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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips from Hoi An

333 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a driver, in one list. These 15 are the strongest whole days, with the rest of the catalogue below.

From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class - Take the basket boat through the coconut palms
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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

1.Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,208 reviews · from $17Our pick

Meet your guide in Hoi An for a market visit, a 40-minute bamboo basket boat ride through water coconut palms, and a hands-on cooking class. You may learn with guides such as Anna, Thao or Linh. Expect seasonal produce, folk songs on the water, and a generous meal of the dishes you prepare.

“We had such a fantastic time on this tour! Thao was so kind and helpful, making it an experience we will remember for a long time & take the delicious recipes back to Ireland! Thank you again Thao 💗”

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Hoi An/Danang: Bana Hills and Golden Bridge Small Group Tour - From hotel pickup to the first cable car
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Hoi An/Danang: Bana Hills and Golden Bridge Small Group Tour

2.Bana Hills and Golden Bridge Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 877 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $19

From Hoi An or Da Nang, ride up Ba Na Hills by cable car, walk the Golden Bridge and explore the French Village, gardens and Fantasy Park. This 8-to-9-hour trip includes an English-speaking guide and optional buffet lunch. Guides such as Lucy, Tom and Mr Bean are praised for keeping the day organised and helping with photos.

“A well organised trip. Our guide - Mr bean is very knowledgeable and adjusted our tour based upon the conditions and number of tourists. I paid extra to use the international restaurant. It was ok (like an all inclusive hotel) but not a necessity. There are plenty of food services on-site. Overall, I was pleased with the service received.”

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Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang - Khai Dinh Tomb’s unexpected mix of styles
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Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

3.Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 830 reviews · from $47

Ride from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide and no more than 12 participants. The day covers the Imperial City, Khai Dinh Tomb and 1601 Thien Mu Pagoda, with Hue-style lunch and scenic stops at Hai Van Pass and Lap An Lagoon. Guides vary, with names including Cong, Mian and Tom.

“Last minute booking but I’m so glad I did. Polite, friendly driver negotiated the traffics while our guide took us through the various stops. She was so knowledgeable I learned so much about the old Imperial city and the family who lived there. I would 100% recommend this trip. Enjoyed every minute. Thankyou for a great day”

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Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride - An evening boat ride and lantern release
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Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride

4.Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 800 reviews · from $42Top rated

Spend about six and a half hours between Cam Thanh’s water coconut forest and Hoi An Ancient Town. Try traditional net fishing and a basket boat ride, see historic buildings with an English-speaking guide, then have a local dinner and take a short Hoai River boat ride with a flower lantern release. Hotel pickup, drop-off and entrance fees are included.

“Chau was great guide. We visit amazing places, took a lot of photos and fixed unforgettable memories. Highly recommend this guide. Thank you for trip.”

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Hai Van Pass Motorbike Private Tour with Mister T Easy Rider - From Marble Mountains to Dragon Bridge
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Hai Van Pass Motorbike Private Tour with Mister T Easy Rider

5.Hai Van Pass Motorbike Private Tour with Mister T Easy Rider

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 742 reviews · from $58

Spend about eight hours on a private Hai Van Pass motorbike trip from Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An. Ride pillion or drive yourself, with a local guide leading stops at Marble Mountains, Lang Co Beach, Mo Waterfall, Tam Giang Lagoon, and more. Your guide can carry your luggage, and you can finish in a different city.

“Had a great time riding with Win through the hai van pass on this tour. Booked just because I wanted to try the easy rider experience so was also pleasantly surprised by the secret waterfall pool with natural fish spa exprience and marble mountains! Good for solo traveling and probably even more fun with friends : ).”

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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat - Ask about ingredients before the first bite
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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

6.Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $39

Starting at White Rose Restaurant at 4:30 pm, this four-hour walk pairs Hoi An dishes such as banh mi, white rose dumplings, and cao lau with a 15-minute boat ride and a floating lantern. Groups are capped at 12. Guides include Jackie, Emma, Nancy, Vu, and Quin; tell the operator about dietary needs when booking.

“Amazing food! You have to come hungry. Very different type of cuisine, quite special. Everything went well.”

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My Son Sanctuary Morning Tour & Early Morning with Boat Trip - Exploring My Son’s Cham temple complex
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My Son Sanctuary Morning Tour & Early Morning with Boat Trip

7.My Son Sanctuary Morning Tour & Early Morning with Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · from $19

Leave Hoi An by air-conditioned van for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide explains the Cham temples and their Hindu influences. Choose a 5:30 a.m. early start or a 7:30 a.m. morning departure. The outing also includes noodles, a rice-paper-making visit at a local home, and a boat ride back along the Thu Bon River. Guides have included Tony, Vu, Yen and Vo, though your guide may differ.

“Well organised tour. A shame My Son is so crowded and hot. The cultural show was an unexpected bonus. Guide was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Loved the boat ride back to old town.”

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Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking) - A two-hour cooking class with a meal at the end
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Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)

8.Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $29

This 4.5-hour Hoi An outing pairs a guided market visit with net fishing, crab catching and a basket-boat ride through Bay Mau Coconut Forest. An English-speaking guide and chef lead a two-hour cooking class, then you eat what you prepare. Hoi An hotel transfers, drinks and the forest ticket are included.

