Highlights

• Experience the authentic Vietnamese countryside.
• Discover the real Vietnam beyond the typical tourist routes.
• Immerse yourself in local culture and traditional village life.
• Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch with a local family.

Full description

Set out on a scenic boat ride along the Thu Bon River to a small, authentic village nestled in the heart of the river delta, where your unforgettable journey back in time begins.

Cycle through peaceful rice paddies, cross a unique bamboo bridge, discover traditional Vietnamese handicrafts, and learn about local history and customs. Spend valuable time with welcoming farming families and experience their daily way of life.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to escape the usual tourist routes and discover the genuine, inspiring Vietnam that many travelers dream of experiencing.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to discover:

• How traditional rice paper is made.
• A countryside rice mill.
• A beautiful river crossing on a local ferry.
• Traditional wooden boat-building yards.
• The art of weaving traditional sleeping mats.
• A traditional Vietnamese countryside house.
• A basket boat workshop.
• An opportunity to test a traditional basket boat.
• A family producing traditional Vietnamese rice wine.
• The story behind a countryside family temple.
• Crossing a floating bridge (when available).
• A relaxing 1-hour boat trip along the Thu Bon River Delta.

Includes

• All sightseeing visits
• 1-hour boat transfer
• English- or French-speaking guide
• Bicycle
• Helmet
• Lunch at a local family home
• Drinking water

Excludes

• Extra drinks
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

Meeting point

7:45 AM at the supplier’s office:

61 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoi An

Important information

Know before you go

• Please bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
• From November to January, it is recommended to bring a windbreaker.
• There will be numerous stops throughout the itinerary for sightseeing and cultural experiences.
• The cycling route follows small countryside concrete roads that are flat, safe, and free from traffic.
• The tour follows a loop route and never uses the same road twice.
• For lunch, you can choose between chicken, fish, or a vegetarian meal.
• Tandem bicycles are available upon request (limited quantity).
• Baby seats (for children up to 23 kg) are available upon request.
• Maximum 8 participants per group.
• Departure: 8:00 AM
• Return: 5:00 PM
• Tour duration: 9 hours
• Cycling distance: 25 km (15 miles) loop. From October to February, the distance increases to 28 km (17 miles).

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