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Excurions to Hoi An
Basket Boat & Coconut Forest Experience
Head out from Hoi An for a fun and peaceful journey into the nearby Bay Mau Coconut Forest, located in Cam Thanh Village. This area is famous for its traditional round basket boats, called Thúng Chài, made of bamboo and palm leaves.
Climb into one of these boats with a local guide and drift through a maze of water coconut palms. Along the way, you’ll see how local people live and fish, try your hand at crab fishing, and enjoy a unique basket boat dance-a thrilling spin show performed by experienced rowers. You’ll also learn to throw fishing nets and make leaf origami from coconut fronds.
As you float along the calm, green canals, listen to stories about the area’s wartime history and natural ecosystem. This tour is a great mix of nature, culture, and light adventure, suitable for all ages.
The basket boat ride lasts around 45–60 minutes and can be combined with other Hoi An activities like cooking classes or countryside bike rides.
Further reading: the UNESCO listing for Hoi An Ancient Town is available at whc.unesco.org. To build this into a trip, our specialists arrange private, tailor-made itineraries.
