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Countryside basket boat ride and Hội An lantern streets
CITY + COUNTRYSIDE · SMALL GROUP

Hội An City & Countryside Tour

Ride buffaloes, paddle bamboo basket boats, walk centuries-old halls, and play lantern games with guides who treat you like family—choose between half-day, evening, or full-day formats.

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One ticket for buffalo rides & lantern nights

Meet at 119 Trần Quang Khải or request hotel pick-up · Depart 08:30, 14:00, or evening

Start with countryside adventures—ride a water buffalo through palm-framed paddies, learn to paddle bamboo basket boats in Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, and sit down to a home-cooked feast. Later, rejoin the city walk to conquer assembly halls, museums, and the lantern-lit night market before wrapping with Bai Chò bingo, coffee, and a river cruise.

  • 🐃Buffalo riding + coconut forest basket boat rides
  • 🍽️Home-cooked lunches/dinners plus snack tastings
  • 🎭Lantern-making, Bai Chò bingo & theatre show stops
  • 🕯️Night tour includes river candles & foot massage
  • 🚐Hotel pick-up/drop-off available; bikes or electric vans used
WHY TRAVELERS LOVE IT

Countryside calm + city legends

Mix paddle boats, buffalo rides, and home feasts with the UNESCO core—choose the slot that fits your schedule.

Cam Thanh adventures

Ride a water buffalo, paddle basket boats, and learn crab fishing in the Coconut Forest.

Heritage deep dive

Visit Hoi An Museum, Chinese Assembly Halls, Phùng Hưng House, and the Japanese Bridge.

Lantern-lit evenings

Enjoy home dinners, rooftop coffee, Bai Chò bingo, night market snacks, and a foot massage.

CHOOSE YOUR SLOT

Morning, afternoon, evening, or full-day

All options include guides, bottled water, and hotel pick-up/drop-off (on request). Public-holiday surcharges (VND 150k/pax) apply on select dates.

Morning Countryside (08:30–12:00)

  • Hotel pick-up or meet at 119 Trần Quang Khải.
  • Ride water buffalo across Cam Thanh rice paddies.
  • Basket boat paddle through Coconut Forest + crab fishing.
  • Lantern-making, traditional games, and home-cooked lunch.

Afternoon City (14:00–16:30)

  • Stroll Hoi An Museum, Fujian Assembly Hall, Quan Công Temple.
  • Step inside Phùng Hưng Ancient House and cross the Japanese Bridge.
  • Watch a 20-min traditional performance + Bai Chò lucky draw.
  • Taste cao lầu, mì quảng, or herbal tea at insider spots.

Evening Lantern Tour

  • Home-cooked dinner with a local family.
  • Rooftop Vietnamese coffee at sunset.
  • Lantern boat ride + floating candles.
  • Night market tastings, Bai Chò bingo, and relaxing foot massage.
STOPS & EXPERIENCES

Sample stops you can expect

Cam Thanh Coconut Village

Basket boat spins, crab fishing, and coconut snack tastings.

Hoi An Museum & Assembly Halls

Decode 500 years of trade history inside Fujian and Cantonese guild halls.

Bai Chò Night Games

Play Việt Nam’s musical bingo, win lanterns, and sing along.

Lantern River Cruise

Sail down Bạch Đằng River at night and release candles for luck.

Guests crafting lanterns inside a heritage house
Countryside lunch served family-style
GOOD TO KNOW

Inclusions, eligibility & surcharges

What's included

  • Hoi An Ancient Town ticket (VND 120,000).
  • English-speaking guide + bottled water.
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off (van/bike/e-van based on group).
  • Lantern workshop, Bai Chò session, snacks or meals (per slot).

Eligibility & reminders

  • Kids 0-4 join free; child rate 5-10.
  • Please advise if you can’t ride bicycles; vans can be arranged.
  • Special dietary notes accepted (vegetarian/gluten-free).
  • Wear breathable clothing, walking shoes, sun protection.

Policies & surcharges

  • Free cancellation up to 24h before the tour.
  • Surcharge VND 150,000/pax on select holidays (pay onsite).
  • Activity not recommended for guests with hypertension/epilepsy.
  • Late arrivals/no-shows are non-refundable.
Sunset boat ride on the Thu Bồn River

Ready to live like a Hội An local?

Select your favorite time slot, note any dietary or mobility needs, and we’ll confirm transfers plus any holiday surcharges.

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