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Hoi An

Vietnam made easy, with old town magic, tailors on every corner and lantern-lit alleys.
Vietnam made easy, with old town magic, tailors on every corner and lantern-lit alleys.
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See Hoi An’s hidden countryside
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See Hoi An’s hidden countryside
Get a rare hands-on peek into local life with farming & fishing in rural Hoi An
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Meet a local herbalist
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Meet a local herbalist
A really healing day! Discover the magic of plants with a passionate herbalist
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Wood carving with artisans
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Wood carving with artisans
One of Hoi An's oldest art! Learn carving from old masters
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Sunset paddling in the Old Town
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Sunset paddling in the Old Town
A magical view of Old Town! Paddle through mangroves & villages before sunset.
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Secret cocktail bars
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Secret cocktail bars
Sip cocktails at hidden 200-year-old spots!
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Explore My Son sanctuary
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Explore My Son sanctuary
Go back in time to see Vietnam’s UNESCO ancient Champa Kingdom.
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Cooking at a local home
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Cooking at a local home
Learn about Hoi An's food culture at a local market, then head to a local home!
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Woman pours a citrus cocktail from a can at a convivial tasting table, with phones up and lantern light in Hoi An
Group tasting cocktails at a hidden bar in Hoi An’s warm-lit courtyard during a cocktail tour in Vietnam
Smiling bartender prepares cocktails at a wooden bar in Hoi An, on Secret Experiences Hoi An cocktail tour in hidden spots
Man igniting a flaming cocktail in a glass beside bottles during a Hoi An cocktail tour at a hidden bar
Red cocktail in a stem glass with watermelon garnish on a decorative serving tray with spirit bottle and appetisers, Hoi An
Red cocktails garnished with lime slices and served beside appetisers during the Hoi An cocktail tour
Bartender preparing drinks in a warm brick-lined bar nook while guests enjoy a Hoi An cocktail tour
Friends in Hoi An clinking red cocktails with straws in a colourful street-side venue during a hidden cocktail tour
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5.0 (34)
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3 hrs
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Hoi An Cocktail Tour in Hidden 200-Year-Old Spots
“Fantastic cocktail tour with a knowledgeable guide”
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Host in red Jolie Cooking Class apron flips a round pancake while cooking at a home kitchen in Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An cooking class with guests in red aprons preparing ingredients at a table while a host teaches beside colourful lanterns
Local market trader in a patterned conical hat arranging greens at a colourful stall in Hoi An for home cooking
Jolie Cooking Class host stirring a pot at the stove in her Hoi An kitchen, sharing Vietnamese home-cooking techniques
Guests wearing aprons preparing food at a table during Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An, with bowls and ingredients ready
Vietnamese home-cooked spread in Hoi An: savoury pancake resting on a plate alongside bowls of shredded herbs and vegetables
Shrimp and vegetables simmering in a pot on a stovetop during class cooking with Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: overhead spread of fresh chillies, lettuces and sprouts on a decorated table during Vietnamese home cooking
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5.0 (7)
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4 hrs
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Cook with Local Family & Support Kids in Need in Hoi An
“Fun market trip delicious Vietnamese cooking class”
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Traveller carrying produce on a shoulder pole along green vegetable beds in rural Hoi An, with houses and gardens in the distance
Cycling in Hoi An countryside: riders pedal along a narrow wet track beside rice paddies, with palms and homes lining both sides
Two travellers kneeling to plant seedlings in a vegetable garden in Hoi An countryside with a local family
Hoi An countryside home-cooked meal: two travellers pose beside bowls of noodles and hotpots on a covered family table
Hoi An countryside scene of a host grinding ingredients in a large stone mortar, with cooking pots and plants nearby
Hoi An vegetable rows in cloudy weather: visitors walk between tidy beds of leafy greens, tending the farm using irrigation lines
Hoi An vegetable garden work: a traveller rakes dirt with a long tool in raised beds, with a bicycle and fields behind
Hoi An cycling route past tidy vegetable fields with irrigation plots bordered by low fences and village houses under a hazy sky
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6 hrs
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Hoi An Countryside on Bike + Home-cooked Food with Local Family
