OUR PRIVATE TOURS

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Located on the East Sea coast in central Vietnam, Hoi An is our hometown. Pretty and historic, it was an important commercial trading port from the 15th to 18th centuries. Today, its characterized by a unique blend of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and French architecture from its past.

When the port declined in the 19th century, the once-flourishing city was all but forgotten as our other major cities began to modernize. Because of this, Hoi An is a charming, well-preserved time capsule to an influential period in Vietnam’s past.

Once welcoming traders from all corners of the globe, now worldwide visitors flock to Hoi An in their thousands. Keen to explore our city’s UNESCO-designated ‘Ancient Town’.

As a local company we show you behind the often busy tourist routes. With 5 private tours that include Hoi An (including a wonderful evening FOODIE tour), we discover the slower-paced lifestyle of genuine Vietnam and its people. Not forgetting the major attractions of our pretty town.

“My outstanding experience with Man Nguyen tours started at booking, when he was the ONLY operator out of the top 5 or 6 on TripAdvisor who told me he would find a way to make my proposed itinerary possible”

Hoi An is a great centre from which to visit Da Nang and Hue cities with us. Our day tours can include Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge, Hai Van Pass & Lang Co Bay. We don’t forget My Son Sanctuary, our rural craft families, the famous Vietnamese basket boats, Tra Que village and its local farmers.

Choose a wonderful day from our itineraries below. Or let us design a trip to match your individual requirements. Our tours don’t come off-the-shelf, we listen to what you want and introduce you to authentic Vietnam.

NEW TOUR! Our Half-Day 'Bikes, Boat, BBQ & Beautiful Hoi An' Private Tour

Pretty Hoi An and surrounding countryside is a really charming, well-preserved time capsule of an influential period in Vietnam’s past. This 6-hour afternoon/evening private tour is a snapshot of rural Vietnam, its food, our locals, Hoi An’s river and wonderful evening lights & lanterns. We include:

Visit the unusual organic herb & vegetable farms at Tra Que village – supplying most Hoi An's restaurants and eateries fresh every day
Cruise the Thu Bon river with Vietnamese boatsmen. See local fishermen and their unique nets. Enjoy the wonderful evening lights of Hoi An from your private riverboat
A 3-course BBQ of local specialities with a drink, prepared just for you as sunsets
From Bạch Đằng river station we take the short walk along the river bank to Hoi An's colourful night market and lantern area where you can make-a-wish with your personal river lantern
8pm – either remain in Hoi An town or we return to your Da Nang or Hoi An hotel

Tour 1: Our Authentic Hoi An - 'Focus on Locals' Private Tour

For early risers, this is your chance to get behind the well-trodden tourist routes. To ‘real Vietnam’, normally unseen by the growing number of visitors to Hoi An. Few will get the chance to really experience beautiful Hoi An as locals see it with local Hoianian guides by their side. Today we focus on how our people go about their daily lives – to suit you, its a 6-7am start as Vietnamese are early risers, but here’s a genuine glimpse into ‘local’ Hoi An and our rural families in the surrounding countryside. And to try our food we eat every day. We include:

See exercising Vietnamese elders along the riverbank and the town being prepared for our visitor's arrival
Take a private boat to rural Cam Kim island to meet our country families to see how they live and work. Here are families generally untouched by tourism but who welcome you into their homes with genuine Vietnamese courtesy - a true taster of authentic Vietnam
Visit a fishing boatyard and locals pagoda, see young apprentices working by hand in a carpentry workshop and try your hand at rice paper making the Vietnamese way!

Tour 2: Our Hoi An 'Countryside & Town' Private Tour

Another of our UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the charming ancient town of Hoi An never fails to delight its many visitors. Sometimes busy but always a real pleasure to discover, this former port is a melting-pot of history, architecture, eras & styles. We include:

A full day private tour with quality air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver plus one of our renowned English speaking tour guides
Your Da Nang City/Beach, or Hoi An, hotel pick-up
A choice of morning activities in the surrounding countryside and rural areas of Hoi An. Maybe Cam Kim island to visit our country families and see how they work & live – a true taster of authentic Vietnam where families remain largely untouched by tourism. Or ride the unique basket boats of Vietnam or help farmers on their unusual organic herb & vegetable farms at Tra Que village

*The famous Hoi An Bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette) is well on the world foodie map because of Anthony Bourdain’s recommendation! Definitely worth a try to see what all the fuss is about!

Tour 3: Our Hoi An 'Foodie & Sightseeing' - Private Tour

Charming Hoi An never fails to delight its many visitors. Sometimes busy but always a real pleasure to discover, this former port is a melting pot of history, architecture, eras & styles and is best as an afternoon/evening tour to experience its beautiful Lantern Area, Riverside & food.

And of all SE Asia countries, Vietnam probably has the most diverse food scene. And the most diverse is Hoi An, with a food experience like no other. Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of dairy and oil, complementary textures, and reliance on herbs and vegetables. And Vietnam is famous for its varied vegetarian dishes.

The abundance of spices produced by central Vietnam’s mountainous terrain

sets our region’s cuisine apart from North & South Vietnam. With the balance between fresh herbs and meats and a selective use of spices our region’s food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world.

