Authentic Hoi An - 'Focus on Locals' Private Tour
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Authentic Hoi An - 'Focus on Locals' Private Tour
By Man Nguyen Private Vietnam Tours
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This is your chance to get behind the well-trodden tourist routes and experience ‘real Vietnam’. Normally unseen by visitors to Hoi An, few get chance to really experience beautiful Hoi An as locals see it, with a local Hoianian guide by their side. Today we focus on how our people go about their daily lives – its a 6:30am 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 paddy fields. This is strictly a Private Tour, so you are guaranteed the only guests booked.
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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- Breakfast
- Entrance ticker, water, coffee, private tour guide
- Private transportation
- Private Boat Trip
What's not included- Dinner
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick guests up from their hotel in Hoi An by ELECTRIC CAR
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14588P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14588P2
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Itinerary
- 106:30 am - Pick Up at your Hoi An hotel. Central Market after sunrise. Try a Vietnamese breakfast with locals (included). A private boat ride to rural Cam Kim Island & see woodcarving, local shipbuilding, a family temple, local families and local industry such as rice paper and mat making. Return to Hoi An Old Town for your escorted walking tour behind the tourist trails. Experience Vietnam's unique coffee culture (included). 12:30 pm Drop-Off at your Hoi An Hotel or the ancient town.
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- Tammy07710 contributionsAmazing VietnamThank you Man Nguyen and team for the excellent service, well planned and hassle free tours at Hoi An, Da Nang and Hue. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Your passion for work and love for your country is evident in the way you shared the sights, history and culture. Your recommendations for local cuisine and shopping were all appropriate. We appreciate you for being considerate with our schedule. Always taking time to check on us, making sure we are well taken care of like your own family. We are very satisfied and truly enjoyed our trip💕💕Written October 18, 2024
- Companion274953088630 contributionsAmazing tour in Danang and Hoi AnHad an amazing time for a 2 day tour in Danang and Hoi An with Man and his team. We have 2 young kids and the tour was very flexible which made it so much easier for us. Everything was well organized and communicated. Both Man and Thien were very friendly and we would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you again Man and Thien!Written October 4, 2024
- 902stw0 contributionsWonderful experience at Danang & Hoi AnHad a fantastic family trip to Danang and Hoi An, hosted by Man Nguyen Private Vietnam Tours. We were very well taken care of by Man, who was always so attentive to our various needs. He even helped push my 82 year old mother around on her wheelchair during our tour in Bana Hills, which was not an easy feat due to the elevation and unevenness of the paths. Even though there was a small glitch during our planning negotiation, Man more than made up for it by going the extra mile in his compensation. Thank you Man, for making our trip to Danang so memorable.Written October 3, 2024
- davidpY7924YS0 contributionsA go to woe holiday experience including tours, transfers, golf and the little extras that make travel so enjoyable.A brilliantly organised trip by Man and his company. He put together a package for over 100 tourists and still managed to provide a personalised service of excellence extraordinaire. Thank you Man Nguyen Private Tours & Excursions with Man NguyenWritten August 31, 2024
- K4215IBsharonh0 contributionsBest days ever!!!Man was our tour director on our Signature Golf Trip. Man & his team went over & beyond to help us in all ways possible from restaurant suggestions to the best tailor in Hoi An. Would highly recommend this amazing teamWritten August 29, 2024
- peterjY4859LG0 contributions10 out of 10Very professional, well organised and Man’s staff awesome. Nothing a problem, very knowledgeable and funny Would recommend to anyone to do these tours. You won’t be disappointedWritten August 28, 2024
