Private Tour

Hoi An Countryside PRIVATE TOUR - Highlights and Hidden Gems

Overview

Available languages

English

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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.

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

Allotted time for travel and other possible activities within the tour duration.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

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.

50 minutes • Admission Included

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.

50 minutes • Admission Included

Options

CLASSIC VESPA TOUR - NO MEAL

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

CLASSIC VESPA TOUR - WITH MEAL

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

MODERN SCOOTER TOUR - NO MEAL

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.
Pickup included
Pickup included

MODERN SCOOTER TOUR- WITH MEAL

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.
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

59 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome Guide, Great Tour
Q1938QRmitchellw,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Best local experience Yet!
987rileyh,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Country private tour
257annettea,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Tour of gems in Hoi An
Departure435672,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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
When in Rome.......
donnar451,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Put This On Your “To Do” List
SurferDean1962,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Authentic Hoi an
Sharon D,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Amazing Hoi An Countryside
paullB3513VZ,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely the best way to see the heart of Hoi An! Get off the beaten track and see the country side, experiencing the true Vietnamese culture riding along in the Bike! Visit families who live off the land and produce amazing food and products. You have to try coconut coffee and dancing in the bamboo boats. JOHN our guide was just lovely and super informative, our drivers DUY were great fun! This tour is a must do!
Fantastic off the beaten track tour
lauradp89,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We’ve just finished our afternoon with John and what a fantastic tour it was. We were looking for something a little different to the normal tours and he suggested a Hoi An village tour. We did wood carving in a 400 yr old village, rice wine tasting and seeing how it’s made from start to finish, rice noodle making, buffalo riding and food tasting. It really was fantastic and exactly what we were looking for. John is such a great tour guide, he’s so knowledgeable and proud of his heritage and shared so much with us. Would not hesitate in recommending John to anyone who visits Hoi An. Thank you John!
Highly Recommend for a Deeper Look into Hoi An’s Culture
Scenic24131796113,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John is a truly charismatic and engaging tour guide who brings the spirit of Hoi An to life. Throughout the tour, he shares fascinating insights and heartfelt stories about the local people, their history, and their culture. It’s clear that he has a deep connection with the community, which adds a personal and authentic touch to the experience. The tour itself is thoughtfully planned and well-organized, with a smooth flow from one stop to the next. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to go beyond the typical tourist experience and gain a genuine understanding of how the people of Hoi An live, work, and preserve their traditions on a daily basis.