You’ll enjoy the sight, aroma and taste of central Vietnam’s favourite foods while experiencing the colours and excitement of night time Hoi An! We include:

A 6-hour car private sightseeing & food tour of Hoi An with a Hoi An local tour guide
Your 3pm Hoi An or Da Nang city hotel pick-up with air-conditioned vehicle
A late afternoon walking tour of UNESCO listed Hoi An 'ancient town', including the Japanese Bridge, Fujian (Phúc Kiến) Assembly Hall, and historic Quan Thang House
Our unique 'Vietnamese coffee culture'
Visit a fishing boatyard and locals pagoda, see young apprentices working by hand in a carpentry workshop and try your hand at rice paper making the Vietnamese way!
Tasting 10 central Vietnamese delicacies including dessert (you'll be asked about intolerances/likes & dislikes) – and we guarantee you will not be left hungry! We include the Hoi An Bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette) made famous by Anthony Bourdain. Definitely worth trying to see what all the fuss is about!
Evening time in the very pretty Hoi An Lantern Area & Riverside
Hoi An Night Market
Bottled chilled water and soft drinks
Your Hoi An or Da Nang city hotel drop-off

Tour 4: Our Hoi An & Da Nang 'Two Centre' Private Tour

This is our ‘Two Centre’ fully escorted private tour. In just one day you contrast the photogenic beauty of Hoi An ancient town’ with modern Da Nang city and its bustling centre, awe-inspiring attractions and stunning beaches right on its doorstep. We include:

*The famous Hoi An Bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette) is well on the world foodie map because of Anthony Bourdain’s recommendation! Definitely worth a try to see what all the fuss is about!

Tour 5: Our Hoi An or Da Nang Private 'Foodie' Tour

Of all countries in South East Asia, Vietnam probably has the most diverse food scene. And at its most diverse is central Vietnam with Da Nang and Hoi An offering food experiences like no other.

Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of dairy and oil, complementary textures, and reliance on herbs and vegetables. And Vietnam is famous for its varied vegetarian dishes.

The abundance of spices produced by central Vietnam’s mountainous terrain sets our region’s cuisine apart from North & South Vietnam. Our food is notable for its sophisticated meals consisting of many complex dishes served in small portions. With the balance between fresh herbs and meats and selective use of spices, our region’s food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world.

You’ll enjoy the sight, aroma and taste of central Vietnam’s favourite foods while at the same time experiencing the colours and excitement of night time Vietnam! We include:

A 5-hour evening private food tour of either Da Nang city or Hoi An town
Your Da Nang City or Hoi An hotel pick-up with air-conditioned vehicle
A town centre walking tour (plus some sightseeing) with one of our renowned English speaking tour guides.
Experience our unique 'Vietnamese coffee culture'
Tasting 10 central Vietnamese delicacies (you'll be asked about intolerances/likes & dislikes before your tour commences) – and we guarantee you will not be left hungry at the end of your time with us!
Bottled chilled water and soft drinks
Your Da Nang City or Hoi An hotel drop-off

Tour 6: Our 'Imperial City of Hue' Private Tour

Once the imperial capital of Vietnam and located on the picturesque Perfume River, tranquil and evocative Hue is a city crammed full of ancient and modern history, photogenic sites and wonderful food opportunities. Our fully escorted private tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site includes:

The 19th century Hue Citadel, the imperial city remains and its Forbidden City
Your Da Nang City/Beach, or Hoi An, hotel pick-up
A Private Boat ride across the atmospheric Perfume River
An authentic Vietnamese Lunch of Hue delicacies on request*
A short drive through rural Hue Province into Chau Chu mountain
The elaborate tomb of Emperor Khanh Dinh with its unique imperial audience court
A scenic return on the 'quick road' through Hai Van tunnel
Your Da Nang City or Hoi An hotel drop-off

Tour 7: Our Ba Na Hills Resort & The Golden Bridge Private Tour

Bà Nà Hills was a French hill station built around 1919, located high in the mountains west of Da Nang city the station went into general disuse after 1945. In its place and opening some 10 years ago, Sunworld Ba Na Hills Resort is THE tourist attraction for many visitors to Vietnam. Reached by a world record-holding cable car system, the resort includes its famous ‘Golden Bridge’, opened in 2018.

‘Beat The Crowds’ – Ba Na Hills is always very busy and often crowded every day of the week! The crowds increase at weekends and during Vietnam’s holiday periods. There can be long morning-queues at the cable car station with overcrowding on any day you visit.

Here are our tips for enjoying Ba Na Hills with us:

For a family: we make an early start to arrive at the ground level cable car station before the long unruly queues that build-up with the arrival of the large group tours. Finish your day mid-afternoon means you miss the homewards rush too. This is important advice for families travelling with elders and young children
For couples and adult groups: generally a half-day is sufficient and arrive at the cable car station before 7.30am or about 2.30pm (the queues have subsided and the afternoon weather is cooler). Usually, we include a half day of Da Nang 'highlights with lunch before the short drive to Ba Na.
Golden 'Hand' Bridge: The attraction everyone is talking about! But remember the bridge is not a 'stand-alone' attraction, you must purchase the complete Ba Na Hills resort ticket and take its cable car to see the bridge.

Tour 8: Our Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary Private Tour

During the 4th to 13th centuries there was a unique culture on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam, owing its spiritual origins to the Hinduism of India. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence.

My Son (spoken Mee Sun) Sanctuary dates from the 4th to the 13th centuries with My Son valley a site for religious ceremony for kings of the ruling dynasties of Champa, as well as a burial place for Cham royalty and national heroes.

My Son is located in the mountainous border region of Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam and is yet another of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. My Son is easily reached from Hoi An in about 60 minutes and is an afternoon visit to escape the ever-present large group tours and our midday heat.

Our My Son tour can either be a stand-alone half day tour or we can include Da Nang or Hoi An highlights in the morning with an option of an authentic Vietnamese lunch before our short drive to the Sanctuary.

“Superbly organised tour. Man is wonderful, kind, helpful and professional. Nothing too much trouble.
His command of English is excellent. Extra little touches make his tours 5 stars”