HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR
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Is HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR worth booking?
HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR is a 4-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $12 per person. It scores 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 82 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 86 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (82)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $12 per person
Embark on a delightful journey through Hoi An’s countryside on a 16-km (10-mile) bike tour, where you’ll experience the warmth of local families and gain unique insights into traditional crafts and the local way of life.
What you get
- Local tour guide speaks English, knowledgeble & licensed
- Bottled water during the tour. Most stops have clean washrooms
- Pickup and drop off hotel in Hoi An, 8 km or 5 miles from Hoi An old town
- Donations at local homes, coffee stop, local ferry ride
- INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal at different PRICES and DURATIONS, please check when booking
- All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes
About this experience
Embark on a delightful journey through Hoi An’s countryside on a 16-km (10-mile) bike tour, where you’ll experience the warmth of local families and gain unique insights into traditional crafts and the local way of life. Our carefully chosen route winds through peaceful landscapes, far from the hustle and bustle of town. + Cross the river to the Cam Kim island, cycling through rice paddies, and rural villages. + Step into a local home to make rice paper using traditional stone mills, then enjoy your creations. + Visit a family of incense makers to learn about this longstanding cultural tradition in Vietnam. + Try weaving colorful straw mats at Tra Nhieu fishing village. + Enjoy a refreshing stop for Vietnamese coffee and a restroom break. + Discover the artistry of wood carving and seashell products at Kim Bong Carpentry Village. + End with a scenic ferry ride across the Hoai River back to Hoi An. Optional: Savor a Vietnamese meal (5 dishes) to complete the experience.
What's included
Included
- Local tour guide speaks English, knowledgeble & licensed
- Bottled water during the tour. Most stops have clean washrooms
- Pickup and drop off hotel in Hoi An, 8 km or 5 miles from Hoi An old town
- Donations at local homes, coffee stop, local ferry ride
- INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal at different PRICES and DURATIONS, please check when booking
- All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes
- Good bikes, helmets, light raincoats in case of rain
Not included
- Other drinks & Personal expenses. Tip is optional but appreciated
- Private car transfer from South Hoi An or Da Nang to HOI AN: 15-20-30 USD/ 4-7-16 seater/ one-way
What you'll see and do
STARTING POINT: This private biking tour begins at your hotel in Hoi An, or at the Local Buddy Tours office if your hotel is farther from the Old Town. We offer free pick-up and drop-off from any hotel in the Hoi An area. Safety comes first— we'll spend a few minutes reviewing Vietnam's traffic rules, trying on helmets, and getting comfortable with the bikes. Then, we’ll cycle across the Thu Bon River to explore the countryside villages of Cam Kim Island.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Cam Kim Island
CAM KIM ISLAND: Bike across a scenic bridge over Thu Bon river, we'll visit Cam Kim island to see fishing and farming villages. You'll soon meet a 65-year-old couple, the husband will show you how to grind rice using traditional stone mill. His wife will teach you how to make rice papers and snacks. Then we'll sit down to enjoy these delicious local dishes. You also get to see their traditional house and their daily life...
20 minutes here · Admission included
Cam Kim Island
Incense-Making Family Visit: Meet a local craftsman and join in the hands-on process of crafting incense sticks, a treasured tradition in Vietnam used for worship and celebration. Experience the art firsthand as you create your own fragrant incense alongside the artisan.
25 minutes here · Admission included
Duy Vinh
TRADITIONAL BED MATS: Meet a 70-year-old couple, learn how they grow, harvest, dye the reeds. You'll sit down with this lovely coupe and help them weave the colorful bed mats. Your visit also allows us to give them a small donation, it helps them keep this traditional craft that has run in their family for many generations.
20 minutes here
Duy Vinh
COFFEE STOP: Sip a cup of Vietnamese coffee, or a refreshing juice at a nice local coffee shop. Here you can let your legs rest, learn about Vietnamese coffee culture, and talk about interesting things you see along the way. Use the washroom before continue cycling.
