Jack Tran Tours
Jack Tran Tours
4.9
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Jack Tran specializes in hosting local culture & eco-tour in and around Hoi An. We provide our guest with the opportunity to experience first hands on about the authentic daily lives of the local fishing and farming communities in and around the countryside of pretty Hoi An. Our guests benefit through a much deeper appreciation and respect for our people and our way of life - as well as having a thoroughly enjoyable and safe experience with many wonderful photo memories of their time with us.
Hoi An, Vietnam
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2024
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Christina WS
Hvidovre, Denmark7 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
We had booked a “farmer and fisherman tour” and had the most pleasant day.
Visit where we grow herbs, cabbage, salad etc.
Further on a bike ride to the boat, which took us on an experience around the water.
Fishing, dancing, show, tour in coconut boats, braided animals and helmets, and delicious lunch.
Bores boys at 7 and 10, think it was exciting and fun.
Thanks to Viet, Jap and all the other go’e men who gave us a fantastic experience..
Visit where we grow herbs, cabbage, salad etc.
Further on a bike ride to the boat, which took us on an experience around the water.
Fishing, dancing, show, tour in coconut boats, braided animals and helmets, and delicious lunch.
Bores boys at 7 and 10, think it was exciting and fun.
Thanks to Viet, Jap and all the other go’e men who gave us a fantastic experience..
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Written February 9, 2025
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Maggie M
10 contributions
Feb 2025 • Friends
Farm & Fishing Tour….. not all it seemed, group of 8, 4 cycling and 4 in the Tour Bus, well it was a great bike ride cutting through all the farmers plots and talking through a typical day with a lovely lady farmer of 78 !! We then joined a boat to take us out and show us how the local fishermen caught their fish…. Might all sound a bit dull but we got involved in everything and then went out on bamboo boats after a display by the boat crew which was hilarious and amazing, through banana trees in the water. We were then treated to a fabulous 3 course lunch cooked on board the boat, these guys were something else ! Then they gave us a show in costume to finish off our tour.
We then climbed aboard our ride home in a minibus with massage seats ….. I kid you not !!
This is a tour not to be missed 👍🏻
We then climbed aboard our ride home in a minibus with massage seats ….. I kid you not !!
This is a tour not to be missed 👍🏻
Written February 23, 2025
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john2414
Austin, TX7 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
My girlfriend and I did the rice farming tour/experience with Jack Tran Tours and it was epic. We were picked up in the coolest bus with massage chairs from the hotel (only one in Vietnam) and drove to where we would start biking to the farm. Viet, our local tour guide, took us through the rice paddies and explained everything that we asked for. His English was great and he was very knowledgeable of Hoi An, the rice farms and Vietnam as a whole.
We then had a terrific experience at the rice farm with two farmers who authentically seemed to enjoy themselves. After riding the water buffalo, “helping” out on the farm and learning about the various steps one takes, we got to eat and cook a delicious meal at the end.
I highly recommend doing this tour. It was by far the best thing we did on our trip to Vietnam.
We then had a terrific experience at the rice farm with two farmers who authentically seemed to enjoy themselves. After riding the water buffalo, “helping” out on the farm and learning about the various steps one takes, we got to eat and cook a delicious meal at the end.
I highly recommend doing this tour. It was by far the best thing we did on our trip to Vietnam.
Written December 7, 2024
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Kirstin A
San Francisco, CA30 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We did a small group (8-person) farming and fishing tour with Jack Tran tours when we were in Hoi An, Vietnam in November 2024. Our tour was led by Viet, who was wonderful. He was engaging, fun, and informative throughout our day together. We were picked up at our hotel in a crazy luxury van with seats that reclined and had back massagers! We first went on a bike ride through the rice paddies that was fun and a really nice way to get out of the city and see some of the countryside. We stopped by an organic farm, where we met the 69-year-old farmer and Viet explained the traditional techniques she used to grow her crops, which are now what we call “organic.” We then spent the rest of the day on the water, seeing and getting to try our hand at traditional fishing techniques and learning about the history of the area. Viet grew up in a fishing village nearby and was able to give us a first-hand account of how the area was evolving. The only area for improvement we would suggest would be to get some better bikes. They were not in the best shape, but overall, the day trip was a marvelous experience that we highly recommend.
Written December 10, 2024
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Suzanna L
Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
We had a great morning visiting a local farm to experience rice growing and cooking. We cycled through villages and rice fields for about half an hour. So good to see the countryside and villages.
Win was a great guide telling us all about the local life and answering all our questions. We got to ride a water buffalo, plant rice and then cook and eat delicious food
Win was a great guide telling us all about the local life and answering all our questions. We got to ride a water buffalo, plant rice and then cook and eat delicious food
Written February 28, 2025
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MrsLindseyG
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We enjoyed a really lovely boat tour in the late afternoon, finishing up with delicious on-board spring rolls as the sun set.
We were picked up in a very plush van with a great guide - Viet - who spoke super English and looked after us really well. The boat crew were great, making amazing origami from the local coconut palm leaves and later taking us for a spin (literally!!) in basket boats. We all had a great time - including our 11 & 15 year old
kids!!
We were picked up in a very plush van with a great guide - Viet - who spoke super English and looked after us really well. The boat crew were great, making amazing origami from the local coconut palm leaves and later taking us for a spin (literally!!) in basket boats. We all had a great time - including our 11 & 15 year old
kids!!
