Hoi An Coconut Basket Boats And Buffalo – Half Day Tour
Overview
As a tourist arriving in Hoi An ancient town, you mustn’t miss visiting the seven hectares of water-coconut groves with a unique ecosystem of water coconut trees, local fishing farms, and lush palm forests. This tour features a fully-guided experience of life in rural villages, riding a buffalo in rich rice fields, and rowing a traditional bamboo boat through vibrant palm and coconut tree groves.
This destination is also a relic of the war between the US army and the Hoi An people. Here, you will be enthusiastically welcomed by the local people, they will lead you to visit the creeks in the water coconut woods by basket boats, you will be instructed how to fish crabs and you will see the astounding performances of rowing basket boats by the local rowers.
Itinerary
Tour can begin in the morning or afternoon.
– Tour guide picks you up at your hotel.
– Visit the Water Coconut village by bicycle
– Ride the water buffalo in rich rice fields
– Watch as bamboo boats are hand-crafted
– Explore the water coconut forest on Vietnamese bamboo basket boats
– Learn to paddle bamboo basket boats with help from the local people
– Watch basket boat performances and crab catching
– Go back and enjoy a local traditional lunch (or dinner)
– Tour guide takes visitors back the hotel and the tour finishes
Inclusions
- Local English –speaking tour guides
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel (from Hoi An City only)
- Entrance tickets
- Bicycle or car transportation
- 1 lunch (or dinner)
- A lot of opportunities to take unique pictures
Exclusions
- Tips and gratuities
Additional Information
- Activities are coordinated by local guides
- Please book the tour 12 hours in advance.
- Fee for children from 5 to 12 years old is reduced by 50% (Free for children under 5 years old)
Cancellation Policy
– FREE TO CANCEL – 48 HOURS before the tour starts.
– 50% – 24 – 48 HOURS before the tour starts.
– 70% – 10 -24 hours before the tour starts.
– 100% FULL CHARGE within 10 hours before the tour starts.
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From $35 per person
Jonathan –
It was a unique experience exploring the water-coconut groves and local fishing farms. Riding a buffalo in the rice fields in Hoi An was thrilling and rowing a bamboo boat through the lush palm and coconut tree groves was serene. I am grateful to Tham for assisting us in booking this exciting tour.