Boat Tours in Hoi An at a glance
- Our pick: Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An Coconut Forest: Learn to Paddle, US$ 5 per person (2h, 4.91★ · 1,171).
- Shortest: Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Crab Fishing in Coconut Forest, US$ 13.11 per person (1h, 4.76★ · 189).
- Private option: Cham Island Snorkeling from Hoi An: Private Speedboat & Coral Reefs, US$ 59 per person (6h, 4.00★ · 14).
Price per person across the 38 options priced per person: US$ 5–US$ 100 (median US$ 37). With 100+ reviews: 24 of 38.
Of the 38 options: 37 with live guides in English, 38 with free cancellation, 38 with instant confirmation, 35 with hotel pickup, 38 kid-friendly, 8 private and 34 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Boat Tours in Hoi An
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38 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An Coconut Forest: Learn to Paddle Paddle a traditional basket boat through Hoi An's coconut forest while watching fishermen cast nets, trying crabbing, and learning local techniques from your guide. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 17:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.91 (1,171 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 5 per person
Hoi An Coconut Village & Ancient Town Tour: Release lanterns on the Hoai River Ride basket boats through Cam Thanh's coconut palms, cast fishing nets with locals, explore Hoi An's UNESCO old town and 400-year-old Japanese Bridge. Every day · Every 30 min, 12:30 to 15:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.96 (2,038 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
My Son Sanctuary tour from Hoi An: Temples & boat trip My Son Sanctuary's 4th-13th century temple towers, Champa dance show, rice paper making, and Thu Bon River boat ride on this full-day guided tour. Every day · 6 start times, 05:00 to 13:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.87 (903 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 19 per person
Hoi An Basket Boat Ride: Water Coconut Forest with Local Guide Paddle a bamboo basket boat through Hoi An's water coconut forest with a local guide, learning traditional fishing techniques while exploring mangrove. Every day · 9 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.94 (409 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 12 per person
My Son Sanctuary tour: Sunset boat on Thu Bon River Walk the ruins of My Son Sanctuary with a local English guide, then boat back to Hoi An at sunset on the Thu Bon River while enjoying a Champa dance performance. Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.85 (614 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 22 per person
Hoi An: Vespa Tour & Bamboo Boat Ride with Lunch Hoi An Vespa tour with Old Town, rice paddies, bamboo basket boat in coconut forest, and local lunch. Hotel pickup included, English-speaking driver, half-day adventure. Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.98 (519 reviews) Duration: 3h–5h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 68 per person
Hoi An Evening Food Tour: 9 dishes, lantern boat & folk games Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town sampling nine dishes at street stalls and a local home, play traditional games. Every day · 16:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.98 (703 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Hoi An: Basket Boat, Lantern Making & Cooking Class Board a traditional basket boat through Cam Thanh's coconut forest, craft a lantern, and cook four local dishes with a guide. Hotel pickup included, small groups, full day. Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.97 (264 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Hoi An Cooking Class with Basket Boat Ride: Learn 4 Dishes Learn to cook four Vietnamese dishes in Hoi An with hotel pickup, a market visit, and a basket boat ride through the Bay Mau coconut forest, hands-on. Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.88 (409 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Crab Fishing in Coconut Forest Glide through Hoi An’s water coconut forest by basket boat, try crab fishing with locals, and learn traditional paddling. Includes hotel pickup and guide. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.76 (189 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 13.11 per person
Vietnamese Cooking Class in Hoi An: 4 Dishes with Market Tour Learn to cook 4 Vietnamese dishes in a traditional stilt house in Hoi An, including market shopping and a bamboo basket boat ride with an expert chef-guide. Every day · 08:20 and 13:20 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.98 (208 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 27 per person
Basket Boat Tour Hoi An: Lantern Release on Hoai River Paddle a basket boat through Cam Thanh coconut village and release a lantern on the Hoai River at dusk. Every day · 13:30 and 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.91 (163 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Hoi An Countryside: Bike Tour, Tra Que Village & Basket Boat Start your Hoi An day cycling past rice fields, meeting farmers at Tra Que, and rowing a basket boat in the coconut forest. Includes pickup, local lunch & guide. Every day · 08:00, 08:30, 13:30 and 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.98 (296 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 37 per person
Hoi An: Market, Basket Boat & Cooking Class Half-day cooking experience in Hoi An with market shopping, bamboo basket boat through coconut forest, and Vietnamese cooking class. Lunch included, English guide. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 15:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.96 (132 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 19 per person
