Cam Thanh Village: Explore Vietnamese Culture

Explore Cam Thanh’s rich history and culture on a bicycle tour. Paddle bamboo boats, meet locals, and enjoy hands-on farming and fishing.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hoi An - Meet the expert guide at the hotel.
  • Cam Thanh - Enjoy a bicycle ride along a picturesque and narrow road to the local fishing village of Cam Thanh. Pause at rice paddy fields, fish, and shrimp farms. Visit an ancient cemetery and sacred temples. Participate in unique farming activities with local farmers, such as plowing the field,…
What's Included
  • Entrance fee tickets
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Hoi An traditional lunch or dinner (afternoon tour)
  • Cold water
  • Pick up & drop off at hotel in Hoi An area
  • Basket Boat & Bicycles transportation
What's Not Included
  • Travel Insurance
Additional Information

Cam Thanh village is located approximately 5km from the historic town. During the American-Vietnam War, it served as a refuge for local residents and soldiers. Today, it is a popular tourist destination. The village is a major supplier of seafood, fresh vegetables, and rice to the area and all of Hoi An. By joining this tour, visitors have the…

Location
Hoi An
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nicoleellwood
Sep 25, 2025
The best tour! - This was a great morning out! Loved the bike ride, visiting the water buffalo, boats, and cooking class and lunch was top notch. Thank you to our hosts. Very well organised and great insight to local life here.
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665soll
Sep 22, 2025
Splendid tour! - Splendid bicycle tour. I went on the morning option, and there were only three people in our tour. Traveling around by bicycle through rice patties/scenic fields is a great way to explore the peaceful side of Hoi An. Mr. Cu is very knowledgeable and makes the tour so interesting. He has a broad knowledge of the local plants and herbs which he points out throughout the tour. Meeting a local farming couple and getting to feed and ride a water buffalo, as well as experiencing what plowing is like and planting rice in the ground was very interesting and enjoyable. The kind lady rinses your feet afterwards.
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70helenan
Aug 16, 2025
Fantastic experience - Fantastic tour packed with fun activities! We loved it and made everlasting memories thanks to our amazing guide Duc. Definitely worth the money - this tour was actually the cheapest one I found but ended up being the best. Finished the day with a cooking class and delicious authentic vietnamese food. Local people that we have met along the way were all lovely and welcoming.
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Heather_b
Jul 21, 2025
Fabulous Tour! - This is a great tour! It had a little of everything. The bike ride is very easy. The boat ride was a blast. Making pancakes was fun. I also enjoyed interacting with the water buffalo and learning more about farming!
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72tillyr
Jul 12, 2025
Relaxed, fun afternoon - such a fun afternoon! very relaxed and great to get out of the city. water buffalo and coconut boats were super cool and the food was delicious! Mr Cu was lovely and very entertaining
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Travelingseick
Jul 10, 2025
A Truly Authentic and Unforgettable Experience! - Our tour with Mr. Cu and the Hoi A Village Experience was nothing short of incredible. This one-of-a-kind adventure offered us an intimate and immersive glimpse into rural Vietnamese life — and quickly became one of the most memorable highlights of our trip to Vietnam. The day began with a scenic bike ride through the charming countryside of Hoi An, where we were warmly welcomed into a nearby village. There, we were introduced to a gentle, majestic water buffalo — an unforgettable encounter that offered insight into the essential role these animals play in traditional Vietnamese farming. Then came a truly hands-on experience: stepping into the rice paddies to try planting rice ourselves! It was muddy, fun, and eye-opening — a deeply humbling way to connect with the land and appreciate the labor behind every grain of rice. Next, we climbed aboard a round basket boat with an energetic local fisherman who gave a fun and lively demonstration of his trade. While the activity was a bit staged for visitors, it was still very entertaining and added a lighthearted touch to the day. The experience continued with a cooking session rooted in tradition, starting with the process of making fresh rice milk from scratch. Under Mr. Cu’s kind and expert guidance, we then prepared and enjoyed a delicious Vietnamese rice pancake. It was simple, flavorful, and deeply satisfying — especially knowing we had helped make it! What sets this tour apart is how genuine much of it feels. While a few elements are tailored for tourists, the overall experience is rich, meaningful, and offers a real connection to local culture and tradition. Mr. Cu’s warmth, humor, storytelling, and passion for sharing his heritage made the day feel like more than just a tour — it felt like an invitation into his way of life. If you’re looking for a deeper, more personal experience in Vietnam — one that goes beyond the typical sights — this tour is a must. Thank you, Mr. Cu, for your hospitality and for sharing your beautiful world with us!
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V8369eunatalieb
May 30, 2025
A couples must do experience - Absolutely amazing tour. Family run. Intimate setting. The food for lunch was delicious I would highly recommend. Everyone was so nice. Duc was a great host.
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Camper58513653956
May 15, 2025
Super Cu - I spend a wonderful day with Mr Happy aka Mr Cu. Apart from Discovering the villages and eating amazing homemade food, the real attraction was Mr Cu
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Meander16234055857
May 15, 2025
Great hoi an tour - The best tour we have had, water buffalo riding was so much fun, basket boat rides were great and the tour guide Mr Cu was very knowledgeable and friendly. Bike tour was a good length through beautiful rice fields, got to see some peanuts and rice harvesting. Lunch was amazing with the Vietnamese pancake cooking being a lot of fun. Definitely recommend this tour!
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G9328pastevenm
May 13, 2025
10/10 Tour of Hoi An! - Really a great tour! Great fun, relaxing, and informative way to experience and learn about the area! Cue was a great guide, sharing about his personal experience and those of the locals, while teaching us all about the area (very interesting getting a close up look at the rice and agriculture processes going on all around Hoi An). Highly recommend!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).