Hoi An Vespa Afternoon Tour 2026: Villages & Sunset

Tour Information & Itinerary

The Hoi An Vespa Countryside Afternoon Tour is a 4-hour ride from Hoi An into the villages along the Thu Bon River, on the back of a vintage Vespa with an experienced driver and an English-speaking guide. It starts with lunch, then visits a local fish market, rice paddies where you can meet farmers, a village making rice crackers and a family that weaves mats, and ends with a sunset stop on the way back. US$73 per person in a small group, or US$93 per person private.

Good to know (October 2026): lunch is at the start of this tour, so come hungry. Village workshops and the market are part of daily life and can change with the season and the day of the week. Tour code VTE-HA209.

Tour at a Glance

Tour code	VTE-HA209
Duration	About 4 hours – pick-up around 12:30–13:00, back at your hotel around 17:00–17:30
Route	Your hotel – lunch at a local restaurant – west along the Thu Bon River – local fish market – rice paddies and a farm visit – rice cracker village – bridge over the Thu Bon River – rice and vegetable farms – mat weaving family – sunset stop – your hotel
Tour style	Countryside ride as a passenger on a vintage Vespa with an experienced driver; small group or private with an English-speaking guide
Departure	Daily, afternoon
Pick-up / drop-off	Free from hotels and guesthouses in central Hoi An
Meals	Lunch of local food at the start, and cold water throughout
Activity level	Easy – short walks; some unpaved lanes
Best for	Late risers and photographers who want village life, farmers and a sunset in one afternoon
Guide language	English (other languages on request)
Price	US$73 per person (small group) · US$93 per person (private)

Tour Highlights

1. Lunch Like a Local

Your afternoon begins at a local restaurant with a lunch of central Vietnamese food, before you ride out of town. Read more about the dishes in our Hoi An food guide.

2. Along the Thu Bon River to a Fish Market

Ride west along the banks of the Thu Bon River and stop at a small local market where fishermen sell their catch, and hear how river fishing still supports many families.

3. Rice Paddies and Farmers

Follow narrow lanes through the middle of the rice paddies, stop for photos and visit a farm to see how rice is planted – a chance to meet and chat with local farmers, with your guide translating.

4. A Rice Cracker Village

See how families make rice crackers (bánh tráng) by hand, steaming thin sheets of rice batter and drying them in the sun.

5. Across the Thu Bon River: Farms and Mat Weaving

Cross a bridge over the Thu Bon River to more rice and vegetable farms, where your guide explains what is grown through the year, and visit a family that keeps the tradition of hand-weaving mats.

6. Sunset on the Way Back

On the ride back to Hoi An you stop at a quiet spot to watch the sun go down over the fields – the best light for photos – before returning to your hotel around 17:00–17:30.

Who This Tour Is For – and Who Should Choose Another

Ideal for: travellers who prefer a relaxed start, couples, families and photographers chasing golden-hour light over the rice fields.

Consider another option if:

You want the boat builders and bamboo bridge – choose the Hoi An Vespa Countryside Morning Tour.
You want food after dark – choose the Hoi An Vespa Night Street Food Tour.
You are pregnant or have back or neck problems – a scooter ride on village lanes is not recommended.

Hoi An Countryside Afternoon Tour Price

Prices are per person in US dollars, including the Vespa, driver, guide, lunch and entrance fees.

Option	Price per person	What it means
Small group tour	US$73	Join other travellers; one driver per guest; shared English-speaking guide
Private tour	US$93	Your party only, with your own guide; stops and timing adjusted to you

Prices are per person in US dollars (USD) for the 2026–2027 season.
Included: hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Hoi An, vintage Vespa with fuel and an experienced driver, full-face helmet, rain poncho if needed, English-speaking guide, lunch, cold water and all entrance fees.
Tour code: VTE-HA209 – please quote it when you book.
Travelling with children? Ask us about child prices and minimum age when you enquire.

Send us your date and number of travellers to check availability and book.

Why Book Direct with Vietnam Tour Expert

Local team: we confirm your date, pick-up time and any dietary needs with the Vespa team in Hoi An before the day.
Local price, best price guarantee: no online-agency commission. If you find the same tour with the same services for less, send us the quote and we will review it and match the price.
One trip, one contact: we can add hotels, transfers, Hue, Da Nang, Halong Bay and the rest of Vietnam to the same plan.
Fast replies: we usually answer within 24 hours, and you can reach us on WhatsApp on +84 88 626 1368.

Customise This Tour

Skip lunch: already eaten? Ask us to start a little later.
Add a basket boat: on a private tour, add a basket boat ride in the Cam Thanh water coconut palms.
Vegetarian lunch: arranged on request.
Keep going: after sunset, join the Hoi An Vespa Night Street Food Tour on another evening.

Tell us what you would like to change and we will send a tailored plan.

