3 day itinerary in Hoi An

Based on many years of experience working in the tourism industry, Local Man (Tin Tin) has some ideal suggestions for a 3 day itinerary in Hoi An!

Day 1: Shopping –enjoy the perfect shopping experience on the first day so you do not have to rush!

Hoi An is world-famous for shopping and there is no doubt that the best thing to do on the first day of your trip is to visit some shops. This will give you plenty of time to shop around and order custom-made items. Here are the Local Man’s shopping tips :

• There are about 600 tailor shops in Hoi An. Most of these are small family-run businesses, which don’t have a full-time tailor working for them. Only a few, such as Yaly Couture, Kim My tailor, Be Be tailor, A Dong tailor, Thu Thuy tailor, have their own full-time tailors and can be a promise for your beautiful shopping expeprience.
• It’s best to use one of these trusted tailors, even if you end up paying slightly more than you would in one of the lesser-known shops. The extra few dollars are worth it because they ensure your experience will be worry-free.
• Most shops can produce your item/s in 1 day, but you should order 1 day before you leave Hoi An just to be safe.
• You should have 2 or 3 fittings. Arrive at the tailor shop 10 minutes before your fitting time and relax before trying on your new clothes. Enjoy the bespoke shopping experience.
• If you have more time, you can watch how the clothes are produced. Our recommended tailor is Yaly: you are very welcome to go to the second floor of Yaly’s shop to see how the expert tailors work there.
• Casual clothing can be ordered almost anywhere, as it is cheap and easy to make. The family-run shops, such as New World tailor, Blue Eyes, Mr Xe, Silk Roads, are good places to buy casual clothes.
• You can also purchase beautiful leather products, jewelry, T-shirts and lanterns in Hoi An.

Walk around and watch the world go by

The specialty coffee movement hit Hoi An a few years ago and Hoi An now has a number of excellent coffee shops. Our favorite café is Phin Coffee: the owners are so passionate and knowledgeable about coffee and they source their top-quality beans from the best places in Vietnam. Come to Phin Coffee for a free demonstration of how to brew the perfect cup of Vietnamese coffee and enjoy one of their specialty coffees (you can choose from Syphon, French press, V60 pour over (hot or cold), cappuccino, flat white, latte, espresso, phin (Vietnamese filter) etc.)

Day 2: Hoi An Bicycle tour

Hoi An has so much more to offer than simply the old quarter. There are a number of charming villages and peaceful rice fields surrounding the ancient town.

Hoi An cycling offers you a tour that is much more than a simple cycling trip – it is a new life experience! Each carefully considered tour package gives you the opportunity to meet friendly locals living in the villages around Hoi An. Choose either the half day or full day tour for your short time in Hoi An. We guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

The beach: white sand and clean waters

An Bang Beach

It is best to go to the beach either in the early morning or the afternoon in the hot summer season (April, May, June, July and August). Soul Kitchen and Deck House are two great spots to unwind and enjoy a few drinks. They also offer some tasty food options (snacks, lunch and dinner) and they put on live music shows on certain evenings. Alternatively, you can do what the locals do: sit back on a beach mat by the sea and take in the fresh sea-air! You can sit (or lie down) on a mat, order some fresh seafood (caught earlier in the day and then cooked on the fire by a local fisherman) and drink beer with ice like the locals do.

Day 3: Hoi An Food Tours

Hoi An has recently become a famous spot for Vietnamese cuisine

Hoi An Cycling has recently created the bite by bike, which offers you a great introduction to Vietnamese cuisine. You can taste the finely balanced street food and traditional home-cooked dishes while listening to the fascinating stories behind the food.

Cooking class

Participating in a cooking class is another fantastic way to spend your time in Hoi An. Most cooking classes take you to the market, allowing you to interact with the local vendors and take in all of the many different sounds and smells. After buying your fresh produce, you are taken to the cooking area where the chef teaches you how to prepare and cook your selected dishes. The price of a cooking class is usually between 25 and 45 USD per person.

If you would like any travel advice, Thinh Bui is your man: you can reach him on Sykpe (hoian-touroperator) or WhatsApp/Viber (+84 4919882783)