Hoi An: Countryside Sightseeing Bike Tour & Basket Boat Ride
Cam Thanh village is about 5km from the old town. During the time of American-Vietnam war this was the shelter for local people and soldiers and nowadays this place is a famous destination for tourist. It is providing the most seafood products, fresh vegetable and also rice for this area and the whole Hoi An. Joining this tour you will have a good chance to meet lots of local villagers, learn some traditional fishing techniques like how to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats, exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war. During most the time of this tour, we provide an authentic social and cultural insight into the Vietnamese local way of life. As well you will take part in some hands-on activities that are fun,safe and interesting to people of all ages
Your experience
Stop 1
Ride on a bicycle on beautiful and narrow road to local fishing village name Cam Thanh. Stop at rice paddy field, fishes and shrimps farms. Visit an ancient cemetery and holy temples. Joining some special farming works with the local farmers such as ploughing the field, prepare the field then plant baby rice on the field where you just plough. You will have opportunity to ride on water buffalos and then feeding them, it is very interesting. Watching local people on the work of making palm-thatched houses with water palm products and bamboo. Stop at a local fisherman home where you taste and try some coconut jam, tea and meet some family members of them. Explore the water palm coconut paradise. Learning and sharing fishing experience with local fishermen by catching fish and purple crabs with unique fishing nets, paddle the traditional Bamboo Basket boat. Get to know more about Vietnamese – American war, interesting & true stories happened during the war time.
Stop 2
Having Lunch at the local home ( Mr. Cu’s home), learn how to make fresh rice milk and cook traditional Hoi An pancake (Banh Xeo). Tour ends, tour guide drops you off back to hotel. Travelling time will take about 15 minutes.
What’s included
- Pick up and drop-off
- Transfer by bike
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee of activities that mentioned on itinerary
- Lunch or dinner
Before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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