Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day
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Is Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day worth booking?
Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day is a 8-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $40 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 41 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (41)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Get the unique experience of real local life in rural of Hoi An. Join the daily life activities of local people in Hoi An. Learn how to cook specialties and enjoy what you just cooked.Compete with each other in your gr
What you get
- Private car, basket boats, lanterns, 2 bottles of water/ day/ person.
- Excellent English speaking tour guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
About this experience
Get the unique experience of real local life in rural of Hoi An. Join the daily life activities of local people in Hoi An. Learn how to cook specialties and enjoy what you just cooked.Compete with each other in your group to get the title "LOCAL MASTER CHEF". Explore Hoi An ancient town, learn how to make lanterns, watch a beautiful local performance at the theater. Learn how to use super simple fishing tools to catch crabs and fish with the locals.
What's included
Included
- Private car, basket boats, lanterns, 2 bottles of water/ day/ person.
- Excellent English speaking tour guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
Not included
- Personal expenses, Tips
What you'll see and do
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
Picking up at your hotels, Our tour guide and driver will take you to Bay Mau water coconut forest (7 hectares wide) to take the basket boats to go fishing crabs with local fishermen. You will have chance to learn how to use simple fishing tools to catch crabs, fish…if you are lucky, you will catch some. Then, going to a local family to do " Cooking class". You will learn how to cook some local specialities such as Banh Khoai (Vietnamese rice pancakes), Nem ran (Fried spring rolls). That is a real competition between you guys. The local MASTER CHEF will tell you who would be the best cook and you will get a prize. After the cooking course, we will have lunch with what you have just cooked, drink some fresh coconut water from the family. After a beautiful lunch, you will enjoy life by getting a foot massage with the local medicines from local herbs.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Hoi An Ancient Town
After a lovely lunch, we will go to visit Hoi An ancient town as known as the biggest international trading port of Vietnam from the 16th century with beautiful lanterns, ancient houses and club houses of Chinese and Japanese. We will visit some highlights: Japanese covered bridge, Tân Ký ancient house, Phuc Kien ancient clubhouse. After that, we will go to Hoi An theater to enjoy some wonderful performance such as plays, dramas, Champa dance and play Bingo games. Finishing the tour by making some lanterns and visiting Hoi An maket. Tour ends.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Private Tours By Local Guides
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 41 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
41 verified traveler reviews for Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great day overall but not everything the itinerary states
Our tour guide was Quy, who was great with information about the areas we visited, happy to answer any questions, patient with our energetic boys and helped us with recommendations for shopping places. We strolled around Hoi An at a leisurely pace. It was recommended that Hoi A be done first due to the traffic and heat and although we were ok with this, it did mean that we didn’t get to experience the night markets and the theatre that was mentioned in the itinerary. The Basket boats were very touristy and I don’t believe how they were explained in the itinerary is what we did. My boys were disappointed about the fishing component as they got small fishing implements in the last 5 minutes of the basket boat ride, again not how it was described. The cooking class was great and we all thoroughly enjoyed this component of the tour. Lunch between what we had cooked and extra that was provided was tasty and very filling. Lastly the lantern making was a fun activity. It was slightly disappointing that the itinerary was not as described but the day was still enjoyable as a whole and our guide was great.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your detailed and nice feedback. We always try our best to improve and make our customers happy day by day. We wish you all the best.
via Viator
Amazing not to be missed tour with great guide
Hao and his tour company are just exceptional. He came early to our hotel to pick us up in a brand new air conditioned SUV with driver. We went to the Marble Mountains and Hao seems to know every nook and cranny of this attraction! He took great photos with of us here. Then we went to a water coconut farm where we got a very nice foot massage, cooked Viatnamese dishes which we enjoyed for lunch with other dishes. Finally we had a 3/4 hr boat ride in the infamous round wooden boats. Our boatwoman was a hoot. We went to a silk factory to briefly see how silk is made and then made our own lanterns. Finally we went to Hoi A where we walked around this historic town, entered temples and a Chinese trader’s house, and enjoyed bahn mi at a restaurant popularized by Anthony Bourdain. Hao was a terrific and highly experienced guide. His English communication skills are outstanding. He was also very intuituve in knowing when we needed a break or sending we wanted to move along etc. He bought us rice paper rolls in the market to bring home and really attended to us. We would definitely tour with Hao again!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind and lovely detailed review. We wish you all the best things in liffe.
via Tripadvisor
Great day trip to Hoi An and beyond
Our family took a day trip to Hoi A with Mr Truong and Mr Tai, which was fantastic. From the bamboo boat and cooking experience to the tour through Ancient city, we had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Visiting Hai Van pass on the way was a highlight.
via Tripadvisor
Relaxed and Enjoyable personalised day trip to My Son and Hoi An
I kicked off 2026 with a day trip to My Son and Hoi An from Danang. This is a private and personalised day trip. Mr Vinh, my friendly and knowledgeable tour buddy, guided me through the history, key highlights and lesser-known facts for both places. He is also extremely pleasant and accommodating, ensuring the tour is tailored to my travel style. We started at 11 am, and Mr Hung (responsible for driving us) turned up on time with Mr Vinh. We visited My Son and proceeded to Hoi An, just in time for lunch. We spent the afternoon enjoying the city from noon until evening, just in time to see Hoi An come to life with the spectacular lanterns on full display. The trip felt easy, safe and very enjoyable. Mr Hung drove us back to Da Nang safely at 7:30 pm. A special thank you to Ms Gia Linh, the travel expert who made it all happen.
via Tripadvisor
Hoi An tour
The tour we had with Mr. Tran was wonderful - we learnt so much from him about the history and culture around Hoi An, and was so welcoming of questions. We had a bike tour and cooking class with this company, which was an amazing experience, and let me see Hoi An in a whole new light. A truly wonderful experience, helped by the wonderful guide.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $40 to $160
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 80
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Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.
How much does Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hoi An usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hoi An is not rushed.
Is Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 41 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hoi An, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day?
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Around 14 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hoi An can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hoi An and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hoi An Ancient Town And Countryside Tour Full Day start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hoi An within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hoi An?
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On Outty we rank every Hoi An experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR, Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride, Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hoi An?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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