“We learn many things from agriculture to local traditions and cooking skills”
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Woman relaxing on a wooden chair in a Vietnamese garden, smiling next to colourful ornamental plants and flowers
Hoi An farm table outdoors displaying many bowls of green herbs and powders, with silver mortar-and-pestle style grinders
Long wooden table in a Hoi An farm shop covered with trays of dried herbs and spice mixes, next to metal brewing pots
Woman in a straw hat walking through a landscaped greenhouse garden in Vietnam, with potted flowers and hanging shade above
Close-up of assorted colourful flower petals spread on a drying rack, typical of rural Vietnam’s flower farming
Outdoor farm table in Vietnam covered with prepared herbs, leafy greens and small bowls of spices for a tasting or meal
Hang, a Hoi An herbalist, crouching by a lush garden walkway with a basket beside colourful medicinal flowers
Woman in a hat and white top standing among cultivated shrubs on a farm in Hoi An, holding one hand up to her face
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5.0 (9)
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2.5 hrs
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Discover the Healing Magic of Plants with Seasoned Herbalist
“Learned so much about plants and herbs from Hangs amazing garden”
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Riders on vintage scooters follow a rural path through tall grass near Hoi An, travelling onward to hidden village stops
Hoi An Backroad Tours stop in a local home where women weave colourful mats on a floor loom during the countryside circuit
Travellers posing in a rustic craft workshop near Hoi An, holding handmade fabric pieces during a hidden village stop
Artisan demonstrates beside large copper pots in a rustic workshop for Hoi An Backroad Tours riders on a hidden village visit
Line-up of Vespas with helmeted riders on a roadside lane near Hoi An, ready for hidden village stops and lunch
People seated at wooden worktables, carving or assembling small pieces inside a covered workshop stop near Hoi An
Vespas cruising along a quiet lane on Hoi An’s outskirts, with Hoi An Backroad Tours leading riders through green backroads
Craft workshop among Hoi An’s countryside, a traveller carving wooden pieces with hand tools while others watch
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4.5 hrs
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See Hoi An's Outskirts on a Vespa | 4 Hidden Village Stops + Lunch!
“Visited hidden areas and local people in this tourhope it benefits locals”
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Silhouetted kayakers raise paddles as the sun sets over the water on a Hoi An Kayak Tour in Hoi An
Close view of a kayak paddle as another boat of paddlers heads towards sunset on a Hoi An Kayak Tour in Hoi An
Aerial view of a kayaker on clear water in Hoi An, reflecting the evening skyline as the paddle moves forward
People in kayaks with life jackets paddle along the river in Hoi An, passing moored boats and netted harbour views
Group in orange and yellow kayaks smiling and raising paddles in Hoi An harbour, with riverfront houses behind them
Kayaker gliding through Hoi An waterways at dusk, with palm trees and rows of lit riverside buildings stretching into the distance
Sunset paddle in Hoi An from a traditional boat on the river, passing the Ancient Town’s riverside buildings with Hoi An Kayak Tour
Two travellers smile aboard an orange kayak on a Hoi An Kayak Tour, passing lit riverside buildings in Hoi An
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5.0 (6)
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2.5 hrs
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Hoi An Old Town Sunset Kayaking
“Kayaked through serene forests and past the busy old town”
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Long Vinh carves a wooden figurine with a chisel inside a Hoi An woodwork workshop, showing traditional carving techniques
Three people work at wooden benches under an open shelter during a wood carving workshop in Hoi An village
Carver in a Hoi An workshop shaping small wooden sculptures on a table, surrounded by finished figurines
Hand holding a carved wooden lion figure outdoors in Hoi An, with lush green garden scenery in the background
Aerial view of Hoi An village homes with red tile roofs, gardens, waterways and patchwork rice fields backed by mountains
People carving wood at a traditional workshop in Hoi An Village, learning the oldest wood-carving craft from local artisans
Visitors seated at workbenches carving wood in a shaded open-air workshop, learning traditional craft in Hoi An
Long Vinh chiselling an ornate dragon design on a wooden panel during an artisanal wood-carving workshop in Hoi An
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5.0 (5)
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3.5 hrs
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Discover the Oldest Art of Wood Carving in Hoi An Village
“Tranquil carving beautiful setting highly recommended”
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Friends eating together at a long wooden table in a leafy garden courtyard in Hoi An, with lanterns and drinks overhead
Chef preparing food at a small, decorated street stall in Hoi An, with cookware and ingredients arranged on the counter
Assorted Vietnamese dishes on a wooden table in Hoi An, including herb-topped flatbreads and prawns
Breakfast spread set out on a table beside an open doorway, looking over a courtyard garden with potted plants in Hoi An
