All Vietnam day tours and short breaks tours, perfect to fill the gaps in any Vietnamese travel itinerary, showcase the best experiences to be had in this vibrant modernizing but charming nation.
Dive into the tranquil nature of Hoi An’s rivers and estuaries on the Hoi An Kayaking with Floating Bar Tour by Incredible Asia Journeys. This excursion shows you the best of rural Hoi An through kayak as well as jeep or bicycle (depending on your preference) as we skirt the fringes of stretching rice paddies and farms along quaint village paths, speckled with human embodiments of a simple and joyous life.After a kayaking excursion on the canals of Hoi An, gazing at the gently swaying palm leaves that flank their sides and the trove of fishing activity taking place in the iconic basket boats, we relax into the evening at our wonderful floating bar. You will receive one can of either beer or coke, selected by you during the booking process, as well as one fruit smoothie, one mineral water, and the rare opportunity to enjoy the privacy afforded by the tranquility of the waters on which we sit. Experience the gorgeous sunset that concludes our Hoi An Kayaking and Floating Bar Tour before heading back to Hoi An by car.
As popular as Hoi An is with tourists, it is still possible to get off the beaten track. The villages, jungles, and canals surrounding the town represent bastions of authenticity, where life is lived at a slower pace and the fundamental principles of existence are based on happiness through meaningful work and a connected family life. On the Hoi An Eco Tour, you will get a true feeling for these concepts as we explore Hoi An’s outlying attractions, in the villages of Tra Que and Van Lang as well as the farms, fields, and forests that they encompass. The hands-on aspect of the Hoi An Eco Tour is what sets it apart from the rest. We will spend the morning working with farmers to tend to their organic vegetable crops, all the while enjoying views of watery rice paddies that shimmer with the glow of the sun. We cycle along quaint village roads to Van Lang, a fishing community that backs onto the water coconut forest of Bay Mau, where nipa palm and mangrove reign on the banks of waters teeming with fish.You will see the spirit of Vietnamese farming philosophy personified in Mr. Han, our smiling host who will welcome us into his beautiful family home for tea and the chance to create a wonderful lunch of local delicacies and delicious seafood. He, and the farmers and fishermen featured throughout the Hoi An Eco Tour, will surely leave us with a new idea on our pursuits of happiness. Don't hesitate to contact Incredible Asia Journeys now to book this tour!
Cruise into a world of deep-rooted gastronomy on the Hoi An Culinary River Cruise, a day tour from Hoi An designed by Incredible Asia Journeys. This is a 3-hour tour that takes you on a culinary journey through the long-established food of Hoi An and the country it belongs to, finding the lesser-known gems of dishes that reach outside of the tourist enclave, into the houses of the many residents who live in the region and beyond.Along with several courses of delicious food, cooked with the finest local ingredients, you will discover the core philosophies of the Vietnamese when it comes to food, a very foreign concept to Western tourists but one that can be heartily appreciated after one sitting. We will share the huge array of food on offer under the Vietnamese principles of respect, community, and above all, fun, as we cruise down Hoi An’s rivers, marveling at the picturesque tropical scenery and the views of farmers hard at work in the fields.
The secrets of the long-established, long-treasured cuisine of Hoi An become apparent in the Hoi An Cooking Class from Incredible Asia Journeys which shows you the deep-rooted origins of central Vietnamese food. The traders and tailors of Vietnam’s cultural capital have historically held Hoi An’s gastronomy in the highest regard, admiring the strong local feeling that continues to run at its core today. You will see this for yourself at the local market in Tra Que Organic Village, where we will pick and buy our ingredients before taking them to a professional chef who will show us what to do with them. This Hoi An Cooking Class takes you on a culinary journey through 4 different dishes, iconic to the region and across the nation before we sit down and tuck into the fruits of our labor for lunch. We finish with a tranquil cruise as we transfer you back to central Hoi An.
To the north of Vietnam’s cultural capital lies the cosmopolitan city of Da Nang, hugging the coast of the East Vietnam Sea with a fantastic mix of natural beauty and urban sprawl. Its tranquil lifestyle is born of its proximity to some of Vietnam’s best natural attractions, 2 of which, Son Tra Mountain and Marble Mountain, feature on our Hoi An – Da Nang Jeep Tour, along with Da Nang’s impressive city attractions.Beginning at the stunning Son Tra Peninsula, we visit Linh Ung Pagoda and soak up the incredible coastal views, before heading into the city, over its emblematic bridges, and to Han Market, the epicenter of Da Nang’s activity. We have lunch and head to the Cham Museum to discover the history of the Champa country before its assimilation into Vietnam and Cambodia, before finishing with a trip to the religious enclave atop Marble Mountain and heading back to Hoi An. Incredible Asia Journeys hopes that the Hoi An – Da Nang Jeep Tour will show you the best of Vietnam’s central capital and its wealth of astounding environmental wonders.
