Highlights
- Cycle through Hoi An’s scenic countryside and rice fields.
- Explore the famous organic Tra Que Vegetable Village.
- Experience hands-on farming with local villagers.
- Relax with a traditional herbal head, shoulder and foot massage.
- Cook and enjoy five authentic Vietnamese dishes.
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09:00 AM – Hotel Pick-up
Your local guide will meet you at your hotel in Hoi An & provide a bicycle for an enjoyable countryside journey.
Ride through local neighborhoods & stop at a traditional market where locals buy fresh ingredients every day. Learn about the vegetables, herbs & medicinal plants commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine & traditional remedies.
Continue cycling through scenic country roads lined with coconut palms & rice fields. Along the way, take memorable photos of water buffaloes, grazing cows, local farmers working in the fields & the picturesque countryside that makes Hoi An one of Vietnam’s most charming destinations.
Meet friendly local residents & gain insight into their daily lives while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of rural Vietnam.
10:15 AM – Tra Que Village
Arrive at the famous Tra Que Vegetable Village, a centuries-old farming community renowned for its organic vegetables & aromatic herbs.
Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshing glass of É Water, a healthy herbal drink prepared from fresh garden herbs harvested locally.
Next, change into a traditional farmer’s outfit and Vietnamese conical hat before stepping into the vegetable gardens. Learn about the unique organic farming methods that have been passed down through generations.
Join local farmers in hands-on activities such as preparing the soil, watering crops, planting vegetables & learning how natural fertilizers are used to maintain the village’s sustainable farming traditions.
This interactive experience offers a fascinating glimpse into the agricultural heritage that has made Tra Que vegetables famous throughout central Vietnam.
10:50 AM – Traditional Herbal Massage Experience
After your farming activities, return to a local family house for a relaxing wellness experience.
Enjoy a traditional herbal massage focusing on the head, shoulders & feet. Fresh herbs harvested directly from Tra Que gardens are used to create a soothing and refreshing treatment that helps relax your muscles & restore your energy.
Take time to unwind & experience a traditional aspect of local village life while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
11:30 AM – Cooking Class
Following the massage, participate in an engaging Vietnamese cooking class led by a local chef.
Begin by learning the art of creating decorative vegetable flowers using fresh ingredients such as carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers & spring onions.
Afterward, move to the cooking station and prepare five traditional Vietnamese dishes using fresh herbs & vegetables from Tra Que Village. Your instructor will guide you through authentic cooking techniques & share stories about local culinary traditions.
Once the cooking is complete, sit down & enjoy the delicious dishes you have prepared, accompanied by steamed rice and stir-fried morning glory with garlic.
Vegetarian meals can be arranged upon request.
01:30 PM – Return to Hotel
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Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Hoi An City (by bicycle). (Surcharge for pick-up and drop-off in Da Nang by AC car transfer.)
- Bicycle and helmet.
- English-speaking local guide. (Surcharge for other languages.)
- Welcome herbal drink (É Water).
- Tra Que Village entrance fee.
- Hands-on farming experience.
- Farming with a farmer.
- Vietnamese cooking class.
- Lunch.
- Bottled drinking water.
Not included
- Tips and gratuities (Optional).
- Surcharge for the holidays in Vietnam.
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