Vietnam · Boating

7-Hour Hoi An Ancient Town Tour with Basket Boat and Lantern Release

7 Hours Round trip from Thu Bồn River Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience paddling a traditional basket boat through the scenic Thu Bồn River
02 Explore the enchanting Bay Mau Coconut Forest with engaging activities and performances
03 See Hội An glowing at night with vibrant, multi-coloured lanterns
04 Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Hội An
05 Join the lantern-release activity on the Hoài River

This 7-hour trip gives you the chance to experience the real rural side of this ancient little town. Enjoy the beautiful landscape, create unforgettable memories, and discover how fun it is to join a basket boat ride. You will also enjoy rowing a basket boat, a unique boat traditionally used for fishing on the river in Viet Nam.

Have a chance to try paddling a basket boat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Danang, Hoi An

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Basket Boat Adventure and Lantern-Lit Hội An Evening

2:00 pm: Your car and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Đà Nẵng or Hội An city.
2:45 pm: Paddle along the Thu Bồn River by basket boat and explore Bay Mau Coconut Forest with many enjoyable activities:
- Enjoy the beauty of Bay Mau Coconut Forest.
- Watch the spinning basket boat performance.
- Have a chance to try paddling a basket boat.
- See the traditional way of casting fishing nets.
5:00 pm: Return to Hội An Ancient Town, admire Hội An at night flickering with multi-coloured lanterns, and have dinner at a local restaurant.
8:00-8:30 pm: Take a 10-15 minute boat trip on the Hoài River and join the lantern-release activity.
9:00 pm: Depart for Đà Nẵng or Hội An city and be dropped off at your hotel.