Tra Nhieu Fishing Village Tour

Fishing nets on the river near Hoi An

Tra Nhieu, in Duy Vinh commune on the Thu Bon River, is a quiet village where traditional ways of life continue. Cycle there, go out on a boat with a local fisherman to cast a net, eat lunch in a village house and return to Hoi An by boat.

Photo: Christophe95 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Duration6 hours
Departure8:00 AM
TransportA/C vehicle, bicycle, boat
Tour typePrivate, priced by group size
GuideEnglish or Vietnamese
Price on requestPrivate tour: the price per person falls as your group grows.
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Highlights

  • Village roads shaded by betel-nut trees and garden houses
  • Traditional livelihoods: farming, fishing, livestock and sleeping-mat weaving
  • Learn to cast a net and catch fish, shrimp and crab with a fisherman
  • Lunch with local dishes in a village home
  • Return to Hoi An by boat on the river

Itinerary

  1. 8:00 AMYou are collected from your hotel lobby.
  2. Cycle along the Hoai River and over the bridge to Tra Nhieu village.
  3. A brief introduction to the village’s history and traditional crafts: farming, fishing, poultry and livestock breeding, sleeping-mat making.
  4. Go out on a boat with a local fisherman to learn how to cast a net and catch fish, shrimp and crab.
  5. Lunch with special dishes at a local house, then say goodbye to the fishermen.
  6. Cycle to the wharf and return to Hoi An by boat. End of tour.

Route map

  1. Hoi An Old Town
  2. Tra Nhieu village
  3. Bach Dang boat wharf

Out to Tra Nhieu by bicycle over the bridge; back to Hoi An by boat on the river. The line shows the road for reference.

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What’s included

Included

  • A/C vehicle
  • Entrance fee
  • English or Vietnamese-speaking local guide
  • Bicycle
  • Boat
  • Fishing tools
  • Lunch
  • Mineral water
  • VAT

Not included

  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses

Prices

Children under 5Free
Children 5 to 950% of the adult price
10 years and overAdult price

This is a private tour priced per person according to group size. Send a request and we will quote the exact price for your group.

Good to know

  • Part of the day is spent on a small boat; bring sun protection and a change of clothes in case you get wet.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Hoi An.
  • A 30% Lunar New Year surcharge applies from 28 December to 4 January of the lunar calendar.

Cancellation

  • Cancellation terms are confirmed in writing with your booking.