Hoi An: Vespa Tour & Bamboo Boat Ride with Lunch

Ride a Vespa through Hoi An's back alleys, then float a bamboo boat through the coconut forest

You ride a Vespa through Hoi An's Old Town alleys and countryside back roads, float through a coconut forest in a bamboo basket boat, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking driver, entrance fees, helmet and rain poncho are all included. You just show up and ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hoi An and countryside highlights

• Pick up from hotels in Hoi An
• Explore historic Old Town and alleys
• Visit Local Coffee cafe
• Ride through countryside and rice paddies
• Take bamboo basket boat ride
• Enjoy Hoi An delicacies at local restaurant
• Return to meeting point and end tour

The experience

There's something about sitting on the back of a Vespa that makes you notice things you'd miss from a car window. The narrow alleys of Hoi An's Old Town come alive differently when you're moving slowly enough to catch the smell of incense drifting from a temple doorway, or to see an old woman arranging flowers outside her shop. Your driver picks you up from your hotel and takes you straight into those tight streets: past the ancient houses with their faded yellow walls, the small markets where locals are already haggling over vegetables, the temples tucked into corners you wouldn't find on a map. It's not the polished tourist route. It's the version locals actually move through.

Once you've wound through the Old Town, the Vespa heads out toward the countryside, and that's when the landscape shifts completely. You're weaving through back roads now, past rice paddies that stretch out in every direction, water reflecting the sky, and small waterways cutting through the green. The air changes too: quieter, cooler, smelling like earth and growing things. Your guide points out Tra Que Vegetable Village as you pass, and then you stop at a local coffee spot to catch your breath and take in the view. It's the kind of pause that makes sense on a Vespa tour. You're not rushing through a checklist.

The bamboo basket boat ride in the water coconut forest is the part that stays with you. You're in a small, cone-shaped boat made of woven bamboo, and a boatman poles you through narrow waterways lined with coconut palms. It's quiet except for the sound of the pole pushing against the water and the occasional bird. You can reach out and touch the palms as you drift past, and the whole thing feels less like a tourist activity and more like you've slipped into someone else's daily life for twenty minutes. After that, you head to a local restaurant for lunch: real Hoi An food, not the version made for tourists. Your driver brings you back to your hotel once you're done, and you've got stories that don't sound like anyone else's trip.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off within 1–5 km of Hoi An's center, an experienced and licensed driver who speaks English, exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town and its back alleys, a ride through the countryside past rice paddies and waterways, entry to the water coconut forest and a bamboo basket boat ride, a stop at a local coffee spot, lunch at a local restaurant where you'll taste Hoi An delicacies, helmet and rain poncho, all entrance fees, and petrol for the entire journey.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Vietnamese13:00

Guide in English or Vietnamese07:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 13:00

AgesAdult (19 to 69 years) · Senior (70 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We will gather the group at Yaly Couture - Custom Tailoring, address 358 Nguyen Duy Hieu street as the meeting point and start the experience.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Amber Journeys

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Hoi An beyond the main tourist streets and don't want to navigate the countryside or arrange your own transport: the Vespa and driver handle both, and the bamboo boat ride is something you can't do on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

Is the Vespa tour safe for beginners?

Yes. You're a passenger on the back of the Vespa with an experienced, licensed driver. A helmet and rain poncho are provided. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the Hoi An Vespa tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking driver, all entrance fees, lunch at a local restaurant, helmet, rain poncho, and petrol for the entire journey.

Where does the Vespa tour pick you up?

Pickup is from hotels within 1–5 km of Hoi An's center, near the Post Office, Central Market, or Ancient Town. Confirm your exact location when you book.

What's the bamboo boat ride like?

You ride in a small, cone-shaped bamboo basket boat poled by a boatman through narrow waterways in the water coconut forest. It's a short, peaceful ride through palms and waterways.

Can I do the Vespa tour if I'm pregnant?

No, the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What happens if it rains?

A rain poncho is provided as part of the tour, so you're covered in light rain. For severe weather, confirm your operator's policy on rescheduling.

What's the difference between this tour and a regular taxi or tuk-tuk?

A Vespa tour is slower and more intimate than a tuk-tuk, and you're on the back of a motorcycle rather than in a vehicle. It lets you move through narrow alleys and feel the town's rhythm in a way a car can't.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food will I eat?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included. You'll eat Hoi An specialties and traditional dishes. The exact menu depends on the restaurant and the day's offerings.