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 best of Hoi An, day and night.
The 15 most popular things to do in Hoi An. Lantern-lit walks through the old town, basket boats in the coconut palms, market-to-table cooking classes, the My Son ruins and the day trips up the coast, all in one place.
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.
“Where do I start. This was one of my favourite activities. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They spoke us through all the history behind the coffees. It was amazing. I’d 100% recommend.”
Make a foldable Vietnamese bamboo-silk lantern in Hoi An. Choose shapes and silk colors, learn the steps, and take it home.
“it was so much fun all the people teaching us were bubbly and happy making for a very enjoyable couple of hours 😀😀”
Market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing in Cam Thanh, then a hands-on Hoi An cooking class with recipes to take home.
“Hi is a very experienced chef and speaks English well. He explained what vegetables were at the market and what ones we would be using. The cooking class was put together really well and we learnt a lot in the short time. The icing on the cake was that the food was delicious.”
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.
“Mixed review on this one. Not what we expected. The going to markets and the actual cooking course was great. Hosts were fantastic. The drive to the river to the coconut boast was long and the boats were not what we expected. A couple of of ladies rowing us singing songs wasn’t what this tour…”
Early morning My Son Sanctuary visit with a small-group guide, Vietnamese coffee, and Champa brunch with vegan options—plus calmer photos.
“great to beat the crowds early in the morning. everything was efficient guide was knowledgeable and easy going. don't let the early start put you off!”
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.
“Mr. Bean was very nice and helpful. It was a good experience. We had a great fun time at Ba Na Hill.”
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.
“It was fun learning how to create your own lantern. The interaction from the family made the experience fun and engaging.”
Private Hoai River night lantern boat in Hoi An. One lantern per person, traditional wooden boat, guide escort, about 20 minutes for $8.
“This was well worth booking… the normal queue for the boats was long and chaotic. My guide messaged me earlier in the day with meeting point, so met there and he escorted us down to the river and immediately onto a boat. No messing around, was great experience”
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.
“The boat ride was a lovely memory to have and the views were beautiful. We got some tea and lanterns to release which was a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend to everyone .”
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.
“This was one of the best tours we have ever done. The boats were fun but by far the best was cooking with Tram. We were picked up on time at our hotel in Hoi An and then after 15 min drive out into the countryside we met Tram at the locRead more”
Hoi An Memories Show and Impression Park ticket with a 60-minute 400-year spectacle and themed village access from 4–9pm.
“If there is one thing to do in Hoi An let this be it! Absolutely incredible show, well worth the money. I have no words to describe how wonderful this is. Don’t bother with paying more money for High class or VIP seats, the Eco seats are long yellow benches, the high class are red…”
Hoi An coconut basket boat ride in Cẩm Thanh coconut forest with hotel pickup, crab fishing, paddle lessons, life jackets, and great value.
“Lots of fun really cool guide and experience. You have have to do something really different. All the gods have so much energy and make you feel very special lots of laughter”
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.