32 activitati in Hoi An - Danang - Central, VIETNAM

Discover the Old Town of Hoi An after the sun has gone down – not only is it the best way to escape the midday heat, it’s also the perfect excuse to dig in to its tasty street food scene! Our Hoi An food tour starts around sunset, and will walk you through local cafes, food stalls, markets, and restaurants, giving you a filling food adventure for the memory books. Discover the Old Town of Hoi An after the sun has gone down – not only is it the best way to escape the midday heat, it’s also the perfect excuse to dig in to its tasty street food scene! Our Hoi An food tour starts around sunset, and will walk you through local cafes, food stalls, markets, and restaurants, giving you a filling food adventure for the memory books.First up – a local bakery that has been making the tastiest banh mi in town for over twenty years. They use the freshest local ingredients and are famous for their banh mi, a scrumptious sandwich that will fire up your taste buds and get them ready for the flavours ahead!From one local fave to another, next we’ll join locals at a small eatery, taking a seat on the ubiquitous small plastic chairs and sampling hot and crunchy banh can crackers. Tasty BBQ pork rolled with rice paper and fresh herbs. Served with typical soya dipping sauce, this dish is one of the highlights of the local food scene and an absolute must-devour. Our food tour of Hoi An continues into the atmospheric heart of the city as we head straight for the central market. What awaits us there are hundreds of street hawkers and food stalls selling a staggering array of local produce, including fresh noodles, sweet jelly, seasonal fruits, and live seafood. Your knowledgeable local guide will walk you through the colourful array of ingredients, filling you in on the most popular dishes in Hoi An and the significance of these foods to the traditional culture of central Vietnam.From here, we’ll dig even deeper into the local food scene, passing through a maze of tiny alleys to emerge at one of our fave (secret) restaurants in Hoi An, where we’ll sample two of Hoi An’s specialties: deep fried wonton and white rose dumplings. Believe it or not, there’s more food to come, so we’ll take a little break to visit a thousand-year-old well that supplies locals with clean, plentiful water all year round. It’s considered by locals to be the best water with which to make cao lau, a noodle dish that originated in Hoi An. But enough of that – time for more food! Our Hoi An food tour continues at a vegetarian restaurant, where a buffet of fresh food awaits. Be sure to save space, though, as we still have mussel salad waiting for us at another local spot, followed by a real treat: it cake for dessert in a local’s home. Believe it or not, there’s more food to come! Our Hoi An food tour continues to a street vendor where a plate of chicken rice awaits. Be sure to save space, though, as we still have yet another treat in store: it cake for dessert in a local’s home. Sweet, non?! We’ll finish our Hoi An food adventure at a local café near the iconic Japanese covered bridge, which is the perfect spot to conclude our culinary escapades. Top off the tour with a Vietnamese coffee or beer, take in the gentle pace of our beloved Hoi An, and reflect on your fave dishes of the evening (if you can pick!). Points of interest: Eat your way through Hoi An, local style Discover hidden local food spots off the tourist trail Venture into the Old Town’s maze of alleys and bustling markets in search of tasty treats Explore Hoi An’s unique food culture through its best dishes Enjoy the spectacular night view of the Japanese covered bridge while enjoying a local drink at a riverfront cafe Meeting/pick-up point: Hoian Office, 328 Nguyen Duy Hieu street, Hoian Duration: 2.5 hours.

No doubt that the countryside in HoiAn is a “must-see” for any traveller once being here, adorned with beautiful rice fields, green villages with coconut trees, lush areca palm gardens, and nipa palms showcased along Thu Bon river. This excursion is to discover the most exquisite areas of greater Hoi An. A local tour guide will meet you at your hotel, check your bike and begin the cycle to Tra Que vegetable village. Here, pay a visit to a farmer,& chat with him about the local existence; farming techniques and his village. Then, cycle on a small road bypassing rice fields and shrimp farms onto An My village where you will find many admirable dwellings surrounded by areca gardens. Cross Cua Dai street and enter Cam Thanh area which is akin to the Mekong Delta, a junction of tributaries of Thu Bon River that meet the main stream to join the sea. Here you can absorb the view of the resplendent village, dotted with nipa palms along the river. A break at U café, a stylish and famous eatery which is famous for it’s display of recycling waste water before cycling back to your hotel, concludes your tour. Languages English Duration Morning Tour: 4 hours Afternoon Tour: 3 hours

