HOI AN
The pick of Hoi An.
The 15 most popular basket boat rides in Hoi An, with prices, run times and who you book with. The ones worth clearing space in the itinerary for, and what each one actually gets you.
Hoi An market-to-table cooking class with basket boat and net fishing. Four dishes, eight tastes, and recipes for $28.90.
Most Popular“It was laid back, fun, and overall a really good time. The chef/guide LyLy was great and funny. The group we were with was also good. The food was delicious and easy to make. Fun and delicious experience.”
Market hunt, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group Hoi An cooking class. Learn spring rolls and papaya salad.
“From being picked up on scooters in the old quarter to go crab fishing, to cooking a delicious meal. Ahn was a terrific host that went above and beyond for my daughter and myself to ensure a great day was had!”
Hoi An market tour, bamboo basket boat through coconut palms, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with lunch or dinner. $17.
“Perfect activity made loads of food and was in a lovely location”
Row a coconut basket boat on the Cua Dai River with Hangcoconut. Try crab fishing, hear wartime stories, and sing karaoke.
“Amazing and fun experience, very friendly staff. Totally recommend.”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing, and a chef-led lunch or dinner. Small group, hotel pickup.
“It’s a great insight in to Vietnamese cooking and produce purchasing but it’s more than that as the trip round the market and the bamboo basket boat trip shows. We were royally entertained whist we learnt with the humorous repartee of our Read more”
Bamboo basket boat fun in Hoi An’s Coconut Forest. Learn paddling, try crab fishing, and ride with hotel pickup for about $5.
“What a wonderful experience, I was worried about getting in & out of boat but it was all good we really enjoyed it our boat rower was an Awesome giy”
Paddle Hoi An’s Bay Mau nipa forest, try basket-boat crab fishing, then cook Vietnamese dishes with Hangcoconut for about 3 hours.
“Thuy made this cooking experience 1st class…so much fun and the food tasted lovely.”
A full-day Hoi An tour with basket boat rowing in Cam Thanh, Hoi An Ancient Town, a Hoai River lantern release, dinner, and the night market.
“Our trip to the Coconut Jungle for a basket boat ride and a day exploring Hoi An Old Town was unforgettable, all thanks to Mr. Long! He was exceptionally friendly and shared a wealth of knowledge about the area’s history and surroundings. Read more”
Small-group Hoi An eco tour packs a market hunt, nipa coconut forest basket-boat fishing, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for $29.
“I was the only one registered for this tour that afternoon. It was appreciated that they didn’t charge me double or cancel the tour like other operators in the past. Mr Tran took me to his local market - it was so much fun. The vendors were so Read more”
Hoi An Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour: market ingredient picking, rice paper making, and a coracle ride through Bay Mau coconut forest, with hotel pickup.
“The cooking class is really fun, Ly is sweet and gave us good information. The coconut boats were a little disappointing, not sure that I would do that part again - it goes on water underneath an overpass.”
Hoi An market tour and Sabirama cooking class with Thu Bon river basket boats, Bay Mau coconut forest, and herbal foot massage.
“We had such a fun time doing the cooking classes and the food we made was so delicious!! The class was fun and easy to follow! I enjoyed the marker and boat ride as well! We left full and happy!”
A small-group bike ride around Hoi An with a fishing village, rice fields, basket boats, and lunch, plus a quick rice pancake class.
“Very well organised and great tour guide”
Ride a bamboo basket boat through Hoi An’s Cẩm Thanh water coconut forest with hotel pickup, crab fishing, folk songs, and tea.
“Experience was enjoyable, kids loved the boat ride and the rowers were very friendly. Despite the thunderstorm the tour still proceeded however ponchos and umbrellas were provided.”
Hoi An day trip to My Son Sanctuary with guide, lunch, rice-paper making, Thu Bon river boat ride, and optional Bay Mau basket boat.
“We had an amazing day at the My Son Sanctuary and basket boats. Our guide for the sanctuary Amy was great - very knowledgeable and fun. We appreciated that she gave us time to explore the site ourselves as well as giving direction. The day was paced well, didn’t feel rushed or too long in…”
Hoi An market tour, coconut basket boat ride, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with lunch. Small-group style value in Central Vietnam.
“Excellent cooking class! Guide was so lovely and explained everything. We were collected and dropped door to door. We made SO much good food (4 dishes) and the coconut boats were a great experience.”
From the lantern-lit lanes of the Ancient Town to the coconut palms, the cooking pots and the day trips out to My Son and Da Nang.