Hoi An local baker in traditional clothing smiling beside a large stone oven filled with bread and rolls
Assorted Vietnamese-style dishes served on blue ceramic bowls at a local table in Hoi An, garnished and ready to eat
Local guide gesturing at a Vietnamese meal with appetisers on shared plates at a Hoi An innovative food tour
Smiling diner at a round table in a cosy restaurant, enjoying Vietnamese appetisers during a Hoi An food experience
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5.0 (34)
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3 hrs
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Explore Hoi An's Innovative Food Scene
“Delightful Hoi An food tour a cultural culinary gem ”
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Scenic Hai Van Pass road winding through forested hills near Hoi An, overlooking the sea in warm sunset light
Travellers walking on Hai Van Pass roadside overlooking green mountains near Hoi An during a guided experience
Motorbike riders crossing a narrow bamboo walkway over a river in dense greenery, on a King Nguyen Travel day trip from Hoi An
Fishing boats pulled up on a sandy shore with low mountains and cloudy sky, on a King Nguyen Travel coastal stop near Hoi An
Helmed motorcycle rider with backpack on a Hai Van Pass ridge overlooking the sea during a King Nguyen Travel Hoi An–Hue ride
Motorbike riders crossing a wooden bridge beside the water on a King Nguyen Travel road trip from Hoi An to Hue
Stone steps in a limestone cave with hanging plants and visitors at Marble Mountains in Hoi An, Vietnam
Candlelit cave shrine with incense bowls and statues in a rocky cavern at Marble Mountains, Hoi An, Vietnam
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9 hrs
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1-Day Hai Van Pass Ride | Hoi An to Hue **Visit Marble Mountains
“Always felt very safe on his back”
Private trip
A line of Vespa scooters cruising along a riverside dock in Hoi An with Hoi An Backroad Tours, heading for basket boat fun
Lantern-lit alley with Vietnamese flags as a Hoi An Backroad Tours scooter heads through a decorated street in Hoi An
Bánh mì sandwiches with dipping sauce on a red plate, served during a Hoi An food stop with Hoi An Backroad Tours
Motorbike rider waiting outside a Vietnamese coffee shop in Hoi An, captured during a street stop on a guided tour
Tuyen Vu of Hoi An Backroad Tours holds up a boxed snack set in a neighbourhood shop during a Hoi An visit
Helmed Vespa rider on a bridge road in Hoi An, arm raised as the guided tour rides out at golden hour
Two riders on a Vespa raise their hands as they drive past shops in Hoi An during a fun guided backroad trip
Tuyen Vu steering a vintage scooter by the shoreline outside Hoi An, capturing the calm river-coast views
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4.5 hrs
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Uncover Hoi An's Highlights on a Vespa
“Laughing as we caught some crabs in the coconut boats”
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Riverside fishing harbour in Hoi An at dawn, with multiple boats moored and flags fluttering over calm water
Sunrise view from a boat on the river in Hoi An, with a bridge and fellow travellers during a morning foodie tour
Small-group meal in a bamboo dining shed in Hoi An, seated under warm lanterns during the sunrise foodie experience
Close-up of shiny mackerel in a round basket at a Hoi An morning market during the sunrise foodie experience
Group breakfast at a Hoi An eatery table, with handwritten menu notes on the wall and drinks during a sunrise foodie tour
Couple strolling a lantern-lit Hoi An street with drinks in hand together during a sunrise foodie experience
Hoi An sunrise market scene in black and white, vendors in hats and baskets selling seafood to shoppers at small stalls
Orange-flagged fishing boat at Hoi An harbour at sunrise, crew handling equipment and sorting gear for a morning foodie tour
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4 hrs
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Hoi An Sunrise Foodie Experience
“The best part of this trip was everything”
Private trip
Winding mountain road threading through valley greenery under cloudy skies during King Nguyen Travel’s 1-day motorbiking adventure from Hoi An
Helmeted riders in orange gear posing on an orange motorbike by a mountain lake during King Nguyen Travel’s Hoi An adventure
A river winding through deep green mountains from above, calm water and forested valleys during a motorbiking tour from Hoi An
Traveller pausing by a jungle waterfall pool in the Central Highlands on King Nguyen Travel’s 1-day motorbike ride from Hoi An
Travellers overlooking a reservoir of blue-green water with forested hills and misty mountains during the motorbike day trip from Hoi An
Banana trees and wooden village houses along a dirt lane in the countryside near Hoi An during King Nguyen Travel’s motorbike day
Local woman sweeping sand spread on a blue tarp outside a rural house, with greenery around during King Nguyen Travel’s village stops
Grilled river prawns and herb rice served on a table, enjoyed during a village meal after the motorbiking adventure from Hoi An
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5.0 (57)
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9 hrs
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Hidden Trails to My Son & Villages | 1 Day Motorbiking Adventure
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