Morning:
Meet at your hotel and start your cycling journey to Hoi An pier. Board the ferry to cross the Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village.
Enjoy the refreshing air and the serene landscapes along the riverbanks. Kim Bong is renowned for its wood carving heritage, blending techniques from Northern Vietnam with Chinese and Japanese influences.
Cycle around the village, visit a carpenter’s workshop, and marvel at the intricate craftsmanship. You can also purchase unique wood products as souvenirs.
Late Morning:
Continue cycling along scenic trails through rice paddies and over bamboo bridges to Tra Nhieu Village.
Immerse yourself in the quintessential Vietnamese countryside.
Meet local artisans like Ms. Duoc, a mat weaver, Mr. Kha, a bamboo sampan basket maker, and Mr. Huynh Ri, a craftsman at the local shipyard.
Enjoy the picturesque landscape filled with palm and rice fields, water buffaloes, and hardworking farmers.
Midday:
From Tra Nhieu, embark on a boat trip along the Thu Bon River to Cam Thanh Village.
The journey is lined with fishing farms and water palm trees, creating a tranquil and scenic atmosphere. Upon arrival, hop into a traditional round bamboo sampan basket boat and try your hand at crab catching in the water palm tree forest.
This relaxing activity offers a nice break after a morning of cycling.
Afternoon:
Relax at the home of a local fisherman, Mr. Phong, where you’ll enjoy green tea and a soothing foot massage with medicinal herbs grown in the family garden.
Then, prepare fresh vegetables and herbs from Tra Que Village and participate in a cooking session.
Learn to make traditional dishes such as crispy pancakes with meat, shrimp, and beansprouts, Hoi An spring rolls, Tam Huu, and grilled fish in banana leaves.
Savor the delicious dishes you’ve created.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon, enriched by a day of cultural immersion and scenic beauty.
