Farm Composting Workshop in Hoi An

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Daily Departure:

• Morning: 09:00 AM – 01:30 PM.
• Afternoon: 03:00 PM – 07:30 PM.

Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours.

Pick up point: Complimentary hotel transfers are available only for accommodations within Hoi An Ancient Town and nearby beach areas.

 * Please arrive at your hotel lobby a few minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Experience an inspiring eco-workshop that introduces the fundamentals of farm composting and sustainable agriculture in Hoi An. This immersive 4.5-hour experience combines environmental education, countryside exploration, and authentic Vietnamese hospitality while demonstrating how simple nature-based solutions can reduce waste and improve soil health.

Your journey begins with hotel pickup in Hoi An before cycling approximately 5 km through the tranquil countryside to Thanh Dong Village in Cam Thanh. Along the scenic route, admire peaceful rice paddies, lush nipa palm forests, shrimp farms, and picturesque rural landscapes that showcase the beauty of central Vietnam.

Upon arrival at Madam Van Food & Drinks, enjoy a refreshing herbal tea made from lemongrass and butterfly pea flowers harvested directly from the garden. Your host will then guide you through the organic farm, introducing a wide variety of medicinal herbs, vegetables, aromatic plants, and traditional crops cultivated using regenerative and circular farming methods.

 

The highight of the experience is a hands-on farm composting workshop. Visit the farm's composting facility and gain valuable insight into the environmental challenges caused by food waste and organic waste pollution. Learn why composting is one of the most effective and accessible ways to reduce waste while naturally enriching soil for healthier crop production.

 

Working alongside experienced local farmers, you'll discover how to build a compost pile using locally available organic materials such as leaves, grasses, crop residues, and other natural plant matter. You'll learn the balance between green and brown materials, moisture management, aeration techniques, and the biological processes that transform organic waste into nutrient-rich compost.

 

The workshop also introduces practical composting methods suitable for home gardens, community gardens, and self-sufficient homesteads, making it easy to apply these sustainable techniques in your own daily life. Throughout the experience, you'll gain a deeper appreciation of regenerative farming and how composting contributes to healthier ecosystems, reduced carbon emissions, and long-term environmental sustainability.

 

Before returning to your hotel by electric car, enjoy a short Banh Xeo cooking demonstration followed by a delicious Vietnamese family-style lunch or dinner prepared with fresh ingredients harvested from the farm.

Whether you're passionate about gardening, sustainability, or simply looking for an authentic countryside experience, this workshop offers practical knowledge and meaningful cultural connections that will stay with you long after your visit.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• English-speaking guide.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hoi An Ancient Town and beach areas only).
• Bicycle ride through Cam Thanh countryside.
• Return transfer by electric car.
• Farm composting workshop.
• Guided visit to the composting facility.
• Hands-on compost-making experience.
• All workshop tools and materials.
• Professional instruction throughout the workshop.
• Guided tour of the organic herb garden.
• Introduction to medicinal plants and their culinary uses.
• Garden herbal tea and local snack.
• Vietnamese family-style lunch or dinner at Madam Van Food & Drinks.
• Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake) cooking demonstration.
• One complimentary bottle of water.
• Certificate of Participation in the Carbon Offset Project.
• Plenty of photo opportunities throughout the experience.

EXCLUDED:

• Personal expenses.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Additional beverages:
  • Beer: VND 30,000.
  • Soft drink: VND 20,000.
  • Bottled water: VND 10,000.