Da Nang · BUFFALO RIDES AND VILLAGE LIFE
Good buffalo rides & village days fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cook Vietnamese classics, ride Hoi An’s coconut basket boats, shop at a local market, and make a take-home lantern for $15.
“Our guide was very lovely and taught us so much. The food was exciting and delicious and we can’t wait to try at home. We’re also happy to have beautiful lanterns to take home with us to remember our trip! Thank you”
Cycle Hoi An’s rice fields, farm vegetables, ride a water buffalo, and float through Cam Thanh coconut village on a four-hour tour.
“We had a fantastic day cycling around the Hoi an countryside and visiting the coconut village to ride in the basket boat. Vu was a wonderful guide, who was very knowledgeable about the local area. We felt very safe being guided through thRead more”
Explore My Son’s brick temples, a riverside terracotta workshop, and rural Vietnam by private jeep or car from Da Nang or Hoi An.
“We had an amazing day with our guide John. My Son and the pottery village is definitely worth a visit and John was a very knowing and friendly guide, who made the tour so much more enjoyable. Doing the tour in the jeep is a fun twist that makes the transportation an experience itself. We would definitely recommend this tour.”
Explore Hoi An from Da Nang with village crafts, cooking, basket boats, local food, ancient streets, and a private guide in one full day.
“We started with the coconut boats and ended with local noodles with heritage and culture packed in between. Eric was interested, interesting and enthusiastic. It rained for most of the day but we enjoyed ourselves and visited local village industries and learned about the fusion of the cultures of Hoi An.”
Fish, harvest, and taste oysters on Lap An Lagoon, with Hai Van Pass views, rice wine, local beer, and a five-hour private tour from Da Nang.
“One of the most unique experiences to do whilst in Danang. The tour organizer is a social entrepreneur. My preferred operator in Danang.”
Tour a Da Nang organic farm, shop a local market, and cook four Vietnamese dishes in a small, hands-on class for $25.
“Nice one, a little bit expensive but it was a good experience”
Ride a water buffalo, paddle a basket boat, and enjoy lunch in rural Hoi An on this affordable half-day tour from Da Nang.
“NOT value for money. Tour advertised cycling through countryside BUT NO CYCLING didn’t see or get a bike ride!!! “Riding” water buffalo took less than a minute albeit fun. Coconut boat was relaxing & there were opportunities (payableRead more”
Ride a water buffalo, farm in Tra Que, paddle a basket boat, make pottery, and explore Marble Mountains on a private Da Nang day tour.
“This was booked as a last minute half day tour. We were picked up at our hotel in a very comfortable car and taken first for a buffalo ride and then visited the countryside to see the local small producers and invited to lend a hand and discovRead more”
Cycle through Hoa Bac, cook with garden produce, soak your feet, and visit clear streams on a full-day rural escape from Da Nang.
“This tour was a beautiful escape from the busy city. We enjoyed a relaxing bike ride through lush green fields and small village roads. The cooking class was a highlight—we prepared delicious Vietnamese dishes and learned about local ingrRead more”
Explore Hoi An’s countryside with farming, buffalo riding, basket-boat crab fishing, and lantern making on a private five-hour tour.
“Really enjoyed all activities. Good laughs and nice memories. We did some amazing photos. My favorites were the farming and latern making. The buffalo ride is easy and fun. The basket boat tour has a lot of surprises, but try bring smaRead more”
Cycle from Hoi An to Kim Bong and Thanh Ha villages, make pottery, explore the Old Town, and enjoy dinner for $75 per person.
“I recently took this tour with my family over Thanksgiving, and it ended up being one of the best things we did together. Biking through Kim Bong Village was calm, easy, and great for everyone in the family. The pottery workshop in Thanh Ha Read more”
Visit My Son Sanctuary, ride a basket boat, meet village families, farm, and ride a buffalo on a private Da Nang or Hoi An tour.
“We had a wonderful time with Mr Ken as our guide. He took many beautiful pictures for us at the son sanctuary. And videos of us riding the buffalo's and farming. And thanks for sharing with us your life stories and life experiences.”
Explore Hoi An’s old town with a private guide, then make and keep your own lantern in this half-day tour from Da Nang or Hoi An.
“Ken was our guide and he is really knowledgeable and talk us through the history. A very pleasant man and also gives us honest tips about the dos and don'ts while in vietnam. We had an amazing experience with Ken and will definitely recommend him.”
Pick a mountain, a stretch of river or a kitchen.
