Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 31 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages worth booking?
Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages is a 5.5-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $64 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 31 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (31)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $64 per person
John Lee Tours invites you to explore the peaceful countryside of Hoi An and experience authentic local life. Ride across the bridge to Cam Kim Island and along the scenic riverside into the beautiful rural landscape. Visit traditional craft villages that date back hundreds of years, including carpentry, mat weaving, and noodle making. Meet friendly locals who will demonstrate their crafts and invite you to try them yourself. Enjoy a cup of authentic Vietnamese coffee, then continue to the Coconut Forest for an unforgettable basket boat experience. Afterward, relax and savor a delicious local meal in Hoi An before returning to your hotel. A fun, cultural, and authentic day out — perfect for travelers who want to see the real Vietnam with John Lee Tours.
What you get
About this experience
John Lee Tours invites you to explore the peaceful countryside of Hoi An and experience authentic local life. Ride across the bridge to Cam Kim Island and along the scenic riverside into the beautiful rural landscape. Visit traditional craft villages that date back hundreds of years, including carpentry, mat weaving, and noodle making. Meet friendly locals who will demonstrate their crafts and invite you to try them yourself. Enjoy a cup of authentic Vietnamese coffee, then continue to the Coconut Forest for an unforgettable basket boat experience. Afterward, relax and savor a delicious local meal in Hoi An before returning to your hotel. A fun, cultural, and authentic day out — perfect for travelers who want to see the real Vietnam with John Lee Tours.
What's included
Included
- Experienced & licensed driver
- Lunch – Dinner
- All entry tickets & boat.
- Local English speaking guide
- Free hotel pick-up in Hoi An city (within 8 km/5 miles of the Old Town).
- Cold bottled water
Not included
- Tip for guide and driver is optional but appreciated
- Other personal fees
- Travel Insurance
What you'll see and do
Cam Kim Island
We ride over the bridge to Cam Kim island and along the riverside into the beautiful rural countryside. First stops is the village of Kim Bong—a traditional carpentry village on Cam Kim island—has been churning out artisan works since the 15th century. Zig-zag through the breathtaking scenery of rice paddies & farmland and enjoy the cooling breeze. Next, learn from friendly local families the art of mat weaving, farming and how to make (and eat) the perfect Banh Dap rice crackers. Meeting local families is a must-do to see the real way of life in Vietnam.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Duy Nghia
After snacking on rice crackers, visit a local café to fuel up on local drip-coffee & learn the art of coffee roasting.
45 minutes here
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
Then we make our way to the coast at the Thu Bon river mouth. It’s up high and over the new bridge offering spectacular panoramic views of Hoi An, which takes us to the water coconut palm fringed Cam Thanh. *Learn to paddle the strange and unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats. Explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers on both sides.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Cam Chau
We will try riding “BMW” Water Buffalo in Viet Nam and then on to a local lunch in a restaurant at a picturesque location (seasonal) .
35 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 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
- John Lee Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 31 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
31 verified traveler reviews for Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An amazing insight into Hoi An village life
Our tour today with John was exceptional we could not be happier. John is a kind, sensitive, intelligent young man who is an absolute gentleman. His knowledge of his town, culture and life in Hoi An and Vietnam is incredible. He is so interesting to listen to and learn from. We very much enjoyed seeing how the locals live and work and enjoyed having a go at all the different activities. We will definitely be coming back and using John as our guide again, we could not recommend him more highly.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt review! It truly means a lot to John and our whole team. ❤️ John will be absolutely delighted to hear your kind words. He is passionate about sharing the local culture, history, and everyday life of Hoi An, so it’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed learning from him and experiencing how local people live and work. We’re also so happy that you enjoyed taking part in the different activities and discovering a more authentic side of Hoi An. Your recommendation means the world to us! We would love to welcome you back to Hoi An again someday, and of course, John would be thrilled to be your guide once more. Until then, we wish you both many wonderful travels and unforgettable experiences! 🌿😊 For future bookings, please contact us directly via WhatsApp for the best price: +84 905 176699 (Mr. John) Warmest regards, John Lee & Team
via Tripadvisor
Scooter tour Hoi An, great experience!
Wonderful guide, very nice and helpful with our tour on the scooter. Had a lot of information about the people and their way of life, showed exactly what we had hoped for. Went with my family (3 persons) and we were all incredibly happy with the tour. Experience a 10/10 for sure, in depth explanation about how products were made such as lanterns and rice paper, and we were very happy and bought a few selfmade lanterns in Hoi An, on top of that great landscape of more rural places and must sees! Price - Quality 10/10, would recommend this guide for a pleasant time!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🙏😊 It was a real pleasure showing you and your family around Hoi An by scooter. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed learning about local life, traditional crafts, and the stories behind products such as lanterns and rice paper. We’re especially glad that you found some handmade lanterns to take home as a special memory of Hoi An. 🏮❤️ Thank you for choosing us and for your kind recommendation. We truly appreciate it, and we hope to welcome your family back to Hoi An for another memorable adventure someday! 🛵🌿 Wishing you all safe travels and many more wonderful experiences. For future bookings, please contact us directly via WhatsApp for the best price: +84 905 176699 (Mr. John) Best regards, John Lee Teams
via Tripadvisor
A great half day tour, good fun
John was super helpful and informative with a happy personality and great English. Nothing felt rushed, we learnt new things and our questions were answered. The scooter tour was a fantastic way to see the countryside around Hoian, and John was a brilliant host.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! ❤️ We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic day with John and our driver. John will be delighted to know that his stories, local knowledge, and photography helped make your tour so enjoyable. It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed the personal experience and felt so well looked after. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Hoi An for another unforgettable adventure in the future. For future bookings, please contact us directly via WhatsApp for the best price: +84 905 176699 (Mr. John) Best regards, John Lee Teams
via Tripadvisor
Personalised tour agenda
John is an enthausatic and generous local tour guide. He tailored three exceptional country side tours for us. Involving local villages and farms as well as moutain scenery and My Son. John listened to our preferences and then delivered exciting tours by motor bike and car. We had a great time. Thankyou John. Highly recommended
via Tripadvisor
Brilliant Tour!
This was a well organised tour seeing some authentic Vietnamese crafts that have been integral to local life for generations and sadly some of which will no longer be there in the future as some of the skilled village workers take-up retirement. This tour tends to be sold as a scooter/car based experience but John Lee was happy to modify to a bicycle tour format allowing some wonderful additions to the standard itinerary. Ultimately our tour was fascinating and lots of fun and because it was so good, for our next holiday to Hoi An, we will be asking John to organise a tour to other local craft villages showcasing different traditional skills using his "Tailor-Made Tours" service. In closing, John Lee Tours has been such a good find for us!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $64 to $82
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by John Lee Tours, who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 71.6.
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Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.
How much does Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages cost?
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Prices start at $64 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 Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages take?
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Plan for about 5.5 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 Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 31 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 Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages?
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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 Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages?
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Around 11 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 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages 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 Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local, Hai Van Pass Motorbike Private Tour with Mister T Easy Rider, Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages?
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Included: Experienced & licensed driver; Lunch – Dinner; All entry tickets & boat; Local English speaking guide; and Free hotel pick-up in Hoi An city (within 8 km/5 miles of the Old Town). Not included: Tip for guide and driver is optional but appreciated; Other personal fees; and Travel Insurance. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 660 listed pickup locations in and around Hoi An. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Hoi An Countryside Motorbike: Cam Kim Island - Local Villages?
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Across 31 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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