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The boats worth getting on.
The 15 boat tours in vietnam travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.
Ride a basket boat through Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An, with crab fishing and optional fast spinning, plus photo stops and easy pickup.
Most Popular“The tour was amazing! So well organised and all staff were so friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.”
Market shopping, bamboo basket boats through Hoi An’s coconut palms, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with lunch or dinner for $17.
“Perfect activity made loads of food and was in a lovely location”
A short Hoai River night boat ride in Hoi An with a lantern for each person, private wooden boat, and a calm, photo-ready atmosphere.
“A magical experience! We were a group of four and loved the 15-minute boat ride. The atmosphere in Hoi An at evening is incredible. Our guide Linh reached out to us well before the tour started and the entire process from meeting up to getting on the boat went very smoothly. Thank you :)”
Glide the Hoai River at night, release a lantern, sip herbal tea, and wander the Old Town market, with a free 5G eSIM included.
“Lovely activity, really beautiful to see all the lights down the river great value for money”
Hoi An eco-style tour with a market walk, 40-minute bamboo basket boat through coconut palms, then a hands-on cooking class.
“Anna is a legend! Definitely had been an awesome guide and great teacher going step by step teaching. The experience was really good and would do again. I was able to learn how to make the different dishes and enjoyed my time while so.”
Row a Thung Chai coconut basket boat through Cam Thanh’s waterways, try crab fishing, then enjoy karaoke and performances with Hangcoconut.
“It was a good hour out for how cheap it was too , the guy explained where everything was for tourist and took lots of photos , you pay extra for the spin boat an fisherman bit but it's still all worth it !”
Small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre with boat rides, coconut candy, lunch, and Vinh Trang Temple.
“Great trip for a full day, we had amazing time with James Vo as our tour guide, he was very informative and fun. We learned a lot about the locals live and admired the nature.”
Beat the heat with a guided My Son Sanctuary visit, rice paper making, and a Thu Bon River boat trip plus lunch.
“Very nice experience. We got picket up at our Hostel, our Guide Amy was very sweet and the sanctuary and the rice paper stop were wonderful. I would recommend to do this when it's less hot and humid and we could probably do without the boat ride at the end but it was a great…”
Ride bamboo coconut basket boats through Hoi An’s Bay Mau forest. Hotel pickup, life jackets, crab fishing, and optional extras for about $5.
“Best guide on the water! So much energy, very fun and relaxing. We had a great time fishing, singing, and chatting”
Ride a bamboo basket boat through Hoi An’s water coconut forest in Bay Mau, with singing, spinning, net casting, and crab catching.
“Great activity. Enjoyed the scenery. Got free water too. A must do in Hoi An”
Small-group Mekong day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang floating market, rice-paper craft, cycling in Cai Be, cooking demo.
“We booked this tour after reading so many great reviews, however this was not our experience at all! Sorely disappointed with this tour- do not book! You arrive at the Mekong after two hours drive and stopped by the police and tRead more”
Paddle Vietnam’s nipa forest on a basket boat, catch crabs, then cook and eat Vietnamese dishes with Hangcoconut in Hoi An.
“The cooking class was very good, they were very helpful. The Boat trip was quite funny!”
Basket boats through Cam Thanh, Hoi An Ancient Town sights, and a Hoai River lantern cruise with dinner and 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”
One-day Hanoi trip to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave: temples, a 2-hour bamboo boat in karst caves, and 500 steps to views.
“Top Guide and Trip. The People there are so nice. Beauty of Vietnam :))”
Hanoi day trip to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave with an English guide, buffet lunch, entry fees, and a bamboo-boat karst cruise.
“Amazing trip - such beautiful natural surroundings. Our guide, Thomas, was lovely, helpful and informative. would recommend this trip to everyone. Definitely will be going back to Ninh Binh and Tam Coc - Thank you Thomas 😊”
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