Hoi An Countryside Tour:CamKim Island, Craft Villages&Basket Boat
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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John Lee Tours invites you to explore the peaceful countryside of Hoi An and experience authentic local life.
Ride across the bridge to Cam Kim Island and along the scenic riverside into the beautiful rural landscape.
Visit traditional craft villages that date back hundreds of years, including carpentry, mat weaving, and noodle making. Meet friendly locals who will demonstrate their crafts and invite you to try them yourself.
Enjoy a cup of authentic Vietnamese coffee, then continue to the Coconut Forest for an unforgettable basket boat experience.
Afterward, relax and savor a delicious local meal in Hoi An before returning to your hotel.
A fun, cultural, and authentic day out — perfect for travelers who want to see the real Vietnam with John Lee Tours.
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
What To Expect
Cam Kim Island
We ride over the bridge to Cam Kim island and along the riverside into the beautiful rural countryside. First stops is the village of Kim Bong—a traditional carpentry village on Cam Kim island—has been churning out artisan works since the 15th century. Zig-zag through the breathtaking scenery of rice paddies & farmland and enjoy the cooling breeze. Next, learn from friendly local families the art of mat weaving, farming and how to make (and eat) the perfect Banh Dap rice crackers. Meeting local families is a must-do to see the real way of life in Vietnam.
Duy Nghia
After snacking on rice crackers, visit a local café to fuel up on local drip-coffee & learn the art of coffee roasting.
Options
Live Like A Local
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace. Duration: 5 hours: From pickup to drop off at hotel in Hoi An. 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
What‘s Included
Experienced & licensed driver
Lunch – Dinner
All entry tickets & boat.
Local English speaking guide
Free hotel pick-up in Hoi An city (within 8 km/5 miles of the Old Town).
Cold bottled water
Tip for guide and driver is optional but appreciated
Other personal fees
Travel Insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Personalised tour agenda
Andrew M,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John is an enthausatic and generous local tour guide. He tailored three exceptional country side tours for us. Involving local villages and farms as well as moutain scenery and My Son. John listened to our preferences and then delivered exciting tours by motor bike and car. We had a great time. Thankyou John. Highly recommended
Brilliant Tour!
G2762HXandrewd,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a well organised tour seeing some authentic Vietnamese crafts that have been integral to local life for generations and sadly some of which will no longer be there in the future as some of the skilled village workers take-up retirement. This tour tends to be sold as a scooter/car based experience but John Lee was happy to modify to a bicycle tour format allowing some wonderful additions to the standard itinerary. Ultimately our tour was fascinating and lots of fun and because it was so good, for our next holiday to Hoi An, we will be asking John to organise a tour to other local craft villages showcasing different traditional skills using his "Tailor-Made Tours" service. In closing, John Lee Tours has been such a good find for us!
ホイアンのベストツアーガイド
norikos837,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day we went to the tour was a rainy day, but John customised the tour for us and entertained us through the day. He took us to the old cultural villages and let us try some activities including rice noodle making. Surprisingly, my husband loved fresh rice noodles! Basket boat was super fun even in the rain, and I loved the coffee from the coffee roaster - John remembered that we mentioned coffee when we spoken to him before booking. Especially, if you don't have many days in Hoi An but want to maximise your experience, I definitely recommend John. ツアーのガイドは英語ですが、ジョンの英語は聞き取りやすくとても分かりやすく説明してくれます。限られた時間のなかでホイアンの地元グルメ、コーヒーとローカルアクティビティを楽しみたい方に是非お勧めします。
Fantastic experience
118roryh,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fantastic, seeing the local life in Hoi An and how all of the local products are made was amazing. I particularly loved that they let us try our hand at working the crafts that the locals were doing.
Local Villages and Lifestyle a MUST-DO!
kaly l,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with a top guide! John is a wonderful local guide with a lot of knowledge and makes the tour very interesting and fun! You definitely should do this! We had a fantastic time on the back of the motorbike in the rain! 😍
Family tours in Hoi An
AndreaSac,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Experience with John! We went in October 2025 with family (2 kids of 5 and 8 years old) on two tours in the surroundings of Hoi An: first day fishing and coconut forest, second day cycling. The experiences are fun but the best is how John is good at connecting with kids and entertaining them. Everything feels very safe and spontaneous. Thanks John
A Fantastic Food Walking Tour
Jan19702014,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing evening on our walking food tour with Hoang! He’s an absolute wealth of knowledge and such a wonderful person to be around. You simply wouldn’t discover the best local food spots without a guide like him to navigate the hidden back streets. We enjoyed five delicious food stops — each one offering something different and truly authentic. The walk through the bustling night markets was full of colour and energy, and to finish the evening, a peaceful boat cruise where we made wishes and released lanterns on the river — such a beautiful, memorable experience. If you’re visiting, don’t miss this tour. Hoang made it unforgettable!
Best tour yet
Robyn B,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lanh was our tour guide & we had the very best tour we’ve had in Vietnam so far. We visited Hoi An old town on a walking tour which was very interesting. Went to the pottery village, woodworking, rice paper & noodle making, saw some silk worms & watched the ladies create beautiful pictures from silk thread. We also had a ride in a basket boat. Such a unique experience. Lanh took us to a lovely quiet restaurant for an authentic Vietnamese lunch which was very yummy. Overall it was an excellent tour & Lanh is a wonderful guide.
Wonderful and extremely knowledgeable host.
O6648OSjoanned,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time and tour with John. He is extremely knowledgeable and provided us with real life experiences. We visited a country vegetable garden, a pottery making class, a noodle making class, a wood carving hands on experience, fishing boat ride and a sumptuous lunch. We also had John takes us to various other places. We highly recommend John for his value for money tours and experiences.
The best tour in Hoi An
matteovJ9617RS,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John is very friendly and he knows everything about local people… The bike tour is amazing and it showed us the real countryside of Hoi An
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