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.
“Great class. Guide was hilarious and had everyone cracking up. Even got to take a picture of the recipe card so we can recreate at home!”
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.
“This was THE BEST! Through happenstance, I was the only one on the tour so personal tour! Ag (Michael for nickname) was my tour guide and Tam was the chef. Tam has over 15 years experience as a chef at many very fancy hotels and botRead more”
Early morning My Son Sanctuary visit with a small-group guide, Vietnamese coffee, and Champa brunch with vegan options—plus calmer photos.
“It was wonderful. Our guide was excellent. Would highly recommend the early morning tour.”
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.
“Well organized, wouldn't bother with the buffet lunch. It is not very good quality. There are plenty of places to buy food.”
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.
“Would highly recommend doing. Was great fun to learn how to make the lanterns & you get to take them home with you. Staff are really friendly too.”
Private Hoai River night lantern boat in Hoi An. One lantern per person, traditional wooden boat, guide escort, about 20 minutes for $8.
“Beautiful night on the River! Might be worth doing twice.”
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.
“Tram and everyone involved made this experience truly special and magical. Must do in Vietnam for a unique experience”
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.
“Such a fun experience, all of the staff were wonderful in particular our boat driver. Highly recommend”
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.