About this tour
This 5.5-hour countryside loop from Hoi An takes you across rural bridges to Cam Kim Island, where you'll visit centuries-old craft workshops—carpentry, mat-weaving, noodle production—and try your hand at local trades. You'll paddle a traditional woven basket boat through the Coconut Forest, sample Vietnamese coffee mid-morning, then finish with lunch and dinner back in town before hotel drop-off. It's a proper peek at how rural communities work and eat, led by an English-speaking local.
Highlights
- Cross into Cam Kim Island's working villages by bicycle or on foot
- Learn mat-weaving and noodle-making from craftspeople still practising these trades
- Paddle a hand-woven basket boat through coconut groves
- Drink proper Vietnamese coffee at a local spot
- Two meals anchored in regional recipes and preparation styles
What to expect
You'll start early from your Hoi An hotel and head out to quieter terrain where rice paddies and riverside paths replace the Old Town. The craft villages aren't museum pieces—locals actively work in small, weathered workshops and welcome you to observe or have a go. The basket boat experience is unhurried; expect calm water and the sound of oars rather than speed. Lunch arrives mid-tour at a humble restaurant; dinner follows after the Coconut Forest leg. Walking covers uneven ground, and the boat ride is gentle but requires basic mobility to board and sit upright.
Good to know
Hotel pick-up covers Hoi An city within 5 miles of the Old Town. Not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions. Wear trainers with grip for village paths. The guide speaks English; tips for staff are optional. Water and all entry fees are included.
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