• Hoi An Ancient Town - Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is situated along the Thu Bon River. This Ancient Town has preserved its charm for centuries and once served as an international trading port for the Champa Kingdom, dealing in wood, gold, and silk. During its peak, trade fairs attracted merchants from Holland, Portugal, China, and Japan. However, as the Thu Bon River became too shallow, the port was relocated to Danang around the 18th century.

The journey to Hoi An takes approximately one hour. Upon arrival, enjoy a delightful local lunch. Following lunch, embark on a pleasant walking tour of this picturesque town. Your guide will introduce you to the Japanese Bridge, sharing the history of this renowned landmark. You’ll also visit a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall, and a cultural and historical museum. There will be time to explore the town, purchase souvenirs, or acquire some of the beautiful paintings for which Hoi An is renowned.

• Tra Que Vegetable Village - Visit Tra Que Vegetable Village and explore the herb garden featuring a variety of vegetables such as basil, mint, lemongrass, coriander, cabbage, spring onion, morning glory, and lettuce. Experience small farm life as locals tend to their vegetable gardens and meet a local family. Participate in farming activities like soil cultivation, watering vegetables, planting, and carrying seaweed for organic farming.

• Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Continue to Bay Mau Coconut Village. During the Vietnam-America War, the village served as a refuge for locals and soldiers. Along the way, observe rice fields, cornfields, a water palm forest, and shrimp and crab farms. Take a break at a local family’s home, enjoying a welcome drink with local tea. Then, row a bamboo basket boat to explore the water coconut jungle and try your hand at catching crabs and fish.

• Thanh Ha Pottery Village - Visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village to learn and practice crafting a tea cup or vase using clay. You can even inscribe your name on the product you create for a fun experience.

• Bottled water
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Entrance Tickets
• English Speaking guide

• Drinks & Personal Expenses

TOUR ITINERARY :
Our tour guide will meet you at the entrance gate of TIEN SA or CHAN MAY Port (please inform us of your cruise ship’s schedule for optimal arrangements). You’ll be transferred to Hoi An to:

• Explore Hoi An city’s highlights including the Japanese Bridge, Chinese Assembly Hall, the museums, and the Old Quarter
• Tour Thanh Ha pottery village, with the opportunity to participate in pottery-making using clay.
• Enjoy a ride on a water buffalo and photograph the picturesque rice fields, shrimp farms and fish farms.
• Venture to Cam Thanh Village to paddle a bamboo basket boat through a water coconut jungle, a refuge for VC during the Vietnam - America war. Try your hand at crab-fishing, among other activities…
• Capture authentic moments of the locals’ life in the Hoi An countryside for your photobook.
• Visit the Tra Que herb Village where you’ll partake in local family farming activities such as cultivating soil and watering vegetables.
• Get a 30-minute herbal foot massage & Lunch at a local family-run restaurant, savoring organic traditional dishes
  You’ll be transported back to your ship punctually.

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