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Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride (opens in a new tab)

1,931 6 h 30 min

Live an adventure in Cam Thanh Coconut Village in a basket boat Learn how locals cast big fishing nets and to try your hand at it Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Center Cruise along the Hoai River and release a flower lantern for good luck Relish a local dinner and walk through the lantern-lit night market

from$42

Early or Morning My Son Sanctuary w. Boat Trip & Traditional Food (opens in a new tab)

897 6 h

Explore temples of My Son Sanctuary with a professional experienced guide, being knowledgeable about general Vietnamese history and culture. The My Son sanctuary is one of the most ancient and impressive Hindu clusters in South East Asia. These temple-towers date back to 4th-13th century will help us understand much about the historic and cultural background of local people in Central Vietnam , watch a Champa Show, make rice paper, relax on a boat trip & enjoy a traditional breakfast or lunch.

from$19

Hoi An Lantern Making Class with Hoai River Boat Ride (opens in a new tab)

48 2 h

This experience combines a hands-on lantern making class with a peaceful boat ride on the Hoai River. Travelers create their own lantern with local artisans, then enjoy a calm river journey away from crowded areas, releasing a floating candle in a relaxed and authentic setting. The experience is designed for small groups, allowing personal interaction and a slower, more meaningful way to experience Hoi An.

from$6

Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night (opens in a new tab)

46 40 min – 45 min

Take a great Hoi An Lantern Cruise By Private with us to experience the beautiful sunset or evening in Hoi An with 45 minutes sailing along Thu Bon river. Our Lantern Cruise covering to 10-12 persons takes you to view the old town from Thu Bon river with going under Cam Nam Bridge,Moon Bridge, passing Hoi An memory land, Hoi An market...also see the authentic local fishing life on the river named the heart of central Vietnam river. Lighting up Lotus Lantern and release it to follow on the river for your any best wishes for your life, family and friends by different ways. Enjoy the breeze wind from the river, relaxing atmosphere moment by special moments of the day, see the connection of the day and night by the Sunset. If you and your friends, beloved ones prefer to have special events like Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, Honeymoon...we have the different package for you for your selection. So let explore with us with the most reasonable cost that every ones can join. Let sailing now!

from$17

Hoi An Basket Boat & Lantern Boat with Flower Lantern Class (opens in a new tab)

119 3 h

Experience the charm of Hoi An on an unforgettable evening of local culture, authentic food, and unique experiences. Begin with a basket boat ride through the peaceful Coconut Forest, then enjoy two local favorites: Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese crispy pancake) and Ram (crispy spring rolls). Next, create your own flower lantern at our Flower Lantern Workshop and write a special wish before releasing it from a traditional lantern boat on the Hoai River. The tour ends in Hoi An Ancient Town, where you can continue exploring the lantern-lit streets, night market, and vibrant atmosphere at your own pace.

from$29.23

Eco Basket Boat By Bicycle and Vietnamese Set Menu (opens in a new tab)

165 4 h

Our guide will pick you up at 8:30 am by car to the transit point and you take the cycle trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An. As you meander through the countryside, you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way and enjoy the beautiful views of the neighborhood. After that, you will explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war by taking a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise. Then you meet and engage with local fishermen, and enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal. After the boat trip, you continue to take a bicycle to go to our restaurant have a delicious Vietnamese set menu, and the car drops you off back at the hotel.

from$29.90

Private Boat to Hoi An Craft Villages-Pottery, Carpentry village (opens in a new tab)

5 3 h – 4 h

Our tour guide will welcome you in the hotel lobby at 8AM for the morning tour and 2PM for the afternoon one. And will bring you to the Thu Bon river for a boat ride to the craft villages, biking around the village... Highlights: - Jump aboard a local-style boat to traverse the waterways from Hoi An to nearby craft villages - Visit Thanh Ha pottery village, famous for formally providing decorative pottery to the palaces of the Nguyen Dynasty. - View the hand-crafting of decorative pottery; teapots and cups, vases and bowls; and have a product made especially for you! - Travel by boat to Kim Bong carpentry village to watch how traditional wooden fishing boats are made - See skilled carpenters create handcrafted furniture and carvings - Walk around the village to see weaving mat, rice noodle making...

