Hoi An – Bicycle Tour & Lantern Workshop

Tour Overview

Discover the peaceful countryside and rich traditions of Hoi An on this immersive Bicycle Tour & Lantern Workshop. Designed for travellers who want to experience local life beyond the Old Town, this half-day journey combines gentle cycling, hands-on cultural activities, and authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Ride through quiet village lanes, visit the famous Tra Que Vegetable Village, interact with local farmers, and take part in a traditional lantern-making workshop, where you will create your own handcrafted souvenir. The tour offers a perfect balance of nature, culture, and creativity, making it ideal for couples, families, and culture lovers.

Minimum booking: 2 travellers
Tour type: Half-Day Morning Tour
Duration: Approx. 5 hours
Route: Hoi An – Tra Que Village – Lantern Workshop – Hoi An

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Tour Highlights

  • Scenic cycling through Hoi An countryside

  • Visit to Tra Que Vegetable Village

  • Hands-on farming experience with local villagers

  • Traditional lantern-making workshop

  • Authentic Vietnamese lunch

  • Small-group experience with professional guide

Brief Itinerary

Begin your day cycling from Hoi An Old Town into the lush countryside. Explore Tra Que Village, learn traditional farming methods, and interact with local residents. Continue to a lantern-making workshop to craft your own souvenir before enjoying a classic Vietnamese lunch. Return to Hoi An Ancient Town to conclude the tour.

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Detailed Itinerary

Pick-up & Departure

Meet your guide at Hoi An Old Town Tours in the early morning. After a short briefing, hop on your bicycle and begin riding toward the tranquil countryside surrounding Hoi An.

Cycling to Tra Que Vegetable Village

Pedal along flat, peaceful roads bordered by rice fields, canals, and village homes. Arrive at Tra Que Village, famous for its aromatic herbs used in Hoi An cuisine. Learn how local farmers prepare the soil, plant vegetables, and harvest crops using traditional methods passed down through generations.

Farming Experience & Cultural Interaction

Join villagers in light farming activities such as watering vegetables and preparing garden beds. This hands-on experience offers insight into rural Vietnamese life and the importance of agriculture in local culture.

Lantern-Making Workshop

Travel to a traditional workshop where skilled artisans guide you through the process of creating a Hoi An silk lantern. Learn about the history and symbolism of lanterns while crafting your own piece to take home as a meaningful souvenir.

Vietnamese Lunch

Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch, including local specialties such as Pho (Vietnamese beef noodle soup), prepared with fresh ingredients from the region.

Return to Hoi An

After lunch, cycle back to Hoi An Ancient Town, where the tour concludes.

What’s Included

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide

  • Bicycle and helmet for each participant

  • Free pick-up and drop-off from Hoi An Old Town Tours

  • Lantern-making class and finished lantern

  • Traditional Vietnamese lunch

  • Entrance fees and workshop costs

  • Mineral water

 

What’s Excluded

  • Personal expenses

  • Additional food or drinks not mentioned

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Transportation outside the listed itinerary

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Important Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

Tour Name: Hoi An – Bicycle Tour & Lantern Workshop
Category: Culture, Nature, Photography, Traditional Food
Duration: Approx. 5 hours
Pick-up Time: 7:30 AM
Drop-off Time: Around 12:30 PM
Meeting Point: Hoi An Old Town Tours, 119 Tran Quang Khai, Cam Chau, Hoi An, Quang Nam

  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes

  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

  • Camera for countryside and cultural photography

  • Confirmation email will be sent after booking

  • Itinerary timings are approximate and may vary due to weather or traffic

  • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months

  • Medical travel insurance is recommended

  • Prices are not valid during public holidays, Christmas, New Year, or Lunar New Year

  • Cancellations less than 4 days before departure are charged 100%

  • Tipping is customary for guides (USD 3–5 per person per day)

This tour offers an authentic way to experience Hoi An beyond the tourist streets—cycling through green landscapes, meeting locals, learning traditional crafts, and enjoying genuine Vietnamese flavours. It’s relaxed, educational, and deeply connected to local culture.