Cultural Vespa Tour of Hoi An's Hidden Gems

4:30 Hours • Free CancellationMin 2 participantsMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 5+Guided • Operated by Up Travel Vietnam
Cultural Vespa Tour of Hoi An's Hidden GemsCultural Vespa Tour of Hoi An's Hidden GemsCultural Vespa Tour of Hoi An's Hidden Gems
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Why we love it?

The Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour offers a 4.5-hour exploration of the rural areas surrounding Hoi An, Vietnam, providing insight into local culture and traditional livelihoods. Traveling by vintage Vespa with an experienced guide, you’ll ride through scenic fields and waterways, visit a local family’s home in a village to learn about rice, vegetable, and grain cultivation, and try hands-on activities like rice noodle making and votive paper offering creation. The tour also introduces traditional crafts such as weaving, rice-wine making, and woodcarving, alongside modern practices like bird’s nest farming and aquaculture. A home-cooked Vietnamese set menu is included, served at a local family’s residence, offering a taste of middle-class life. The itinerary includes a stop at Hoi An Market, providing a glimpse of local commerce, though admission is not included. Pick-up and drop-off are provided within 5 km of Hoi An Ancient Town, making this tour suitable for travelers interested in immersive cultural experiences and rural Vietnamese life.

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

Pickup from Hoi An ancient town

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.

a local family’s home

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

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