- luvholiday90 contributionsreliable private guideThis is my 3rd time with Man. We engaged him for half day tour to My Son Sanctuary and Tra Ly lotus fields. Man found out that my date was a bit too late for lotus season and suggested a few alternatives for us. His driver and him picked us on time from our hotel. Man was super knowledgeable and speaks good English. He also brought us for nice local food and helped me arrange to bring banh mi back home! Thanks so much Man 👍👍👍Written August 4, 2024
- jules t0 contributionsDa Nang Delights: A Must-See Tour ExperienceMy friends and I recently went on a 2-day tour led by an incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating guide, Man Nguyen. He expertly managed our schedule, allowing us to avoid the heavy crowds and make the most of our experience. He led us to hidden gem restaurants that offered delicious yet budget-friendly meals. His knowledge of the local cuisine was truly impressive, and he introduced us to unique culinary experiences such as coconut, salted and egg coffee at charming coffee shops. He was dedicated to providing his guests with a memorable gastronomic adventure which made our trip truly unforgettable. To top it off, he even surprised us with thoughtful gifts from Da Nang. I highly recommend Man and his tour company for a seamless and enriching adventure!Written August 4, 2024
- zh0ngyic0 contributionsPerfect Family TripWe had a wonderful experience and enjoyable 6d5n family trip to Danang very thanks for Mr Man for all the arrangement. Highly recommended. It is not an easy task to handle 10pax consisting of elderlies and kid, but everything went smoothly even my family members are all very happy and satisfied with his service. There was a pre agreed itinerary but we liked the flexibility of his arrangement depending on situation and environment, things went perfect. Of course the best part is always about the food.. The local food restaurant he brought us to was awesome, tasty, delicious, very authentic and affordable. Especially the Vietnam coffee we had daily, it was a WoW factor for the trip. Perfecto. Thanks to Mr Man for the wonderful experience at Danang. Regards Chan MalaysiaWritten August 1, 2024
- adamz7970 contributionsAbsolutely incredible!My wife and I had the most amazing day on our private 'Two Centre' tour of Da Nang & Hoi An. Man was our guide for the day and we couldn't have been more impressed if we tried, Man was incredible, super knowledgeable and extremely fun. It was honestly the best day, the perfect mix of site seeing, learning about the culture, tasting the most delicious local food and having fun!Written July 24, 2024
- BellaWin19780 contributionsBest guide by far! Get in early and book so you don’t miss out!Man went above and beyond to help us not only on his tour but whilst we were in Vietnam. A true gentleman and would highly recommended to anyone travelling to Vietnam. If only I had been more organised earlier as we ended up booking another tour with another group as Man was booked out (I took too long to book) and the experience was nothing like our tour with Man.Written July 23, 2024
- xuanl4200 contributionsImpeccably planned tour and great experience!Our group booked a customised 2 day tour of Da Nang and Hoi An. Man planned everything in advance such that even though we were a slightly large group of 8 people, we didn't face delays in things such as getting seats at busy restaurants, which was amazing! All the activities such as the coconut boats were arranged beforehand, allowing us to maximise our time during the short tour, not to mention the informative sharings by Man that helped us understand more about the places we visited. Incredibly flexible as well as we added and removed things by day depending on how activities progressed and he was incredibly accommodating to requests. A great tour experience overall, extra thanks to Man for going the extra mile and helping us arrange transportation to the airport even after our tour duration ended!Written July 20, 2024
- MelanieD24180 contributionsDa Nang & Hoi An in a breeze.It was a customized tour, I am surprised that Da Nang is not all about beaches but there's more to explore. I would definitely love to come back in Da Nang. Our tour guide Man, is very patient and cheerful. He is fluent in English which is very easy to converse. It was my second time in Hoi An - the old vibe is a feast to my eye. Though I can say that it became touristy- jampacked at 5pm onwards. When you travel during this month, expect the weather to be very humid make sure to bring sun protection and stay hydrated!! Always love the sceneries and food of Vietnam!Written June 30, 2024
