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Hoi An Coconut Village & Ancient Town Tour: Release lanterns on the Hoai River★ 4.96 (1,825) · 6h 30m
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Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An Coconut Forest: Learn to Paddle★ 4.91 (1,163) · 2h
Top rated
Hoi An: Cooking Class, Market Tour & Bamboo Basket Boat Ride★ 5.00 (207) · 6h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 40 options: US$ 5–US$ 127 (median US$ 35). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 40. With 100+ reviews: 27 of 40.
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Private experiences (3)
Private Da Nang City Tour: Food, Marble Mountains & Han RiverYou’ll explore caves and temples at Marble Mountains, watch craftsmen carve marble statues by hand, relax on My Khe Beach, taste real Da Nang street food, and finish with a sunset cruise along the Han River—all with an expert local guide who knows every shortcut and story.
Hoi An Private Cooking Class & Basket Boat Tour with ChefYou’ll shop at a bustling Hoi An market, cruise through coconut groves by basket boat, then cook (and eat!) classic Vietnamese dishes with a local chef. It’s hands-on, relaxed, and full of real flavors—perfect if you want to experience Hoi An like a local.
Cham Island Private Snorkeling Tour from Hoi An & Da NangYou're picked up from your Hoi An or Da Nang hotel and taken by private speedboat to two snorkeling sites on Cham Island, with about an hour in the water at each stop. Lunch is a seafood BBQ on the beach, and you're back at your hotel by mid-afternoon. The private boat means no temple visits or market detours — just snorkeling, coral, and time to float.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Cham Island without the temple visits and market stops that shared tours include — the private speedboat is what makes that possible, and it's worth the extra cost if snorkeling is all you came for.
Up to 2 hours (3)
Hoi An Basket Boat Ride: Water Coconut Forest with Local GuideA basket boat ride through Hoi An's Cẩm Thanh water coconut forest pairs paddling a traditional bamboo boat with a local guide who teaches fishing customs and folklore. The tour runs two hours from hotel pickup in Hội An old town or beach areas, includes entrance, tea, cakes, life jacket and raincoat, and requires a minimum of two travelers per booking.Is it for me?Book this for a morning or afternoon when you want to step outside the old town without spending the whole day traveling—the two-hour window and included pickup mean you're paddling within an hour of leaving your hotel, and the local guide's presence removes the need to arrange anything yourself or wonder how the boat actually works.
Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Crab Fishing in Coconut ForestYou’ll glide through Hoi An’s lush coconut forest in a basket boat, try your hand at crab fishing with local guides, and hear stories from Cam Thanh’s past. There’s laughter, hands-on paddling lessons (with plenty of wobbling), and moments of real calm among the palms—plus hotel pickup and all entry fees included.
Hoi An Lantern Making Class with Boat Ride: Craft and release your own lanternA lantern-making class in Hoi An where you build a bamboo lantern and floating candle with local artisans, then release them on the Thu Bon River at dusk. The 2-hour experience includes hotel pickup, all materials, instruction in English, and a private boat ride for your group. You choose between a bamboo lantern, a paper lantern, or both; some options include hotel drop-off as well.Is it for me?Book this if you want a souvenir you made yourself and a moment to participate in a local tradition rather than just watch it. The private boat means your group releases lanterns together without waiting for strangers or following a fixed schedule.
2 to 5 hours (26)
Hoi An: Evening Food Tour, Folk Games & Lantern Boat RideYou’ll wander Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets with a local guide, tasting nine Vietnamese dishes—including dinner in a family home—and try folk games like Bingo or Dap Nieu before floating your own flower lantern down the Hoai River by boat. It’s lively, sometimes funny, always welcoming—and leaves you with more than just photos.
My Son Sanctuary tour: Sunset boat on Thu Bon RiverThis guided tour from Hoi An takes you to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site of Champa ruins, for two hours of walking and learning with an English-speaking guide, followed by a boat trip back down the Thu Bon River at sunset. Hotel pickup is included; the tour runs about five hours total. Lunch (set menu) comes with the morning option; both departures include a Champa Apsara Dance performance and a bottle of water.Is it for me?Book the sunset departure if you want the river journey timed to the best light for photographs and the cooler breeze of late afternoon. Choose the morning option if lunch matters to you—it is the only version that includes a meal, and the earlier start gives you more daylight at the ruins before the boat ride home.
