VIETNAM – Hoi An – Farm-Life Experience in the Hoi an

Description

This activity offers travelers the chance to discover another side of Vietnam. They will learn about the rice farming process, right from cultivation, to planting, to harvest. Here they will see what traditional tools are used for rice farming and the specific skills farmers use in the process. Finally, they will have the opportunity to prepare some rice pancakes (banh xeo) with a local, and indulge in a delicious lunch.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• Hoi An – Discover Hoi An Street Food
• Hoi An – Jeep tour in Hoi An Countryside
• Hoi An – Vespa tour in Hoi An

Selling points

• An intimate way of discovering the rural and authentic scenery of the Hoi An region
• A fun way to interact with local people and gain insight into traditional rice farming
• A great opportunity for travelers to immerse themselves in Vietnamese countryside life
• Perfect for families and young kids

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

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.

Gentle activity: The tour is a low-impact activity that allows participants to experience the area without causing significant disturbance to the natural environment.

The Farm-Life Experience in Hoi An offer not just a delightful cycling adventure through the picturesque countryside but embodies a holistic approach to sustainable and responsible tourism. By supporting the small farming community of Tra Que, participants contribute to the revitalization of traditional organic farming practices while nurturing a deeper respect for local cultures and their ways of life.

Time And Transportation

Duration

Farming experience: Half-day activity

Min pax

1

Max pax

35

How to sell it

• This half-day farming experience will enable guests to learn about one of the most important job of Vietnamese farmers: rice cultivation.
• This tour is suitable for every type of traveler.
• For travelers who want to spend time together in a group (family, friends).
• Great experience for families with kids.

Why this activity

• The local house is still authentic and not touristic.
• It’s possible to combine 3 activities :Cycling – Meeting with a local – Local food experience
• An activity for families and groups.
• Easy to include during a stay in Hoi An, with the activity in the morning and an Old Town visit in the afternoon.
• Easy to include a cycling

Good to combine with

• A short morning walking tour in Hoi An.
• Free time for families in the afternoon.
• A short cycling trip around Cam Thanh Village.
• Basket boat experience in the morning.

Do not combine with

• A cooking class in Hoi An.
• Tra Que Village package.
• A visit to My Son on the same day.

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

Other DMCs

Pros

• Easy to organize.
• Interaction with locals.
• No tourists at all (only one house in this area)
• Easy to include a short cycling trip to the house.
• Easy to include the activity in a full-day tour in Hoi An.

Cons

• Affected by weather: in the rainy season, travelers cannot take part in the outdoor activity.
• Big buses cannot reach the house, travelers must walk about 100 meters.

Information

• The house is located in Cam Thanh Village

Price range

From 16$

Inclusion

• Welcome drink.
• Learn about rice cultivation and traditional rice processing.
• Take part in cooking experience – make a traditional rice pancake (banh xeo).
• Local lunch.

Exclusion

• Easia Travel Guide.
• Transportation from Hoi An.
• Cycling

Important notes

• Provide food restrictions of guests to the supplier before preparation of the meal.
• Cycling booking: good quality bicycle and helmet.
• The buffalo cart only carries max. 8 pax.

Special Guide notes

• Guide needs to call the supplier 1 hour in advance.

Different Choice

Activities at Tra Que Village

Contact

Farming life experience

1. Contact: Mr Tan/0905381144

Add: Group 3, An My Block, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province

Email: info@hoianagritravel.com.vn

2. Hoi An Ecotourism

Contact: Mr Hoang/0905440249

Add: Cam Thanh Ward, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province

Email: hoangminh.vnn@gmail.com

English

Farm life experience

French

Expérience rurale dans la campagne d’Hoi An

Vie à la ferme
Vous vous promènerez à vélo dans la campagne avant de vous diriger vers le village de Cam Thanh. Vous serez accueillis par un habitant puis, après un moment de relaxation dans cet environnement paisible, vous aurez l’opportunité d’observer et de prendre part aux différentes étapes de la culture du riz qui incluent le ratissage du sol, l’écopage de l’eau et le repiquage du riz. Vous pourrez vous essayer à utiliser les outils et les appareils sous l’œil attentif et encourageant de vos « professeurs ». Vous serez ensuite invités à préparer votre repas en apprenant à cuisiner les crêpes de riz (banh xeo), une expérience à la fois drôle et enrichissante. Après avoir savouré cet excellent déjeuner composé d’autres spécialités locales, vous quitterez votre hôte local pour regagner votre hôtel.

