7 BBQ Experiences in Hoi An Worth Making Time For

1.My Son Sanctuary & Sunset River Cruise BBQ or Banhmi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $18Our pick

Leave Hoi An around 12:30 for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide explains Cham history, Hindu temples and local life. After about two hours at the ruins and a traditional Cham performance, drive to the Thu Bồn River for a sunset cruise with your choice of BBQ or banh mi. The entry ticket costs extra, and the BBQ option includes Vietnamese coffee.

“Great tour and boat trip! Our guide, Tao, was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended!”

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2.ATV Quad Bike Hoi An Adventure & BBQ Feast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $69Top rated

Take a guided ATV ride through rural Hoi An, village lanes, farmland, and jungle trails, with a stop at an organic farm and time to swim in a stream. Guides such as Kim and Hau help riders of different skill levels. The roughly six-hour outing includes transport, water, one drink, and a generous BBQ meal. Expect mud, bumps, and a tandem ride unless you pay extra to ride solo.

“Tour was great. The guides were able to accomodate for different skill levels within the group so everyone had a great time. The food was good, all the staff were lovely and exceeded expectations.”

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3.ATV Quad Bike Adventure and BBQ Feast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · from $60

Ride an ATV through rural Hoi An, passing rice paddies, village lanes, streams, and rough trails with an English-speaking guide. Han is one guide named by riders, though your guide may differ. The five-hour outing includes safety gear, water and three drinks, photo stops, and a BBQ meal with vegetarian options on request.

“very good from start to finish! they split the group down for those who want to go slower and for those who want to have fun! Nice to see different parts of Vietnam away from the tourist areas! well worth doing”

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4.Vy’s Kitchen Private BBQ DINNER Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $65

At 6 pm, ride from Hoi An toward Vy’s Bistro and Chef’s Home by Jeep or air-conditioned car, with an English-speaking guide. Start with a welcome cocktail and local nibbles, then enjoy a set-menu BBQ dinner in a countryside setting. Pickup and drop-off are available around the Ancient Town, and groups are capped at 10.

“We had an amazing lunch here in a beautiful setting. We had vegetarian spring rolls, prawn curry and the fish of the day. Everything was delicious and prepared with so much love. I had the best ginger lemongrass tea I’d ever had. Great experience and highly recommend.”

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5.My Son Sanctuary Sunset with insider guide and BBQ boat trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $31

Leave Hoi An around 1 pm for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide explains Cham history and construction while you explore the temple complex and catch a Cham performance. Then trade the ruins for a 40-minute Thu Bon River cruise with BBQ and sunset views. Coffee, bottled water, and Hoi An pickup are included; the 150,000 VND sanctuary ticket is extra.

“Really enjoyed the beauty and history of My Son Sanctuary. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history”

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6.From DN/Hoi An: Countryside ATV Quad Bike Ride with BBQ Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $83

Set out from Hoi An or Da Nang for an English-guided ATV ride through villages, rice paddies, forest trails, and a natural spring. The outing includes transfers, a safety briefing, drinks, and a farm-fresh BBQ lunch or dinner, with vegetarian and vegan options. ATVs are shared by two people, who take turns driving.

“It was great fun to take a ride on the quad bike. We stopped for a drink and then had a delicious meal. Definitely recommended!”

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7.ATV Quad Bike Ride and BBQ Lunch, 2025 Summer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $76

From the Hoi An Post Office, head into the countryside on a quad bike for a guided ride through jungle trails, rice paddies, and rural villages. The program includes a mountain stream swim, a BBQ meal, and local food tasting, though the swim and tasting may not happen as planned. Two people share one bike; hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“We didnt get to do any tastings other than lunch & there was no swim at all. Bikes could do with a good overhaul of the steering for safety purposes!! Actual bike tour was awesome & guides were great.”

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