🌞#1 Ovuigo’s Ride a Buffalo,(Trâu) Paddle a Basket Boat (Thúng) – Only in Hoi An (Day trip 2.5 hours)

   🌴 Location                    : Authentic countryside setting, featuring a peaceful local fishing village and lush rice paddy fields near Hoi An.

   🌴 Departure Time      : Available daily at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM

   🌴 Duration                    : Approximately 2.5 hours

   🌴 Group Size                : Minimum 2 guests required to run the tour / Maximum 6 guests per experience

   🌴 Tour Themes           : Local culture, water buffalo riding, basket boat experience, countryside exploration, rice farming life, river fun, traditional fishing village, cultural adventure, authentic & hands-on.

   🌴 Ideal for.                    : Families, couples, small groups of international travelers

⭐ TOUR INTRO:

    🌴 Experience the authentic rural life of Vietnam with our unique combination of water buffalo riding and traditional basket boat adventure in the beautiful countryside surrounding Hội An Ancient Town.

⭐ TOUR PROGRAM:

   1. Welcome & Countryside Introduction

⏱️ 30 minutes

  • Pick-up from hotel in a private vehicle.

  • Drive through peaceful rice fields and villages.

  • Your guide shares local stories about the buffalo, the rice, and rural life, bringing Vietnam’s agrarian roots to life.

2. Become a Vietnamese Farmer – Buffalo Riding & Plowing

⏱️ 60 minutes

  • Meet your gentle buffalo companion, trained for tourist interaction.

  • Experience:

    • Lead and ride the buffalo through the field.

    • Try plowing the mud field like a real farmer (mud, laughs, and memories!).

    • Option to bathe the buffalo after the hard work — symbolic of bonding.

3. Rustic Break – Herbal Tea & Local Snacks Under the Bamboo

⏱️ 15 minutes

  • Sit down in a countryside hut among the rice fields.

  • Enjoy warm ginger tea, sticky rice cakes, and peaceful rural vibes.

4. Paddle Through History – Basket Boat Adventure in Cam Thanh

⏱️ 45 minutes

  • Transfer to the famous water coconut forest of Cam Thanh.

  • Learn to paddle the iconic round basket boat with a local fisherman.

  • Try hands-on fishing techniques: net throwing, crab catching, and drag-net fishing.

  • Explore the war history of the coconut forest, used as a hiding place during the Vietnam War.

  • Optional: Enjoy a lively basket boat spinning performance or try it (if you dare!)

5. Farewell & Souvenir Moments

⏱️ 15 minutes

  • Receive a small hand-made souvenir (buffalo keychain or coconut craft).

  • Say goodbye with a big smile and muddy feet!

  • Return to hotel in your private vehicle.

⭐ TOUR INCLUDED:

    🌴 Pick up at hotel by Ovuigo’s mini-van

    🌴 English speaking tour guide.

    🌴 Life jacket.

    🌴 Basket boat lesson.

    🌴 Buffalo ride adventure.

    🌴 01 water with complimentary (extra charge for 01 beer is 30,000 VND, 01 soft drink is 20,000 VND and 01 water is 10,000 VND).

   🌴 Snack.  

   🌴 Many, many photo opportunities.

   🌴 Return to hotel by Ovuigo’s mini-van

⭐  TOUR PRICE:

    🌴 70$ USD /1 adult.

    🌴 30$ USD /1 child (child from 4 to 11 years old is half price and 12 and over applied as adult rate).

⭐  TOUR PACKAGE EXCLUDED:

    🌴 Travel Insurance

    🌴 Personal tip

⭐  TIPS TO BRING:

   🌴 Sun-protection creams & lotions  

   🌴 Fully charged cameras

   🌴 Caps/hat

   🌴 Wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting muddy.

   🌴 Sunglasses

   🌴 Towel and extra clothes in case of being wet

⭐ NOTE:

    🌴 All of Ovuigo’s programs are join-in coach tours (shared seating). If you would like a private tour, a surcharge of 5,000,000 VND will apply.

   🌴 Tour rates are subject to change without prior notice.

   🌴In case of bad weather, tours may be cancelled for safety reasons.

   🌴 Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

   🌴 Children’s pricing:

    • Infants (1–3 years old): 25% of adult rate

    • Children (4–11 years old): 50% of adult rate

    • 12 years and older: Charged at adult rate

   🌴 For guests staying at Four Seasons – The Nam Hai Resort or Wyndham Hoi An Royal Beachfront Resort, a surcharge of 500,000 VND per way will apply for pickup/drop-off service. This transfer includes our tour guide.
If you prefer not to use our transfer service, please arrange your own transportation to the meeting point. 

   🌴 Children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult when riding the buffalo

   🌴For assistance, please contact us via WhatsApp or hotline: +84 868 319 161.

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