Hoi An, once known as Faifo, was a major international port in the 16th and 17th centuries, and the foreign influences are discernible to this day. While the serious shipping business has long since moved to Danang, the heart of the city is still the Old Town, full of winding lanes and Chinese-styled shophouses, which is particularly atmospheric in the evening as the sun goes down. While almost all shops now cater to the tourist trade, the area has been largely preserved as is, which is unusual in Vietnam, and renovation has proceeded slowly and carefully - it's mercifully absent of towering concrete blocks and karaoke parlors.

The main thoroughfare in the Old Town is Tran Phu. Just south of the Old Town, across the Thu Bon River, are the islands of An Hoi to the west, reachable via Hai Ba Trung, and Cam Nam to the east, reachable via Hoang Dieu.

Most visitors to Hoi An spend a lot of time walking through the ancient streets, buying clothes, shoes and paintings in the town’s famous shops. But how many visitors get to discover the simple life of the villagers, watch the children at play and experience the warmth of their welcome while enjoying the beautiful scenery, such as bamboo, churches and thatched cottages. We will take you on a “Xich Lo” tour with an experienced local guide who will show you the more interesting hidden parts of this beautiful town. Everything is guaranteed to give you a sense of serenity.

Detailed Itinerary

14.00: Our local guide will meet you at the hotel in the town and ride a “Xich Lo” through the opposite site of Hoi An River bank where you can take a panorama of Hoi An town. Keep on the “Xich Lo” through the tiny lanes of Hoi An countryside, passing the fields of corn, sweet potatoes, beautiful local fruit-garden ... Stop over the local fishing village, get on the boat for 2 hours streaming down the Cua Dai estuary to enjoy the sunset on the river.

VietnamTripAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Price per person in USD in the party from 1st Oct, 2010 to 31st Sept, 2011
Group	1 pax	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5 - 9 pax
Cost/pax (US$)	45	40	35	30

Trip inclusion :

• English or French speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request.
• Admission fees for all sightseeing places.
• Boat trip.
• Cyclo and tip for the rider.
• Purified water & wet towel

Trip exclusion :

• Personal expenses.
• Drinks.
• Tip.