Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest
1.Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest
Paddle a basket boat through Bay Mau’s coconut forest in Hoi An. See crab fishing and net casting, with optional spinning and photo add-ons.
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The 15 standout tours and experiences in and around Hoi An. The ones travellers still talk about long after the lanterns go dark.
Paddle a basket boat through Bay Mau’s coconut forest in Hoi An. See crab fishing and net casting, with optional spinning and photo add-ons.
Most PopularLearn Vietnamese coffee from crop to cup in Hoi An. Make egg, salt, coconut and more using a Phin filter. 2-hour class for $14.
“Very enjoyable and entertaining course! Learnt a lot about the history and techniques used to make the different coffees. Thoroughly recommend this course, very professional and informative, staff lovely 🤗☕️🧋.”
Make a foldable Vietnamese bamboo-silk lantern in Hoi An. Choose shapes and silk colors, learn the steps, and take it home.
“Absolutely great. We had a great time and the staff in this family run business are really friendly and helpful. Was such a good experience and if we were in the area again we would come back and make more. If you book onto the 1.5 hour session you get to decorate your lantern with…”
Market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing in Cam Thanh, then a hands-on Hoi An cooking class with recipes to take home.
“I 😀 did this class today. We first went to the morning market and bought sone ingredients Hi Hai is a great host and chef, then we went to the coconut rides and it was a real experience. Back to hi hai kitchen were we cooked a few dishes and ate them all if we…”
A small-group Hoi An food day: market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing in the nipa palms, then a chef-led cooking class and meal.
“The cooking class was nice and fun, and we got to eat our own dishes which were very tasty. However, the dishes are prepared just by following the chef's instructions, there is little explanation and the dishes are the chef's own recipes, so not really "traditional" Vietnamese meals. For the rest, the trip to the…”
Early morning My Son Sanctuary visit with a small-group guide, Vietnamese coffee, and Champa brunch with vegan options—plus calmer photos.
“Was definitely worth getting up early to do this tour. As we were leaving a lot of people were arriving so we got an amazing opportunity to see everything before the crowds. The breakfast was delicious. I had pork noodles and we also had a vegetarian option with tofu. our tour guide Bay was fantastic…”
Small-group trip from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge with the cable car ride, Fantasy Park, and an organized day plan.
“We had a fabulous day with mr bean on this tour despite being misty at the top it was still beautiful and we very much enjoyed the cable car ride . The buffet lunch was very good. Buy the fast pass it is so worth it.”
Hoi An market-to-basket-boat-to-cooking class: bargain for ingredients, float through coconut palms, then make Bánh Xèo, phở, chè for $17.
“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”
Make a foldaway silk lantern in Hoi An. Choose colors and shapes, build the bamboo frame, and taste Vietnamese tea. Take it home.
“This was so fun and so well run by the local family who owns and runs. They had so many happy young adults there to help and keep the process going. The end result of a beautiful colorful lantern was wonderful”
Private Hoai River night lantern boat in Hoi An. One lantern per person, traditional wooden boat, guide escort, about 20 minutes for $8.
“Experience that values the price. Well organized, let me say really really turistic but you can't avoid to do once in your life.”
20-minute Hoai River lantern boat ride in Hoi An with a free 5G eSIM, tea, and a night market stroll near the Japanese Bridge.
“Cheap and cheerful. A lovely chance to get some close up shots of the beautiful lanterns and soak in the ambience.”
Hangcoconut Hoi An coconut basket boat ride: row Thung Chai boats, catch crabs, sing karaoke, and watch boatmen in Cam Thanh.
Hoi An cooking, market shopping, coconut basket boats, and crab fishing. Small group, pickup included, and you leave with recipes.
“Had the best afternoon shopping and cooking with Tram. Tram is so warm and welcoming. She explained every aspect of our afternoon - food at the market where we shopped; how to prepare and cook each dish. They all tasted delicious Read more”
Hoi An Memories Show and Impression Park ticket with a 60-minute 400-year spectacle and themed village access from 4–9pm.
“Amazing light shows… Quite disappointing with the food around.. not a proper Vietnamese restaurant apart from buffet”
Hoi An coconut basket boat ride in Cẩm Thanh coconut forest with hotel pickup, crab fishing, paddle lessons, life jackets, and great value.
“All the staff were so nice and wonderful! The boat ride was smooth and our guide took us to a little nook for some great pictures. We did get to see the spinning boat, but it was a pass by experience. I would have liked to watch a little longer, like we were able to…”
From the lantern-lit old town to the basket boats, the cooking classes and the day trips up the coast, every way to spend your time in Hoi An.