Hoi An Lantern Making Class with Boat Ride: Craft and release your own lantern Craft your own bamboo lantern in Hoi An and release it on the river at dusk. This 2-hour class includes hotel pickup and a private boat ride to experience a local tradition. Every day · Every 30 min, 15:30 to 19:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.90 (131 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 19.27 per person
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My Son Sunset Tour from Hoi An: Boat trip with dinner Guided tour of My Son's 13th-century Champa ruins from Hoi An with English guide, entrance ticket, boat trip and dinner included. Every day · 13:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.88 (226 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 37 per person
Tra Que Cooking Class & Basket Boat Ride at Eco-Village Learn to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes, row a basket boat, and cycle through rice fields in an organic herb village. Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.99 (213 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Hoi An: Cooking Class, Market Tour & Bamboo Basket Boat Ride Smell fresh herbs at Hoi An market, ride a bamboo basket boat in Bay Mau Coconut Village, and cook classic Vietnamese dishes with hotel pickup included. Every day · 08:00 and 15:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 5.00 (208 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Hoi An: Grandma's Home Cooking Class & Boat to Village Learn to cook banh xeo and spring rolls in a family home on Hoi An's river delta. Includes boat trip, lunch in the garden, and recipes to take home. Small groups, 9:30am–3pm. Every day · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.99 (172 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Hoi An Bicycle and Basket Boat Tour: Fishing and Lunch Cycle through Hoi An's countryside and rivers, then paddle a bamboo basket boat through Eco-Village Cam Thanh watching local fishermen work the canals. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 60 ★ 4.99 (166 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Hoi An: Cooking Class, Market & Basket Boat in Cam Thanh Step into Hoi An’s countryside with a hands-on cooking class, lively market tour, and basket boat ride through Cam Thanh. Includes hotel pickup and lunch. Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.96 (144 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 22 per person
Hoi An: Basket Boat & Lantern Release with Flower Class Basket boat through Coconut Forest, handmade flower lantern class, and lantern release on Hoai River. Includes local food, guide, and hotel pickup in Hoi An. Every day · 15:30 and 15:45 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.97 (119 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Hoi An: Lantern Making, Basket Boat & Crab Fishing Make your own Hoi An lantern, row a basket boat through coconut forest, catch crabs with local fishermen. Half-day morning or afternoon tour with lunch, pickup included. Every day · 08:30 and 14:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.95 (109 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Hoi An basket boat ride and city tour: Private pickup included Private Hoi An city tour with basket boat ride in Cam Thanh coconut village, hotel pickup and local lunch included: paddle a traditional coracle. Every day · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.59 (68 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
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From US$ 25 per person · 3 h to 7 h
Da Nang city tour with sunset boat trip on Han River Visit Da Nang's Marble Mountains and My Khe Beach, explore local food markets, and watch the sunset from a Han River boat with hotel pickup and guide. Every day · 13:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.98 (63 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Private Hoi An Walking Tour and Hoai River Boat Ride You stroll Hoi An's ancient town with a local guide, step into the Japanese Covered Bridge and Fujian Assembly Hall, then float the Hoai River. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 16:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (49 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
My Son Sanctuary Sunset Trip from Hoi An with BBQ Walk through My Son's Hindu temples with a guide, then cruise the Thu Bon River for a barbecue and sunset photos on this Hoi An trip. Every day · 13:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.89 (45 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 31 per person
Cham Islands Snorkeling Tour from Hoi An & Da Nang Speed boat day trip to UNESCO Cham Islands with snorkeling, seafood lunch & hotel pickup. Marine protected area, 150-year-old pagoda, fishing village from Hoi An or Da Nang. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 3.59 (17 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Hoi An Cooking Class & Basket Boat Ride: Market to Table Five hours starting at your hotel in Hoi An: browse the local market, catch fish and crabs from a basket boat in the coconut palm forest. Every day · 08:30, 10:30, 14:30 and 16:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 5.00 (28 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Hoi An by Night: Boat Trip, Market & Foot Massage Hoi An evening tour from 4pm with sunset views, Bach Dang River boat ride, night market exploration and 15-minute foot massage. Includes local dinner. Every day · 16:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.85 (27 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Cham Island Snorkeling from Hoi An: Private Speedboat & Coral Reefs Private speedboat snorkeling tour from Hoi An to Cham Island with two coral sites, seafood BBQ lunch, and hotel pickup. 