Hoi An Basket Boat Tours
Climb into a traditional round bamboo basket boat for a ride through the Cẩm Thanh coconut palm forest near Hoi An: glide along the water channels, watch fishermen demonstrate net-casting and crab-catching, and enjoy the famous spinning basket-boat dance. A fun, local experience often paired with cooking classes.
200 tours · prices per person, book with partner
Basket Boat in Hoi An — FAQ
What is a Hoi An basket boat?
A basket boat is a traditional round bamboo coracle used by Vietnamese fishermen; in Hoi An’s Cẩm Thanh coconut forest, you ride one through the water palms, watch net-casting, and see the lively spinning basket-boat dance.
Where is the coconut forest in Hoi An?
The Cẩm Thanh coconut palm forest is a short ride from Hoi An’s old town; basket-boat tours glide through its water channels and are often combined with a cooking class or city tour.
Is a basket boat ride worth it in Hoi An?
Yes — the basket-boat ride through the coconut forest, with its fishing demonstrations and spinning dance, is a fun, hands-on local experience loved by families and couples.