From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab merchants. These people came primarily to trade in the high grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century.

We enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house and the Japanese Bridge. After lunch we take a short boat ride to a nearby island to visit a handicraft village specializing in ceramics and also the boat building yards. Hoi An is now one of four World Heritage listed sites in Vietnam.

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Tour includes:
• English speaking guide on land tour
• Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
• Short boat ride

Tour excludes:
• Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
• Services, Meals and Drinks other not mentioned in itinerary
• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
• Tips and gratuities
• Pre and Post accommodation

Joining instructions:
You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking.

Transport:
Air conditioned bus, walking, boat ride

What to take:
We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras and drinking water etc.

Fitness Requirements:
None

“Lynn and I really enjoyed our trip to Vietnam. You made our trip so much fun and memorable. We enjoyed the whole country and it was great to visit Danang, Hoi An and Hanoi. What a wonderful country and we did not realize the great diversity that exists from one area to the other. We just got our photos back from being developed so Lynn has started to put them into an album. We had a good time in Laos and Cambodia also.”
 
Lynn and Steve Smart, Toronto Canada

“It seems as though it was ages since we were in Vietnam, but it has only been a few weeks. We had a most wonderful time traveling with our friends, the Haywards from England. We were pleased with all aspects of our Buffalo Tour. We especially enjoyed our Mai Chau outing the two cooking schools and the beach at Hoi An. We know that the Haywards' stopped in the Buffalo office in Hanoi and visited you. When we were planning our vacation we communicated with several different tour companies. It was mainly your extreme promptness and assistance that convinced us to select Buffalo Tours. Thanks for your assistance.”

John & Christine Gauder, U.S.A.