Naomi’s guidebook
Activities in and around Hoi An
We would love to organise activities for your retreat participants, tailor a holiday to your needs or simply arrange trips on your behalf! Here are some of the recommended activities in the area!
Experience the delights of Tra Que Village, where all vegetables are organically and sustainably grown. Visit a local market, join a farmer to see some of the traditional methods still used for preparing the land, take part in various gardening activities, and enjoy a relaxing foot massage with traditional medicinal herbs. Then learn how to cook a range of famous local dishes with Vi, the most delightful host, before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your morning’s work.
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Trà Quế Garden (Cooking Class & Restaurant)
Experience the delights of Tra Que Village, where all vegetables are organically and sustainably grown. Visit a local market, join a farmer to see some of the traditional methods still used for preparing the land, take part in various gardening activities, and enjoy a relaxing foot massage with traditional medicinal herbs. Then learn how to cook a range of famous local dishes with Vi, the most delightful host, before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your morning’s work.
An Bang is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful beaches, with a wonderful stretch of fine sand and an enormous horizon that takes in the distant Cham Islands. Enjoy delicious food, relax on sun loungers or take a swim in the warm waters of the South China Sea.
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An Bang Beach
Đường Hai Bà TrưngAn Bang is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful beaches, with a wonderful stretch of fine sand and an enormous horizon that takes in the distant Cham Islands. Enjoy delicious food, relax on sun loungers or take a swim in the warm waters of the South China Sea.
Named after the five elements (metal, water, wood, fire and earth), the Marble Mountains are a myriad of natural cave networks worshipped as a holy site by both the Champa Kingdom and Buddhist settlers.
Take a glass elevator up to the mountain-top where you can delve into the mysteries of the Linh Ung Pagoda and Temple, Xa Loi Tower and hidden delights of the Huyen Kong caves. Visit Am Phu Cave to find a replica of heaven and hell, eerie underground tunnels and to possibly hear the clapping of bats' wings.
Before descending the 156 steps carved into the mountainside (or returning in the elevator), climb to the summit and admire the beautiful panoramic view. On a clear day, you can even see the mountains bordering Laos.
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Mga Marble Mountains
81 Huyền Trân Công ChúaNamed after the five elements (metal, water, wood, fire and earth), the Marble Mountains are a myriad of natural cave networks worshipped as a holy site by both the Champa Kingdom and Buddhist settlers.
Take a glass elevator up to the mountain-top where you can delve into the mysteries of the Linh Ung Pagoda and Temple, Xa Loi Tower and hidden delights of the Huyen Kong caves. Visit Am Phu Cave to find a replica of heaven and hell, eerie underground tunnels and to possibly hear the clapping of bats' wings.
Before descending the 156 steps carved into the mountainside (or returning in the elevator), climb to the summit and admire the beautiful panoramic view. On a clear day, you can even see the mountains bordering Laos.
Yet another UNESCO site, the Cham Islands form a part of the Cu Lao Cham Marine Park – a world Biosphere Reserve renowned for its diverse marine life. A full-day cruise will take you 15km from the coast of Hoi An. There’s plenty of free time for swimming, snorkelling, optional diving and exploring the underwater wonders of the ocean. The day also includes a delicious lunch at a beachside restaurant.
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Chàm Islands
Yet another UNESCO site, the Cham Islands form a part of the Cu Lao Cham Marine Park – a world Biosphere Reserve renowned for its diverse marine life. A full-day cruise will take you 15km from the coast of Hoi An. There’s plenty of free time for swimming, snorkelling, optional diving and exploring the underwater wonders of the ocean. The day also includes a delicious lunch at a beachside restaurant.
A former port city and important Southeast Asian trading centre dating from the 15th to 19th century, Hoi An’s stunning architecture reflects is fascinating history.
With its rich mix of eras and styles both indigenous and foreign, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts wooden Chinese shophouses and temples, colourful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
We can organise for you a guided walking tour to explore Hoi An Ancient town with a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide. See and hear about the town’s exceptionally well-preserved complex of 1,107 timber frame buildings, as well as its architectural monuments, open market, ferry quay, and many religious pagodas.
After the tour, you can take more time to explore the town, shop, or simply sit back and relax in one of the many delightful cafes and coffee shops.
We provide a list of recommended eateries, coffee shops and places of interest within the town!
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Hội An
A former port city and important Southeast Asian trading centre dating from the 15th to 19th century, Hoi An’s stunning architecture reflects is fascinating history.
With its rich mix of eras and styles both indigenous and foreign, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts wooden Chinese shophouses and temples, colourful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
We can organise for you a guided walking tour to explore Hoi An Ancient town with a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide. See and hear about the town’s exceptionally well-preserved complex of 1,107 timber frame buildings, as well as its architectural monuments, open market, ferry quay, and many religious pagodas.
After the tour, you can take more time to explore the town, shop, or simply sit back and relax in one of the many delightful cafes and coffee shops.
We provide a list of recommended eateries, coffee shops and places of interest within the town!
Wanting a private boat cruise for that special occasion? Be wined, dined and captivated by the sight of Hoi An at night on a relaxing two-and-a-half-hour cruise down the Thu Bon River.
In a private, traditional boat, you’ll be greeted with a cocktail and snacks, before sitting down to a freshly prepared, scrumptious dinner. After dining, you can choose to make a wish with a candlelit lantern and set it into the water to join the other twinkling lights, before returning to the villa. Contact us to organise this in advance of your visit!
Thu Bồn River
Wanting a private boat cruise for that special occasion? Be wined, dined and captivated by the sight of Hoi An at night on a relaxing two-and-a-half-hour cruise down the Thu Bon River.
In a private, traditional boat, you’ll be greeted with a cocktail and snacks, before sitting down to a freshly prepared, scrumptious dinner. After dining, you can choose to make a wish with a candlelit lantern and set it into the water to join the other twinkling lights, before returning to the villa. Contact us to organise this in advance of your visit!
It’s impossible to spend any time in Hoi An without seeing a plethora of brightly-coloured lanterns. This workshop offers you the opportunity to make your very own lantern using traditional techniques. Return home with a beautiful souvenir to remind you of your time here. We can even arrange for you to enjoy this activity in the comfort of the villa.
The Latern Lady - Latern Making Class
It’s impossible to spend any time in Hoi An without seeing a plethora of brightly-coloured lanterns. This workshop offers you the opportunity to make your very own lantern using traditional techniques. Return home with a beautiful souvenir to remind you of your time here. We can even arrange for you to enjoy this activity in the comfort of the villa.
While away a few hours learning a new, local skill. You can choose what you’d like to make and enjoy a guided crafting journey through measuring, cutting and sewing to produce a handmade souvenir.
Blue Lotus Leather
69/3 Hùng VươngWhile away a few hours learning a new, local skill. You can choose what you’d like to make and enjoy a guided crafting journey through measuring, cutting and sewing to produce a handmade souvenir.
Love photography or wall art? Explore this little known gem - Tam Thuan, approximately an hour's journey out of Hoi An! A community project designed to boost sustainable tourism, you will be entranced by a 'gallery' of over 100 murals painted by five Korean artists, seven Vietnamese artists, and a handful of local volunteers.
Tam Thuan Market
95 Trần Cao VânLove photography or wall art? Explore this little known gem - Tam Thuan, approximately an hour's journey out of Hoi An! A community project designed to boost sustainable tourism, you will be entranced by a 'gallery' of over 100 murals painted by five Korean artists, seven Vietnamese artists, and a handful of local volunteers.