The culture of the Co Tu ethnic minority group in central Vietnam is one forged from the Bronze Age, and very little has changed about it since. Having only been contacted by mainstream society in the 1950s, the Co Tu have lived a very quiet life in villages constructed of fascinating architecture, where steep thatched roofs and wooden frames house dignified people with fantastically colored ethnic dress and a wholesome life based heavily on the concept of community. The Bho Hoong & Co Tu Village Full Day Tour takes you to Bho Hoong, a lively Co Tu community, where we can learn about the culture and hunting traditions of this proud ethnic group. We have a profound respect for this way of life and our protection of the free practice of Co Tu beliefs is one of our highest priorities. We will meet a family in another Co Tu community who will explain some of these beliefs over tea. The Bho Hoong & Co Tu Village Full Day Tourontact Incredible Asia Journeys now to discover a new culture of truly ancient roots!
Experience a life outside of the bustling port town of Hoi An on the Hoi An Rural Villages Half-Day Cycling Tour. This Hoi An Day Trip takes in the sights, sounds, and smells of Hoi An's beautiful surroundings by bicycle as we cycle over bridges and along quaint paths to discover a world away from the town on Hoi An’s many islands. We will find the picture of an idyllic Vietnamese life in three villages that specialize in woodcarving, mat weaving, and vegetable farming respectively.The Hoi An Rural Villages Half-Day Cycling Tour offers you a hands-on experience as we become farmers at Tra Nhieu, where our efforts will be rewarded with a traditional foot spa. A cooking class run by a local chef will show us how to create delicious spring rolls and crispy pancakes, while cycling around the wood workshops of Kim Bong and along the riverbanks of Tra Que, shaded with beautiful nipa palm, will show us a simple but very attractive life in the surrounds of Hoi An. Drop Incredible Asia Journeys a message to book this tour now!
Discover the strong heritage of Vietnamese agriculture on the Hoi An Half Day Agricultural Tour with Incredible Asia Journeys leaving in either the morning or the afternoon for half a day in the verdant countryside around Hoi An. The farms and fisheries around Hoi An were its historic lifeblood, fueling the rapid trade of the port town and the many millions of people who have lived and worked here for generations.The village of Cam Thanh was once an important refuge for people during the American War, but is now an abundant land of rice and nipa palm, creating a scene of unrestricted nature. Flat village roads make perfect conditions for cycling, so we provide bicycles for the most authentic exploration of this wonderful rural enclave. This is followed by a trip to Phuoc Hai, a fishing village where traditional basket boats roam in search of schools of fish and groups of crabs. The Day Trip from Hoi An offers you the chance to try the idyllic life of a Vietnamese farmer and fisherman as we work with rice and fish in this unique hands-on experience.
From fruits to seafood, the royal family who lived in Hue between 1802 and 1945 owe a lot of their elaborate cuisine to the products of Thuy Bieu and Tam Giang Lagoon. We discover the royal love for pomelo and seafood on the Thuy Bieu – Tam Giang Lagoon Full Day tour, operated by Incredible Asia Journeys. We begin at Thuy Bieu Eco-Village, a rural enclave to the west of Hue that boasts verdant nature in its tree-lined village paths, fruit orchards, and splendid garden houses, once the retreats of members of the Nguyen Dynasty who held their royal court in Hue. After enjoying the delights of pomelo jam and tea in Thuy Bieu’s natural assets, we head to Tam Giang Lagoon, a vast expanse of shimmering water that stretches to the horizon in some parts and is backed by the gentle slopes of mountains in others. Fishermen here approach their jobs in the same way they have for hundreds of years, by casting large nets into the water and hauling up a fruitful catch.The Thuy Bieu – Tam Giang Lagoon Full Day tour is perfect for discovering some of the natural wonders surrounding the ancient capital of Hue.
The Nguyen Dynasty contributed a lot to Vietnamese culture during their 143-year rule in Hue, but arguably none more so than in the realm of food. The untold wealth of Vietnam’s 13 different kings, along with their general love for extravagance, meant that chefs in the Imperial Citadel of Hue were provided with ingredients and allowed free reign for anything that they wanted to experiment with. The Hue Night Culinary Tour takes you through some of the eventuating creations, ones that have become popular at street level in Hue and around the country. We take you through the history of Hue’s food culture, discovering foods that once graced the tables of the royal court. We take a guided tour by cyclo around Hue, stopping at various restaurants and street carts on the way and trying some of the fantastic offerings they have here. Between crispy fried pancakes, pork with lemongrass, clam soup with noodles, and a sweet coconut dessert, you will be sure to find something that tickles your taste buds, just as they were in the Imperial Citadel 200 years ago. Contact Incredible Asia Journeys now to book this tour!