6 hours, small groups, no shopping stops. Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Hoi An Night Market & Street Food Walking Tour Night food tour of Hoi An's ancient town with local guide, 8-person groups & hotel pickup. 4 hours, cooler evening temperatures, river boat ride included. Every day · 18:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.67 (24 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Vegetarian Cooking Class & Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An Learn to cook traditional Vietnamese vegetarian dishes with a local chef in Hoi An's countryside, then row a bamboo basket boat through water palm forests. Every day · 08:30, 10:30, 14:00, 16:00 and 16:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.84 (19 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Cham Island Private Snorkeling Tour from Hoi An & Da Nang Private speedboat snorkeling tour to Cham Island from Hoi An or Da Nang. Two snorkeling sites, seafood BBQ lunch, hotel pickup. 8 hours, coral reefs and fish feeding. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 3.83 (18 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Hoi An City by Night: Release Paper Lanterns on Hoai River Walk through Hoi An's ancient town at dusk and float a paper lantern on the Hoai River at night with a local guide leading the way. Every day · 15:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.92 (12 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 46 per person
Cham Islands Snorkeling: Seafood Lunch & Hoi An Pickup Swim with vibrant fish, visit Hai Tang Pagoda, and relax on Cham Islands. Includes hotel pickup from Hoi An, speedboat ride, snorkeling gear, and a fresh seafood lunch. Every day · 08:15 · Hotel pickup ★ 3.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Hoi An City Tour with Boat Ride & Lantern Release Hoi An city tour with hotel pickup and English guide visiting the market, ancient assembly hall, and Japanese Bridge, then release flower lanterns on the river before dinner. Every day · Every 30 min, 14:00 to 17:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Cham Island Snorkeling Day Trip from Hoi An & Da Nang Cham Island speedboat tour from Hoi An with snorkeling at Dai islet, seafood lunch, museum visit and beach time. Hotel pickup included, max 14 passengers, returns by 2:30pm. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available ★ 3.64 (138 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
The top 12 of 38 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An Coconut Forest: Learn to PaddleOur pickPickup offered | US$ 5 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 1,171 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 17:00 | English, Vietnamese |
| Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Crab Fishing in Coconut ForestShortestGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 13.11 per person | 1h | 4.76★ · 189 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Vietnamese |
| Cham Island Snorkeling from Hoi An: Private Speedboat & Coral ReefsPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 59 per person | 6h | 4.00★ · 14 | Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 | English |
| Hoi An Coconut Village & Ancient Town Tour: Release lanterns on the Hoai RiverGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 42 per person | 6h 30m | 4.96★ · 2,038 | Every day · Every 30 min, 12:30 to 15:00 | English |
| My Son Sanctuary tour from Hoi An: Temples & boat tripGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 19 per person | 6h | 4.87★ · 903 | Every day · 6 start times, 05:00 to 13:00 | English |
| Hoi An Basket Boat Ride: Water Coconut Forest with Local GuideGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 12 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 409 | Every day · 9 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 | English |
| My Son Sanctuary tour: Sunset boat on Thu Bon RiverGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 22 per person | 5h | 4.85★ · 614 | Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Hoi An: Vespa Tour & Bamboo Boat Ride with LunchGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 68 per person | 3h–5h | 4.98★ · 519 | Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 | English, Vietnamese |
| Hoi An Evening Food Tour: 9 dishes, lantern boat & folk gamesGroup of up to 12 | US$ 41 per person | 4h | 4.98★ · 703 | Every day · 16:30 | English, Chinese |
| Hoi An: Basket Boat, Lantern Making & Cooking ClassPickup offered | US$ 30 per person | 4h 30m | 4.97★ · 264 | Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Hoi An Cooking Class with Basket Boat Ride: Learn 4 DishesPickup offered | US$ 41 per person | 4h | 4.88★ · 409 | Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Vietnamese Cooking Class in Hoi An: 4 Dishes with Market TourGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 27 per person | 5h | 4.98★ · 208 | Every day · 08:20 and 13:20 | English, Vietnamese |
By what you need
- Private (8): Cham Island Snorkeling from Hoi An: Private Speedboat & Coral Reefs (US$ 59 per person) · Hoi An: Cooking Class, Market Tour & Bamboo Basket Boat Ride (US$ 39 per person) · Da Nang city tour with sunset boat trip on Han River (US$ 100 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (18): Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Crab Fishing in Coconut Forest (US$ 13.11 per person) · Hoi An Coconut Village & Ancient Town Tour: Release lanterns on the Hoai River (US$ 42 per person) · My Son Sanctuary tour from Hoi An: Temples & boat trip (US$ 19 per person)
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