One of the best ways of exploring Hoi An is by bicycle. Heaven and Earth Bicycle Tours will take you off the beaten track and into the heart of traditional Vietnam. With so much to see and experience beyond the main town, getting out into the countryside is a real must-do experience. Visit local businesses and learn about trades like rice making, mat weaving and furniture engraving. You’ll also be treated to some delicious home-cooked food at a local family’s home.

Get active out on the water and experience another side to Hoi An at the same time. The views of the Ancient Town from the river are fantastic, but the real rewards come when you begin to venture further out, where palm groves line the smaller backwaters and friendly fisherman wave as they go about their daily business. This tour is a great way to escape the crowds and get an insight into local riverside life.

Learn more about Hoi An's to PADI Dive Center and the courses it offers as well as the various scuba dive day trips and snorkeling tours.

It's not "grand", but the experience is definitely enchanting. By that I mean you're not there to see huge sights or anything, but that's just what makes in a unique part of your journey. It contrasts the other tourist activities by giving you time to relax.

An Bang Beach provides a fantastic day out by the sea. It’s family-friendly, with clean sand, a gentle slope into the ocean and numerous places to have lunch and a refreshing drink or two. Less popular than Cua Dai Beach, An Bang is one of the few remaining stretches of beach that remains largely unspoilt by commercial development.

Located on the banks of the Thu Bon River, the Ancient Town is what people tend to conjure up when they think of Hoi An. It’s a captivating and historic area that’s home to some truly remarkable buildings, including temples, old houses and of course, the famous Japanese Covered Bridge. Despite being a well-known tourist spot, the Ancient Town hasn’t lost its charm. Wander through its quaint streets, stopping for coffee and taking in the arts and crafts shops, museums, custom tailors and street markets along the way.

Here you can learn local rice farming techniques and turn your hand to a spot of farming yourselves. The day also involves a short cooking class before enjoying a tasty lunch consisting of several traditional Vietnamese dishes.

If you like your evening meal with a view, hop on a Cinnamon Cruise down the Thu Bon River and enjoy scenes of Hoi An’s waterways as you glide along. The food matches up to the experience and the atmosphere is always fun and friendly.