Enjoy a bamboo boat ride in the fishing town of Cam Thanh and its famous coconut forest, where you'll dive into the traditional life of this picturesque region in Vietnam.
Tour Options
During the booking process, you can choose between two different tour options. Both options include a hotel pickup and drop-off service, an English-speaking guide, and a bamboo boat ride.
Please read the following details of each tour below:
Bamboo Boat Ride (2-3 Hours)
At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Hoi An and set off to the charming fishing town of Cam Thanh. Upon arrival, we'll board a traditional bamboo boat, which is basked-shaped and typical in this region. It's time to set sail!
During this boat ride through the Bay Mau Coconut Forest, you'll learn about the fascinating history of these boats used during the Vietnam War, and admire the houses of local fishermen. You'll also have the chance to witness a fishing demonstration with traditional nets, including a round net and a gill net, used by local fishers. It will be a truly authentic experience!
Finally, we'll return to your hotel after this 2 to 3-hour tour.
Bamboo Boat Ride + Guided Tour of Hoi An (5-6 Hours)
In this tour option, we'll begin with a guided tour of Hoi An's old town. At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel to start our tour of the main monuments of the city.
First, we'll head to the Japanese Bridge, an architectonic icon from the 16th century, and we'll visit the Phuc Kien Temple, dedicated to the region's Chinese community.
The tour will continue at the Old House of Tan Ky, a flawlessly preserved traditional Vietnamese residence that will surely surprise you. We'll also admire the Quang Dong Temple, which stands out for its design and decoration, as well as the Hoi An Museum. Here, we'll dive into the city's rich history and culture.
After exploring the old town, we'll head to the fishing town of Cam Thanh, where we'll follow the same itinerary previously described. Once we finish our bamboo boat ride among the coconut trees, we'll return to Hoi An to enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. Get ready to taste the unique flavors of Vietnamese cuisine!
5 to 6 hours later, we'll return to the starting point in Hoi An.
Hotel Pickup
This tour includes pickup in hotels located in the center of Hoi An. If your hotel is not in the city's historical center, we'll get in touch with you to establish an alternative pickup point.