Hoi An: Vespa Tour & Bamboo Boat Ride with LunchYou ride a Vespa through Hoi An's Old Town alleys and countryside back roads, float through a coconut forest in a bamboo basket boat, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking driver, entrance fees, helmet and rain poncho are all included — you just show up and ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hoi An beyond the main tourist streets and don't want to navigate the countryside or arrange your own transport — the Vespa and driver handle both, and the bamboo boat ride is something you can't do on your own.
Hoi An: Bay Mau Cooking Class & Basket Boat Tour PickupYou’ll wander Hoi An’s bustling market with a local guide picking fresh ingredients before gliding through Bay Mau coconut forest by basket boat. Get your hands messy learning traditional cooking at a family home — pounding rice, making crepes, rolling salad rolls — then share a meal together. Expect laughter and real flavors you’ll remember long after leaving.
Hoi An: Cooking Class, Market Tour & Basket Boat RideYou’ll walk through Hoi An’s lively market picking out ingredients with a local guide before gliding through Bay Mau coconut forest in a basket boat. After a relaxing herbal foot soak, you’ll cook classic Vietnamese dishes from scratch—yes, even making your own rice paper—and share lunch together. Expect warmth, laughter, and new flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.
Hoi An Countryside: Bike Tour, Tra Que Village & Basket BoatYou’ll cycle quiet country roads near Hoi An with a local guide, meet farmers in Tra Que village and join their daily work, then float through coconut palms in a round basket boat before sharing a Vietnamese lunch. It’s an easygoing day full of small surprises — you might even come home thinking about mint leaves and muddy shoes.
Hoi An: Basket Boat, Lantern Making & Cooking ClassYou're picked up from your hotel, taken to a local market to see ingredients, then board a basket boat for 45 minutes through Cam Thanh's coconut forest with a fisherman guide. Back at Phu Lanh, you craft a silk lantern to take home and cook four traditional Hoi An dishes in a hands-on class. Hotel return is included, and the group stays small throughout.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to move beyond watching — you're actually in the boat, making the lantern, cooking the meal — and you have a full day to spend doing it. The boat ride and cooking class mean you're on your feet and engaged for most of the day, which is what makes the immersion real.
My Son Sanctuary: Sunset Tour & Boat Dinner from Hoi AnYou’ll wander My Son Sanctuary’s ancient ruins with a local guide, watch traditional Cham dance up close, then float back to Hoi An at sunset while sharing dinner on a private boat. Expect quiet moments among red brick towers and gentle river breezes that linger long after you return.
Vietnamese Cooking Class in Hoi An: 4 Dishes with Market TourThis cooking class in Hoi An teaches you to prepare 4 Vietnamese dishes—including Pho soup, rice pancakes, vermicelli and salad rolls—in a traditional stilt house overlooking the river. A chef-guide in English walks you through pounding, separating and grinding techniques with traditional tools, then you sit down to eat what you made. The optional add-on includes a visit to a local market to select fresh ingredients and a bamboo basket boat ride through the Bay Mau coconut forest before class begins.Is it for me?Book the cooking class alone to focus on technique and four dishes, or add the market visit and basket boat ride to trace ingredients from source through the coconut forest before cooking.
Hoi An Bicycle and Basket Boat Tour: Fishing and LunchA four-hour tour from Hoi An combining bicycle rides through the countryside with a basket boat paddle through Eco-Village Cam Thanh, where you watch traditional net fishing and crab trapping in the waterways. An English-speaking guide picks you up at the hotel at 8:30 am, leads the cycling portion, takes you out on the water, and brings you back after lunch at a local restaurant with a Vietnamese set menu included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a single outing combining cycling and paddling without switching between separate activities or operators—the guide coordinates the 8:30 am pickup, route, and transitions so everything flows as one experience.
Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride, Lantern Release & Night MarketYou’ll paddle a basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut groves, wander Hoi An’s ancient lanes with a local guide, share real Vietnamese food for dinner, and float your own lantern down the Hoai River at dusk. The evening ends with free time at Nguyen Hoang night market—expect laughter, gentle chaos and moments you’ll want to hold onto.
Hoi An: Eco Cooking Class & Basket Boat with PickupYou’ll shop noisy local markets in Hoi An, paddle a round bamboo boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut groves with fishermen, then cook (and eat) classic Vietnamese dishes alongside chef Kien. Expect hands-on lessons—from making rice paper to mixing sauces—with hotel pickup and lunch included. You might end up laughing at your own pancake-flipping skills or just soaking in quiet village life.
Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Cooking Class in Cam Thanh VillageYou’ll paddle a traditional basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut groves, try your hand at fishing with locals, wander a bustling market for ingredients, and cook alongside Mr Cu’s family in their home. It’s hands-on and personal — you’ll probably leave with new stories (and maybe wet feet).
Hoi An: Cooking Class, Market & Basket Boat in Cam ThanhYou’ll wander Hoi An’s bustling market shoulder-to-shoulder with locals, float through Cam Thanh’s peaceful palms in a bamboo basket boat, and cook real Vietnamese dishes side by side with your guide. Expect laughter over spring rolls, fresh flavors you can’t quite name, and small moments that stick with you long after you’re back at your hotel.
Hoi An: Market, Basket Boat & Cooking ClassYou shop for ingredients at a working Vietnamese market, paddle a traditional bamboo basket boat through a coconut palm forest in Cam Thanh village, then cook multiple dishes with a local chef and eat lunch together. The guide speaks English, entrance fees and the boat ride are included, and you leave with the skills to make these dishes again at home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn to cook Vietnamese food in the place it comes from, starting with the market where locals actually shop—the small-group format and hands-on approach mean the chef has time to teach you properly, not just feed you.
Hoi An: Basket Boat & Lantern Release with Flower ClassYou ride a bamboo basket boat through a coconut forest, try casting nets and watching local fishermen spin their boats, eat two famous Hoi An dishes, make your own flower lantern by hand, and release it onto the Hoai River at dusk while hundreds of others float past. The tour includes your guide, all materials, and transport from your hotel, leaving the evening free to explore the lantern-lit Ancient Town on your own.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to experience Hoi An's most iconic evening ritual without arranging boats, food, or timing yourself—the fixed itinerary handles the logistics, which is what leaves you free to linger in the Ancient Town afterward if you want to.
Hoi An: Lantern Making, Basket Boat & Crab FishingYou make a silk-and-bamboo lantern by hand, then travel to a coconut village where you learn to paddle a traditional basket boat and catch crabs in the forest canals with local fishermen. Lunch at a family home is included, along with hotel pickup and a guide who speaks English. The half-day format (morning or afternoon) means you can fit it around the rest of your Hoi An itinerary.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn two distinct crafts — lantern-making and basket-boat fishing — in a single half-day without arranging transport or timing yourself; the fixed morning or afternoon slot and included pickup mean you can plan the rest of your Hoi An day around it.
Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Ancient Town Tour with Local LunchYou’ll wander Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets with a local guide, try your hand at paddling a traditional basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut forest, share laughs with villagers over lunch, and feel part of daily life here — not just passing through.
Hoi An: Basket boat ride & cooking class with lunchYou’ll wander Hoi An’s bustling market with a local guide, float through coconut palms in a basket boat, try your hand at fishing village traditions, and cook authentic Vietnamese dishes before sharing lunch together — moments you’ll remember long after you leave Vietnam.
Hoi An Night Market & Street Food Walking TourYou get picked up from your hotel and spend four hours walking Hoi An's night market with a small group and English-speaking guide, tasting street food at local stalls, taking a river boat ride, and learning which eateries only locals know about. All food and one water bottle are included; you'll need to purchase the ancient town entrance ticket separately before the tour begins.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Hoi An and want to eat where locals eat without spending your evening figuring out the language, the vendors, or which stall is worth your time — the guide and small group size are what make that possible in a single evening.
