Top Hoi An Water Tours

My Son Sanctuary is a cluster of ancient Hindu temple ruins— originally built by the Champa Kingdom—and a guide is essential to make sense of what you're seeing. Journey there from Hội An with a local guide, and gain insight into the site's storied past. Wrap up the experience with a rice paper-making session, and break for lunch along the way.

This experience combines a hands-on lantern making class with a peaceful boat ride on the Hoai River. Travelers create their own lantern with local artisans, then enjoy a calm river journey away from crowded areas, releasing a floating candle in a relaxed and authentic setting. The experience is designed for small groups, allowing personal interaction and a slower, more meaningful way to experience Hoi An.

Authentic Basket Boat & Monkey Bridge Experience in Thanh Dong Village Discover the charm of Hoi An’s peaceful waterways on a traditional basket boat. Glide through lush nipa palms, hear local stories, and challenge yourself on our famous bamboo monkey bridge. Enjoy an authentic, non-touristy experience run by a local eco-friendly family business. Perfect for couples, families, and small groups.

Changing the environment You can get to a totally new environment and surroundings. This is a very unique place to explore because of the eco system. You can ride the basket boat and learn to row it. Keep this place on the top of your itinerary to visit with your family and friends, you will never regret. This place really worth visiting. New area to explore This is a new place of Quang Nam province and Hoi an city. You will feel the natural freshness in the atmosphere. You can eat fresh coconuts, learn making the decorative crafts with coconut palm leaves, play interesting local games and add the new place in your travel stories. History of Bay Mau Coconut forest The forest has a very rich history of the days of French resistance and war. The Bay Mau forest was used as the base area for the shelter of different officials of the Quang Nam provincial party. They were devastated by the enemy but stayed strong and gathered motivation by the green tall trees of coconut.

Experience the thrill of rowing a traditional basket boat through the Bảy Mẫu coconut forest. Catch crabs and fish in the river, and watch a performance by skilled artisans.

Live an adventure in Cam Thanh Coconut Village in a basket boat Learn how locals cast big fishing nets and to try your hand at it Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Center Cruise along the Hoai River and release a flower lantern for good luck Relish a local dinner and walk through the lantern-lit night market

Cruising along the Thu Bon River and releasing a Chinese lantern has become a classic Hoi An experience. Avoid missing out by booking ahead, and securing your place on a private lantern cruise, for a maximum group of 12 people. You’ll cruise past the riverside sights of Hoi An’s lively old town, and release a lotus lantern on the river as you wish for good fortune.

See the river from the vantage point of a standup paddleboard on this adventurous tour. With a guide leading the way and teaching you the skills necessary for a successful paddle, you can focus on the scenery of the Hoi An countryside and the views of the sunset reflecting off the water.

The Cham Islands are an ecological marvel in Vietnam, brimming with flora and fauna, and recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. With this full-day tour, nature enthusiasts can visit this regional marvel with a day of activities in this island reserve. Highlights include snorkeling, hiking, and even sunbathing on the waterfront. When you work up an appetite, you can refuel with an included lunch, and enjoy easy speedboat travel back to shore—all included.

Our tour guide will welcome you in the hotel lobby at 8AM for the morning tour and 2PM for the afternoon one. And will bring you to the Thu Bon river for a boat ride to the craft villages, biking around the village... Highlights: - Jump aboard a local-style boat to traverse the waterways from Hoi An to nearby craft villages - Visit Thanh Ha pottery village, famous for formally providing decorative pottery to the palaces of the Nguyen Dynasty. - View the hand-crafting of decorative pottery; teapots and cups, vases and bowls; and have a product made especially for you! - Travel by boat to Kim Bong carpentry village to watch how traditional wooden fishing boats are made - See skilled carpenters create handcrafted furniture and carvings - Walk around the village to see weaving mat, rice noodle making...

Passengers in Da Nang or Hoi An will easily find a tour operator offering Cham island tour. However, if you want to have a true and authentic ocean and snorkeling tour to see nice corals in a less touristy beach, then let book and go with us. We offer private tour with speedboat which is fast and exciting. So you have your own privacy, comfort during the trip. We focus only on snorkeling and sunbathing so you are sure to have more time exploring island and more time for snorkeling. We take you to a nice snorkeling area selections. Focusing on snorkeling tour and beach so we will skip all unnecessary like shopping in local market, temples, museum….This tour is designed for mainly nice snorkeling and no tourist trap help you avoid the crowded.