from$40

Hoi An Lantern Boat By Night (opens in a new tab)

10 1 min – 20 min

Experience the beauty of Hoi An Ancient Town at night along the Hoai/Thu Bon River with your thoughtfully prepared service. The tour price includes a 15–20 minute boat ride on a traditional wooden boat, fully equipped with safety life jackets. As a special highlight, each guest will receive complimentary handcrafted paper lanterns with candles to light, release onto the water, and make wishes for peace and good fortune. All boat and lantern fees are fully included with a strict commitment to no hidden costs during the journey

from$8

Hoi An Lantern Boat By Night (opens in a new tab)

11 20 min

Escape the crowds and experience the charm of Hoi An Ancient Town from the peaceful Hoai River. On this relaxing boat ride, you will admire the city's historic waterfront as it lights up for the evening. Perfect during sunset for photos or at night to release a colorful paper lantern onto the water, making a wish for health, luck, and peace with your loved ones.

from$7

Hoi An Private Night Boat Ride With Lantern Release on Hoai River (opens in a new tab)

2 20 min – 30 min

A tranquil evening awaits on the Hoai River in Hoi An, where visitors can partake in the cherished tradition of releasing flower lanterns at sunset. As night descends, the river transforms into a spectacle of shimmering lights, reflecting the hopes and wishes symbolized by each lantern. Glide gently through this picturesque setting, surrounded by charming old houses, as the enchanting atmosphere captures the essence of Hoi An's rich culture and beauty. Let the soft glow of lanterns illuminate your evening and create lasting memories.

from$11

Floating Flower Lantern River Boat Ride at Night (opens in a new tab)

2 15 min

Hoi An, a charming ancient town in Vietnam, is known for its picturesque lantern-lit streets and its serene Hoai River. One of the most enchanting experiences you cannot miss in the old town is taking a Hoi An lantern boat ride on the Hoai River. The wonderful journey with lantern boat Hoi An will give you to immerse yourself in the town’s unique ambiance. Release a lantern on the Hoai River, and explore the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. Take in the sights and smells of Hoi An by night in this authentic experience. Ride on a boat on the river and take part in a ritual as you release your off lantern into the night sky.

from$10

Private Hoi An City tour -Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut forest (opens in a new tab)

68 3 h – 4 h

Our driver will come and pick you up at the lobby hotel. Please be ready with hat and sun scream. You have chance to visit the old Hoi An city with Japanese bridge, Chinese Assembly hall, Old houses..... We will then head to Cam Thanh Village, which was a fishing village, a shelter for local and Viet Cong during the war. When you arrive the village, local people will help you to get on basket boat (coracle) for a funny 1hour-ride. You will have chance to: - Experience the most unique transportation in town, basket boat. - Visit the fishing village in Water Coconut Palm, and then try to catch crabs with local fishermen - Learn how to paddle the Vietnamese bamboo basket boat. Explore the tranquil coconut palm flanked waterway of the past war. - Have local foods for lunch/ dinner Transfer to land and back to hotel. End of tour. Minimum 2 people per booking.

from$55

Half-day Hoi An Countryside Bike Tour and Basket Boat with Lunch (opens in a new tab)

8 4 h – 5 h

This is a half-day bike tour to Hoi An with a local professional tour guide who knows Hoi An the way only a local would. The back lanes, the villagers' names, and urban myths passed down through generations by moms These are the aspects of our tours that help our guests feel like they've made a real connection with the locals. It is the stories, myths, and legends told by the very people who hold their meanings in their hearts. And, of course, the occasional local delicacy to tease your palate and to write home about.

