HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR
Overview
An exciting PRIVATE TOUR that’s fun for all ages! Explore the rural villages around Hoi An on a unique route that takes you off the beaten path to meet locals & experience their daily lives.
Start your adventure on Cam Kim Island, where you’ll make rice papers & snacks to enjoy. Then, visit another local family to learn the art of incense stick making & try it yourself. After that, head to a peaceful village to weave vibrant bed mats from river reeds.
Drive through beautiful rural villages & later stop at a charming coffee shop for refreshments. Then, cross over the stunning views bridge & enjoy a relaxing basket boat ride under the Water Coconut Forest. Zigzag through the fish & shrimp farms and lush rice paddies filled with buffalo and cows, we'll finally explore Tra Que Vegetable Village, surrounded by fragrant herbs.
The tour lasts 4 hours without a meal, or 5 hours with a tasty meal. Choose your vehicle: US military jeep/ USSR army jeep/ Modern car.
What's Included
- Coffee stop to refresh. Bottled water during the tour. Clean washrooms
- All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes (Guarantee no hidden fees)
- INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal (Different prices & durations)
- US military jeep/ USSR army jeep/ Modern car-van
- Pickup and drop off any hotels in and around Hoi An area, 8 km = 5 miles from Hoi An old town
- English-speaking local tour guide & Local driver(s)
- Other drinks, personal expenses. Tipping is optional but appreciated
- Private car transfer ONE-WAY from South Hoian or Danang to HOIAN TOWN: 15-20-30 USD/ 4-7-16 seater
Meeting and Pickup
✅ Free Pickup & Drop-off: Available at any hotel, homestay, or restaurant in the Hoi An area.❌ No Free Pickup & Drop-off:Da Nang Hotels Hoiana Resort & Golf Vinpearl Resort & Golf South Hoi AnOptions for Guests in These Areas:1. Meet us at our office in Hoi An to start the tour. Address: 67 Tran Quang Khai Street, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province.2. Book a One-Way Private Transfer from us:
20 Thanh Hóa
Street, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000, Vietnam
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Cam Kim Island
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cam Kim Island
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tra Nhieu Fishing Village
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Duy Vinh
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Duy Hai
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cam Thanh
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tra Que Vegetable Village
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hoi An
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+07).
- Coffee stop to refresh. Bottled water during the tour. Clean washrooms.
- All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes (Guarantee no hidden fees).
- INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal (Different prices & durations).
- US military jeep/ USSR army jeep/ Modern car-van.
- Pickup and drop off any hotels in and around Hoi An area, 8 km = 5 miles from Hoi An old town.
- English-speaking local tour guide & Local driver(s).
- Other drinks, personal expenses. Tipping is optional but appreciated.
- Private car transfer ONE-WAY from South Hoian or Danang to HOIAN TOWN: 15-20-30 USD/ 4-7-16 seater.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Coffee stop to refresh. Bottled water during the tour. Clean washrooms
- All taxes, tickets, entrance fees, donations at local homes (Guarantee no hidden fees)
- INCLUDED or EXCLUDED Vietnamese meal (Different prices & durations)
- US military jeep/ USSR army jeep/ Modern car-van
- Pickup and drop off any hotels in and around Hoi An area, 8 km = 5 miles from Hoi An old town
- English-speaking local tour guide & Local driver(s)
- Other drinks, personal expenses. Tipping is optional but appreciated
- Private car transfer ONE-WAY from South Hoian or Danang to HOIAN TOWN: 15-20-30 USD/ 4-7-16 seater
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
