- Hoi An Ancient Town - Hoi An is a world heritage site located along the Thu Bon River. The Ancient Town has remained unchanged for centuries and was used as an international trading port of the Champa Kindom to import and export wood, gold and silk. At that time trade fairs were held, attracting merchants from Holland, Portugal, China and Japan but once the Thu Bon became too shallow, the port was moved to Danang sometime around the 18th Century.
The drive to Hoi An will take around one hour. On arrival you will enjoy a delicious local lunch. After lunch, you will begin an enjoyable walking tour of this pretty town, during which your guide will show you the Japanese Bridge explaining the history of this famous landmark. You will also visit a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall and a cultural and historical museum. You will then have time to stroll around the town and buy souvenirs or some beautiful paintings for which Hoi An is famous
- 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.
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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.
