Hoi An Basket Boat Adventure: Explore Cam Thanh's Coconut Water Village & Experience Crab Fishing

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Hoi An’s Cam Thanh coconut water village. Experience crab fishing, paddle a basket boat, and immerse yourself in the traditional Vietnamese way of life.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • V9GG+96P - Upon your arrival at the historic Hoi An town, a visit to the Cam Thanh Water Coconut Forest is a must-see attraction, featuring a distinctive ecosystem dominated by water coconut trees. Explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh, a place intertwined with the valiant history of resistance during the French and American wars, and delve into the serene ambiance of the nipa palm forest aboard a bamboo basket boat. This excursion provides a glimpse into the rural lifestyle of central Vietnam. Embark on a countryside journey where you’ll transform into an authentic fisherman, trapping crabs in the canals of the Bay Mau Nipa forest. The Coconut Village gained renown as a hub for fishing with basket boats and is now accessible for visitors to experience. Be amazed by the local residents’ and fishermen’s basket boat spinning performances, their traditional fishing methods, and their warm hospitality. Seize the opportunity to appreciate the picturesque river scenery in the Vietnamese countryside.
What's Included
  • Life jacket, umbrella, and raincoat provided
  • Ticket and dessert with fresh fruit included
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at Hoi An accommodation
  • Bottled water supplied
  • Basket boat adventure through nipa (water coconut) forest
  • Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • if we pick you up in Danang,you pay extra 17USD per pax for pick up .
Additional Information

You will be picked up by local tour guides at your hotel and taken directly to the bamboo basket boat from Cam Thanh coconut water village. Welcome tickets, bottled water, and fruit will be provided at our restaurant before you ride the basket boat on the canals of the Bay Mau Nipa forest. You’ll have the opportunity to admire the river’s beauty in the Vietnamese countryside, enjoy crab fishing, and observe the traditional fishing methods of the friendly local fishermen. Learn how to paddle the basket boat with the locals, watch basket boat spinning, cast nets, and catch crabs. Afterward, we’ll return to our restaurant and then take you back to your hotel.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bypy92
Jul 9, 2024
Great cooking class - Such a fun day with sonny doing the cooking class. From starting at the market buying the ingredients and learning about Vietnamese cooking to then making 5 dishes - it was a great experience from start to finish! The food was delicious and you make so much. The coconut boat after was great fun too :) highly recommend this tour!
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David_c
Jun 27, 2024
A memorable Vietnam experience! - The boat ride was a memorable experience - and our ‘paddler’ made it such fun with his constant singing and laughter!
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Nabilah_k
Jun 17, 2024
Lovely insight to Viet life - Basket boat ride is a must do experience when in Vietnam. We booked very last minute and they accommodated our booking request. Host was lovely and gives you and insight to Vietnamese life as you take off from her home. This is her own little business and she organizes the transfer pick up and return and also invites you to drinks after the experience.
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Goplaces47797300275
May 2, 2024
Exceptional Fishing Experience - "Our fishing charter with Nanje Fishing Trips Dubai was nothing short of exceptional! From the moment we set sail, the crew's professionalism and expertise were evident. They took us to prime fishing spots where we reeled in an impressive catch, including some trophy-sized fish. The captain's knowledge of the area ensured that we had a successful day on the water. Highly recommend this experience for anyone looking for a memorable fishing adventure in Dubai!"
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Haeyley_j
Apr 17, 2024
Fun - This was really fun lovely host we were picked up from our hotel and also dropped back.. refreshing cold coconut water that we afterwards as well
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Judi_g
Apr 2, 2024
Basket boat ride - A fun well organised trip. Picked up promptly form the hotel and met and escorted to starting point. The basket boat ride was unique and great fun, we were well looked after.
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Karen_l
Apr 2, 2024
Hoi An Basket Boat Experience - We were picked up at our hotel at the scheduled time and driven to Tram’s home while the basket boat was being prepped. A few minutes later the fisherman took us into the boat where we enjoyed an hour long ride through the coconut grove and he taught us how to catch fish & crabs and offered to take our photos at different scenic backgrounds. After the boat ride, we were treated to fresh coconut water to cool off at Tram’s home where we had a chance to speak to her about her daily life and about her cooking classes. When we were done, Tram’s husband contacted the driver and escorted us to the pick up location to return us to our hotel.. Everyone was so friendly and kind. I recommend booking this tour.
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G7859fdsylviag
Jan 31, 2024
Interesting, exotic and entertaining - It was interesting to travel through the water in the basket boat. The coconut palms on the right and left gave an exotic feel. The driver made an effort to give us an insight into local life. The subsequent visit and exchange with the hostess was pleasant and interesting.
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Jenifer_y
Jan 21, 2024
A goofy, happy time—with a lunch to die for!! - So much fun!! A bit silly without a kid to use as an excuse, but what a hoot!! Nonstop laughing hard to avoid as you go floating and twirling in a basket, captained by a fellow senior whose infectious spirit could brighten ANYONE’s day!! There was a carnival atmosphere on the river, watching performers twirl oats and spin (un)-lucky passengers. The meal that we returned to was SUBLIME!! Cannot recommend this tour—and the family running it—highly enough!!
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Rosegrove77
Apr 10, 2024
Random experience but good fun - It was a random but fun experience that’s unique to Hoi An. We were collected from our hotel and escorted to a private house with its own little dock. It was interesting walking through the little village. The lady was in the process of leading a cooking class when we arrived. Her husband then handed us over to two guys who conducted the rest of the tour in the boats. It was interesting and quirky! When arriving back to the private dock we had coconut water and then were collected again.
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