CYCLING TOUR

Join us for a scenic bike ride, either in the early morning before sunrise or later in the afternoon to catch the beautiful sunset.

The countryside cycling tour takes you through peaceful and pristine landscapes, where you’ll meet friendly locals waving hello and children cheerfully greeting you with "hello" as you pass by. You’ll witness a relaxed, joyful, and happy way of life as you ride past simple thatched houses, see people selling home-grown vegetables, cutting grass for their cows, or working in the rice and sedge fields.

You’ll also have the chance to meet and chat with the locals, giving you a deeper insight into their lives and families, making your journey a truly authentic and memorable experience.

As the cycling trip comes to an end, you’ll have the chance to watch the beautiful sunset, adding a magical touch to your journey through the countryside.

ROWING BOAT

This is a chance for you to enjoy the peaceful and poetic countryside scenery along the river. In the past, rowing boats were the primary means of transportation for locals to cross rivers, go to the market, or visit relatives. Nowadays, this form of transportation has been largely replaced by motorbikes and cars, and rowing boats are no longer as widely used as they once were.

Today, very few people still row boats, except for those who fish on the river or live in areas without access for motorbikes, where the boat remains a necessary means of transportation.

Sedge is a grass-like plant that thrives in wet areas and features solid stems. It serves various purposes, including making mattresses, handbags, floor mats, and shoes, but it is particularly renowned for crafting sleeping mats. Many locals use these mats for sleeping throughout their lives, and you'll have the opportunity to hear stories and learn about their uses from both the locals and your guides.

During your cycling tour, we’ll stop at a sedge field where farmers are hard at work. Here, you can step down and learn how to harvest sedge. It’s a fun experience that allows you to engage with the farmers and gain insight into their daily lives. Don’t forget to take some photos before you leave!

Fishing is a delightful and relaxing activity that everyone can enjoy, including children!

Using bamboo fishing rods, just like the locals, you can fish in our ponds or rivers. We have three fish ponds filled with elephant ear fish, catfish, and Pangasius. With hundreds of fish available for you to catch, you’ll have the chance to reel in your dinner and have it cooked fresh for you.

Locally known as water coconut leaves, nipa palm leaves are carefully selected and cut from branches, gathering all the leaves. We then use handmade cord to weave them into sets, similar to the picture shown. This woven material is traditionally used to create roofs for houses, lasting about four years before needing replacement. For generations, locals have built homes with these leaves to stay cool during the hot season while keeping costs low.

Every visitor will have the opportunity to cut the leaves and learn how to weave them. Kids particularly enjoy this activity! During your stay, you may also have the chance to try the fruits of the nipa palm. Join us for this unique experience!

You will have the opportunity to pick vegetables from our garden at Coco before dinner. You can choose any vegetables you like and gather them in a basket. Our staff will help wash the vegetables to prepare them for your meal of bánh xèo.

You’ll also get to watch our staff demonstrate how to fry bánh xèo to perfection. After that, you will have the chance to pour your own bánh xèo and serve it at the table alongside the freshly picked vegetables.

In the past, local people crafted torches from dried coconut leaves to illuminate their way at night, serving as a substitute for flashlights or electric lights in modern times. This experience brings back nostalgic memories for many, especially those who grew up in remote regions like this one.

Before or after dinner, you’ll have the chance to make your own torch and carry it as you walk. Together with the locals, you can stroll around the area and visit the home of a war veteran for a chat and a traditional music performance.

The traditional music performance is the highlight of the trip, taking place as darkness falls. In the gentle glow of poon sticks, you will enjoy a cozy atmosphere while listening to beautiful and romantic songs, accompanied by the soothing sounds of a guitar played and sung by a veteran guitarist.

This activity organized before or after dinner. You’ll have the opportunity to visit a nearby neighbor, war veteran Mr. Hai Luong, and his wife, who will share stories about the area's experiences with bombings and the challenges of life during the American War. Feel free to ask him any questions you may have.

Pop rice has been produced using traditional methods for over 45 years in this rural village. In the past, the producers would carry their equipment around the village to make pop rice to meet the local demand, focusing solely on popping the rice without mixing in other ingredients. However, as time went on, it became more challenging to travel since they began incorporating ingredients like sugar, ginger, coconut milk, and peanuts, which couldn't be prepared at people's homes. Consequently, they now conduct the production process at home. Customers can visit to observe the making process and purchase pop rice candy as souvenirs for friends and family.

In the village, there is only one primary school that most of the local children attend. The pupils always give a warm welcome to foreign visitors, excited to practice their English with you.

During your visit, you can teach them your language in the classroom while also learning some Vietnamese from the kids or the teachers. At the end of your visit, they’ll be eager to take group photos with you. The school day runs from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and from 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM, so we will plan our visit during their break time or right after school ends.