Hoi An Basket Boat Tour is a half-day trip to Bay Mau Coconut Forest in Cam Thanh Village, Hoi An. It’s an enjoyable journey back to nature, which gives travelers rural refreshing air and real experiences of local activities such as crab fishing, riding boats, cooking, and more.
BASKET BOAT IN HOI AN – PRIVATE HALF-DAY TOUR
What To Expect On Basket Boat Tour?
- 4-hour private tour (half day) including intriguing activities at Hoi An countryside (Cam Thanh Village)
- A Hoi An basket boat ride to Bay Mau Water Coconut Forest to explore its rustic, tranquil beauty
- Learn how to ride a boat, use fish-catching tools, and throw fishing nets
- Cooking class with a local chef
- Foot massage and lunch nap under a coconut pavilion
Hoi An Basket Boat Tour Itinerary
Pick Up To Bay Mau Coconut Forest
When joining our private half-day Hoi An basket boat tour, you can choose a convenient departure time. We can start in the morning or afternoon, as long as you prefer.
At the agreed-upon time, our tour guide and bicycles will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An. Otherwise, you can choose to go by car, but you cannot do as much sightseeing as by bicycle.
Along the way to Cam Thanh Eco Village, which is home to Bay Mau Coconut Forest, the tour guide will show you local sights. You will enjoy genuine Vietnamese rural scenery with local homes, markets, lush paddy fields, and even cemeteries.
Take Hoi An Coconut Boat Tour And Go Fishing
Upon your arrival after 40 minutes, a host fisherman family will welcome your team to their home with complimentary drinks. You will take a brief break before starting the basket boat ride Hoi An.
Firstly, you will put on the conical hat and get on with the boat. Then, the local fishermen will ride you through the charming forest and teach you how to ride the boat by yourself. Moreover, you will learn how to catch fish and crabs with simple tools and fishing nets.
Take A Cooking Class
After your 45-minute boat ride, you will return to the host house to join a cooking class. A local chef will show you how to make Vietnamese specialties, usually nem rán (crispy spring rolls) and bánh xèo (Hoi An rice pancakes).
Along with your cooking, the chef will make three more dishes for the meal.
Enjoy Meal And Foot Massage
After bustling activities, you will finally have a relaxing time with a delicious 5-dish meal in a peaceful atmosphere amidst the coconut forest. Later, you will take a rest while enjoying a foot herb massage. The tranquility of Hoi An coconut forest promises you great pleasure before leaving.
Lastly, we will take you back to your accommodation in Hoi An. Hue Private Taxi always welcomes you to the Hoi An basket boat tour. Come with us if you want to explore Hoi An countryside.
Travel Tips
- We recommend you start at 8 AM or 1 PM so that the tour can run with perfect timing.
- We provide door-to-door pickups in Hoi An. For farther destinations, such as Da Nang or Hue, we will charge an extra fee for transportation.
- The vegetarian option is available upon request.
- Our tour can accommodate up to 20 people.
- Hoi An Basket Boat Tour is suitable for almost every traveler, but we do not recommend it for pregnant women.