- lindasyson0 contributionsExcellentMan is the best tour guide in central Vietnam. He knows the perfect timing so you don’t need to queue up in anything and you get to take good photographs by the way he is very good in taking beautiful photographs (instagramable). He is good with seniors and children a like and makes everything interesting. He makes the unbeatable Vietnam heat beatable. Definitely the go to guy in Vietnam. He always know what we want without even saying it first. The Best.👍👍👍Written June 9, 2024
- Go598357575050 contributionsYour best tour guide in Da Nang areaWe had a great pleasure to be on a private tour with Mr. Man for two half days: trip to Hoi An and Ba Na Hills. From the beginning everything went great: The communication while booking was perfect, in clear English. He got and fulfilled all my requests, starting from payment method to the list of things we were planning to do. On the day of the trips we felt comfortable and well taken care of. At Hoi An Mr. Man chose perfect route to bring us around and give great impression of the town. Including eating in a super tasty local place and visiting the market. Couldn't wish for better. On the trip to BaNa Hills the experience was amazing. We chose to leave the hotel very early and beat the queues. Mr. Man brought us up the Cable cars as almost first tourists of the day. We ended up doing pictures and videos on the Golden Bridge without any other people. It's a great experience and, we saw the queues after we went down. Believe me, you don't want to stay in it. Highly recommend Mr. Man and his team. You can be sure to get the best experience in the most efficient way. P.S. Mr. Man is an outstanding photographer also. He knows the best spots and very patient.Written June 3, 2024
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yiata
Los Gatos, CA19 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
My family and I booked a 4-day tour with Man to take in the sights of Da Nang and Hoi An. From the pick up at the airport, to the various van, bike, boat, and cable car transfers everything was extremely well organized. Man made sure that we would get to trip highlights early so we could beat the crowds. I'm pretty sure we were the first to board the cable car up Ba Na Hills so we were able to get family pictures on the golden bridge virtually by ourselves. He also booked us a private coconut basket boat tour and again we were the first family at the site (I think it was even before their usual opening hours) so we were able to enjoy the tour without the maddening crowds. The same thing happened when Man took us to Bánh Mì Phượng (made famous by Anthony Bourdain). We didn't have to wait in line since Man had already arranged for a table for all six of us. Amazing!
Man speaks excellent (UK tinged) English and is very flexible during the tour. He makes sure to make accommodations for the heat and for any culinary restrictions/preferences that we had.
Overall, I highly recommend booking a tour with Man. This was one of the highlights of our Vietnam trip.
Man speaks excellent (UK tinged) English and is very flexible during the tour. He makes sure to make accommodations for the heat and for any culinary restrictions/preferences that we had.
Overall, I highly recommend booking a tour with Man. This was one of the highlights of our Vietnam trip.
Written July 3, 2024
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1 contribution
Feb 2020
Great tour. Took us to the real local spots. We hit the major attractions and ate like a local. Transport was comfortable and safe. Our driver was top notch. Tuan, our guide, was really impressive. His knowledge was outstanding and he gave us the information we needed. Changed the tour to meet our specific needs. Had great fun bike riding through Hoi An.
Beautiful country and people are fantastic. Could not ask for more.
Beautiful country and people are fantastic. Could not ask for more.
Written March 1, 2020
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paul m
Melbourne, Australia9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
DO NOT look at any other tour operator. Man and his team were flawless and the experience was outstanding. Man was incredibly informative and with an infectious bubbly personality. The experience created memories we will never forget. From the Golden Hands Bridge to dining and engaging with authentic delightful local people and cuisine. You cannot ask for a more perfect tour. I definitely recommend Man and his team to look after all your tour needs in Vietnam. You won't be disappointed.
