Countryside and Villages Tour By Motorbike

Countryside starts the moment you hop on. This Hoi An motorbike tour is a practical way to see how people actually live and work just beyond the old town—pottery kilns, carpentry workshops, herb-heavy gardens, and riverside views. It’s built for getting your bearings fast, and doing it without wasting half the day in traffic or transfers.

I love the option to choose your ride style. You can sit pillion behind an experienced local driver, or ride yourself for the same price—nice if you want to feel more in control. Guides like Truong, Thomas, and Thai are repeatedly praised for staying friendly and keeping things safe, which matters when the route is active.

I also love the included food stop. Lunch plus coffee (or tea) shows up during the day instead of forcing you to hunt for meals on the fly. My only caution: the experience is still about scooters and the outdoors, so expect sun, humidity, and mosquitoes—bring the basics and you’ll be fine.

Key Things You’ll Notice Right Away

• Small group size (5 participants) keeps the ride personal and makes it easier to ask questions.
• Two ways to ride: pillion behind a driver or you can ride yourself for the same price.
• Craft and farm stops: pottery, carpentry, and vegetable/herb farming—not just scenic photo pulls.
• Lunch + coffee (or tea) are included, which makes the $51 value feel real.
• Hands-on village atmosphere: you see working kilns, workshop life, and fields that feed Hoi An.

Why a Scooter Countryside Tour Feels Better Than Another Old-Town Walk

Hoi An’s old town is charming. But after a day of yellow lantern streets, you start craving something more “real day-to-day.” This tour gets you out of the center and into the working countryside right away.

What makes it work is the mix: you’re not only riding through rice and back roads. You’re also stopping at village spots tied to specific crafts and crops—Thanh Ha pottery, Kim Bong carpentry, and Tra Que vegetable farming. The result is an easy introduction to how Hoi An earns its living beyond tourism.

It also gives you an alternative perspective on the region. The ride makes distances feel shorter, so you see more than you’d likely stitch together yourself between heat, traffic, and getting lost.

Price and Inclusions: Where the $51 Actually Goes

At $51 for about 4 hours, the value is in what’s bundled, not in what you have to add later. You get:

• A motorbike with a driver (so you’re not forced to figure out local road logistics)
• An English-speaking tour guide
• Coffee/tea and light lunch, plus lunch
• Bottled water
• Tickets for the main village stops (with the bridge stop free)

That’s the difference between a cheap ride and a day that feels finished. If you’ve ever done a tour where you pay up front and then still pay again for every stop, this one doesn’t play that game.

One note: alcoholic drinks aren’t included, though they may be available to purchase. If you like a beer with lunch, plan on paying extra.

Getting Started at the Japanese Covered Bridge (and How Pickup Fits In)

You meet at the Japanese Covered-Bridge area. The start point listed is Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường Minh An, Hội An.

Pickup is offered, but the meeting point matters because your tour ends back where you started. That loop is convenient. It means you don’t need to plan a separate ride home after the countryside part of the day.

You’ll likely also appreciate that this is organized with a mobile ticket. For day tours, that’s one less thing to manage—especially in Vietnam, where details tend to change quickly.

The Ride Choice: Pillion Relaxed or You at the Controls

This is one of the best parts of the tour: you can ride as a passenger or drive the scooter yourself, and the price stays the same.

• If you choose pillion, you can focus on the scenery, village life, and the guide’s explanations. This tends to feel calmer, especially if you’re not confident on two wheels.
• If you choose to drive, you’ll get more freedom in how you move and stop mentally. It’s also a great way to feel the countryside rhythm.

Either way, the tour is built around a guided route. Reviews repeatedly mention safe driving and patient, friendly guides, including Truong and Thomas/Thai. That combination is what turns a scooter tour from stressful into simply fun.

Practical reality check: you’re still outside. Bring sun protection and insect spray, and don’t wear anything you hate getting dusty.

Stop 1: Hoi An Adventure—Get the Countryside Rhythm

The day begins with a first ride segment out of the city. This is where the tour does its job of reorienting you.

You’ll be on the back of the scooter with an experienced, friendly local guide. That’s not just transport—it’s your warm-up into the region. You start seeing how the roads open up, how farmland and waterways shape daily life, and how the villages relate to Hoi An.

The guide’s role matters here. If you’re unsure what you’re seeing, it helps to have someone explain it while you’re actually passing it.

Stop 2: Thanh Ha Pottery Village and Its Red Brick Kilns

Thanh Ha Pottery Village is often described as a living museum—and for good reason. This place has been producing pottery for over 400 years, and many workshops still use a two-man pottery wheel.

You’ll notice the setting: kilns are built as red brick ovens, often tucked behind simple riverfront homes. That backyard production detail is what makes this stop feel different from a showroom. You’re not only looking at pottery. You’re seeing how it’s made in a real workplace.

Time here is about 30 minutes. That’s long enough to see the workspace and take in the process without turning it into an all-afternoon craft lecture.

