Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

Embark on a thrilling Vespa tour in Hoi An and discover the charming Vietnamese countryside. Explore local agriculture, interact with friendly locals, and indulge in authentic cuisine.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hoi An Ancient Town - Pick-up from your hotels in Hoian (1-5km from Hoi An Centre/Post Office/Central Market/Ancient town).

Your Hoi An Vespa Tour begins with an exploration of the historic Old Town, where you can marvel at the exquisite architecture of ancient houses, temples, and local markets. Along the way, you’ll also get a chance to check out the trending Rolving Chill House cafe, a must-visit spot in Hoi An.

  • Cam Kim Island - Your adventure continues as you travel out of town by weaving through a maze of zigzagging back roads and alleys and delving into the beautiful countryside where you can immerse yourself in the exceptional panoramic views of lush green rice paddies and serene waterways.

Visit 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
  • Duy Vinh - Continue to Tra Nhieu, Duy Vinh: Ride through more scenic countryside to reach Tra Nhieu, a quaint village known for its cultural heritage and traditional crafts.

  • First Stop: Visit the Whale Temple (Lang Ca Ong). Discover the local legends and traditions related to fishing and coastal life. Learn about the methods used by locals to catch fish and the traditional net-pulling techniques.

  • Second Stop: Visit a local household where you will observe and learn the art of mat weaving. Get hands-on experience in this traditional craft that has been passed down through generations.

  • Third Stop: Head to another local home to explore the process of brewing rice wine. Understand the steps involved and the cultural significance of this traditional Vietnamese beverage.

  • Thanh Ha Pottery Village - Head to a local family’s home for a delicious home-cooked meal, providing you with a unique insight into the lives of middle-class Vietnamese people.Reflect on your experiences and the new friendships formed during your day in the countryside.

Say goodbye to your local hosts and return to the designated drop-off location by shuttle transfer, bringing with you the memories of an unforgettable journey through rural Hoi An.

What's Included
  • Experienced & licensed driver
  • Vintage Army style motorbike/scooter/Vespa
  • English speaking guide
  • Home-cooked meal at local family
  • Pick up and drop off IN & AROUND Hoi An Ancient Town
  • Tickets & Entrance Fees
  • Helmet & rain poncho
What's Not Included
  • Tip for local driver & tour guide
  • Other personal expenses not mentioned in the tour
Additional Information

Join Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour for a true experience of Vietnam’s rural living. This enthralling day adventure transports you across Hoi An’s countryside, providing lasting memories and an original understanding of Hoi An’s customs, heritage, and daily routines.

Notable elements of the Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour consist of discovering the agricultural habits of native farmers, exploring their crops, and animal stock. Witness the evolution of indigenous professions, from textile production and rice-wine fermentation to emerging sectors like avian nest cultivation and fish farming.

Engage with hospitable natives and cultivate meaningful cultural interactions, establishing fresh friendships in the process. Immerse yourself in the quintessence of Vietnamese warmth by partaking in a home-prepared meal with a local family, relishing the tastes of traditional Vietnamese fare.

Location
358 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu
Nguyễn Duy Hiệu
We will gather the group at Yaly Couture - Custom Tailoring, address 358 Nguyen Duy Hieu street as the meeting point and start the experience
Cancellation Policy

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

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P2465akjeremyd
Aug 26, 2024
In-depth countryside visit - Had an amazing tour with Loi. We went to a lot of places that was definitely off the tourist radar. Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to explore the true countryside.
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Silviapz6885mx
Aug 25, 2024
Nice day out to see the real life of common Vietnamese people . - It was an interesting tour to discover the countryside and how local people leave . My guide Lila was very knowledgeable.
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J
Aug 24, 2024
An amazing and educational vesper tour visiting the Vietnam countryside and local families - An amazing Vesper Tour with outstanding guides. A lovely morning finding out about the culture in the countryside from rice paper/noodle class, rice distillery visit and the craft village meeting the most lovely families. Our guides were so kind and knowledgable. An amazing time from start to end. 10 out of 10 and more!
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Aliciab968
Aug 24, 2024
Amazing 5* tour! - Amazing tour with fantastic guides! Really cool to get out of Hoi an and see the countryside and meet local people and see their normal lives. Food was also amazing! Thank you :)
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Kevingp8938rz
Aug 18, 2024
Phiphi lead countryside tour - This was a great tour to spend the day doing. Phiphi was the best guide and was very informative at every place we went to. All the stops were well planned out too. Thank you Phiphi!
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495janinec
Aug 16, 2024
Fabulous way to see the countryside. - We had such a fabulous day with Tham and her team of guides. Every cultural stop was interesting and fun, and it was the ideal way to see the countryside around Hoi An and meet some local artisans. We were looked after so well and I I highly recommend this vespa tour!! Thanks Tham. 😊
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Charliesu8238dv
Aug 16, 2024
A fantastic immersion into the local culture - Was a brilliant tour! Learnt so much, and was a great way to support the local businesses and those living on the islands surrounding Hoi An. Would recommend to anyone travelling to Hoi An.
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Georgesx2030al
Aug 16, 2024
Incredible Tour - Amazing experience, amazing tour and amazing people. All of the guides were incredibly friendly and knew a lot about Hoi An. I would recommend that anyone who visits Hoi An should go on this tour.
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Marysj654vv
Aug 16, 2024
Motorbike tour in Hanoi - Our host Tham was very friendly and taught us lots, and loved all the stops! Would definitely recommend if going to Hanoi!
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Matildas939
Aug 16, 2024
Highly recommend - My family and I had such a great time! Would highly recommend to learn more about Vietnamese culture, especially rice wine, mat weaving, noodle making and more! The drivers were all lovely and it was so much fun! Thank you Than and team ❤️
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