Private Tour
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John Lee Tours invites you on an unforgettable journey to uncover the true beauty of Hoi An.
Explore traditional craft villages that have flourished for hundreds of years and meet the warm, friendly locals who will share their skills in farming, pottery making, and buffalo raising. Try your hand at these activities for a truly hands-on experience!
Savor authentic local cuisine with a delicious traditional lunch or dinner, and soak in the charm of Vietnam’s countryside as you explore by scooter, Vespa, or Jeep with our experienced team.
A perfect blend of culture, adventure, and local life — taking you beyond the tourist trails and into the heart of Hoi An.
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
Allotted time for travel and other possible activities within the tour duration.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Thanh Ha Pottery Village
We keep going and stopping at a bustling local fish market. After a short walk through the market stalls, continue by Scooter into the pottery village and they will teach you how to make the pottery by clay. They will teach you how to make the pottery by clay.
Tra Que Vegetable Village
We will go to a local farming village traveling along picturesque country roads. Share in the daily work life of local farmers – hoeing and a soil, watering veggie at an organic herb garden.
Experienced & licensed driver
All entry tickets & boat.
Cold bottled water - Coffee – Juice
Local food "Rice Pancakes and Quảng Noodle"
Local English speaking guide
Free hotel pick-up in Hoi An city (within 8 km/5 miles of the Old Town).
Tip for guide and driver is optional but appreciated
Other personal fees
Travel Insurance
Select a pickup point
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.
Modern scooter 125cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares scooter with an adult.
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.
Pickup & drop off in Hoi An
Classic Italian Vespa 150cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares vespa with an adult.
Vespa: Vespa is not only a means of transportation but also a symbol of lifestyle and freedom.Let's experience it with JohnLee Tours
Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 4 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
Classic Italian Vespa 150cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares vespa with an adult.
Vespa: You will be able to sit on and experience the Vespas that were born right after World War II, in 1946.
Vespa: Vespa is not only a means of transportation but also a symbol of lifestyle and freedom.Let's experience it with JohnLee Tours
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.
Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Five tasty dishes in a nice restaurant before tour ends.
Modern scooter 125cc: All guests sit behind experienced drivers. Infant shares scooter with an adult.
Bottled water during the tour.: All stops have clean washrooms.
Pickup included
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
kaly l,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This is a must-do tour! The tour itself is amazing and each stop is so interesting and fun with John! He's an excellent guide and photographer too. It was nice to get away from the crowds and visit with the very friendly and kind locals and learn about their lifestyles. Don't miss this! One of the best days of our trip!
Z9239KTmm,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My friend and I took the motorbike countryside tour with John, and we had the best time! Even before the tour began, John’s communication was excellent - he confirmed the time, details, and made everything clear. He picked us up from our hotel and instantly made us feel comfortable, and gave us an overview of what to expect. Despite the rain, wind and flooding, John and his friend took us safely around Hoi An on the motorbikes, which was such a cool experience! Meeting the local residents was a real highlight. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We visited a coffee shop to try authentic Vietnamese coffee and learned how it’s roasted and prepared. We also had the chance to ride a water buffalo and a basket boat - both of which were super fun. After the basket boat ride, we stopped to enjoy delicious Vietnamese pancakes and Cao lầu. Throughout the tour, John took wonderful photos and videos to capture our experience, which we really appreciated. At the end, he surprised us with a lantern each as a thank you gift - a thoughtful and kind gesture that made the day even more special. In addition to the tour itself, John went out of his way to share great recommendations for food, workshops, and tailoring in Hoi An. He was always available to answer any questions we had - whether they were about the tour or Hoi An in general. Thank you John, for an incredible day. I highly recommend booking a tour with him if you’re visiting Hoi An!



B9063GVanitam,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
From the start to end, the entire experience with John was absolutely amazing! He was very friendly, fun and accommodating. I cannot fault this tour at all. Despite the weather and flooding in Hoi An, John made sure we had an incredible time. He was very flexible and adaptable to changes to the itinerary due to the weather. We still were able to ride around on bikes, ride a water buffalo, meet the locals and try their food. We also had great fun on a basket boat ride. I highly recommend everyone to book their Hoi An tour with John!
Q1938QRmitchellw,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had an amazing time with John! Excellent guide, very good english. The Farm tour was a heap of fun, and the Basket boats were very good. The Lunch Provided was brilliant!

987rileyh,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Wow what an experience, John was so informative and so so accomodating to our needs. Could not speak higher of any of our guides in Vietnam but John really wins you over and this tour was amazing.
257annettea,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We decided on John Lee tours for the countryside private tours . We were taken to a local village and met with a lady who showed us her garden and all her fruit and veg and how she looks after it in the traditional way . We met with a local farmer who introduced us to his water buffalo and got to climb on top for a ride . We learnt to make rice noodles , went on a coconut boat , made pottery , and enjoyed some of the best coffee Vietnam has to offer . I would highly recommend this tour as it takes you to places so authentic - places you would never find in the normal tourist brochures . John Lee tours has local knowledge and makes a real effort to ensure you have a personalised and memorable experience.




Departure435672,,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great outing in the Hoi An area with John. He was very tentative and made us feel special. He listened to what we wanted to do and put a nice program together. John’s English is perfect! Thanks for a great day











donnar451,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
So glad my friend bumped into John in the local mini mart because we had such a great day visiting with local people and learning about their lives in the local community. We had great fun and John was full of local information and had a great respect for the people in his community. From vegetable growing to noodle making, pottery making to coffee sampling and then a wonderful meal to top it of with a selection of herbs from the vegetable garden. The coconut boats were great fun too. Would highly recommend.
SurferDean1962,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
If you are visiting the Hoi An region in Vietnam you must put this tour on your “must do” list. John is a great tour guide and you will visit those little hidden gems around the region that you’ll never find on your own. A great experience.














Sharon D,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had the most amazing experience exploring Vietnam with our tour guide, John! He took us to incredible places like the Coconut Boats, the Farming and Carpentry villages around Hoi An. John is also incredibly knowledgeable — he shared so much interesting history and local insight at every stop, which made the whole experience even more special. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you, John, for making our trip so memorable! Highly recommend to anyone travelling in the area.
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