Written September 1, 2023
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Kelvin
5 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Engaged Man and his team to do a customised tour for my family of 7 that included countryside and citytour of Hoi An, Majestic Bana Hills and Danang. It was the best decision made as our transport was seamless and comfortable. Man is friendly, knowledgeable and speaks excellent english. He helped us haggle with the locals for the best price too. He brings us the nicest food in each area. Windy, one of his guide accompanied us for our bana hills and she was amazing too and was great with kids. She could keep my 5 year old girl entertained during the entire journey. All in all, great experience and great friends made with Man and Windy
Written March 31, 2024
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Kiki Chan
New York City, NY71 contributions
The authentic one-day private tour in Hoi An was definitely the highlight of our six-day trip in Vietnam. Our guide Tuan, who is from Hoi An and speaks perfect English, is very knowledgable and introduced to us the history and culture of the city and Vietnam. His passion for the job made the well-paced tour even more enjoyable. We travelled by private car between Da Nang and Hoi An and by private boat to the islands in Hoi An. We had a taste of the lives of the friendly locals (pottery, mat weaving, rice paper/noodle making, organic farming, etc) and ate like a local too. Having joined two other group tours during our trip, we must say the quality of this private tour is unbeatable, and we will join the company’s private tours when we visit this part of the country again! 👍🏻
Written December 27, 2019
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Dorisa
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia27 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
We had an absolutely wonderful tour with Thich who was very knowledgeable and responsible, well taking care each of us. We enjoyed the historic tours, especially Bana Hills - what a stunning mountain. Even though the weather is so hot he and the driver would make sure we always have water and cool wipes after every outdoor excursion. Tour was being well arranged and we enjoyed the local Vietnamese food with very reasonable price. Restaurant and cafe been pre-arranged to avoid long waiting times. Extremely flexible and reliable tour. We highly recommend Man and his team to everyone
Written August 22, 2019
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Dear Mrs. Dorista Tee,
What a generous review! We would like to say thank you so much for that.
Hoian and Danang are amazing destinations that are more and more attracted to tourists, and it is a wise choice for you to have a trip with us because we know that you totally feel satisfied with our high-quality service.
Thank you again for highly rating us, hope to see you again and wish you all the best.
Best regards,
Man and team
Written September 9, 2019
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Cindy T
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Was recommended to contact Man Ngyuen for Danang Tour. I managed to get in touch with Man to work out a customized tour for my husband who had a one day window period on his conference trip. Man was most helpful and customized a personal tour plan for my husband. It was a most enjoyable trip as Man Ngyuen was very affable and knowledgeable and it was a very fulfilling one day spent touring Bana Hills, Golden Bridge and Ling Uni Pagoda. Thank you very much Man Ngyuen.
Written July 14, 2019
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Deborah C
2 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We coordinated our tours through Man, who was a top notch professional through the whole experience. We were met at the airport and had back to back tours - Da Nang one day and Hoi An the next. Our guide was Tuan who was knowledgeable, fun, and who made our experience enjoyable and one we will always remember. We can’t thank him enough for his positive energy while showing us the sites. We highly recommend this tour company!!! If we ever have the pleasure of visiting this area again, we will definitely use this agency!
Written May 7, 2019
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Dear Mrs. Deb
We would like to say thank you for giving us the chance to serve you and we are also very happy to know that you did have an extremely enjoyable journey in Danang and Hoi An.
Tuan was highly motivated to read your beautiful words about him. Your happiness is our first priority, that's why our guides always try their best to bring unforgettable memories to their tourists.
We are very grateful for your trust and look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Best regards,
Man
Written May 8, 2019
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hafiz
1 contribution
Sep 2019
Man was really helpful even though i queried about my plan in da nang 2 days before my trip. He was very quick in response and help to accommodate our need. We had the best tour guide - LOTUS. She is very attentive and energetic throughout the tour. She's always being helpful and made the whole experience a blast. Also, she speaks fluent English and gives a really in-depth explanation about the cultural and history.
Totally recommend them for a tour in da nang.
Totally recommend them for a tour in da nang.
Written September 17, 2019
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Dear Mr. Hafidzudin,
We would like to express our warm thanks for your 5-star review of our service.
Danang is the most modern city in Central, Vietnam with amazing tourists site to visit, it was touching to know that you felt satisfied with our service, especially Lotus - our young guide who had full of energy and enthusiasm.
Thank you again for placing trust in us and wish you a happy life.
Best regards,
Man and team
Written October 10, 2019
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stegby
Ontario Canada8 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
I coordinated the tour through Man who communicated everything flawlessly and was even able to customize the itinerary so I could see Golden Bridge. I was met at the port by Thich and his driver and everything was first class. Thich’s English is excellent, he knows the city and had a very genuine interest in sharing the sites; he made the trip that much more enjoyable. If looking for a private /semi private tour of Hoi an and/or Da Nang I would very highly recommend!!!
Written April 14, 2019
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