Take to the streets and the waterways surrounding Hoi An to discover the villages and islands dotted around the town. Cycle through small towns, stopping to meet the villagers, before boarding a boat to cruise the waterways. Enjoy a sunset barbecue on one of the river’s islands before heading back to the twinkle lights of Hoi An. Discover the charm of one of Vietnam’s most loved towns. On this unique boat and bike tour in Hoi An you will escape the hustle and bustle, weaving through the backstreets to reach the country lanes that lie outside the town’s borders. Follow country laneways to reach some of the villages that are dotted throughout the region, stopping to talk to the locals and learn more about life in this part of Vietnam. Pass emerald rice paddies, snaking waterways and plenty of waving children as you discover some of the beautiful landscapes of the region. Follow your guide to the banks of the Thu Bon River to take to the waterways and discover even more of the area. Cruise the river, heading out to one of the river’s small islands where a barbecue feast awaits. Watch the sun set over the river and the bobbing fishing boats while feasting on local specialties. Jump back in the boat to cruise along the river, watching the last of the sun’s rays disappear behind the rice paddies before heading back to Hoi An. Watch the twinkling lights of the city appear as you approach the dock, before heading through the bustling waterfront crowds to head back into town. This unique Hoi An cycling and boating tour comes to end back in the heart of the town. Languages: English.

Discover the history and flavours of Hoi An during this walking and cooking tour. Stroll through the Old Town, admiring the many Chinese Assembly Halls, the ornate Japanese Covered Bridge and the many local buildings. Work up an appetite, before learning how to make a host of Vietnamese dishes during a cooking class. With a trip to the local market and a banquet of your own creations, this is a tour that takes in the best of this charming town. Discover the history and flavours of Vietnam during this walking and cooking tour of Hoi An. This is a place oozing with charm, and having largely escaped the destruction of successive wars, its streets and architecture are a delight to explore. After being picked up, head straight for the Old Town ready to hit its ancient streets. Now a Unesco World Heritage site, the Old Town is packed with buildings of historical and cultural significance, and boasts a number of streets that are off-limits to cars. Stroll past the many Chinese Assembly Halls, from the Cantonese Chinese Congregation with its impressive main altar, to the Hainan Chinese Congregation, which serves as a memorial to 107 merchants from Hainan Island who were mistaken for pirates and killed during the reign of Emperor Tu Duc. Stop by the Japanese Covered Bridge, which was constructed in the 1590s by the town’s Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream. At the end of the walking tour, head to a family run restaurant for a cooking class. The chef will run through the range of delicious dishes that you will recreate, and then it’s time to hit the local market to stock up on all the fresh produce needed to create the feast. Learn how to choose the best supplies, and discover some of the less-familiar ingredients, then head back to the restaurant ready to cook. Pick up recipes to wow your family and friends with and discover the tricks to making some of the legendary Vietnamese dishes at home. The tour ends as you sit down to feast on all the delicious dishes you’ve created. Meeting/pick-up point: Hoian Office, 328 Nguyen, Duy Hieu street, Hoian. Duration: 4-5 hours Start/opening time: At 8am. End/closing time: At 12pm - 1pm. Languages: English Others:Please dress up to standard with shoulders and knees covered.

Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. This 3-hour tour is to visit the most important sites of the ancient town and walk in the most well-preserved streets. The tour guide explains the history and culture of the town as well as visited sites. With a walk bypassing quaint, intricate buildings into the maze of tree lined streets you come upon the centre of the Hoi An ancient town, where you will visit the majestic Kwan Temple, Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, Japanese Cover Bridge and the Historic and Cultural Museum. After witnessing the historic architectural structures, you will be entertained by a traditional music performance, and a visit to Hoi An’s handicraft workshop before returning to the hotel.

Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. This 3-hour tour is to visit the most important sites of the ancient town and walk in the most well-preserved streets. The tour guide explains the history and culture of the town as well as visited sites. With a walk bypassing quaint, intricate buildings into the maze of tree lined streets you come upon the centre of the Hoi An ancient town, where you will visit the majestic Kwan Temple, Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, Japanese Cover Bridge and the Historic and Cultural Museum. After witnessing the historic architectural structures, you will be entertained by a traditional music performance, and a visit to Hoi An’s handicraft workshop before returning to the hotel.

