Day Trips in Hoi An

Contrast the modern coastal city of Da Nang with its smaller neighbor - charming Hoi An - on this full-day sightseeing tour. Discover the commercial heart of central Vietnam, surrounded by stunning beaches and the limestone outcrops of the Marble Mountains. After a visit to the Cham Museum, stroll to noteworthy landmarks in the former trading port of UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town. You'll find architecture reminiscent of a bygone era, including the Japanese Covered Bridge.

On this trip to Cham Island from Hoi An or Da Nang, you'll enjoy a great mix of water fun - including and snorkeling - wildlife sighting, and learning about local culture. Because you'll be traveling by speedboat, you'll pack more activities into one day. A small group size means you'll get plenty of personal attention, and hotel pickup and drop-off add extra convenience.

Enjoy some fun in the sun during a relaxing full-day tour to Cham Island. Ride a speedboat to Cham Island and spend time enjoying its beaches and temples and have lunch at a restaurant. The small island is part of Cu Lao Cham Marine Park, a protected marine reserve in the South China Sea that is recognized as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Numbers are limited to 10 people, ensuring a personalized experience with a small group.

Snorkel the vivid coral reefs of the Cham Islands on a full-day trip from Hoi An and Da Nang into the Cu Lao Cham archipelago, a UNESCO-listed marine biosphere. You'll make the crossing in a traditional wooden boat, then slip into the water to see the bright fish and coral that thrive in the protected area. Following your snorkeling time, head to Bai Chong beach for a Vietnamese seafood lunch at the edge of the water, soaking up the sun on the white sand beach before returning to the mainland.

Enjoy a full-day tour of two UNESCO World Heritage sites featuring Hoi An's cultural history and architecture. Explore the ancient ruins of My Son Sanctuary, the imperial capital of the Cham Dynasty. Afterward, follow your informative guide on a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town and its well-preserved landmarks that date back to the 15th century. You'll have lunch and stop at a market, assembly hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge.

Explore the highlights of UNESCO-listed Hoi An in one day on this walking tour. Formerly a meeting place for Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Western Traders, the city's now a popular destination for its well-preserved historic beauty and traditional architecture. You can customize this tour to your preferences, and included hotel pickup and lunch add extra appeal.

Discover the scenic countryside and villages surrounding Hoi An on a 6-hour, small-group tour by bicycle and traditional bamboo boat. Learn about local crafts, fishing, and cuisine, visit Tra Nhieu fishing village, and paddle through a unique water coconut forest. This half-day tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all activities, and lunch at a local restaurant.

Experience the life of Vietnamese farmer on a visit to Tra Que, a village famous for growing an abundance of vegetables. Work alongside hardworking gardeners and be rewarded with a farm-fresh lunch. Spend the afternoon strolling through the alleyways of Hoi An Ancient Town, a former trading port and World Heritage site designated by UNESCO. See its wooden houses, family chapels, assembly halls, silk shops and Japanese Covered Bridge.

Spend a day adventuring into traditional Vietnamese villages on this 7-hour small-group tour from Hoi An. Bike your way to Tra Que, a village famous for its farming, and then cruise to Cua Dai Beach on a boat. Spend some time watching fishermen fish before taking an air-conditioned vehicle ride to Cam Thanh, a village that was a big part of the Vietnam War. Stop to enjoy a lunch of local dishes, and then end your day along the Thu Bon River before being taken back to your hotel in Hoi An.

Riding a bamboo basket boat around a coconut palm forest is just one of the many activities included on this bicycle tour. Let a guide lead you into the Hoi An countryside where you'll ride less-traveled paths. Visit several villages to learn about their rural lifestyles and enjoy a local lunch.

Discover the ancient Cham architecture of My Son Sanctuary on a full-day tour from Hoi An that includes a cruise along the Thu Bon river. Learn the story of the Cham culture while strolling through a complex of tower-temples at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built from the 4th century to the 13th century. Next, see villages and countryside scenery on the banks of the Thu Bon river, stopping at a traditional carpentry village to see local crafts. With pickup at selected Hoi An hotels, this tour includes lunch and all transport.