from$61

My Son Sunset Tour With Boat Trip (opens in a new tab)

224 5 h

Tour program: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In the afternoon at 1:00 pm, our guide and driver will pick you up at hotel lobby from Hoi An (optional: Da Nang) and leaving Hoi An for My Son holy land around 2:00 pm. You’ll walk around with our guide to see the historic and culture ruins of the 13th century, and be brought back to the glorious time of the Champa civilization.During your visit to My Son, the Guide will show you the remains of special brick tower, explain the origin and historical significance of the site including the meanings of each tower or monument. We also enjoy the traditional Cham dance . They show local costumes and song with traditional instrumental accompaniment. At 5:00 pm leaving My Son by minibus to riverside and take private boat to Hoi An. we will enjoy dinner and sunset sightseeing from the boat. Tour end. Tour included: -Pick up & drop off -English Guide -Boat trip -Dinner

from$37

Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience (opens in a new tab)

154 4 h 30 min

The Basket Boat is locally named the “Thung Chai” originate from Vietnam and are considered very valuable for the owners which is made of bamboo and are mainly used by fisherman in Central Vietnam. Most of fishermen who are working in the ocean or river really need to use it for their livelihood because of its convenience . Because of its unique and little know to many tourists . In this special tour The Hoi An Village Experience would like to bring the value guests to a peaceful, quiet and picturesque fishing village named Cam Thanh where is about 5 kms from Hoi An ancient town. Come to us you will meet lots of local warm-hearted people who will show you and teach you how to use the unuique Basket boat with their whole heart and enjoy an unforgetable meal of your lifetime.

from$28

Experience Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Cruise along the Thu Bon and Hoai river as the sun sets Sip on a welcome cocktail and enjoy a tasty snack Enjoy the idyllic surroundings as you tuck into a delicious dinner Relax on an elegant cruise – the perfect complement to a day of sightseeing and walking See some of the lesser-known parts of Hoi An

from$60

Cham Island Tour Snorkeling -Sunbathing - Nice Beach - Speedboat (opens in a new tab)

138 5 h – 6 h

1. Cham Islands consists of eight small islands off the coast of Hoi An, one of which is a recognized UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. 2. Cu Lao Cham Marine Park attracts travelers looking to enjoy a day of snorkeling, and even sunbathing on the waterfront. 3. On the island you can find fishing villages and pristine beaches that are great for sunbathing and water sports. 4. A day trip includes museum, snorkeling, a short hike, lunch and beach time relax. 5. A good chance to flee from city noise polution and dust in the industrial city of Da Nang/Hoi An. Stay relaxed with fresh air help you keep balance in mind.

from$39

Cham Island Private Tour: Only Snorkeling, Beach and Swimming (opens in a new tab)

18 5 h – 6 h

Passengers in Da Nang or Hoi An will easily find a tour operator offering Cham island tour. However, if you want to have a true and authentic ocean and snorkeling tour to see nice corals in a less touristy beach, then let book and go with us. We offer private tour with speedboat which is fast and exciting. So you have your own privacy, comfort during the trip. We focus only on snorkeling and sunbathing so you are sure to have more time exploring island and more time for snorkeling. We take you to a nice snorkeling area selections. Focusing on snorkeling tour and beach so we will skip all unnecessary like shopping in local market, temples, museum….This tour is designed for mainly nice snorkeling and no tourist trap help you avoid the crowded.

from$52

Cham Island Speedboat Tour with Lunch, Snorkeling, and Beach (opens in a new tab)

6 5 h – 6 h

Cham Islands forms part of the Cu Lao Cham Marine Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Located just 15 kilometers offshore from Hoi An, and made up of beautiful granite islands and stunning aquamarine seas, the Cham Islands has become a favorite tourist destination. Kick off the tour with a pick up from your hotel, then ride the minibus to Cua Dai quay. From there, hop on the speed boat and sit back as you cruise to the beautiful Cham Islands.

from$43

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