Compare Similar Tours

Tour	Duration	Main stops	From
Hoi An Vespa Countryside Afternoon Tour (this tour)	About 4 hours (afternoon)	Lunch first, Thu Bon River, fish market, rice paddies, rice cracker village, mat weaving, sunset	US$73
Hoi An Vespa Countryside Morning Tour	5 hours (morning)	Rice fields, rice paper making, mat weaving, fish farms, boat builders, bamboo bridge, lunch	US$83
A Glimpse of Hoi An & Countryside by Vintage Vespa	2.5 hours	A quick look at Hoi An town and the rice fields and lanes just outside it	US$53
Hoi An Vespa Tour: Rural Villages & My Son Sanctuary	7.5 hours (8:00–15:30)	Rural villages, rice paper making, Phuoc Kieu bronze village, lunch, My Son Sanctuary	US$93
Hoi An Vespa Night Street Food Tour	4 hours (17:30–21:30)	Bánh mì, cao lầu, bánh bèo, an old pagoda, rice fields at sunset, bánh khọt, riverside dinner	US$87

Local Expert Notes by Jimmy

Golden hour: sunset is around 17:15 in December and about 18:30 in June, so the sunset stop is easiest to catch in the cooler months.
Hot season (May–August): the early afternoon is the hottest part of the day – bring a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Wear closed shoes for the market and farm paths.
Weather: February to April is the most pleasant time to ride; May to August is hot, so morning and late-afternoon tours are more comfortable; from October to December heavy rain and floods are possible, and tours may be moved to another day.
New addresses: since 1 July 2025 Hoi An and My Son are part of Da Nang city after the merger with the former Quang Nam province, so you may see “Da Nang” on hotel and ticket addresses.

More planning help: Hoi An travel guide, Hoi An travel tips, where to stay in Hoi An, Hoi An food guide and Hoi An transportation.

Ready for an afternoon in the villages? Send us an inquiry with your date and number of travellers – we usually reply within 24 hours.

Updated 24 October 2026 · By Jimmy, Vietnam Tour Expert

Day by day itinerary

About the Hoi An Vespa Countryside Afternoon Tour

This 4-hour afternoon tour starts with lunch and then rides out of Hoi An on the back of a vintage Vespa, along the Thu Bon River and through rice paddies and craft villages, ending with a sunset stop.

Brief itinerary

Pick-up – lunch – Thu Bon River – fish market
Rice paddies and farm – rice cracker village – bridge over the river
Farms – mat weaving family – sunset – back to your hotel

Hoi An Countryside Afternoon by Vintage Vespa: Thu Bon River, Rice Fields, Village Crafts and Sunset (About 4 Hours)

Meals: lunch · Overnight: No overnight

Times: pick-up around 12:30–13:00, back around 17:00–17:30.

Pick-up and lunch: your driver collects you from your hotel or guesthouse and takes you to a local restaurant for lunch.

Thu Bon River: ride west along the river and stop at a local market where people sell fresh fish.

Rice paddies: ride narrow lanes through the fields, stop for photos and visit a farm to learn how rice is planted and meet local farmers.

Rice crackers: visit a village where families make rice crackers.

Across the river: cross a bridge over the Thu Bon River to see rice and vegetable farms, and visit a family with a tradition of mat weaving.

Sunset: stop on the way back to watch the sunset, then return to your hotel.

Inclusions

Meals

Lunch of local food

Transport

Vintage Vespa with driver

Accommodation

No overnight

Tour Inclusions

Free hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Hoi An
Vintage Vespa with fuel and an experienced driver (one guest per scooter)
Full-face helmet, and rain poncho if needed
English-speaking guide
Lunch of local food and cold water throughout
All entrance fees

Tour Exclusions

Drinks beyond those included
Pick-up outside central Hoi An (ask us)
Tips for drivers and guide (appreciated)
Personal expenses

Tour Price

Tour code: VTE-HA209

Option	Price per person
Small group tour	US$73
Private tour	US$93

Prices are per person in US dollars (USD) for the 2026–2027 season.
Included: hotel pick-up and drop-off, vintage Vespa with fuel and driver, full-face helmet, English-speaking guide, lunch, cold water and entrance fees.
Private tour: your party only, with stops and timing adjusted to you.
Travelling with children? Ask us about child prices when you enquire.

Ready to book? Send us your date, number of travellers and the tour code VTE-HA209 to confirm availability.

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FAQs about the Hoi An Vespa Countryside Afternoon Tour

1. How long is the Hoi An Vespa Countryside Afternoon Tour?

About 4 hours: pick-up around 12:30–13:00 and back at your hotel around 17:00–17:30.

2. How much does the afternoon tour cost?

US$73 per person in a small group or US$93 per person for a private tour, including the Vespa, driver, guide, lunch and entrance fees.

3. Is lunch included?

Yes. The tour starts with lunch of local food at a restaurant. Tell us about vegetarian or allergy needs when you book.

4. What will I see?

The Thu Bon River, a local fish market, rice paddies and a farm visit, a rice cracker village, rice and vegetable farms across the river, a mat weaving family and a sunset stop.

5. Will I see the sunset?

Usually yes, on the way back. In the summer months the sun sets later than the tour ends, so the light is more golden-hour than sunset.

6. Do I drive the Vespa myself?

No. You ride as a passenger behind an experienced driver, one guest per scooter.

7. Morning or afternoon – which countryside tour is better?

The Hoi An Vespa Countryside Morning Tour is cooler and adds boat builders and a bamboo bridge; the afternoon tour suits late risers and adds a fish market and sunset.

8. Is it safe?

The lanes are quiet, full-face helmets are provided and the drivers go slowly on unpaved sections.

9. Where does the tour start?

At your hotel or guesthouse in central Hoi An. Pick-up and drop-off are free.

10. Can children join?

Usually yes, if they can sit safely behind a driver and wear a helmet. Ask us about the minimum age and child prices.

11. What should I wear?

Closed shoes, light clothes, a hat and sunscreen. Ponchos are provided if it rains.

12. Can I talk to the farmers?

Yes – your guide translates, and the farmers are used to visitors asking about their work.

13. What happens if it rains?

Tours run in normal rain with ponchos. During floods or storms (most likely October to December) we move your tour to another day where possible.

14. How do I book this tour?

Send your date, number of travellers, hotel and the tour code VTE-HA209 through the Tour Inquiry form or WhatsApp on +84 88 626 1368. We usually reply within 24 hours.

Tour at a Glance