VIETNAM – Hoi An – A Countryside Dinner in Tra Que Village
Tra Que is a small farming community located about 2 kilometers northeast of Hoi An, and is adorned with fields, rivers, and lazy water buffaloes lounging in the mud- a truly tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi and Ho chi Minh City.
Theme
Art & Culture, Classic, Culinary, Family, Honeymoon
Country - City
Vietnam - Hoi An
Market segment
Groups, Thematic Leisure
Price Level
$$$
Max pax
150
Seasonality
All Year Round, rainy season from October to December
Arrival city
Hoi An
Departure city
Hoi An
Description
After a quick trip from the hotel to Tra Que Village, the dinner starts after guests arrive at a local house, where they will be warmly welcomed by the house’s host. After a quick presentation, it will be time to enjoy a banquet feast, consisting of the best local cuisine. One of the most impressive aspects of this experience is knowing that the ingredients are the freshest they can possibly be, because they’ve literally been picked that afternoon from the local farm just meters away.
Can be combined with
Thematic Leisure
- Hoi An – Wander through a UNESCO World Heritage listed Village
- Hoi An – Jeep tour to My Son
Groups
- Hoi An – Wander through a UNESCO World Heritage listed Village
- Hoi An – Jeep tour to My Son
Selling points
- A great dinner in the beautiful setting of Tra Que village
- All the vegetables are organic and sourced directly in Tra Que
- Easy to organize for any travelers in Hoi An
Level Of The Excursion
Medium – This activity offers tangible positive contributions to the local community, culture and/or environment
The Impact Of This Excursion
Social/cultural Impact
Cultural Conservation
Empowerment and education
Homestays
Community welfare and health
Economic Impact
Local individual benefits
Community benefits
Additional Information
Support for local communities: the activity is supporting the small farming community Tra Que in Hoi An and helps in promoting the organic and traditional farming methods.
Cultural engagement: The tour provides participants an opportunity to learn about the local way of life, fostering respect for local cultures
Sustainable interaction: The tour avoids any activity that could harm the environment, ensuring the natural beauty of the area is preserved.
This experience in Tra Que Village integrates cultural immersion with sustainability. Despite a short drive to the village, the tour focuses on minimizing its carbon footprint by emphasizing local activities. Supporting the small farming community, it promotes organic and traditional farming methods, providing economic benefits to locals. Participants engage deeply with the local way of life, fostering respect for their culture. This low-impact activity promotes responsible tourism practices and ensures the natural environment is preserved. Highlighting sustainable practices and eco-friendly exploration, it sets a standard for responsible travel.
Time And Transportation
| From | To | Km | By | Duration | Road condition |
| Hoi An | Tra Que | 5 kilometers | Car | 15 minutes | Good |
| Danang (Hai Chau) | Tra Que | 27 kilometers | Car | 45 minutes | Good |
Duration
2.5 hours
Min pax
2
Max pax
10
How to sell it
- A dinner with a special, tranquil atmosphere
- For any clients who would like to have dinner on a special occasion (honeymoon / birthday)
- The English-speaking host knows a great deal of fascinating and enriching information about Hoi An’s cuisine and different dishes.
- The opportunity to experience Tra Que’s delicious organic food.
Why this activity
- High-end activity in Hoi An
- An activity for FIT (but also possible for mini-incentives with some changes)
Good to combine with
Any sightseeing in Hoi An
Do not combine with
Too many activities in Tra Que
Market suggestion
AUSTRALIA
CANADA
FRANCE
ITALY
SPAIN
PORTUGAL
BENELUX
SCANDINAVIA
CEE
US
GERMANY
UK
Competitor comparison
Some DMCs
Pros
- It’s a unique dinner in a quiet and intimate location.
- Very welcoming and fluent English-speaking local host; he’s an excellent chef.
- Easily impresses and surprises guests with his communicative and cooking abilities.
- Connecting guests with the local culture in a verbal and gastronomic way.
Cons
- If it is raining, the guests could be wet as they must walk 500 meters to reach the house.
Price range
From 32$
Quotation guideline
ERP-Hoi An – Activity – Local house Mr Tuan – Countryside dinner
Inclusion
Entrance fee to Tra Que village, food
Exclusion
- Travel
- Drinks
Important notes
- The walking distance from the road to the local house: 500m. A 16 seat vehicle can park in front of the house.
- The capacity in the outdoor garden is max 150 pax, and indoor is max 25 pax (if it’s raining)
Contact
Supplier: Mr. TRAN QUOC Tuan
Add: Tra Que vegetable village, Cam Ha ward, Hoi An city
Phone: (00 84) 914 023 044
English
A countryside dinner in Tra Que village
You will head to Tra Que village to enjoy a countryside dinner. You’ll receive a warm welcome by the English-speaking host or a member of the family before digging into a feast of the best local cuisine made with fresh ingredients that have just been picked that afternoon from the local farm nearby.
Duration: 2h 30min
Note: departure time at 18:30
French
Dîner à la campagne dans le village de Tra Que
Vous vous rendrez au village de Tra Que pour déguster un dîner à la campagne. Vous serez accueilli par vos hôtes ou par un membre de la famille avant de commencer ce festin de plats locaux préparés à partir de produits frais issus d’une ferme avoisinante.
Durée: 2h 30min
Remarque: départ à 18 h 30
Spanish
Cena rural en el pueblo de Tra Que
Se dirigirá al pueblo de Tra Que para disfrutar de una cena rural. Su anfitrión o un miembro de la familia le dará la bienvenida antes de comenzar con un festín de la mejor cocina local preparada con ingredientes frescos recogidos esa misma tarde en una granja local cercana.
Duración: 2 horas y 30 minutos
Nota: hora de salida a las 18:30
Italian
Una cena in campagna nel villaggio di Tra Que
Andrete al villaggio di Tra Que per godervi una cena in campagna. Essere accolti dall’ospite o da un membro della famiglia prima di tuffarsi in una festa della migliore cucina locale fatta con ingredienti freschi raccolti quello stesso pomeriggio nella fattoria locale nelle vicinanze.
Durata: 2h 30min
Nota: orario di partenza alle 18:30
German
Ein ländliches Abendessen im Dorf Tra Que
Sie begeben sich zur Gemeinde Tra Que, um dort ein ländliches Abendessen zu genießen. Lassen Sie sich vom Gastgeber oder einem Familienmitglied willkommen heißen, bevor Sie sich dem Festessen aus bester lokaler Küche hingeben, zubereitet aus frischen Zutaten, die gerade an diesem Nachmittag von der örtlichen Farm in der Nähe geerntet wurden.
Dauer: 2 Stunden und 30 Minuten
Hinweis: Abfahrtszeit 18.30 Uhr



