“A fantastic day Great tour guide very friendly and knowledgable Good fun Great food Very authentic Picked us up at the hotel went to a local market then on to the fishing for a fun day and good food”

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Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local - Pause at the Japanese Covered Bridge
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Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local

9.Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · from $9Best value

Spend about three hours walking through Hoi An’s old town with a local guide. The route links the Japanese Culture Gallery, Japanese Covered Bridge, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Quan Thang Ancient House, traditional arts theatre and central market. Guides such as Kun, Trang and Anh have led tours, sharing local history, cultural context and practical tips. The heritage ticket and venue admission are extra.

“Lots of interesting explanations and fun! You get a few little tasters also. Our guide was very nice.”

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Amazing My Son Sunset Deluxe Small Group tour - Two hours among My Son’s Champa temples
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Amazing My Son Sunset Deluxe Small Group tour

10.Amazing My Son Sunset Deluxe Small Group tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · from $22

Spend about five hours on a small-group trip from Hoi An to UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary, with an English-speaking guide, time among the Champa temples and an Apsara dance. The return includes a short Thu Bon River cruise and banh mi. Guides have included Michael, Thien and Luan, though your guide will depend on the day.

“My Son is in a very pretty locale, and the ruins are interesting, though not overly abundant. Much of the ruins are reconstructed, though there are several pieces that are ancient and original. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, though I found he was trying too hard to be funny to cater to tourists, which is unnecessary. This trip might have been better with a private car and guide, as the time at the ruins was relatively limited. Additionally, the timing was delayed from the get-go — we were picked up 25 minutes later than expected (the apologetic guide kept us informed about the delay), then the ruins felt…”

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From Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Afternoon Tour & Boat Trip - The drive from Hoi An sets the scene
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From Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Afternoon Tour & Boat Trip

11.My Son Sanctuary Afternoon Tour & Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 497 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $16

Leave Hoi An by air-conditioned minibus for a guided visit to My Son Sanctuary, where Cham brick towers, stone carvings, and a traditional dance show bring the ancient site to life. Guides vary by date and have included Hai, Tin, Cam, and Ellie. Finish with a 30-minute motorized boat ride on the Thu Bon River.

“Our trip with Hai was wonderful. She Showeinlagen us My Son with all the interesting information and was incredibly friendly and nice. My son also was beautiful and totally interesting. We would definitely recommend to do this tour. The boat trip afterwards was also nice. I think the tour in the afternoon is even better for this, because it was getting dark when we arrived in Hoi An - that was very beautiful. At the next day we saw, that Hai is our guide again, we were so happy! I think that says enough. :) Thank you for the great tour!”

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HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR - Tra Nhieu: A Family’s Straw Mat Craft
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HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR

12.HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · from $65

Leave Hoi An with a local English-speaking guide and driver for a private tour through nearby villages. Watch families make rice paper, incense and straw mats, pause for Vietnamese coffee, then take a basket boat ride in the water coconut forest. Guides such as Kha and Trang are often praised for their warmth and clear explanations. Lunch is optional.

“What a great experience! We did so many different things that time really flew by. Vu wasp our guide and Nghe was our driver. They made everything so special. You won't regret it!”

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Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life - Duy Vinh and Tra Nhieu: Craft, Fishing, and Local Beliefs
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Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

13.Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 414 reviews · from $79

Travel by Vietnam Army Legend Jeep from Hoi An into Cam Kim Island and Duy Vinh, with farm visits, village crafts, fishing culture, and a Vietnamese meal. An English-speaking guide leads the outing; guides named Cuong, Fifi, Tham, and Sanji have led tours. Expect a small group of up to 12 and roughly three to five hours on the road.

“An absolutely top notch experience! The guides created a fun, relaxing atmosphere with a perfect combination of history and local interaction. I felt like I got a chance to meet average locals in a much more real way than on other tours.”

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Hoi An: Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour - Crossing the Bay Mau coconut forest by basket boat
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Hoi An: Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour

14.Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $35

In Cam Thanh, an English-speaking guide takes you to a local market, across the Bay Mau coconut forest by bamboo basket boat, and through hands-on rice preparation and cooking. You make rice milk and rice paper with traditional tools, then eat the meal you prepare. Guides named Trang, Ly, and Phu have led the tour, though a specific guide is not guaranteed.

“The cooking class is really fun, Ly is sweet and gave us good information. The coconut boats were a little disappointing, not sure that I would do that part again - it goes on water underneath an overpass.”

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Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life - The meal: local food, with details to confirm
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Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

15.Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · from $93

Ride as a passenger behind a licensed local driver on a vintage-style Vespa, with an English-speaking guide leading the way through Hoi An’s countryside. Visit craft makers and village sites, see how rice wine and woven mats are made, and enjoy a local meal. Guides have included Hanni, Phi Phi, Nick, Lilla, and Johnny. The tour lasts about three to five hours.

“Driven not driving... Though advertising looks as though you are self driven, you are a pillion passenger...which is probably for the best😁”

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