HOI AN · BOAT TOURS
The boats worth getting on.
The 15 hoi an boat tours 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“Very good experience. We had a very nice guide who was very enthusiastic about the tour. He showed us crab fishing and the local fishermen at work. Would highly 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.
“Really nice experience, very well organised Amazing value for money do not miss on your list”
Glide the Hoai River at night, release a lantern, sip herbal tea, and wander the Old Town market, with a free 5G eSIM included.
“Fantastic activity! 20 minutes was just the right amount of time. communication and organisation was excellent and the boat driver was lovely! thank you so much Quan & team!”
Hoi An eco-style tour with a market walk, 40-minute bamboo basket boat through coconut palms, then a hands-on cooking class.
“Ling was amazing! We really enjoyed this class, we made 4 delish dishes would 100% recommend! Surprisingly full ♥️”
Row a Thung Chai coconut basket boat through Cam Thanh’s waterways, try crab fishing, then enjoy karaoke and performances with Hangcoconut.
“We had a really great time on the boat trip! Our guide was really informative and explained everything as we went past. He took lots of photos of us throughout the trip as well. We also got picked up and dropped off to and from our hotel which was really convenient. Would definitely recommend doing…”
Beat the heat with a guided My Son Sanctuary visit, rice paper making, and a Thu Bon River boat trip plus lunch.
“Nick was an excellent tour guide and made this day fantastic. His English was excellent and he made the tour very interesting and fun. We got to the temple earlier than the crowd, this meant we were some of the first in there which was amazing as it gets very busy. Nick providing us with…”
Ride bamboo coconut basket boats through Hoi An’s Bay Mau forest. Hotel pickup, life jackets, crab fishing, and optional extras for about $5.
“We had a fantastic experience this morning. Mr. Vu welcomed us warmly and explained in details for our booking. The lady who rowed the coconut boat was so friendly as well. Thanks for the hard work.”
Ride a bamboo basket boat through Hoi An’s water coconut forest in Bay Mau, with singing, spinning, net casting, and crab catching.
“This was great fun. The staff were all friendly, enthusiastic and lovely people. The experience was touristy but we loved it. The traditional Vietnamese hats given to us were such a help on the very hot and sunny day we visited and looked good in the pictures! The boat ride along the river was pretty…”
Paddle Vietnam’s nipa forest on a basket boat, catch crabs, then cook and eat Vietnamese dishes with Hangcoconut in Hoi An.
“Enjoyed the cooking class! you make three separate dishes. Wish we knew that if we wanted to be spun we would be charged extra but other than that it was good”
Basket boats through Cam Thanh, Hoi An Ancient Town sights, and a Hoai River lantern cruise with dinner and night market.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and ensured we had the right tickets for all events. However, compared to other tours we’ve taken, he seemed a little distracted at times and needed to be more mindful of the two of us, as we were oldRead more”
Early guided My Son tour with rice paper making, My Quang noodles, and a Thu Bon River boat ride back to Hoi An.
“Enjoyed the experience and time at My Sons tour. We had group talks along the way. Saw a cultural dance. And were taken to the sites that were still standing after the,Vietnam war”
Hoi An’s My Son sanctuary tour with Champa dance and a Thu Bon river boat ride, small group, air-con pickup, Banh Mi snack.
“Fantastic experience with tour guide queen. She was very knowledgeable and kept the day fun and informative.”
A hands-on Vietnamese cooking day in Cam Thanh: shop at a local market, pound rice, make rice paper, then ride a basket boat.
“Very fast paced with 3 activities rolled into the tour. Loved the food market and the basket boat was fun, but I felt the cooking class was rushed”
A half-day Hoi An food adventure with market tasting, Thu Bon River cruise, basket boats, massage, and a hands-on class cooking 4 dishes.
“This afternoon experience was fun. Be showed us through the markets, talked about different foods & spices, then we went on an old town wood boat up the river & a short basket ride (transferred from boat to basket in the river!) & then a Read more”
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