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Hoi An & Coconut Forest: Basket Boat Ride, Old Town Night Tour★ 4.90 (216) · 6h 30m
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Hoi An biking tour: Water buffalo, duck farm, basket boat★ 4.94 (90) · 4h
Top rated
Marble Mountains & Hoi An Tour: Caves, Pagodas, Night Market★ 4.92 (230) · 6h–7h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 12 options: US$ 31–US$ 155 (median US$ 48). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 12. With 100+ reviews: 3 of 12.
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2 to 5 hours (3)
Hoi An Night Market: Walking Tour, Lanterns & Sampan BoatYou’ll stroll Hoi An’s ancient streets with a local guide, touch centuries-old woodwork in Tan Ky House, float by lantern light on a sampan boat along the Hoai River, and lose yourself in night market scents and sounds before heading back to your hotel. That river glow stays with you.
Hoi An: Coconut Forest Boat & Ancient Town Night WalkYou paddle your own bamboo basket through a coconut forest, eat a proper dinner of Hoi An specialties, then walk the UNESCO-listed old town at night when lanterns light the streets and the Japanese Bridge. Pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An is included, along with transport and all meals, so you show up and the logistics are handled.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience three distinct sides of Hoi An—the working landscape, the food, and the old town—in one evening without arranging transport or figuring out where to eat. The free pickup and included dinner remove the planning, and the night walk timing means you see the town when it's lit and alive.
Hoi An: Coconut Forest Boat & Ancient Town Night TourYou paddle a bamboo basket boat through the Bay Mau coconut forest, learning the technique from locals and watching boat racing; eat dinner with fresh local dishes; then walk through Hoi An's ancient streets at night when the lanterns are lit and the Japanese Bridge and riverside come alive. Hotel pickup from Da Nang and all entry fees are included, and you're back by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Da Nang and want to see Hoi An's two sides—the natural forest and the historic town—in one afternoon and evening without arranging separate transport or tickets.
Half day and longer (6)
Hue Day Tour: Imperial City, Dragon Boat & Tombs from Hue or DanangYou’ll drift along Hue’s Perfume River by dragon boat, step into the Imperial City’s faded grandeur with a local guide, and wander two royal tombs tucked among pines or stone mosaics. Expect hotel pickup (from Hue or Danang), moments of quiet surprise, and glimpses into Vietnam’s imperial past that linger long after you return.
Hoi An Walking Tour, Sampan Boat Trip & Food Tasting by NightThis 5.5-hour evening tour of Hoi An combines walking through the old town's heritage sites, eating at night market stalls, and floating the Thu Bon River by sampan to release lanterns. You visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Communal House and Hoi An market, taste bánh mì, cau lau, white roses and other local dishes, watch a traditional music performance, and end the evening drifting downriver with a lantern to make a wish. An English-speaking guide leads the group, pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An is included, and all food and drinks are part of the price.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the stories about each stop without translation delays. This works well if you want the history and context woven into the evening rather than just the food and the boat ride on their own.
Da Nang: Marble Mountain Caves & Hoi An Ancient Town Boat RideYou're picked up from your hotel at 1:30 p.m. and driven to Marble Mountain, where you take an elevator up and walk through five limestone peaks, caves, and pagodas with an English-speaking guide. After that, you head to Hoi An Ancient Town to see the Japanese Bridge, heritage houses, and a cultural museum, then take a 20-minute sampan boat ride at dusk before visiting the night market or dining on your own. All entry fees, the boat ride, and your private transfer are included, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see both Marble Mountain and Hoi An in one afternoon without arranging separate transport, buying tickets at each site, or timing the boat ride yourself — the private pickup and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you free to focus on the caves, the old town, and the river at dusk.
Hoi An Walking Tour from Da Nang: Basket Boat Ride & Night MarketThis six-hour guided tour from Da Nang combines a basket boat ride and fishing net lesson in Coconut Forest with a walking tour of Hoi An's UNESCO-listed ancient town, a Sampan boat cruise along the Thu Bon River at early evening, and time at the night market. Hotel pickup in Da Nang or Hoi An, an English-speaking guide, all entrance tickets, and transport are included; children from age five are welcome.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide explaining the architecture and trade routes as you walk through the old town, rather than exploring on your own or reading plaques.
Cham Island Day Tour & Snorkeling from Da NangYou get picked up from your Da Nang hotel and transferred to the speedboat dock, then spend the day island-hopping across eight granite peaks in a UNESCO marine park. You'll visit Hai Tang Pagoda, snorkel the coral reefs for about thirty minutes, and have free time at Ong Beach before a full seafood lunch with the group. The boat and all equipment are included, along with the ride back to your hotel — just bring a swimsuit and be ready to leave early.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full island and snorkeling day without arranging your own transport, boat, equipment, or lunch — the fixed itinerary and included meals mean you show up at your hotel in the morning and everything else is handled.
Hue City Tour: Citadel, Perfume River Boat, Water ParkThis full-day guided tour from Da Nang covers Hue's main historical sites: the Citadel (the former royal capital with the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City), Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb, and the abandoned Thuy Tien water park. Your guide picks you up at your Da Nang hotel, drives you over Hai Van Pass, and includes a 30-minute dragon boat ride on the Perfume River, lunch at a local restaurant, and all entrance tickets. The tour runs 8 hours with an English-speaking guide and a private vehicle with a safe driver.Is it for me?Pick this if you're starting from Da Nang or Hoi An and want to cover the Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb in one day with a driver handling the Hai Van Pass crossing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 12 of the 12 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Hoi An & Coconut Forest: Basket Boat Ride, Old Town Night Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.90 out of 5 across 216 reviews.
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