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Grasshopper Active - Hoi An Day Tours by Bike - Meeting place before tour start. Your guide will fit your bike, give a safety briefing, and provide an overview of the tour.
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Hoi An - The tour begins by exploring the hidden passageways and winding alleyways of Hoi An, stopping to photograph the iconic Japanese bridge in the historic district. Crossing first the canal bridge near the night market we continue to the new metal bike bridge connecting Hoi An proper and its southern villages of Quang Nam Province.
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Cẩm Kim - Not far from the bridge we visit a local family making Banh Beo in the traditional method. These small, savory rice flour bowls are a common breakfast staple in the countryside. We continue riding to one of Hoi An’s most beautiful villages, stopping at a family home to learn about the tradition of family chapels. Our host is nearly 90 and vividly remembers his experiences in the American war.
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Duy Vinh - We pedal past rice fields and vegetable farms along small canals and waterways towards a wooden boat-building site. Fishing is still the lifeblood of the province and the construction of these ships is quite amazing to witness and photograph. If the timing is right, we’ll also see families gathered to clean fishing nets between journeys at sea.
The roads narrow again to concrete paths and our final stops include a traditional mat weaving shop and a family distillery where rice wine has been produced in the same manner for generations. Of course, samples are provided.
It’s a short ride from here to where we board a local ferry for a trip back to town. Have your cameras ready for great views of the Hoi An waterfront. Once dockside, it’s a short 5-minute ride through alleyways back to the Grasshopper shop.
- Top-tier GT or Merida bicycle & helmet provided
- Infant seats, kids’ bikes, and tag-alongs for family-friendliness
- Full package half-day bike tour
- Refreshing fruit snacks and cold beverages served during the tour
- Guidance from a professional English-speaking guide
- Environmentally conscious with refillable water bottles
- Gratuities (optional) but appreciated
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included
- Lunch is not included in this tour
The cycling conditions in the vicinity of Hoi An are superb. Our small group tour lasting half a day is engaging, secure, scenic, and offers an intimate glimpse of daily life as experienced from a bicycle. Pedal through hidden byways and pastoral tracks, starting from the historical core to charming rural communities, traversing past agricultural fields and fishery grounds. Meet craftsmen and local families, as they share tales of rural living while you savor the region’s fresh fruits and delicacies. The Hoi An Countryside tour is meticulously designed to provide a comprehensive experience of the urban and rural landscapes, and the residents of Hoi An and the Quang Nam Province.
- Casual, sports clothes and shoes recommended.
- We cycle in nearly all weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Infant seats and children’s bikes are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Guests should be in reasonable health and comfortable cycling
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
