
Hoi An Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal
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4.8/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Hoi An Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal worth booking?
Hoi An Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal is a 5-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $35 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (13)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $35 per person
With this tour, visitors have the opportunity to cycle around the peaceful countryside of Hoi An, go through picturesque countryside roads with the rice field, nipa palm forest, shrimp or fish farm...you will have opport
What you get
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Live cooking demonstrations at my house
- English speaking tour guide, Bike
- Lunch with my local rice-farming family
- Buffalo riding
- 1 unit of water and a Passion fruit juice glass ,wet tissue
About this experience
With this tour, visitors have the opportunity to cycle around the peaceful countryside of Hoi An, go through picturesque countryside roads with the rice field, nipa palm forest, shrimp or fish farm...you will have opportunity to witness local Vietnamese rural life ,you can get up close and personal with the daily life of them and finally enjoy a delicious meal with local family. Riding a buffalo in the fields will be an unforgettable memory when coming to Hoi An village.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Live cooking demonstrations at my house
- English speaking tour guide, Bike
- Lunch with my local rice-farming family
- Buffalo riding
- 1 unit of water and a Passion fruit juice glass ,wet tissue
- Hands-on Rice farming experience
Not included
- Tips
What you'll see and do
Hoi An Countryside and Old Town Private Tour
Hoi An is the perfect place to jump on a bicycle and pedal your way around Hoi An. The quaint old quarter in the centre of town is very cycle-friendly. A very short ride out of Hoi An’s Old Town soon has you cycling through rice paddies and traditional villages, enjoy the fresh air with the nature. With this tour you have chance to Meeting the local farmer, talking with them about their local farming daily life, having a cup of tea with them at the middle of the rice paddy field farm. Wearing farming clothes before getting into muddy rice field like: Vietnamese authentic and traditional farmer clothes, conical hat, boost… Learning how to grow wet rice with ploughing by water buffalo, using agricultural water system. Enjoy riding water buffalo at a small pond at the rice farm. Having a local meal with the local farmer at their house and chatting with them about their daily life.
300 minutes here · Admission included
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
- Hoi An Eco Tourism
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
6 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for Hoi An Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great!!
Great tour, with an wonderful family! And the water buffalo is really sweet too. Overall amazing Experience.
via Tripadvisor
Agricultural Diamond in the Rough of Hoi An
hoang was so informative about Vietnamese agriculture and history! We had super in depth conversations all day while having a super unique experience of farming, learning about fishing, riding a water buffalo, learning about the history of rice and how to make it and cooking at Hoang’s family home! It was such a great experience and I feel so grateful to have found this tour!
via Tripadvisor
Fun, informative, intimate look into rice village life
This was an exceptional experience. The bike ride through rice fields and the villages was beautiful and serene. Informative and fun while being intimate. We felt welcomed at Hoang’s family home. The lunch was delicious and beautiful and his wife made a few dishes we we cant wait to try to cook ourselves we get home
via Tripadvisor
Quietly delightful!
Wonderful local farm experience! The bike ride through the peaceful rice fields and quiet village neighbourhoods was just great. The quiet, adorable water buffalo, was such a honor and a pleasure to meet and be able to take a short ride. Working the rice field with the buffalo was another genuine experience. The bike ride continued to the local home where a genuine homemade meal was prepared, while we learned more about how rice is grown, cut, harvested & prepared - as well as trying our hand at each step. Highly recommend - a truly wonderful genuine local experience not to be missed!
via Tripadvisor
Transformative experience with a local family
Incredible chance to learn about the full cycle of rice production by families, ending in an incredible chance to cook and eat a meal with a local family!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $35 to $60
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hoi An Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.
How much does Hoi An Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal cost?
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Prices start at $35 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 Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal take?
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Plan for about 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 Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 13 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 Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal?
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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 Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal 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 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Hoi An Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal?
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Around 5 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hoi An Rice Farm Tour and Buffalo Riding with Local Home Meal 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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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.
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