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.
“Really excellent way to spend two hours, learning about the coffee making process in Vietnam and making 5 coffees. The staff had such a good sense of humour. I’d highly recommend!”
Make a foldable Vietnamese bamboo-silk lantern in Hoi An. Choose shapes and silk colors, learn the steps, and take it home.
“This was one of the coolest classes I’ve ever taken. The teachers were so funny and helpful! My lantern ended up looking gorgeous and it folds up so I can put it in my bag! (It ends up being a bit bigger than an umbrella.) highly recommend!”
Market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing in Cam Thanh, then a hands-on Hoi An cooking class with recipes to take home.
“The day started with being picked up and taken to the coconut boats. The coconut boats can be an overwhelming experience if going on your own without a tour. Going with this tour made for a seamless experience, with additional addRead more”
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.
“We had a fabulous time learning about fresh food at the market , a fun time with fishermen in the round boats and a great cooking class that was fun and delicious. The whole team were excellent and highly recommend this tour”
Early morning My Son Sanctuary visit with a small-group guide, Vietnamese coffee, and Champa brunch with vegan options—plus calmer photos.
“our guide Eric was knowledgeable, sincere, and efficient. He worked with the group's special requests and kept things moving without being pushy. Very interesting site but it did run about an hour longer than specified.”
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.
“Great tour, highly recommended. Most important is the weather. It's quite a bit cooler at the top so be prepared. Also check the expected queue times for the cable cars. Today was fine but it could be quiet a wait on busy days or times.”
Hoi An market-to-basket-boat-to-cooking class: bargain for ingredients, float through coconut palms, then make Bánh Xèo, phở, chè for $17.
“Perfect activity made loads of food and was in a lovely location”
Make a foldaway silk lantern in Hoi An. Choose colors and shapes, build the bamboo frame, and taste Vietnamese tea. Take it home.
“Really enjoyable experience. The staff were so very friendly and welcoming. The family business has been passed down by generations and the young members were very happy and funny in a great atmosphere. The lanterns are so pretty and quite easy to make and the staff were always happy to help. Great fun to get…”
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.
“a must do if you are in Hoi An. Paying a little extra with GetYour Guide allowed us to avoid the lengthy queues and a private boat trip.”
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.
“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.
“What a great tour! Safe and fun! Getting to fish for crabs was great fun. The boat drivers checked if the crabs were females, then threw them back. The boat drivers had energetic personality and kept the trip fun. They took great photos of us passing by too. We are a family with a special…”
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.