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From Da Nang: Coconut Forest Half-Day Guided Tour with Basket Boat Ride, DIY Activities, Lunch & Transfers

5.01 reviews
Thới An Đông· Hoi An
by Headout
Duration6 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking

The Experience

Your experience Experience the vibrant river life of Cam Thanh’s Bay Mau Coconut Palm Forest on this immersive half-day guided tour. Getting started Your tour begins when you meet your English-speaking guide and join a shared transfer to Cam Thanh coconut village. After a brief introduction, you’ll board a traditional basket boat and set off along the Thu Bon River. What to expect Bay Mau Coconut Forest: Located just outside Hoi An, Bay Mau Coconut Palm Forest is a unique ecological area known for its dense coconut groves and traditional river culture. This region has long been home to local fishing communities, offering a window into daily life along Vietnam’s waterways. Features Basket boat ride: Navigate the Thu Bon River in a round basket boat, guided by local experts who share insights into the area’s fishing heritage. Fishing activities: Try your hand at net casting and crab fishing, learning age-old techniques from local fishermen. Boat performances: Watch lively demonstrations of the “shaking basket boat,” a display of balance and skill unique to the region. Coconut leaf crafting: Participate in a hands-on session to create hats, rings, and grasshoppers from coconut leaves, guided by local artisans. Local lunch & rest: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese meal and unwind in a hammock or leafy hut before your return transfer.

How to book

Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Headout

    5.0(1 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹3,760

    Includes: Basket boat ride through the coconut forest · Round-trip shared transfer · English-speaking guide · +5 more

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What to Bring

Recommended

  • Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities and boat rides. Bring sun protection such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Carry insect repellent for added comfort during the tour. What’s not allowed Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the tour. Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals. Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the experience. Smoking is not allowed during the tour or on the boats.

What to wear

comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities and boat rides

Food & Drink

Food

Provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport included
Pickup and drop-off arranged by the host
Location
Hội An, Quảng Nam, Hội An, Quảng Nam
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End point
Hội An, Quảng Nam, Hội An, Quảng Nam

Good to know

Who it's for

Min persons: 1

About the guide

Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Know before you go What to bring Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities and boat rides. Bring sun protection such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Carry insect repellent for added comfort during the tour. What’s not allowed Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the tour. Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals. Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the experience. Smoking is not allowed during the tour or on the boats. Accessibility This experience is not wheelchair accessible. Additional information Life jackets are provided and must be worn during all boat activities. The tour operates in most weather conditions; in case of severe weather, the experience may be rescheduled or canceled. Lunch is included; please inform your guide in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please arrive at your hotel lobby at the designated pick-up time to avoid delays.

The fine print

Voucher requirements

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Hotel transfers This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs. In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel. This is applicable to all hotels in Da Nang city center area. On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure. If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.