HOI AN ECO-DISCOVERY: PRIVATE CYCLING, BASKET BOAT & COOKING

08:00 AM: Hotel Pick-up & Countryside Cycling

• Your local English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel in Hoi An. After choosing the perfect bicycle and a quick safety briefing, we will start pedaling out of the city and into the peaceful rural landscapes, breathing in the fresh morning air.

08:45 AM: Cam Thanh Water Coconut Forest

• Arrive at Cam Thanh village. Here, you will step into a unique piece of Vietnamese culture: the traditional bamboo Basket Boat (Thuyền Thúng).

• Gently paddle through the dense, beautiful water coconut palm forest. Experience the thrill of trying to catch local purple river crabs, learn how to balance and row the round boat, and watch the fascinating net-casting skills of the local fishermen.

10:15 AM: Pedal to Tra Que Vegetable Village

• Hop back on your bikes and cycle along picturesque paths lined with shrimp ponds, rice paddies, and water buffaloes until we reach Tra Que Vegetable Village. This 300-year-old village is famous for growing the freshest organic herbs that supply all the best restaurants in Hoi An.

10:45 AM: The Organic Farming Experience

• Change into traditional farming clothes and walk through the vibrant, sweet-smelling gardens. Under the friendly guidance of a local farmer, learn their centuries-old secrets of using river seaweed as organic fertilizer. Get your hands dirty as you participate in hoeing the soil, planting seeds, and carrying the traditional double watering cans.

11:45 AM: Herbal Foot Massage & Cooking Class

• After a rewarding session in the fields, take a break and treat yourself to a soothing Vietnamese traditional herbal foot massage to relax your tired muscles.

• Next, join a fun, hands-on Cooking Class led by the local host family. You will learn how to prepare iconic Hoi An delicacies (such as Banh Xeo – crispy pancakes, or Tam Huu – shrimp and pork spring rolls) using the very herbs you just saw in the garden.

01:00 PM: Enjoy Your Culinary Creations

• Sit down in a peaceful setting and enjoy the fantastic meal you have just prepared yourself, accompanied by other local dishes made by the host.

01:45 PM: Return to Hotel

• With a full stomach and great memories, take a leisurely bicycle ride back to your hotel in Hoi An. Tour ends!

08:00 AM (Morning) or 01:30 PM (Afternoon)

Duration: Half Day (Approx. 5 – 6 Hours)

Departure Time: 08:00 AM (Morning) or 01:30 PM (Afternoon)

Route: Hoi An Hotel – Cam Thanh Coconut Village – Tra Que Vegetable Village – Hoi An Hotel

Style: Active Cycling, Eco-Tourism, Culture & Culinary