Swap the colonial architecture of Hoi An Ancient Town for a glimpse into local Hoi An life during a tour that includes a ride on a basket boat and a crabbing session. Perfect for visitors that have already ticked off Hoi An’s major attractions, this experience offers insight into the countryside culture of central Vietnam, and comes with hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off.

For crafty travelers looking for a hands-on, immersive experience, this eco-cultural tour checks all the boxes. Start with a boat tour through a coconut forest with local fishermen. Then head off to your craft class, where you'll make a fabulous souvenir to take home. Opt to make a lantern, fan, calligraphy art work, and more. Choose the activity to suit your own unique interests.

Travel to My Son easily in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Learn all about the town's Hindu heritage on a guided walking tour. Spend an afternoon exploring the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son Sanctuary with an English speaking guide on this small-group tour from Hoi An. Enjoy two hours on-site, which includes a traditional Champa Apsara dance performance. Afterwards, relax on a boat cruise at sunset along the Thu Bon River back to Hoi An.

Get an authentic taste of the Vietnamese countryside on this convenient tour with roundtrip transfers from Hoi An. Connect with locals as you learn how to catch crab from a fisherman, make lanterns, and paddle in a traditional basket boat. The tour has a limit of 9 travelers to ensure a more personalized experience.

From your hotel in Hoi An, travel to Cam Thanh coconut village and learn about the history of this unique village, built on the banks and over the water of Cua Dai Bay. Paddle on the water up to Thu Bồn River on a traditional basket boat, and explore Hoi An from the water. Learn how to catch crabs from your boat, or cast a net from land. Then, ride a bicycle to Tra Que Villas to ride buffalo to the river and see rice paddies in the local countryside.

Hoi An, a charming ancient town in Vietnam, is known for its picturesque lantern-lit streets and its serene Hoai River. One of the most enchanting experiences you cannot miss in the old town is taking a Hoi An lantern boat ride on the Hoai River. The wonderful journey with lantern boat Hoi An will give you to immerse yourself in the town’s unique ambiance. Release a lantern on the Hoai River, and explore the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. Take in the sights and smells of Hoi An by night in this authentic experience. Ride on a boat on the river and take part in a ritual as you release your off lantern into the night sky.

Swap the busy streets of Hoi An for the pristine waters of Cham Island, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, on a snorkeling and beach tour. Traveling by speedboat helps you spend less time in transit and more time enjoying tropical marine life underwater, while included lunch ensures you keep energy levels up.

Immerse yourself in the culture and food of Hoi An with this small group walking tour. Follow your guide around the backstreets of Old Hoi An to visit local family producers of items like Cao Lau noodles and bean sprouts, and learn about the local lifestyle, markets, temples, and architecture. Afterwards, enjoy five to seven tastings of dishes that incorporate the items you saw being made earlier.

A tranquil evening awaits on the Hoai River in Hoi An, where visitors can partake in the cherished tradition of releasing flower lanterns at sunset. As night descends, the river transforms into a spectacle of shimmering lights, reflecting the hopes and wishes symbolized by each lantern. Glide gently through this picturesque setting, surrounded by charming old houses, as the enchanting atmosphere captures the essence of Hoi An's rich culture and beauty. Let the soft glow of lanterns illuminate your evening and create lasting memories.

Enjoy two must-do Hoi An experiences on a half-day private tour: see the highlights of the Ancient Town, then head to a rural village for some fishing and a coracle basket boat ride. After a hotel pickup, visit Hoi An’s heritage attractions, then travel to Cam Thanh village. Benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide, glimpse local life on the river, and perhaps purchase some handmade souvenirs.

Take a break from Hoi An’s scorching daytime heat on an evening food tour that reveals a different side to the city. In a small group limited to 12 people, walk between hand-picked food hotspots for an intimate glimpse into Hoi An Ancient Town's culinary scene. Plus, take a boat ride on the river to see landmarks illuminated by night and receive enough restaurant recommendations to last your entire vacation.

The traditional lives of Hoi An’s farming communities are a perfect introduction to the hidden gems of Vietnam. Travel to some of the villages that surround Hoi An deep in the countryside, and learn how farming in this area continues to be done in an environmentally-conscious and traditional way. Learn how to sow crops and pick herbs, and fish for crabs in the river too.