Join the locals and learn to cook some of the famous Vietnamese dishes aside your travel is always a memorable experience. Firstly, you will go to a local market to buy some spices and vegetables, then visit Tra Que garden to learn how the farmer grows different types of culinary herbs and vegetables. Later, join our chef to cook dishes in the Tra Que restaurant. The trip also includes a cycling trip through beautiful villages, rice fields and a visit to a lantern workshop. A local tour guide will meet you at your hotel, check your bike and as a group begin the cycle through the local market to buy some spices and vegetables for the cooking class. Continue cycling for an hour through rice fields and peaceful villages that display the areca gardens. After this, you arrive in Tra Que vegetable village where you will take a pleasant walk through the garden and learn the different types of culinary herbs and vegetables which will be used in the cooking class. Meet your chef at the restaurant and learn the recipes; how to prepare and cook Banh Xeo – a Vietnamese pancake, famous Vietnamese spring rolls, and Tam Huu salad. You will be able to enjoy your lunch with the food you make and have time to relax before beginning your cycle back to the hotel, where the tour ends. Languages English.

Kim Bong Village is well known for its carpentry. Most of Hoi An’s Old Town architecture was made by their ancestors, dating back to the town’s heyday as a commercial port. In the 16th and 17th century, Thanh Ha was a thriving village, famous for earthenware that was sold in many provinces throughout Central Vietnam. It were the Thanh Ha villagers who made the bricks, tiles and floor slabs for old building in Hoi An and the surrounding areas. Nowadays, many old buildings in Hoi An need restoring and the Thanh Ha villagers are the only contractors that can provide materials exactly like the ones when the old port town prospered. Take a walking tour to the pier and joint a boat for a ride to Thanh Ha, observing the craft of shaping clay into vases, kettles and cookery vessels. Sail on to Kim Bong and visit its boat building yards and see handicrafts and sculpture. Language English speaking guide

Begin the journey through time with a cyclo ride through the peaceful town of Hue. A cyclo ride is an excellent way to experience the tranquil city of Hue at close hand. Ride through narrow streets, shop houses, schools, street-barber, and food stalls. Stop at Dong Ba Market, one of the most traditional markets in Vietnam. Disembark to explore on foot, observing life around the market. You can easily spend several hours at the market. Regional products are on sale here and people bargain vig Begin the journey through time with a cyclo ride through the peaceful town of Hue. A cyclo ride is an excellent way to experience the tranquil city of Hue at close hand. Ride through narrow streets, shop houses, schools, street-barber, and food stalls. Stop at Dong Ba Market, one of the most traditional markets in Vietnam. Disembark to explore on foot, observing life around the market. You can easily spend several hours at the market. Regional products are on sale here and people bargain vigorously in the colorful chaotic atmosphere. Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel City In Hue at 9am or 1.30pm. Duration: Approx. 3 hours. Languages: English. Others: Please contact the local office to confirm your trip and pick-up time 24 hours prior to departure.

On this Hue tour we're actually going to take you straight out of Hue and into the countryside. Escape the hustle and bustle of Hue for a peaceful village known for its beautiful architecture, stunning surroundings and friendly locals. After a short safety briefing, you’ll hop behind an experienced motorbike driver to head out and enjoy the ocean wind in your hair. This amazing ride will take you out to the villages, winding through quaint towns, and past the majestic Tam Giang Lagoon. First off, we’ll call in to a farming family to witness their traditional lifestyle and challenge yourself to some farm work. We’ll reward you with a taste of Hue’s most famous specialty snacks and honey tea. Our Hue motorbike tour continues to a so-called Ghost City, where hundreds of tombs have been built and beautifully decorated. Here you’ll learn its secrets and the beliefs and history of the local people. Back on our motorbikes, we continue this Hue tour to a wild beach to relax on a white sandy beach next to the translucent emerald water. This is a quiet escape from the crowds and a perfect place for an ocean dip. Before the sun sets, we’ll take you to Tam Giang Lagoon where a sampan is waiting to take you out for a fishing harvest. We’ll stop by a fish and prawn farm to help the fisherman haul up their catch ready to sell at market. Learn how to thrown a fish net and try your luck at catching one in the lagoon. Our day in the Hue countryside ends with fresh fruits and tea prepared by our local host as we bid farewell to the last rays of sunshine and ride back into the city. Head out of Hue for an exciting ride through the Vietnamese countryside on the back of a motorbike, Take a sampan cruise on Tam Giang Lagoon and try out some local fishing techniques. Relax on the white sands and take a late afternoon dip on an untouched beach and experience the simple life in the unchanged traditions of rural society. Languages: English.

