Cultural Vespa Tour of Hoi An's Hidden Gems

4 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationMin 2 participantsMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 5+Guided Operated by Up Travel Vietnam
Hoi An Market

Why we love it?

This Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour offers a 4.5-hour exploration of rural life around Hoi An and Da Nang, focusing on authentic cultural experiences. Traveling by vintage Vespa with an English-speaking guide, you’ll ride through scenic countryside roads and visit a local family’s home in a village to learn about rice, vegetable, and grain cultivation. The tour includes hands-on activities like rice noodle making and votive paper offering creation, along with insights into traditional crafts such as weaving, rice-wine making, and woodcarving. You’ll also pass by Hoi An Market, with the option to explore its vibrant atmosphere independently. The experience concludes with a home-cooked Vietnamese meal at a local household, providing a glimpse into everyday life and hospitality. Pick-up and drop-off are included within 5 km of Hoi An Ancient Town, and all entrance fees are covered, making this tour suited for travelers interested in immersive cultural encounters and countryside exploration.

Inclusions

  • Pick-up and drop-off in and around Hoi An Ancient Town
  • Vintage Vespa, driver, and petrol for the entire journey
  • Experienced, licensed driver and English-speaking guide
  • Tickets and entrance fees
  • Helmet and rain poncho
  • Authentic Vietnamese set menu

Exclusions

  • Tips for the local driver and tour guide
  • Personal expenses not mentioned in the tour
  • Pick-up from hotels/places more than 5km from Hoi An center

Itinerary

Stop 1

Enjoying a picturesque ride along the winding roads flanked by lush green fields and tranquil waterways. Take in the peaceful rural scenery and observe the traditional farming activities that form the backbone of local life.

Greenfield village home

Visit a local family’s home in Local Village. Here, you’ll learn about the traditional practices of rice, vegetable, and grain cultivation. Engage in hands-on experiences as you observe and participate in the daily activities of the farmers. Witness and try your hand at making rice noodles. Learn the intricate process of creating votive paper offerings.

Tieng Vong Pho Lantern workshop

Discover traditional occupations in the countryside, such as weaving, rice-wine making, and woodcarving. Learn about newer industries like bird’s nest farming and aquaculture.

Stop 4

Head to a local family’s home for a delicious home-cooked meal, providing you with a unique insight into the lives of middle-class Vietnamese people.Reflect on your experiences and the new friendships formed during your day in the countryside.

Say goodbye to your local hosts and return to the designated drop-off location by our Hoi An Backroad Team, bringing with you the memories of an unforgettable journey through rural Hoi An.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start