Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life
Overview
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Experience the authentic countryside lifestyle of Vietnam with Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour. This immersive day trip will take you on a journey through rural areas surrounding Hoi An, providing you with unforgettable memories and a genuine insight into Hoi An’s culture, tradition, and daily activities.
The Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour highlights include exploring the agricultural practices of local farmers, visiting their crops, and livestock. You’ll experience how traditional occupations have transformed over time, from weaving and rice-wine making to newer industries like bird’s nest farming and aquaculture.
Interacting with friendly locals and experience genuine cultural exchanges, forming new friendships along the way. Immerse yourself in the true essence of Vietnamese hospitality by indulging in a home-cooked meal with a local family, savouring the flavours of authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Experienced & licensed driver
Lunch at a local restaurant
English speaking guide
Vietnam Army Legend Jeep
Pick up and drop off IN & AROUND Hoi An Ancient Town
Tickets & Entrance Fees
Helmet & rain poncho
Taxes & permits
Tip for local driver & tour guide
Other personal expenses not mentioned in the tour
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Hoi An Ancient Town
Pick-up from your hotels in Hoi An (1-2km from Hoi An Centre/Post Office/Central Market/Ancient town). Meet at the designed location (meeting point) and begin your Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour.
Cam Kim Island
- Enjoy a picturesque ride along the winding roads flanked by lush green fields and tranquil waterways. Take in the peaceful rural scenery and observe the traditional farming activities that form the backbone of local life. - Arrive at a local family's home in Dong Ha Village. Here, you'll learn about the traditional practices of rice, vegetable, and grain cultivation. Engage in hands-on experiences as you observe and participate in the daily activities of the farmers. - Activity Highlights: + Witness and try your hand at making rice noodles. + Learn the intricate process of creating votive paper offerings (30 minutes).
Options
Morning Tour
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: Our Morning Tour starts at 07:30 and finishes at 12:00.
All food and drinks : All food and drinks are included.
Pick up and drop off: Pick up and drop off at your hotel in the downtown of Hoi An - Hoi An Town Centre.
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: Our Afternoon Tour start at 13:00 and finishes at 17:30.
Pick up time is from 12:45 to 13:00.
All food and drinks: All food and drinks are included.
Lunch at the start of the tour.
Pick up and drop off: Pick up & drop off at your hotel/meeting point in the downtown of Hoi An (not more than 2km).
Pickup included
Reviews
395 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of fun
Escape29348830211,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant experience. Thomas is one of the best guides I’ve ever had—knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about sharing the traditions of Hoi An. Hung kept us comfortable all day with smooth driving and great hospitality. The activities were fun and hands-on: making rice noodles, trying wood carving, seeing how sleeping mats are woven, and sampling rice wine (which Thomas jokingly called “happy water”). Everyone loved it. I also really appreciated how seriously they took Hollie’s allergies at lunchtime—they handled it flawlessly. Couldn’t recommend this tour more.
Would recommend!
c0lleney,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour! From start to finish, Thomas and Hung made us feel welcome and well looked after. The variety of activities—rice noodle making, wood carving, sleeping mat weaving, and rice wine production—gave us such a rich look into Vietnamese culture and craftsmanship. Lunch was delicious, and I was so impressed with how careful they were regarding Hollie’s allergies. Their attention to detail made the whole experience even more enjoyable for all of us. A perfect day in the Hoi An countryside!
A great time
S8699PEgeorgey,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our countryside tour of Hoi An was nothing short of incredible. Thomas, our guide, and Hung, our driver, made the entire experience smooth, educational, and genuinely fun. We got hands-on with making rice noodles, tried our hand at wood carving, watched traditional sleeping mats being woven, and even learned how “happy water” (rice wine!) is made. Each stop felt authentic and engaging. A special mention goes to how attentive they were to Hollie’s allergies during lunch—they went above and beyond to make sure everything was safe for her. It was an unforgettable day and I’d recommend this experience to anyone visiting Hoi An.
Brilliant tour
Gill S,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely brilliant tour of the countryside and seeing the local way of life watching and doing mat weaving , rice noodle cooking, wood carving and rice wine tasting. All totally fabulous. Great driver and guide both very knowledgable locals with great sense of humour. If you have only time for one tour - make it this one!
Best tour in Hoi An
Gill S,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you do only one tour in Hoi An make it this one - it is an amazing experience. Our guides Hanni and Hung were absolutely brilliant and we saw so much of rural life, mat weaving, rice noodle cooking, wood carving and rice wine drinking! As well as a tour of the local countryside and conversations with guides about the way people live. Totally fantastic. Thank you
PM tour with Cuong
Judith S,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic guide Cuong We got to see typical village life We made rice noodles, had a go at making bed matts, chisselled wood. Got to sample rice wine Our driver was very accommodating
Fantastic tour and guide
690jayned,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Jeep tour, which took us to places we didn’t know about incl a fantastic lunch at the start of the trip. Quang was really good fun and knowledgeable, which made the tour a great experience. The driver was also brilliant at navigating some narrow roads and also the floods in the town. Highly recommended.
Great tour to experience local culture
Jo C,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour and our tour guide was awesome. We got to see and experience the local culture and how people live in regional Vietnam. We got to try the local ‘happy wine’ and see how it is made, did some mat weaving, tried making rice noodles and did some wood carving (much harder than it looks). Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend.
Most interesting to get...
Peter T,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Most interesting to get outside the city into the countryside, especially after so many people impacted by the floods. Underscores the resilience of the Vietnamese people. Our guide was superb and that makes all the difference.
Authentic and fun tour!
A4384VCclaires,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! Just my husband and I on the tour ($120USD for both). Thomas was very friendly and contacted me by WhatsApp to confirm hotel pick up. Enjoyed a beautiful lunch first at a spa and restaurant before we headed into the countryside. The food at lunch was authentic, cooked by a lovely local lady, who shared her cooking tips with me. We then headed out into the villages and saw the real Vietnam outside of the cities and tourist areas. We joined a local family who produce rice cakes and rice noodles. We made some and heard about their daily routines and culture. We then visited another place and did wood carving, then the local rice wine maker and finally the family who weave mats. We tried some of the rice wine and bought a bottle. We supported each visit by purchasing some of their wares (bring small notes, 100,000 is nothing in your local currency but it makes a real difference here). We passed by schools, saw the school pick up. It was just a wholesome, fun and great tour. Highly recommend and Thomas is a lot of fun, he enjoyed the banter with my husband! The old Russian army jeep was a fun way to travel too. Choose this tour to give back to the local people outside of the main towns and gain valuable insight into their lives. It will make you feel gratitude for what you have in yours!
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