Hoi An: Countryside Bike Tour with Pottery & Farming

Quang Nam Province, Vietnam



Discover the countryside of Hoi An on a full-day bike tour. Visit Tra Que Vegetable Village, enjoy a local lunch, and try your hand at making pottery in Thanh Ha Pottery Village.

Highlights

  • Escape the busy streets of Hoi An and explore the countryside by bike
  • Visit Tra Que Vegetable Village and learn about traditional farming
  • Enjoy a local lunch prepared with fresh ingredients from the area
  • Cycle through the countryside and take in views of rice fields and gardens
  • Visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village and try your hand at making pottery

Description

Escape the busy streets of Hoi An Ancient Town and discover a quieter, more authentic side of the countryside on this full-day experience. Cycle through peaceful village roads, meet local farmers and artisans, learn about traditional ways of life, and try your hand at activities that have been part of the local community for generations.

Begin with a visit to Tra Que Vegetable Village, a peaceful farming community surrounded by lush green gardens. Learn how local farmers cultivate herbs and vegetables using traditional farming techniques. Depending on the season and daily farming activities, you may have the opportunity to join the farmers in preparing the soil, planting, watering, or tending the vegetable gardens.

After exploring the village, take some time to relax and enjoy a local lunch prepared with fresh ingredients, including herbs and vegetables grown in the surrounding gardens. It is a great opportunity to experience the fresh flavors of Hoi An while learning more about everyday rural life.

After lunch, continue the adventure by bicycle. Enjoy an approximately 6-kilometer ride through the Hoi An countryside toward Thanh Ha Pottery Village. Along the way, take in views of rice fields, village houses, gardens, and quiet local roads away from the main tourist areas.

At Thanh Ha Pottery Village, discover a traditional craft that has been preserved by generations of local families for hundreds of years. Watch skilled artisans shape clay by hand and learn about the traditional techniques used to create pottery and ceramic products.

Try making your own pottery, with guidance from a local artisan. It is a fun, hands-on experience and a memorable way to connect with Hoi An's traditional craft culture.

Includes

  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bicycle
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Bottled water
  • Local lunch
  • Farming experience at Tra Que Vegetable Village
  • Pottery-making experience at Thanh Ha Pottery Village

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Other services not mentioned in the itinerary

Important Information

  • Departure is flexible from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM The tour duration is a full day The cycling distance is approximately 6 km

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You will bike through rural Vietnam, visit Tra Que Vegetable Village to learn traditional farming, enjoy a local lunch, and try pottery making at Thanh Ha Pottery Village.
The tour takes place in the countryside surrounding Hoi An Ancient Town, including Tra Que Vegetable Village and Thanh Ha Pottery Village.
The tour is a full-day experience, typically lasting around 6 to 7 hours.
Yes, the route is mostly flat and suitable for cyclists of all skill levels, including beginners.
No, bicycles are provided as part of the tour package in Vietnam.
Yes, participants have the opportunity to try pottery making at Thanh Ha Pottery Village.
Yes, a local lunch prepared with fresh ingredients from the area is included.
The tour can be done year-round, but the dry season from February to August offers the best cycling conditions.
Most tours welcome children aged 10 and above, but it’s best to check the website for specific age policies.
Bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, a hat, water, and a camera for capturing the rural landscapes.

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