Discover Hoi An Countryside by Jeep from Hoi An

08.30 Your jeep and guide will meet you at your hotel in Hoi An. 

09.00 We arrive at a local ferry that is bustling with activity. We leave our jeep and climb aboard the ferry bound for a local fishing village. We learn how this delicious and unique condiment is made. We sit to enjoy a local coffee before returning to the ferry and 10.30 continue our journey in the jeep. We explore an amazing village, home to 7 hectares of water coconut palm. These palms that grow in the waterways are unique and have a myriad of uses in Hoi An: from food right through to housing construction!

11.00 The waterways are also home to the basket boats used by local fishermen. We learn about the traditional art of making basket boats In our boat, we take a journey of discovery, meeting the local people who make the fishing nets that the fishermen use.

12.00 After our basket boat trip we make our way by jeep to the famous village of Tra Que. The village is famous for its fresh local herbs and vegetables, and is named after the sweet smelling herb that is used to flavor many local Hoi An dishes. The famers in the village use no fertilizers in their soil, using instead, an algae found only in a lagoon adjacent to the village. It produces abundant and delicious herbs and vegetables. Along with many others, the herbs are used to flavor Banh Xeo, Cao Lau and My Quang, all local dishes. Local people insist on these herbs for the very best quality dish.Your local village hosts will provide you with a cooking demonstration and show you some of the local specialties including how to make rice paper, banh xeo and tam huu local spring roll. Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and try your hand at preparing your own Hoi An specialty lunch including starter, main course and dessert. Sit back and enjoy your culinary creations at the family table overlooking the locals tending their arable land

13.30 Before we set off on our tour of the village, it’s time to relax and enjoy a traditional foot massage.

14.00 Your village hosts will take you on a tour of the village. Enjoy the nurseries and herb gardens abundant with bird’s eye chilli, lemongrass, basil, coriander and spring onions that are all thriving in the rich soil. Learn about the unique algae and its nourishing impacts on the soil. Jump right in and see how the plots are planted, tended and watered with the guidance of local family farmers.

14.30 We continue our journey in the countryside, making our way to a very old pagoda. The pagoda is a place for quiet reflection, listening to your heart, forgetting your troubles and enjoying the harmonious environment of the monastery.

15.00 After our visit to the pagoda, we make our way to the village of Thanh Ha. We stop at the village and learn about its history and the current pottery made in the village

16.00 After our visit to the village your jeep will return you to your hotel and your tour will conclude.