Half Day Tra Que Village Biking Experience
Ref: HAT-OPT-02
Duration: ~6 Hours
Departure: 08:00 or 13:00
Transportation: Bicycle
Highlight:
Enjoy an authentic countryside escape as you cycle to Tra Que herb village and experience a day in the life of local farmers. This immersive tour combines gardening activities, cultural interaction, and a hands-on cooking session with a local family.
Program/Itinerary:
Depart from your hotel and cycle approximately 30 minutes through the scenic countryside to Tra Que Herb Village, a charming community known for its fragrant organic vegetables that enrich many traditional Hoi An dishes.
Upon arrival, take a leisurely walk through the vegetable gardens while learning about the history and unique farming techniques of the village. Then, roll up your sleeves and join local farmers in daily gardening activities such as preparing the soil, fertilizing with seaweed, raking, sowing seeds, watering, and harvesting fresh vegetables.
After your farming experience, enjoy an optional relaxing herbal foot soak before heading to a local family home.
Here, take part in a hands-on cooking session, where you will learn to prepare traditional regional dishes such as “Tam Huu” (spring rolls with herbs and pork) and “Banh Xeo” (Vietnamese savory pancakes). Afterward, sit down and enjoy a delicious homemade meal prepared by you and your host.
Following lunch, learn more about harvesting and preparing fresh vegetables before bidding farewell to your host family. Cycle back to your hotel, concluding your enriching countryside experience.
Menu Highlights
- Tam Huu (fresh spring rolls with Tra Que herbs)
- Banh Xeo (Vietnamese savory pancakes)
Inclusions
- English-speaking guide
- Bicycle and farming tools
- All visits and activities
- Cooking demonstration and meal at a local family house (lunch or dinner)
- Mineral water
Notes
- Lunar New Year surcharge: 30%