A small consideration: pottery villages can be busy with visitors depending on the time of day. If you want quiet photos, have your camera ready when the guide pauses the group.

Stop 3: Kim Bong Carpentry Village and the Ferry Shortcut

Kim Bong carpentry village is linked to Cam Kim lands and dates back to the end of the 15th century. This isn’t just about wood being pretty—it’s about how skilled furniture and woodworking traditions persist over generations.

Here’s what you should know for planning your mental energy: the tour includes a ferry ride from Hoi An to Kim Bong. The time given is about 10 minutes.

That ferry element does two useful things:

1) It breaks the ride with a calmer segment

2) It gives you a water-and-trade perspective on how areas around Hoi An connect

You’ll also get a change of pace visually. Instead of just passing fields and roads, you shift to workshop-focused craft viewing.

Stop 4: Tra Que Vegetable Village—Herbs, Lettuce, and Daily Farming

Tra Que is where the tour turns from craft to food. Villagers specialize in planting vegetables like lettuce, water spinach, cabbage, and they also grow herbs such as basil, coriander, and fish lettuce.

This stop is about seeing agriculture as the main industry—not as a background. It’s an easy way to understand why Hoi An’s meals taste the way they do. When you see the herbs and greens being grown, it clicks.

Time here is around 20 minutes, which is just enough for a guided look and a sense of the place. If you’re the type who likes markets, this will scratch that itch without you needing to hunt for one.

Practical tip: this is another outdoor environment, so keep that mosquito spray close.

Stop 5: Cua Dai Bridge for Golden-Lit River Views

The final viewpoint stop is Cua Dai Bridge, with time around 15 minutes. It’s known as an excellent spot for photos with dramatic views in multiple directions.

You’ll get a different kind of reward at the end of the route: instead of another workshop or farm scene, you step back and look over the water, coastline, and distant features.

If you’re trying to build a photo set for your trip, this is a good “wrap” stop. It also helps reset your brain after time in villages and on the road.

Food and Coffee: When the Meal Actually Makes the Tour Better

This tour includes coffee and/or tea, a light lunch, and lunch, plus bottled water. That may sound like a lot for a 4-hour day, but it’s exactly what helps the day feel complete.

The value isn’t only calories. It’s timing and convenience. You’re not trying to squeeze a meal between stops, and you’re not paying for every tiny thing while you’re traveling.

If you tend to get grumpy when you’re hungry, build your day plan around this. A full included meal removes a lot of the usual stress that can turn countryside touring into a scramble.

The Best Fit: Who This Tour Suits

This tour fits well if you want:

• a guided scooter day (not DIY road navigation)
• a mix of craft villages and farming
• included food and drink
• a small group vibe (5 participants)

It’s also a strong option for first-time visitors to Hoi An who want to get beyond the old town quickly.

If you’re sensitive to sun, heat, or insects, don’t automatically skip it—just come prepared. Use sunscreen, wear sunglasses, and plan for outdoor time. The tour is short enough that protection pays off.

Who Might Want to Skip It

Skip or reconsider if:

• you strongly dislike motorbikes, even with a driver
• you don’t feel comfortable riding in traffic
• you want a slow, low-pace walking tour instead of a scooter-based circuit

This isn’t a museum-only day. It’s active. You’re moving, stopping, and you’re outdoors for parts of it.

Should You Book This Countryside and Villages Motorbike Tour?

If your goal is to see how Hoi An lives and produces, this is an easy yes. The route covers craft and food-related village stops, and the included lunch/coffee makes it feel like a real day trip instead of a collection of short hops.

Book it if you like:

• small-group attention
• a flexible riding setup (pillion or you drive)
• learning from guides such as Truong, Thomas, and Thai
• getting countryside photos without spending the whole day traveling

I’d only hesitate if you can’t tolerate scooters or long sun exposure. Otherwise, this tour is one of the best ways to get a practical sense of Hoi An’s surroundings in a single afternoon.

FAQ

FAQ

How long is the Countryside and Villages Tour by Motorbike?

It runs about 4 hours.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is the Japanese Covered-Bridge area at Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam.

Is pickup available?

Pickup is offered.

Can I drive the scooter instead of riding as a passenger?

Yes. You can ride yourself with the same price by scooter.

How many people are in the group?

It’s a small group with about 5 participants, which helps keep things more personal.

Is the tour guide English speaking?

Yes, an English speaking tour guide is included.

What meals and drinks are included?

Coffee and/or tea are included, along with light lunch and lunch. Bottled water is also included.

Do I need to pay extra for village entrance tickets?

Admission tickets are included for the village stops listed, while the Cua Dai Bridge stop is free.

What should I bring with me?

Bring sun cream, mosquito spray, and sunglasses.

Is the tour private?

Yes, it’s private, with only your group participating.

Are alcoholic drinks included?

Alcoholic drinks are not included (they may be available to purchase).