Written August 14, 2024
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Leah F
8 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
If you’re looking for a boating experience just outside of Hoi An away from the crowds this is the one for you! Picked up in a very luxurious bus with massage and recliner chairs we made our way to the big wooden boat for a cruise up the river to where it meets the sea. Our tour guide Win was very knowledgeable as a local who lives in the area, we were able to see fisherman and different types of boats whilst watching the sunset. The Captain and other crew member were also very friendly and welcoming. Great service. Got to tick off the basket boat dancing as seen on instagram and had the option to go rowing in the basket boats also. We were told by travel agent includes dinner however only a snack of spring rolls provided, which were delicious!! Our tour guide was more than happy to take photos for us also. Thank you for this relaxing experience, would highly recommend
Written May 10, 2024
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Brittgow
18 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We had a wonderful experience with Jack Tran himself taking our tour, which was supposed to be a group tour, but ended up being just my husband and I. We were met promptly at our hotel and rode push bikes through the quiet streets to the organic vegetable gardens where we met local farmers. After a ride on the back of a buffalo and a demonstration of tilling, planting and harvesting, we left our bikes and boarded the boat.
Captain Cook and his mate entertained us with basket boat rowing, origami with palm leaves and fishing songs. We tried our hand at throwing the small, circular fishing net and dropping and raising the large, square net with foot pedals. Lunch was cooked on the boat with fresh greens from the vegetable farm and fish we had caught. A thoroughly enjoyable six hour tour that I highly recommend for visitors wishing for an authentic Vietnamese cultural experience.
Captain Cook and his mate entertained us with basket boat rowing, origami with palm leaves and fishing songs. We tried our hand at throwing the small, circular fishing net and dropping and raising the large, square net with foot pedals. Lunch was cooked on the boat with fresh greens from the vegetable farm and fish we had caught. A thoroughly enjoyable six hour tour that I highly recommend for visitors wishing for an authentic Vietnamese cultural experience.
Written October 3, 2024
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Lynette K
12 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our farming/fishing trip with Jack Tran tours. Our guide Viet was fabulous, very friendly, helpful and very informative with perfect English. We loved visiting the Eco farming village to learn how the people grow organic vegetables sustainably. The boat and fishing trip was also very good and we had a lot of fun in the basket boats, casting the fishing nets and dancing, to bring a good season for the new year. Lunch was plentiful and delicious. The farmer, boat staff and Viet all had a good sense of humour which made the activities such fun. We would highly recommend this tour.
Written January 21, 2025
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jorimmo
Sydney, Australia63 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
Had a fantastic morning with Win and Jack Tran tours visiting a fishing village, learning how to cast the nets, some fun dancing and singing with the boat crew and trying to row the coconut boats. Delicious lunch cooked by Captain Cook 😀 - Win was a great guide, very informative and good fun. Great tour!
Written March 5, 2025
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did anyone join this tour with any young kids who don't know cycling? I see there's scooter offer for non-cycling joiner. But is it safe for young kids? How long is the cycling part? TIA
Written March 21, 2019
Hi TIA,
Thank you for your question. If your kids don't know how to ride bike, we offer soft seat back or seat belt attached at the back of your bike and you can bring them along with you. With kids from 6 to 11 years old, we have kid bike suitable. If they don't be able to ride with you, then we bring our local scooter service, our local scooter driver will take you on the back of him that is very safe to go. We go in the countryside which is peaceful without much traffic. Helmet will be provided with safe driving way. The cycling part distance is about 7KM which takes 45 minutes in very relaxing and enjoyable way.
Thank you and hope to hear from you soon
Thanks and have a nice day !
Jack
Written March 21, 2019
I am in a Rivertownhotel.
In the tomorrow morning, I wish our family(I, wife, two children(8, 6 years) paticipate in ecotour program.
Is it possible?
If it is possible, send me message about time, fare and so on.
Have a nice day^^
Written April 22, 2018
Hi,
can I buy tickets for the sunset and boat tour on the day I want to go?
we will be in Hoi an on the 18th of April but arent sure of our plans for the day. if we make it in time for the tour, we want to join, but can we buy tickets on that day at the boat pier?
thanks
Written April 15, 2018
Hi, please visit site jacktrantours
Thanks
Written April 15, 2018
Dear Sir,
I would like to change my tour reservation "tomorrow (3/12/2017)". Please change tour time replace 8:30 with 13:30.
My hotel is Hoian Sincerity. Please confirm this request. Thank you.
Written December 2, 2017
OK, done, thank you guys
see you soon
Jack Tran Tours
Written December 3, 2017
Dear Sir,
I would like to change my tour reservation "tomorrow (3/12/2017)". Please change tour time replace 8:30 with 13:30.
My hotel is Hoian Sincerity. Please confirm this request. Thank you.
Written December 2, 2017
How much is one adult a 10-hour program? Also, what time dose begin a ten hour program?
Written October 27, 2017
Hi, thank you for your question. This tour cost 4,500,000 D/1 Adult. It is called " Jack Tran's cultural country life Experience tour" with so many interesting outdoor activities such as cycling, farming, fishing, cooking, massage, lunch, dinner..etc..
You should visit our website shown on tripadvsior.
Thank you and hope to hear from you soon
Jack Tran
Written October 27, 2017
We are 5people (2A,3C)
Can we join coconut boat&cooking class today.
If possible,tell me what time you pick up us and How long take the schedule.
How much is the price.
Written July 30, 2017
Hi we are interested in the half day buffalo tour for 3 adults and one child. Is it possible to be picked up from the Serene River resort?
Written July 19, 2017
Hi yes please submit from our site
Thank you
Written July 19, 2017
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