Bike and row traditional boats through Tra Que Vegetable Village

Pedal through rice fields, then row a basket boat through the coconut forest

A morning tour combining biking and traditional boat rowing in the villages of Cẩm Hà and Cẩm Thanh, near Tra Que Vegetable Village. You cycle through rice paddies, visit an organic herb garden, then row a woven basket boat through the Bảy Mẫu coconut forest to catch crabs and fish. A local guide leads the whole day, which runs about five to six hours and includes bicycles, boat entry, lunch and cold drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore rural life and river fishing

• Meet guide and get bicycles
• Bike through green rice fields
• Visit Ancient Japanese tombe
• Visit organic vegetable garden
• Row traditional basket boat
• Catch crabs and fish
• Watch artisan performance
• Have local food for lunch
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8:30 with bicycles in hand. The ride starts through green rice fields where the work of local farmers becomes visible: the layout of the land, the crops in season, the rhythm of the day. By 9:30 you're at the Organic Vegetable garden where locals grow herbs and mints, and the guide walks you through what grows where and how. The route also passes an ancient Japanese tomb, a detail that anchors the history of the area without turning the morning into a museum visit.

At noon you trade the bicycle for a traditional woven basket boat and row into the Bảy Mẫu coconut forest. The boat is narrow and low, built to move quietly through the water. You row yourself or let the guide handle it. The point is the forest around you, the way the trees close in, and the chance to catch crabs and fish in the river. A performance by local artisans happens during this stretch, though the guide will explain what you're watching. Lunch is local food, eaten after the water work is done. The day ends with a return to your hotel by 2:30 or so.

The tour is built for families with children and for anyone curious about how rural Vietnamese life actually works rather than how it looks in photos. Kids can ride buffalo in the rice field, and the guide is accustomed to questions and to keeping the pace manageable. Bicycles are good quality, and there are no hidden costs: cold beers and coconut juices come with the price.

What’s included

• A local guide who meets you at your hotel.
• bicycles for the morning ride.
• entrance to the Organic Vegetable garden and the Bảy Mẫu coconut forest.
• a traditional basket boat for the afternoon row.
• lunch with local food.
• cold beers and coconut juices throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Youth (6 to 11 years) · Child (1 to 5 years)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Our guide will see you at the hotel lobby”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hoi An Cham Cham Travel

Is this one for you?The morning starts early and the afternoon involves rowing a boat, so it works best for travelers comfortable with a full day of activity and water time. Families with young children find it manageable because the pace is set by the guide and the route stays flat and close to home villages.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 11 years); Child (1 to 5 years).

What exactly is Tra Que Vegetable Village and what do you do there?

Tra Que Vegetable Village is an organic herb and vegetable garden where locals grow mints, herbs and other crops. You walk through the garden with the guide, who explains what grows there and how the farming works. It's a working farm, not a display.

Do I have to row the basket boat myself, or can the guide do it?

The basket boat can be rowed by you or by the guide. Either way works. The boat is a traditional woven craft used for fishing in the Bảy Mẫu coconut forest, and the guide will handle the logistics so you can focus on the water and the forest.

What's included in the price, and are there extra costs?

The tour includes a local guide, bicycles, entrance fees to the organic garden and coconut forest, the basket boat ride, lunch, and cold beers and coconut juices. There are no hidden costs.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs five to six hours, starting at 8:30 in the morning and returning to your hotel by early afternoon.

Can I do this tour if I'm not a strong cyclist?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The biking is through flat rice fields at a relaxed pace, and the guide adjusts the route and timing to match the group.