About this tour
Cycle through Hoi An's rural fringe to Tra Que, where you'll learn vegetable cultivation from local farmers before rowing a woven basket boat through the fishing village. Finish at a farmhouse kitchen where you'll cook rice pancakes alongside your host's family and sit down to lunch made from what you've helped grow. Hotel pickup and return included; five hours total.
Highlights
- Planting and harvesting herbs in Tra Que with working farmers
- Paddle a traditional wicker basket boat with local fishermen
- Grind rice by hand using century-old machinery
- Cook rice pancakes in a family kitchen
- Eat lunch with the farming family who hosted you
What to expect
You'll spend the morning on a bicycle, starting with hotel collection. Once at Tra Que, expect to get your hands dirty—literally—as farmers show you how plots are divided by herb type and how to water and harvest. The work is genuine but not strenuous. After an hour there, you'll cycle to the fishing village for a short basket-boat experience; these wobble slightly but are perfectly stable. The final leg takes you to a local home where you'll watch and help prepare rice pancakes using traditional methods before eating with your hosts. Bring water and wear clothes you don't mind soiling.
Good to know
Wear closed-toe shoes and bring sun protection. The pace suits most fitness levels, though cycling in heat requires basic fitness. Infants need an adult's lap or a specialised seat. Not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Gratuities aren't included.
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