HOI AN
The pick of Hoi An.
The 15 most popular boat trips and river cruises in Hoi An, from the basket boats in the coconut palms to the lantern-lit sampans on the Thu Bon after dark.
Hoi An market-to-table cooking class with basket boat and net fishing. Four dishes, eight tastes, and recipes for $28.90.
Most Popular“This is a great experience and our Chef guide was so good a 5 star Chef The market tour and coconut boat ride was good and we got to eat the food we made so great value too”
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”
A short private night boat on the Hoai River in Hoi An. Release a floating lantern, get river views, and skip the stress.
“Great activity. Guide was very helpful. Recommend this tour”
Sail the Hoai River in Hoi An at night, release your own lantern, sip herbal tea, and get a free 5G eSIM for $8.
“Great organisation, was taken straight to the boat, only a couple of minutes walk from the office. Stress free experience, definitely recommend. Boat ride was magical ❤️”
Row a coconut basket boat on the Cua Dai River with Hangcoconut. Try crab fishing, hear wartime stories, and sing karaoke.
“Very enjoyable and up to you if you want the extra spinning. Host when you arrive is very welcoming and speaks brilliant English.”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing, and a chef-led lunch or dinner. Small group, hotel pickup.
“This was one of the best tours we have ever done. The boats were fun but by far the best was cooking with Tram. We were picked up on time at our hotel in Hoi An and then after 15 min drive out into the countryside we met Tram at the locRead more”
Bamboo basket boat fun in Hoi An’s Coconut Forest. Learn paddling, try crab fishing, and ride with hotel pickup for about $5.
“We took a Grab from Danang to Hoi An because it was more cost effective to book the tour without the hotel transfers. The driver left us at the main road and it was a five minute walk up to the business. Be mindful there are other similar busRead more”
Paddle Hoi An’s Bay Mau nipa forest, try basket-boat crab fishing, then cook Vietnamese dishes with Hangcoconut for about 3 hours.
“We were collected from our hotel at 9 am prompt, and returned there afterwards. The whole experience was great, the cookery demonstration and quality of the food was brilliant. Thuy was a great hostess, with a sense of humour and enjoyed some banter with us. The food we cooked was brilliant and excellent value for…”
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 guide had the patience of a saint. There were 9 women on the trip who were awful to him the whole time. They treated him so badly, making outlandish demands and constantly holding the group up by being late. They were even ruRead more”
Evening walking food tour in Hoi An with local dishes, a small-group lantern boat ride, and folk games in the Old Town.
“nancy was a great guide! she is so funny and really does a great job explaining the origins of different foods and customs. we had so much food they really are not kidding when they say come hungry! the boat ride with the lanterns and the bingo game were a fun way to close out…”
Visit UNESCO My Son Sanctuary, watch Cham dance, eat Vietnamese lunch or banh mi, then cruise the Thu Bon River back to Hoi An.
“Our tour guide was the best, knowledgeable and could answer all questions.”
Early morning My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An with a pro guide, rice paper making, Thu Bon River boat ride, and My Quang noodles.
“Really enjoyed this trip and had an excellent guide. Picked up from hotel and headed to My Son. Had plenty of time in the ruins. Then went to a cultural music/dance show which was not long at all. Lunch included which was tasty. Headed to a little house that makes rice paper, again, perfect in…”
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.
“The Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing is a must-try experience for those looking for an authentic taste of Vietnamese cuisine and culture. The tour takes you on a journey through the local market to shop for fresh ingredients, fRead more”
Hoi An to My Son for UNESCO ruins, live Champa dance, and a Thu Bon River boat trip with hotel pickup and a snack included.
“I would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Our tour guide Cam was amazing. Great knowledge shared with so much passion. He was very kindly taking care of everyone in the group making sure everyone is happy. Additionally Cam shared a story of a polish national- Kazimierz Kwiatkowski, well known for his efforts to preserve…”
Hoi An market tour and Sabirama cooking class with Thu Bon river basket boats, Bay Mau coconut forest, and herbal foot massage.
“This was such a lovely way to spend a morning! The tour was just as described and both my husband and I had a great time. The food was delicious and I can’t wait to try out the recipes at home.”
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.
