Cycle out of Hoi An and into Tra Que Village for hands-on herb farming and a market-to-table Vietnamese cooking class. Expect easy cycling, tactile farming tasks, and a shared meal made from ingredients you helped harvest.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Pedal away from the lantern-lit lanes of Hoi An and into a patchwork of narrow fields where the air tastes faintly of seaweed and cilantro. The ride to Tra Que Village is gentle—flat lanes lined with coconut palms and low stone walls—each turn revealing farmers bent over raised beds and small canals that push cool air across the paddies.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity; suitable for people who can cycle short distances and do low-impact farm tasks
Wildlife
History
Tra Que has been an herb and vegetable producing community for generations, known locally for using seaweed-based fertiliser and communal farming techniques.
Conservation
Tours support local livelihoods; avoid stepping on beds, limit single-use plastics, and follow guide instructions to minimize impact on fragile plots.
Reserve your spot on the Bicycle Tour around Hoi An & Cooking Class at Tra Que Village today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring sunscreen and a hat
Sun can be strong on the open lanes and in the fields—apply reef-safe sunscreen and wear a brimmed hat during farm work.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Farm tasks involve stomping seaweed and working soft soil—sturdy shoes protect your feet and keep you comfortable.
Hydrate before and during
Carry a refillable bottle; guides provide bottled water but local heat and activity make hydration essential.
Practice respectful photography
Ask permission before photographing family members or inside private yards to honor local privacy.
Closed-toe walking shoes
Protects feet during cycling and when working in soil and seaweed.
Wide-brim hat or cap
Shields you from sun while cycling and during outdoor cooking.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated between supplied bottled water and reduces plastic waste.
Lightweight rain jacket
Useful during sudden tropical showers in the monsoon season.
summer