Begin your tour at 8am by cycling to the central market. Experience the lively and bustling atmosphere of local trading. Be introduced to a wide variety of goods, foods, fruits, and many other local products. Have the opportunity to taste some local fruits and enjoy Cao Lau, a signature dish of Hoi An.
Next, try Banh Mi at Banh Mi Queen (Madam Khanh), one of the oldest eateries in the area and famously known for serving some of the best banh mi in Vietnam. After that, stop by a small roadside eatery to try a Vietnamese mixed salad. This is a place where young people often gather after a long day of work. Locals usually order a mixed salad and enjoy it with a few bottles of beer while relaxing and chatting with friends.
The following stop will be a local home that is well known for serving what many consider the best Banh Beo (steamed rice cakes) in Hoi An. Be introduced to the process of making rice milk used for banh beo, Vietnamese pancakes, and rice paper.
Then, leave the Old Town and cycle to Tra Que Vegetable Village, the largest vegetable village in Hoi An and recognized as the Best Tourism Village in 2024. Learn about the history of the village, explore the different vegetables and herbs grown in the gardens, and enjoy Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake) and Tam Huu (Three Friends spring rolls) — two very popular dishes from this village.
Along the way, observe daily rural life, meet friendly locals, enjoy the fresh air, and learn about traditional farming methods and local customs. Finally, cycle back to the meeting point and end the tour.
Food included in the tour:
1. Cao Lau — a famous noodle dish from Hoi An featuring thick noodles, sliced pork, fresh herbs, crispy crackers, and a small amount of rich broth. Considered one of the most iconic specialties of Hoi An.
2. Local fruits
3. Banh Mi — a popular Vietnamese sandwich made with a crispy baguette filled with meat, pâté, fresh vegetables, herbs, and flavorful sauces.
4. Banh Beo — small Vietnamese steamed rice cakes topped with minced shrimp, crispy pork skin, and scallion oil, eaten with a light fish sauce. Popular in Central Vietnam.
5. Mixed Vietnamese salad
6. Tam Huu (Three Friends spring rolls) — a unique dish only found in Tra Que Village, made of shrimp, pork and fresh herbs tied with green onion.
7. Banh Xeo — a crispy Vietnamese pancake made from rice flour and turmeric powder, filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, served with fresh herbs and dipping fish sauce.
Includes:
– Bike and helmet
– 1 bottle of water
– Visit to the central market
– Tasting of local fruits
– Cao Lau dish
– Banh Mi at Banh Mi Queen
– Vietnamese mixed salad
– Banh Beo at a local home
– Visit to Tra Que Vegetable Village
– Banh Xeo and Tam Huu dishes
– Cycling tour with live tour guide
Not include:
– Personal expenses
– Tips
Not suitable for:
– Children under 6 years
– Pregnant women
– People who can’t ride a bike
– Vegetarians
– People over 220 lbs (100 kg)
– People with food allergies
– People over 95 years
Meeting point: 06B Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An, tp Da Nang (Near Hoi An post office)
Know before you go:
– The tour involves cycling, so participants should be comfortable riding a bike.
– The tour includes tasting various local dishes, which may not be suitable for people with specific dietary restrictions.
Price: 900.000 VND/pax (35$)