Along the banks of the Perfume River outside the imperial city are the tombs of the 13 Nguyen rulers. According to the practice of ancestor worship, everyone, especially the Emperor, assumed major importance upon death. The Nguyen emperors, copying the Chinese Ming dynasty rulers, built their own Valley of the Dead, which was both physically and spiritually protected. The 2 most interesting tombs are Khai Dinh's Tomb, which was 11 years in the making and was completed in 1931. Its architecture Along the banks of the Perfume River outside the imperial city are the tombs of the 13 Nguyen rulers. According to the practice of ancestor worship, everyone, especially the Emperor, assumed major importance upon death. The Nguyen emperors, copying the Chinese Ming dynasty rulers, built their own Valley of the Dead, which was both physically and spiritually protected. The 2 most interesting tombs are Khai Dinh's Tomb, which was 11 years in the making and was completed in 1931. Its architecture is in modern style with a blend of European and Eastern design. Inside the main hall are colorful glass mosaic frescoes and a life-size bronze statue of Khai Dinh. Also, Tu Duc's Tomb is a peaceful resting place enclosed by walls, features pine woods and a lakeside pavilion with lotus blossoms where the emperor once fished, listened to music, and wrote poetry. The emperor used it as a 2nd residence. The mausoleum was constructed between 1864 and 1867 by a force of 3,000 labors. Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at hotels in Hue. Duration: 3 hours. Start/opening time: At 9am or 1.30pm. Languages: English speaking guide.

Packed with temples, tombs, palaces, and pagodas, Hue is the gateway to the treasures of Vietnam's royal past and a must-stop on any itinerary. This full-day Hue city tour will take in the best of the city, from the art and architecture to the celebrated food and culture. Start your Hue city tour with a visit to the colorful Dong Ba market, which will energize your senses with its sights, sounds, and smells. This is the ideal place to soak up every day Vietnamese life, and your local guide will show you to some of the traditional foods, and introduce you to the local vendors. Afterward, head out into the streets and wander over to the Citadel. It’s within this two meter-thick and 10 kilometer-long walls that you’ll find several of the city’s best sites, from the many ornate pagodas to the Forbidden Purple City. Explore the best of it all before stopping for a vegetarian lunch in a local pagoda. Enjoy a traditional meal and have the chance to chat with the monks to learn more about Buddhism and gain an insight into their daily lives. After lunch, our Hue tour continues with a short bus ride through the stunning surrounds, passing rice paddies and small towns, before arriving at a village that specializes in making incense. Learn all about this ancient art before continuing on to one of the impressive emperor’s tombs. we’ll then pay a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda, a sprawling temple complex that is perched on a hill overlooking the Perfume River. After admiring its seven tiers, we’ll head to Tiger Arena, where duels between elephants and tigers were arranged for the entertainment of the Emperor right up until 1904. After a day taking in the many sights, end it with a relaxing afternoon cruise along the Perfume River. Take in the magic of this meandering river before ending our Hue tour back in the centre of the city. Duration Between 7 and 8 hours Start/opening time Between 8am and 8:30am

