• Local Buddy Tours - Booking Office - Guests staying in Hoi An will be picked up directly from their hotel.

For those staying at hotels in Da Nang, Hoiana Resort and Golf, or VinPearl Resort and Golf South Hoi An, please meet at our office to begin the tour. Contact us via phone or WhatsApp, and we will assist in arranging a private car transfer for a small additional fee.

• Cam Kim Island - Crafting Rice Papers and Local Snacks:

Embark on an enjoyable journey from Hoi An, crossing the picturesque Thu Bon River to the tranquil Cam Kim Island. Here, meet a charming 65-year-old couple, experts in traditional rice-making. Get involved by grinding rice and using the rice milk to create your own rice paper and delicious local snacks. Once the work is complete, savor the treats you made! As you relax, immerse yourself in the fascinating daily lives of the islanders and learn about their rich culture and traditions. It’s a hands-on experience with a heartwarming personal touch you won’t forget!

• Cam Kim Island - Incense-Making Family:

Visit the heart of Kim Bong village and meet a warm, welcoming family who have been mastering the craft of incense-making for generations. Prepare for a unique experience as you sit with them, surrounded by the sweet aromas of herbs and spices, and try your hand at rolling incense sticks using their traditional tools. As you work, the family will share captivating stories about their trade, their village, and the significance of incense in local culture. By the end, you’ll leave with your own handmade incense and a heart full of Kim Bong’s rich history and charm!

• Tra Nhieu Fishing Village - Handwoven Traditions: The Mat-Weaving Family Story.

Enter the cozy, traditional home of a lovely 70-year-old couple in a peaceful village, where vibrant straw mat-making is a way of life. Sit down with them and get hands-on, weaving your own colorful mat—just like the ones locals sleep on! As you weave, you’ll hear stories of their craft and catch a glimpse of daily life in this quiet, charming village. It’s a beautiful way to connect with local traditions, learn a timeless craft, and take home your own handmade souvenir from this heartwarming experience!

• Duy Vinh - Stop at a charming coffee house to refresh and learn about Vietnamese coffee culture. Enjoy a delicious coffee with beautiful views. Use the washroom before continuing the journey.
• Duy Hai - Drive over high bridges to enjoy panoramic views of fish farms, shrimp farms, rice paddies, and large fishing nets at the Thu Bon river mouth.
• Cam Thanh - Visit Cam Thanh fishing village in the water coconut forest, hop in the round basket boat, and a local fisherman will take you on a relaxing boat trip under the shade of coconut trees. Use a fishing rod to catch some river crabs for fun.
• Tra Que Vegetable Village - A quick visit to Tra Que vegetable village to see the villagers growing various vegetables in their gardens. It’s a great opportunity to smell amazing herbs, take pictures, and learn about traditional farming methods.
• Hoi An - Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch or dinner in a riverside restaurant before returning to your hotel.
  NOTE: There is a tour option without lunch/dinner as well. Please check different prices and durations when booking.

• Army Jeep / Modern Car / Classic vespa / Modern scooter (All guests sit behind experienced drivers)
• Coffee stop to refresh. Bottled water during the tour
• All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes (Guarantee no hidden fees)
• English-speaking local tour guide, knowledgeable and licensed
• Pickup and drop off any hotel in and around Hoi An, 8 km = 5 miles from Hoi An old town
• INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal (at different PRICES and DURATION, please check when booking)

• Other drinks, personal expenses. Tipping is optional but appreciated
• Private car transfer ONE-WAY from South Hoian or Danang to HOIAN TOWN: 15-20-30 USD/ 4-7-16 seater

An exhilarating PRIVATE TOUR suitable for all ages! Discover the rural villages surrounding Hoi An on a distinctive route that leads you off the usual path to engage with locals and experience their everyday lives.

Begin your journey on Cam Kim Island, where participants will create rice papers and snacks to savor. Next, visit another local family to learn the craft of incense stick making and give it a try. Following this, proceed to a tranquil village to weave colorful bed mats from river reeds.

Travel through picturesque rural villages and later pause at a delightful coffee shop for refreshments. Then, cross a bridge with breathtaking views and enjoy a soothing basket boat ride beneath the Water Coconut Forest. Navigate through the fish and shrimp farms and lush rice paddies filled with buffalo and cows, and finally explore Tra Que Vegetable Village, surrounded by aromatic herbs.

The tour lasts 4 hours without a meal, or 5 hours with a delicious meal. Choose your vehicle: US military jeep, USSR army jeep, or a modern car.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.