Hoi An: Countryside Bicycle Tour, Tra Que Village & Pagoda

Summary

Cycle past rice fields, meet farmers, taste coffee, pause at Hoi An’s pagoda

You’ll pedal quiet roads past rice paddies from Hoi An with a local guide, try your hand at gardening in Tra Que Vegetable Village, sip strong Vietnamese coffee in a village café, watch woodcarvers work by hand, and pause for reflection at a peaceful pagoda before heading back—expect small surprises along the way.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what the air smells like just outside Hoi An? It’s not something I’d thought about until we were already pedaling away from the city — that first breath was all basil and wet earth, kind of sweet. Our guide Minh waved us off the main road early (I was grateful for that), and suddenly it was just us and the soft clatter of our bikes, ducks waddling along the edge of a rice paddy. The morning felt slow in a good way. Minh stopped to show us lotus flowers opening up under the sun — he plucked one leaf and let me touch it, cool and waxy. I didn’t expect to get my hands dirty so soon but at Tra Que Vegetable Village, we tried helping with watering and planting seeds. My lines weren’t straight at all but nobody seemed to mind; one of the farmers just grinned and fixed it after I left.

We cycled further through An My village — endless green on either side — and stopped at this tiny coffee shop where the owner poured thick black coffee into glasses already heavy with ice. It tasted almost chocolatey, honestly better than anything I’ve had back home. There was this moment when a buffalo wandered by while Minh told us stories about his childhood here; everyone laughed when he admitted he still can’t ride a bike without both hands on the handlebars. The countryside around Hoi An is quieter than I expected but not empty — you hear chickens somewhere behind bamboo groves, kids calling out as they spot you riding past.

I liked Drift Wood Village best. The smell of sawdust hung in the air while old men carved dragons into scraps of wood — their hands moved so fast I couldn’t follow. We paused at a war memorial too; Minh’s voice dropped when he explained what happened there during the Vietnam War. It was quiet for a minute after that, even the birds seemed to hush up. Last stop was a pagoda tucked behind trees — red lanterns swaying in a breeze that finally cut through the heat. I took photos but mostly just stood there watching incense curl up into sunlight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cycling tour through Hoi An countryside

• Pick up at hotel
• Cycle past lotus lake and rice fields
• Visit Tra Que Herb Vegetable Village
• Walk and garden with farmers
• Cycle through An My village
• Stop for Vietnamese coffee
• Cycle past shrimp and fish farms
• Visit Drift Wood Village craftsmen
• Visit The War Memorial and hear story
• Visit beautiful Pagoda in Hoi An

Top questions

How long is the Hoi An countryside bicycle tour?

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Is hotel pickup included for this bike tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An are included.

What villages do we visit on this cycling tour?

You’ll visit Tra Que Vegetable Village, An My village, Drift Wood Village, and stop at a local pagoda.

Is Vietnamese coffee included during the tour?

Yes, you’ll stop at a local café to enjoy Vietnamese coffee or another drink.

Are bikes and helmets provided?

Bicycles and standard helmets are provided for all participants.

What will we see along the route?

You’ll pass rice fields, shrimp & fish farms, bamboo groves, farm animals like buffalos and ducks.

Is this tour suitable for children or older travelers?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels; infant seats are available but not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Will we learn about local culture on this day trip?

Yes, your guide shares stories about farming life, craftspeople in Drift Wood Village, and history at the war memorial.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An, entry tickets to all villages visited along the route—including Tra Que Vegetable Village—an experienced English-speaking guide throughout your journey, use of bicycle with helmet (and raincoat if needed), bottled water to keep you cool under the sun, plus time to relax over Vietnamese coffee or another drink before returning home.