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HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR

Location Hoi An, Central Vietnam, Vietnam
$60.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Embark on a delightful journey through Hoi An’s countryside on a 16-km (10-mile) bike tour, where you’ll experience the warmth of local families and gain unique insights into traditional crafts and the local way of life. Our carefully chosen route winds through peaceful landscapes, far from the hustle and bustle of town.

+ Cross the river to the Cam Kim island, cycling through rice paddies, and rural villages.

+ Step into a local home to make rice paper using traditional stone mills, then enjoy your creations.

+ Visit a family of incense makers to learn about this longstanding cultural tradition in Vietnam.

+ Try weaving colorful straw mats at Tra Nhieu fishing village.

+ Enjoy a refreshing stop for Vietnamese coffee and a restroom break.

+ Discover the artistry of wood carving and seashell products at Kim Bong Carpentry Village.

+ End with a scenic ferry ride across the Hoai River back to Hoi An.

Optional: Savor a Vietnamese meal (5 dishes) to complete the experience.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Private tour - No meal
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Duration: 4 hours: From start to finish.
Quiet countryside paths: Small pave roads, relatively flat, easy for riders at all ages.
Good bikes and helmets: One-gear bicycles, no need to change gears, easy to ride on flat terrain. Children bikes and baby-seats availabe.
Bottled water during the tour: Plus coffee stop to freshen up & Use washroom.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Good bikes, helmets, light raincoats in case of rain
  • All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes
  • INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal at different PRICES and DURATIONS, please check when booking
  • Donations at local homes, coffee stop, local ferry ride
  • Pickup and drop off hotel in Hoi An, 8 km or 5 miles from Hoi An old town
  • Bottled water during the tour. Most stops have clean washrooms
  • Local tour guide speaks English, knowledgeble & licensed
  • Private car transfer from South Hoi An or Da Nang to HOI AN: 15-20-30 USD/ 4-7-16 seater/ one-way
  • Other drinks & Personal expenses. Tip is optional but appreciated

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).
Return details
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).

  • STARTING POINT: This private biking tour begins at your hotel in Hoi An, or at the Local Buddy Tours office if your hotel is farther from the Old Town. We offer free pick-up and drop-off from any hotel in the Hoi An area. Safety comes first— we'll spend a few minutes reviewing Vietnam's traffic rules, trying on helmets, and getting comfortable with the bikes. Then, we’ll cycle across the Thu Bon River to explore the countryside villages of Cam Kim Island.
  • Cam Kim Island
    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...
  • Cam Kim Island
    Incense-Making Family Visit: Meet a local craftsman and join in the hands-on process of crafting incense sticks, a treasured tradition in Vietnam used for worship and celebration. Experience the art firsthand as you create your own fragrant incense alongside the artisan.
  • Duy Vinh
    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
    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
    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
    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.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • This is a private tour, so you can pick your preferred starting time when booking. If you have any special requests of bike heights, don't hesitate to contact us.
  • If you choose tour option that includes meal, we can cater normal/ vegan/ vegetarian diets (Set menu with 5 Vietnamese dishes)
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR

    Location Hoi An, Central Vietnam, Vietnam
    $60.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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