Hoi An Countryside Tour: Explore Local Farming, Buffalo Rides and Basket Boat Fishing
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Hoi An
Immerse yourself in the countryside of Hoi An with this tour. Experience local farming, ride a water buffalo, fish for crabs in a bamboo basket boat, and learn traditional crafts. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tra Que Vegetable Village - Tra Que Vegetable village where we will meet a local family to see how they live. Enjoy drinks made by them whilst they share stories about their lives in the village.

After our refreshment, they will demonstrate each task involved in the growing of vegetables. Then it is your turn to:

work the soil,

fertilise with seaweed, including stomping in the seaweed

sow the plants, and

water them with two watering cans in the traditional way.

  • Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Nipa Palm Coconut Forest where we will test the seafarer in you as you will take a ride in a bamboo basket boat giving you a chance to fish for crabs.

You will learn how locals throw out the big fishing nets and you will get to try this for yourself.

Your local guides will demonstrate their amazing skills at making watches, fish, and grasshoppers from coconut leaves which they will then give to you as souvenirs.

What's Included
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Admission to village included
  • Transportation by private car
  • Basket boat ride covered
  • Buffalo ride experience
  • Hands-on farming activities
  • Refreshments provided
What's Not Included
  • Meal. Drinks, Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Booking Requirements: Minimum of 2 People

At 8 a.m, we will arrange for a pick-up from your lodging in either Hoi An or Da Nang via car or minivan.

Our journey begins at the Tra Que Vegetable village where we get to interact with a local family and understand their way of life, all while sipping on beverages they’ve prepared. They’ll share interesting anecdotes from their life in the village.

You’ll get to see the entire process of vegetable cultivation demonstrated by them. Afterward, you’ll get to:

  • Plough the soil
  • Fertilize the land with seaweed (which includes trampling the seaweed into the soil)
  • Plant seeds
  • Water the crops with dual watering cans

Up next is a ride on a water buffalo.

Our journey proceeds to the Coconut Forest where you will put your nautical skills to the test. Here, you’ll get to ride in a bamboo basket boat and even try your hand at crab fishing.

You’ll be taught the technique of casting a wide fishing net, which you can then attempt on your own.

Our local guides will showcase their unique talent by crafting watches, fish, and grasshoppers out of coconut leaves; these handmade creations will be given to you as keepsakes of this adventure. We finish the day with a return to your hotel.

Location
Tra Que Vegetable Village
Cam Ha Commune
Cancellation Policy

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

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Juliasyd
Aug 17, 2019
A great day of exploring the countryside near Hoi-An! - We were picked up by a private car by Mr Binh and then boarded a fishing boat that took us to the Cam Thanh Village or Coconut Village. This was the highlight of our tour as we went rowing in a bamboo basket boat. We had a beautiful old lady as our rower! So much energy and enthusiasm! Afterwards, we had a go at riding a water buffalo for a short period which was fun too. We then had a lovely lunch at a local farmer’s house which also included a relaxing foot massage! Our last stop was a pottery village and made our own bowls! Highly recommend this!
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