Overview
Spend a morning or afternoon to visit Hoi An rural villages by bike. You'll visit friendly local families on Cam Kim island, experience first-hand traditional crafts & local way of life. The unique route is 16 km/ 10 miles, very quiet & flat, away from the crowds & town hub.
First, we'll bike aross a scenic bridge over Thu Bon river to visit Cam Kim island, see fishing villages, rice paddies, veggie gardens, prawn farms.
Visit a local home, use stone mill to grind rice, make rice papers & snacks, sit down to enjoy.
Visit a unique whale worshiping temple.
Visit Tra Nhieu fishing village, weave colorful straw mats.
Stop for tasty Vietnamese coffee & Use washroom.
Visit Kim Bong carpentry village, see local people carve wood & use seashell to make furniture.
Take the ferry to cross Hoai river & get back to Hoi An.
Tour includes or excludes Vietnamese meal with 5 tasty dishes in a nice restaurant before tour ends.
+ Tour with meal is 5,5 hours.
- Tour without meal is 4,5 hours.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local tour guide speaks English, knowledgeble & licensed
Bottled water during the tour. Most stops have clean washrooms
Pickup and drop off hotel in Hoi An, 8 km or 5 miles from Hoi An old town
Donations at local homes, coffee stop, local ferry ride
INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal at different PRICES and DURATIONS, please check when booking
All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes
Good bikes, helmets, light raincoats in case of rain
Other drinks & Personal expenses. Tip is optional but appreciated
Private car transfer from South Hoi An or Da Nang to HOI AN: 15-20-30 USD/ 4-7-16 seater/ one-way
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
If you're from South Hoi An or Da Nang, please come to Local Buddy Tours booking office in Hoi An (inside Song Thanh restautant). Or we can help you find private car transfer from South Hoi An or Da Nang to Hoi An town with extra charge: 15/20/30 USD for 4/7/16 seater vehicle (ONE-WAY transfer).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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10 min
STARTING POINT:
This private biking tour starts from your hotel in Hoi An, or Local Buddy Tours office if your hotel is far from Hoi An old town. Safety first, you'll spend few minutes to learn the traffic rules in Vietnam, try on helmets, and get familiar with the bikes. Then we'll cycle to countryside villages on Cam Kim island. -
Cam Kim Island
20 min
CAM KIM ISLAND:
Bike across a scenic bridge over Thu Bon river, we'll visit Cam Kim island to see fishing and farming villages. You'll soon meet a 65-year-old couple, the husband will show you how to grind rice using traditional stone mill. His wife will teach you how to make rice papers and snacks. Then we'll sit down to enjoy these delicious local dishes. You also get to see their traditional house and their daily life... -
Tra Nhieu Fishing Village
15 min
TEMPLE TO WORSHIP WHALES
A very interesting visit to understand the fishermen's believes in Vietnam. The temple is at the edge of a small fishing community, offering beautiful views of the river, fish farms, palm trees, cattle herds... The fishermen built the temple in a boat shape to worship dolphins and giant whales. They also display whale and dophin bones... -
Duy Vinh
20 min
TRADITIONAL BED MATS:
Meet a 70-year-old couple, learn how they grow, harvest, dye the reeds. You'll sit down with this lovely coupe and help them weave the colorful bed mats. Your visit also allows us to give them a small donation, it helps them keep this traditional craft that has run in their family for many generations. -
Duy Vinh
20 min
COFFEE STOP:
Sip a cup of Vietnamese coffee, or a refreshing juice at a nice local coffee shop. Here you can let your legs rest, learn about Vietnamese coffee culture, and talk about interesting things you see along the way. Use the washroom before continue cycling. -
Kim Bong Carpentry Village
20 min
CARPENTRY VILLAGE:
Visit the 400-year-old Kim Bong carpentry village, meet a 60-year-old couple to see how they make traditional furniture from hardwood, and then beautifully decorated with seashell / mother-of-pearl. Then we'll hop on a local ferry to cross Hoai river, enjoy the river views and nice breeze before hopping on the mainland Hoi An. -
Hoi An
1 hour
FINISHING POINT:
1/ If you book tour without meal: After the ferry ride, we'll have a short bike ride or car transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.
2/ If you book tour with meal: After the ferry ride, we'll enjoy a Vietnamese meal at the riverside restaurant. Then we'll we'll have a bike ride (shorter distance) or car transfer (longer distance) back to your hotel in Hoi An.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Ho Chi Minh).
Additional Information
- If you choose tour option that includes meal, we can cater normal/ vegan/ vegetarian diets (Set menu with 5 Vietnamese dishes)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about PRIVATE TOUR HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts
Can I cancel PRIVATE TOUR HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4–5 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
If you're from South Hoi An or Da Nang, please come to Local Buddy Tours booking office in Hoi An (inside Song Thanh restautant). Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local tour guide speaks English, knowledgeble & licensed
- Bottled water during the tour. Most stops have clean washrooms
- Pickup and drop off hotel in Hoi An, 8 km or 5 miles from Hoi An old town
- Donations at local homes, coffee stop, local ferry ride
- INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal at different PRICES and DURATIONS, please check when booking
- All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes
- Good bikes, helmets, light raincoats in case of rain
What's not included?
- Other drinks & Personal expenses. Tip is optional but appreciated
- Private car transfer from South Hoi An or Da Nang to HOI AN: 15-20-30 USD/ 4-7-16 seater/ one-way
Which places does it visit?
It visits Cam Kim Island, Tra Nhieu Fishing Village, Duy Vinh, Kim Bong Carpentry Village.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Local Buddy Tours - Danang City
