Aboard · HOI AN BOAT TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 4 hoi an boat tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend about 50 minutes in a traditional basket boat at Bay Mau Coconut Forest with an English, Vietnamese, or Chinese-speaking guide. You can paddle, try crab fishing, watch fishing nets being cast, and add the famous boat spin. Guides such as Ding, Hung, Kim, and An are known for their energy and photo help.
“very fun hour out on the water. My guide Ding was really funny and made the trip. would recommend!”
Spend 4.5 hours exploring Hoi An’s market, riding a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s nipa palms, trying net fishing, and cooking four Vietnamese dishes. Guides such as Hai, Ly, Lily, and Phuong lead relaxed, hands-on classes for groups of up to 12.
“This is a must do. Fabulous cooking class paired with a Coconut Boat ride. Cooking class was extremely well run. Quick trip to the market, enjoyable boat ride. Wasn’t on my to do list but was pleasantly surprised. Cooking was such fun. Great group of people and easy to follow instructions. Fabulous tasty food. What a highlight”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Ivegan shop for a market visit, 40-minute bamboo basket boat ride, and hands-on cooking class. Guides such as Anna, Thao, Linh, and Thuy teach dishes including bánh xèo, bánh cuốn, phở, and chè. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly ingredients can be arranged.
“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”
Meet your English-speaking host at the Kazimierz Kwiatkowski bust, receive a paper lantern, and walk five minutes to the Thu Bồn River. Your private wooden boat carries your group for about 10 to 15 minutes, with help lighting and releasing the lantern. Guide Linh and Phuoc Ho have both been praised for clear communication.
“Really enjoyed the River Boat Trip. Was very busy waiting to get on boat but once on was lovely. Would recommend”
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