Leave your hotel behind and ride through the charming streets of Hoi An Ancient Town before crossing the iconic Cam Kim Iron Bridge. Beyond the tourist crowds, venture off the beaten path into peaceful villages where authentic local life and hidden adventures await.

Explore the centuries-old Kim Bong Carpentry Village with your local guide. Visit a traditional wooden boat workshop, discover the intricate art of mother-of-pearl inlay, and enjoy a hands-on woodcraft activity where you’ll create your own handmade souvenir to take home.

Ride along quiet back roads through the peaceful countryside of Cam Kim Island. Pass lush rice fields, colorful chili and corn farms, fresh vegetable gardens, and grazing water buffaloes as you experience the slower pace of rural Vietnamese life. Along the way, your guide will share stories about local farming traditions and the daily lives of the island’s residents.

Visit three traditional family workshops where you’ll experience the authentic crafts and flavors of rural Hoi An through hands-on activities. At Quang Noodle workshop, learn how Hoi An’s famous rice noodles are made from scratch, make your own noodles, and enjoy tasting your freshly prepared Mì Quảng. Continue to Co Thua’s traditional weaving mat workshop, where you’ll discover this centuries-old craft and practice weaving a mat alongside local artisans. Finally, visit Mr. Đâu’s rice wine house to learn the complete farm-to-bottle distillation process, where nothing goes to waste, before raising a glass of the local “happy water” for a memorable tasting.