When it comes to Hoi An, I bet that Hoi An ancient town is the first thing that crosses your mind. But you know what? Hoi An has a lot more to offer and the villages around the ancient town are among them.
This Hoi An village and town private tour will unveil the green rustic and tranquil beauty of the countryside and the long-standing traditional craft villages.
Apart from that, you can also stroll along the narrow path of Hoi An old town, enjoy traditional folklore performances, and have a hands-on experience making Hoi An lanterns and rice noodles.
Let’s get started!
9 Reasons to Book this Experience
- Can be 100% customized to your tour wishes
- No hidden cost.
- See the best of Hoi An ancient town and traditional villages.
- Dive into local life and habits.
- Enjoy hands-on experience making rice noodles and Hoi An lanterns.
- Interesting stories and authentic recommendations from local besties.
- It’s not just a tour; it’s a window open to real local culture, habits, unknown stories, cuisine, and people.
- Suitable for all kinds of travelers.
- Best for anyone who would like to make the most of Hoi An within a day.
Know Before You Go
- Duration
10 hours
- Area
Hoi An ancient town and villages
- Type of tour
Custom private tour
- Transportation
Car, Boat
- Activites
Walking, Chitchating, Storytelling, Relaxing, Photo taking, Laughing, Snack sampling, and so on…
- Starting time
At your convenience
Hoi An Village and Town Private Tour Itinerary:
- Our drivers and local besties will meet and greet you in your hotel lobby.
Note: If you want us to pick you up at another place other than your hotel, please let us know in advance.
- From your hotel, we head to Tra Que vegetable village. This is the largest organic herb and vegetable village in Hoi An. You can learn and taste a variety of herbs and veggies, as well as experiencing doing farming here.
After that, we visit the Silk Village, where local people produce and exhibit silks and silk products. Our local besties will walk you through a tour of how locals make silks from real silk worms and cocoons.
Next, we head to Hoi An ancient town, and visit all the highlights such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Vietnamese old house, and the Chinese Assembly Hall.
Then, we take a boat to Cam Kim Island. After a 10-minute boat ride, we reach the island, where you can visit Kim Bong Carpentry village and learn about carpentry-making and ship-building, and visit a local family making rice paper and rice noodles afterward. A yummy special treat from the family will end our visit to this island.
- Next, let’s escape from the heat a little bit with a 30-minute performance, in which your family can enjoy all the typical folklore songs, dances, and games performed using traditional instruments.
- Curious about local habits? Let’s have a look at Hoi An Market – a colorful place where local people sell local dishes, desserts, spices and herbs, daily ingredients, etc.
- After that, we head to a local family in Hoi An, where your family is welcome to get hands-on experience making lanterns. Pretty lanterns made by you will be great souvenirs for your Hoi An trip.
- From this point until night, this is your free and easy time. Hoi An is a paradise for shopping, with lots of cloth-tailoring or leather-making shops. You can freely enjoy your shopping, or sit in a rooftop cafe to enjoy the sunset.
- When all the lanterns are lit up, we walk to the Hoai River, it’s your choice to enjoy a 15min boat ride and put lanterns on the river, and walk to the night (Lantern) market.
- Your family enjoys dinner, and we drive you back to your hotel
Note: All of our tours are custom-made. The stops can be changed in order depending on your hotel location. Please email us at xinchao@phoebeandbesties.com if you want us to tailor-make a tour for you!
Included
- A private English-speaking local guide
- A private vehicle with a professional driver and a modern air conditioner
- All entry fees
- Boat rental fee
- Rice noodles making
- Cold, bottled mineral water
- Moist towelettes
Not Included
- Entrance for other attractions not mentioned in the tour itinerary
- Any meals & beverages taken during the tour
- A 15 – minute boat ride
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for local guides and drivers
Bookable Extras
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How to Book this Tour?
Email us at xinchao@phoebeandbesties.com or complete this form. We will get back to you within a day with a tailor-made itinerary that suits your tastes.
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