Leave on an unconventional “close-up” cycling adventure around Hoi An, off the beaten path of the regular “tourist itineraries”, where you will be able to discover the true Vietnam.
We invite you to come discover Hoi An and its surrounding countryside in a different way. Together, we will guide you away from the usual tours. We will help you discover less known locations that have maintained their charm and authenticity.
Each tour is limited in size to ensure maximum comfort, service and quality, and rather than offering a run-of-the- mill tour, we tailor our excursions to suit your personal interests. Since we also personally accompany you on your cycling tour, we can answer any questions you might have, allowing you to learn of and share our love for this marvelous country.
08:30 Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, then you will ride around Hoi An towards Van Lang fishing village and Bay Mau water coconut forest – about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf. This place acted as a refuge for people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War, but now it is famous for producing vast amounts of seafood products.
09:30 On the way you will make stops at the Ba Le local market , rice fields, cemetery, school …
Upon reaching the village you are warmly welcomed by a family on the edge of the river. Anglers will then take you in basket boats to learn their traditional fishing techniques throughout the water coconut forest trees.
Cycling through rice fields on peaceful paths, well away from the tourist trails, you will arrive at Tra Que vegetable village – About 150 farmers and 400 owners live on site, cultivate about 20 types of vegetables and herbs including mint, salad, basil, cilantro, and broccoli among others. From the 40 hectares of land 8 tons of Tra Que vegetables are sold each year. The farmers do not use pesticides or GMO, instead using natural fertilizers, including a kind of seaweed found in the river and harvested by gardeners every morning.
11:30 To Tra Que village, you will be warmly greeted by Mr.Minh family, with a welcome”basil juice” drink,
stroll through the village and meet local people who work in the garden.
12:30 The local farmer will teach you all about cultivation methods and how to protect developing vegetable from the insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering greens, transplanting and tending greens.
13:30 cooking class: You will learn how to make “Tam Huu” spring rolls, “Xeo” pancakes. Your lunch will consist of many local delicacies including “Tam Huu” spring roll, “Banh Xeo” or local pancake of people in Centre of Viet Nam.
14:30 after lunch enjoy a foot bath with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice and Prepare lunch with a local family,
15:30 free time to take a short rest before returning to your hotel at 16h00.
