Hoi An Ultimate Eco-Day: Crafts, Rivers & Culinary Safari

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

• Your private English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel. Hop on your bicycle and leave the city behind, pedaling into the serene, picturesque countryside of Cam Thanh Village. Enjoy the fresh morning air as you cycle past endless rice paddies, duck farms, and roaming water buffaloes.

09:00 AM: The Art of Lantern Making

• Arrive at a traditional handicraft workshop. Under the guidance of skilled local artisans, learn the delicate art of crafting a beautiful Hoi An silk and bamboo lantern. (Bonus: You get to keep your handmade lantern as a unique souvenir!)

10:00 AM: Thu Bon River Fishing Adventure

• Leave the bikes for a moment and board a traditional wooden boat for a scenic 1-hour cruise along the Thu Bon River. Meet the local fishermen and learn their centuries-old techniques. Try your hand at casting a traditional fishing net to catch fish, crabs, and shrimp. Cruise towards the peaceful Dai Chiem estuary, watching the bustling river life.

11:00 AM: Bamboo Basket Boats & Palm Forests

• Arrive at the Cam Thanh Water Coconut Palm Forest. Transfer into a unique, round Bamboo Basket Boat (Thuyền Thúng). Have fun paddling through the dense, tropical waterways, learning how to balance the boat, and trying to catch purple river crabs hidden in the palm roots.

12:00 PM (Noon): Buffalo Riding & Tra Que Village

• Cycle towards the famous Tra Que Vegetable Village. Along the way, stop for a truly iconic Vietnamese countryside experience: Riding a Water Buffalo! With the help of friendly local farmers, learn how to safely control the buffalo and snap some unforgettable photos.

01:00 PM: Herbal Foot Bath & Cooking Class

• Arrive at a rustic local home in Tra Que Village. Reward your active morning with a soothing traditional herbal foot bath using medicinal plants grown right in the garden.

• Feeling refreshed, join the local chef for an interactive Cooking Class. Learn how to prepare and cook famous regional dishes, including Banh Xeo (Crispy Vietnamese Pancakes) and fresh spring rolls.

02:00 PM: A 7-Dish Traditional Feast

• Sit down in a peaceful, garden setting to enjoy a lavish, 7-dish traditional Vietnamese lunch, featuring the very dishes you just helped prepare!

03:00 PM: Return to Hotel

• Complete your ultimate countryside safari with a leisurely bicycle ride back to your hotel in Hoi An. End of the tour!

08:00 AM (Daily)

Duration: Full Day (Approx. 7 Hours)

Departure Time: 08:00 AM (Daily)

Route: Hoi An Hotel – Handicraft Village – Thu Bon River – Cam Thanh Coconut Forest – Tra Que Village – Hoi An Hotel

Style: Active Cycling, Full-Day Eco-Tourism, Crafts & Culinary