanie S,
Jan 4, 2025
This tour far exceeded our expectations. Lan was a wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. She introduced us to a range of local families who made incense, rice paper, and woven mats, as well as taking us to an up and coming coffee roaster and a vegetable farm. We tried our hand at some of the traditional methods and the families were paid directly by the tour company for sharing their time rather than relying on selling souvenirs. We also did the mandatory trip on the bamboo basket boats which although this was the only part of the trip that felt touristy, was fun. The car was also very clean and comfortable and Quang was an excellent driver. We can’t recommend this tour highly enough!
Rubina K,
Dec 26, 2024
Our tour guide Lan was wonderful! From all of our tour guides in Vietnam she was the best!! She made sure we were accommodated with our dietary restrictions, took photos throughout our trip, explained thoroughly the background and history of each village we visited and just was so so kind! I highly recommend her.
Kimberley R,
Dec 17, 2024
We had a great day on the Hoi A countryside tour. We visited a number of different local villages and learned about the specialties of different families/businesses, including rice noodles, sleeping mats, and coffee. We opted for the army jeeps, which was a unique way to tour around. Our guide, John, was knowledgeable, positive, and kind. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. The basket boats were super fun. We did the lunch option, which was a tasty meal in the vegetable village. My kids had a great time. We wholeheartedly recommend John and this tour!
Jocelyn M,
Nov 2, 2024
Thanh was an amazing tour guide. His American English is very good, he understands the nuances of the language and his delivery was very clear and distinct. Really appreciated that. Though it was raining the tour went off without a hitch. The hotel pick up was timely with the official tour beginning promptly at 8:30a. His relationship with the artisans is genuine with mutual respect evident. I enjoyed meeting and observing the craftmanship of each person. The restaurant where we stopped for lunch was delicious..l Idon't want to give away the tour details. It was a wonderful glimpse into the daily lives of local villagers..
Anneliese S,
Oct 27, 2024
The tour is really worthwhile to discover the surroundings of Hoi An’s old town and truly appreciate the craftsmanship of Vietnam. Both the driver and the guide are very friendly and helpful. Lunch was superb in the organic garden landscape and the coconut boat tour was unexpectedly cheerful. If you like the vehicle or not, is personal taste but I highly recommend this refreshing tour!