Distance et durée de l’excursion à vélo: 6 kilomètres – 50 minutes
Repas inclus : déjeuner

Spanish

Experiencia agrícola en la zona rural de Hoi An

Experiencia agrícola

Disfrute de un paseo en bici por la zona rural y diríjase al pueblo de Cam Thanh. Un habitante local le dará la bienvenida y, después de un rato de relajación en este entorno tan apacible, tendrá la oportunidad de ver y participar en diversas fases del cultivo del arroz. Entre las tareas se incluye rastrillar la tierra del campo, recoger agua y trasplantar arroz. Aproveche para intentar utilizar las herramientas y las máquinas artesanas bajo la atenta y alentadora mirada de sus «profesores». Le invitarán a preparar su almuerzo aprendiendo a preparar tortitas de arroz (banh xeo), una experiencia divertida e ilustradora. Después de saborear este excelente almuerzo con otras especialidades locales, se despedirá de su anfitrión local y regresará a su hotel.

Distancia y duración de la excursión en bici: 6 kilómetros – 50 minutos.

Comidas incluidas: almuerzo.

Italian

Esperienza nella fattoria di campagna di Hoi An

Esperienza della vita in fattoria

Godetevi un tour in bicicletta per la campagna e dirigetevi al villaggio di Cam Thanh. Sarete accolti da una persona del luogo, e dopo un momento di relax in questo ambiente tranquillo, avrete la possibilità di osservare e prendere parte alle varie fasi della coltivazione del riso. Queste fasi includono rastrellare il terreno nel campo, raccogliere l’acqua e trapiantare il riso. Provate a utilizzare gli strumenti e le macchine artigianali sotto gli occhi vigili e incoraggianti dei vostri ‘insegnanti’. Sarete invitati a preparare il vostro pranzo imparando a cucinare le frittelle di riso (banh xeo), in un’esperienza sia divertente che illuminante. Dopo aver gustato questo eccellente pranzo con altre specialità locali, saluterete il vostro ospite locale e tornerete in hotel.

Distanza e durata del viaggio in bicicletta: 6 chilometri – 50 minuti

Pasti inclusi: pranzo

German

Erlebnisse auf dem Bauernhof in der Landschaft von Hoi An

Erlebnis Bauernhof

Genießen Sie eine Radtour durch die Landschaft und radeln Sie zum Dorf Cam Thanh. Dort werden Sie von einem Einwohner begrüßt und nach einem Moment der Entspannung in dieser friedlichen Umgebung haben Sie die Chance, die verschiedenen Stufen der Reisverarbeitung zu beobachten und dabei mitzuwirken. Dazu gehören das Harken des Bodens auf dem Feld, das Schöpfen von Wasser sowie das Umpflanzen von Reis. Versuchen Sie sich darin, die Werkzeuge und Handwerksmaschinen unter den wachsamen und ermutigenden Augen Ihrer ‚Lehrer‘ zu nutzen. Sie werden eingeladen, Ihr Mittagessen selbst zuzubereiten, indem Sie lernen, wie Reis-Pfannkuchen (banhxeo) gekocht werden – sowohl eine spaßige als auch eine erhellende Erfahrung. Nachdem Sie das exzellente Mittagessen mit weiteren lokalen Spezialitäten genossen haben, verabschieden Sie sich von Ihrem örtlichen Gastgeber und kehren zu Ihrem Hotel zurück.

Strecke und Dauer der Radtour: 6 Kilometer – 50 Minuten

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Mittagessen

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