A relaxing half-day tour by bike to visit some of the most popular attractions outside the ancient town of Hoi An. You will visit the nipa palm forest in Cam Thanh area, Tra Que Vegetable village, Thanh Ha Pottery village, and a lantern making workshop. After meeting your local tour guide at your hotel, hope on your bike and start your group cycle towards a lantern workshop. Here in this ancient town you can watch how these exquisite lanterns are made and learn how to make a lantern with the craftsman’s assistance. Get back on your bike and continue cycling through the rice fields and peaceful villages that showcase areca flora. Take a brief stop to have some fun with a buffalo riding! After this, you will arrive in Tra Que vegetable village where you will take a stroll through the garden and learn the different types of culinary herbs and vegetables. Next, you will visit a local family and talk with them about their daily activities and life in the village. For your next stop, a farmer will introduce you to the routine life of vegetable farming and show you how to use local farming facilities and tools. You will then come back to the restaurant for a well-deserved foot bath in traditional herbs and a rejuvenating 30-minute foot massage. Finally, you will learn how to make pancakes! Enjoy your accomplishment before cycling back to Hoi An, which completes the tour Languages English

Thien Mu Pagoda is about 3 km from Hue, on the banks of the Perfume River. This Mahayana Buddhist temple is a peaceful place to spend time. It's the oldest monastery in Hue, dating back to the 17th century. It is octagonal seven tier stupa, which has long been regarded as the symbol of Hue. The best way to get to Thien Mu Pagoda is by a leisurely cruise along the Perfume River. The sanctuary itself is an impressive monument overlooking the Perfume River and offers a good view of the area. T Thien Mu Pagoda is about 3 km from Hue, on the banks of the Perfume River. This Mahayana Buddhist temple is a peaceful place to spend time. It's the oldest monastery in Hue, dating back to the 17th century. It is octagonal seven tier stupa, which has long been regarded as the symbol of Hue. The best way to get to Thien Mu Pagoda is by a leisurely cruise along the Perfume River. The sanctuary itself is an impressive monument overlooking the Perfume River and offers a good view of the area. Then continue on to the Royal Citadel & the Imperial City, the past glory of Hue. Emperor Gia Long modeled the Royal Citadel on the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. The Royal Citadel is composed of three walled enclosures, each within the other; a city within a city. Visit the Imperial City, which housed the palaces, pavilions, civil and religious ceremonies and official audiences with the civil mandarins. Then visit the Forbidden Purple City, located within the Imperial City, was the royal palace used only by the imperial family. This part of the Imperial City suffered the most extensive damage during the Vietnam War and little remains of the original structures; today there are just ruins. Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at hotels in Hue. Duration: 3 hours. Start/opening time: At 9am or 1.30pm. Languages: English speaking guide.

Vietnam's fourth largest city, Danang, houses the world's finest collection of Cham sculpture. The Cham Museum was founded in 1915 by the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient. The museum building is lovely in its own right: as you wander past the exhibits you can look out on a courtyard full of frangipani trees and smell the salty sea air. But what makes this place worth visiting are the statues, which date from the 7th to 15th centuries. The Chams were masterful carvers; their religious statues Vietnam's fourth largest city, Danang, houses the world's finest collection of Cham sculpture. The Cham Museum was founded in 1915 by the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient. The museum building is lovely in its own right: as you wander past the exhibits you can look out on a courtyard full of frangipani trees and smell the salty sea air. But what makes this place worth visiting are the statues, which date from the 7th to 15th centuries. The Chams were masterful carvers; their religious statues are by turns serene, playful and sensual. Meeting/pick-up point: Hotels in Danang or Hoi An. Start/opening time: At 9am or 11.30am. Duration: Two hours and a half. Languages: English speaking guide.

Vietnam's fourth largest city, Danang, houses the world's finest collection of Cham sculpture. The Cham Museum was founded in 1915 by the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient. The museum building is lovely in its own right: as you wander past the exhibits you can look out on a courtyard full of frangipani trees and smell the salty sea air. But what makes this place worth visiting are the statues, which date from the 7th to 15th centuries. The Chams were masterful carvers; their religious statues Vietnam's fourth largest city, Danang, houses the world's finest collection of Cham sculpture. The Cham Museum was founded in 1915 by the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient. The museum building is lovely in its own right: as you wander past the exhibits you can look out on a courtyard full of frangipani trees and smell the salty sea air. But what makes this place worth visiting are the statues, which date from the 7th to 15th centuries. The Chams were masterful carvers; their religious statues are by turns serene, playful and sensual. Meeting/pick-up point: Hotels in Danang or Hoi An. Start/opening time: At 9am or 11.30am. Duration: Two hours and a half. Languages: English speaking guide.