20 minutes here
Kim Bong Carpentry Village
CARPENTRY VILLAGE: Visit the 400-year-old Kim Bong carpentry village, meet a 60-year-old couple to see how they make traditional furniture from hardwood, and then beautifully decorated with seashell / mother-of-pearl. Then we'll hop on a local ferry to cross Hoai river, enjoy the river views and nice breeze before hopping on the mainland Hoi An.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Hoi An
FINISHING POINT: 1/ If you book tour without meal: After the ferry ride, we'll have a short bike ride or car transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. 2/ If you book tour with meal: After the ferry ride, we'll enjoy a Vietnamese meal at the riverside restaurant. Then we'll we'll have a bike ride (shorter distance) or car transfer (longer distance) back to your hotel in Hoi An.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hoi An
If you're from South Hoi An or Da Nang, please come to Local Buddy Tours booking office in Hoi An (inside Song Thanh restautant). Or we can help you find private car transfer from South Hoi An or Da Nang to Hoi An town with extra charge: 15/20/30 USD for 4/7/16 seater vehicle (ONE-WAY transfer).
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
If you're from South Hoi An or Da Nang, please come to Local Buddy Tours booking office in Hoi An (inside Song Thanh restautant). Or we can help you find private car transfer from South Hoi An or Da Nang to Hoi An town with extra charge: 15/20/30 USD for 4/7/16 seater vehicle (ONE-WAY transfer).
Options you can book
Private tour + With meal
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace. Duration: 5 hours: From start to finish. Vietnamese lunch or dinner: Five tasty dishes in a nice restaurant before tour ends. Quiet countryside paths: Small pave roads, relatively flat, easy for riders at all ages. Good bikes and helmets: One-gear bicycles, no need to change gears, easy to ride on flat terrain. Children bikes and baby-seats avaialbe. Bottled water during the tour: Plus coffee stop to freshen up & Use washroom. Pickup included
Private tour - No meal
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace. Duration: 4 hours: From start to finish. Quiet countryside paths: Small pave roads, relatively flat, easy for riders at all ages. Good bikes and helmets: One-gear bicycles, no need to change gears, easy to ride on flat terrain. Children bikes and baby-seats availabe. Bottled water during the tour: Plus coffee stop to freshen up & Use washroom. Pickup included
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
- Local Buddy Tours - Danang City
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour, so you can pick your preferred starting time when booking. If you have any special requests of bike heights, don't hesitate to contact us.
- If you choose tour option that includes meal, we can cater normal/ vegan/ vegetarian diets (Set menu with 5 Vietnamese dishes)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 82 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
82 verified traveler reviews for HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
10/10 Excellent bike tour
A wonderful authentic experience from start to finish. A beautiful cycle route through the countryside away from other tourists. An easy pace, safe bikes & roads / lanes with really intetesting interactive stops at the homes of rice noodle makers, wood carvers, reed mat makers and jpss stick makers plus a coffee / smoothie stop overlooking the river included together with water throughout. A fun ferry rife back to Hoi An too. Lam, our guide had excellent English and was a very intetesting & informative guide. We were a family of 5 with three teen daughters aged 14,16 & 19 and would not hesitate to recommend. 10/10!!
via Tripadvisor
Bycicle tour family with Hana !
Very nice experierience with Hana ! She explains all and very good. The tour was very immersive. My kids are realy enjoy the tour with her. She is the best tour guide.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic day showing Hoi an life
This was our second trip to Hoi an and the second time we have used buddy tours…! I cannot recommend them enough….Buddy tours were so helpful in coordinating our tour especially given it was Tet holiday. Thang was an amazing guide and given she grew up in the villages we were visiting it felt like we were popping into see her neighbours:… one of the highlights was the lady making the mats she was a wonderful, kind, charismatic lady, someone I won’t forget in a while. Thank you Thanh and team what a fantastic day! 💕
via Tripadvisor
Great trip with Ben
Ben was a fantastic guide. He took us around the country side on a fun and memorable trip with both smaller and older kids. He was enthusiastic and very good care of all needs all day long.
via Tripadvisor
Well hosted, personal contacts with Vietnam citizens.
Well hosted, personal contacts with Vietnam citizens. The tour was personalized for us based on our needs and ability level in biking as 70 year+ US citizens.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $12 to $75
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 29
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 86
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.
How much does HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR cost?
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Prices start at $12 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 Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR take?
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Plan for about 4 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 Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 86 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 82 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 Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR?
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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 Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR?
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Around 29 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does HOI AN Biking River Islands, Villages, Local Crafts PRIVATE TOUR 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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