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Overview
Discover Hoi An from a different angle on this authentic Hoi An motorbike tour, guided by local university students who know the area inside out. Ride through peaceful rice fields and vegetable gardens, stop at traditional craft villages, and meet families who still practice age-old skills. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a taste of Quang noodles and see daily life in the countryside up close. This tour combines cultural insights, community support, and a fun, stress-free way to explore.
Highlights
- Ride through Hoi An’s countryside on the back of a motorbike with student drivers
- Visit Kim Bong carpentry village to see traditional wooden shipbuilding
- Meet local families skilled in fishing, mat weaving, and bamboo crafts
- Enjoy a light lunch of the famous Quang noodles at a local eatery
- Support a community project that helps Vietnamese students and their families
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Itinerary
Your student driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel, get you settled on the motorbike, and give you a quick rundown of the day’s plan before heading out into the countryside.
Take a break at the home of a local fishing family, who also make roofs and walls from coconut leaves. This is a chance to sit down, hear about their daily lives, and see how traditional materials are still used in the region.
After lunch, your driver will bring you back to your hotel in Hoi An, finishing the half-day tour.
Included and not included
Included
- Motorbike with driver
- English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Drinking water throughout the tour
- Light local lunch
Not included
- Beverages, gratuities, and personal expenses
- Any other services not clearly mentioned above
Tour information
- Child prices apply to children from 5 to 8 years old. Participants older that 8 years old are charged the adult rate
- The ride covers short distances within Hoi An’s countryside, with multiple stops at villages and family workshops.
- Easy. You ride as a passenger with a student driver, making this tour suitable for anyone. If you have concerns, let us know — the program can be adjusted to your comfort.
- This tour runs year-round. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer especially pleasant weather for countryside rides.
- No prior experience is needed. The student drivers handle the motorbikes, so you can simply relax and enjoy the ride.
- Comfortable outdoor clothing, sturdy sandals or shoes, and a hat are recommended. In summer, light clothing is best; in cooler months, bring a light jacket.
- Helmets are provided, and student drivers are experienced in local traffic. The pace is relaxed, and the route is chosen with safety in mind.
- Wifi is not available during the ride. You can use a Vietnamese SIM card for data if needed, but the focus is on countryside exploration.
- Large luggage should be left at your hotel. Only bring a small day bag with personal essentials for the tour.
- Vegetarian or vegan requests can usually be accommodated. Please inform us in advance if you have specific dietary needs.
- A light local lunch of Hoi An’s specialty, Quang noodles, is included. Drinking water is available throughout the trip.
- Motorbike, helmet, and safety gear are included. All entrance fees and bottled water are also covered.
- The tour runs in both sunny and light rainy conditions. Bring a waterproof jacket during the rainy season (September–December).
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, camera, and a reusable water bottle.
- The tour operates daily with departures at 8:30 AM. Private tours can be arranged on request.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The pace is relaxed and suitable for all ages. Helmets are provided, and routes are chosen with safety in mind. For young children, contact us to discuss the best arrangements.
Light rain will not stop the tour, and ponchos can be used. In case of heavy rain or unsafe conditions, we will reschedule or adjust the itinerary.
The ride is divided into short segments with regular stops at villages, workshops, and family homes. You’ll spend around 4.5 hours in total on the tour, with plenty of breaks.
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, a small day bag, and your camera. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.
Groups are usually between 1 and 15 people, keeping the experience personal and manageable. Private tours can also be arranged on request.
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