Hoi An Village Life: Farm Visit & Basket Boat River Tour + LunchYou’ll cycle through Hoi An’s peaceful villages with a local guide, try your hand at farming in Tra Que Vegetable Village, float in a traditional basket boat on the river, and share lunch made from fresh local ingredients—a day full of small surprises you’ll remember long after the trip.
Vegetarian Cooking Class & Basket Boat Ride in Hoi AnA vegetarian cooking class in Hoi An combines a local market tour, instruction in traditional Vietnamese cuisine from a chef, a basket boat ride through water palm channels, and a meal you prepare yourself. The class runs five hours from central Hoi An with hotel pickup included; you choose between a shared group or a private session, and vegetarian options are available throughout.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you want to meet other travelers and keep the cost lower; choose the private class if you prefer one-on-one instruction and a flexible pace with the chef. Either way, you're learning to cook and eating the food the same day, so nothing is wasted on theory.
Cham Islands Snorkeling Tour from Hoi An & Da NangYou're picked up from your hotel, sped out to a protected marine reserve, guided through a 150-year-old pagoda and working fishing market, then snorkel for forty-five minutes in clear water with intact coral. Lunch with fresh seafood happens on the beach before the return trip. The whole day, including transport and meals, is arranged—you just show up at your hotel at 7:30 AM.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see a protected marine reserve without arranging your own boat, guide, or meals—the fixed schedule and included transport from your hotel means you're not negotiating logistics on the beach.
Hoi An Bamboo Boat Ride and Lantern Making: 4-Hour ActivityThis 4-hour activity in Hoi An combines bamboo boat riding on the Thu Bon River with hands-on lantern making in a local workshop. You'll paddle in a traditional basket boat, learn lantern-making techniques from an artisan, and share a local lunch. An English-speaking guide leads the group through both parts of the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to do something with your hands instead of just watching—the lantern-making part is where you're building, not observing, and you leave with what you made. The boat ride and workshop together give you two different sides of Hoi An in one morning or afternoon.
Hoi An City Tour with Boat Ride & Lantern ReleaseA guided tour of Hoi An's Old Town starting with the market, moving through the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall and Japanese Bridge, then ending with a boat ride where you release flower lanterns on the river to pray for good fortune. Hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, entrance tickets and dinner are included; the tour runs about five hours.Is it for me?Choose the private tour if you want to move at your own pace and have the guide's full attention for questions about the sites and the lantern ritual; the group sharing tour works well if you're comfortable with a small group and want to share the cost of the guide.
Cham Island Snorkeling Day Trip from Hoi An & Da NangYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to the harbor, and taken by speedboat to Cham Island for a museum visit, temple walk, and 50 minutes of snorkeling at Dai islet. Lunch with fresh seafood is included on the beach, followed by free time to swim or rest before the return boat at 2:30pm. The whole day keeps you in small groups and brings you back by mid-afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full island day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or lunch — the fixed pickup time and included speedboat mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled. The small group size and mid-afternoon return work well if you're staying in Hoi An or Da Nang and want the afternoon free after.
Half day and longer (5)
My Son Sanctuary & Thu Bon River Cruise with LunchYou’ll wander ancient temple ruins at My Son Sanctuary with a local guide who brings stories to life, try your hand at making rice paper in a village home, and float down Thu Bon River back to Hoi An after lunch. It’s not just sightseeing — it’s feeling history under your feet and tasting it too.
My Son Sanctuary Day Trip from Hoi An with Boat & LunchYou’ll wander ancient temple ruins at My Son Sanctuary with a local guide who brings history alive, try your hand at making rice paper in a family home (and eat your creation), share lunch with locals over cold herbal tea, then float down the Thu Bon River back toward Hoi An—all in one day that feels both packed and peaceful.
Hoi An: Grandma's Home Cooking Class & Boat to VillageYou take a 35-minute boat across Hoi An's river delta to a family home, spend the morning learning to cook banh xeo and four other regional dishes from Grandma, eat what you've made in her garden, and return by boat with a recipes book. The whole day runs 9:30am to 3pm, groups stay under twelve, and water and lunch are included.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to cook something real in a real home instead of a cooking school, and who has a half-day free in Hoi An — the boat schedule and small group size are what make the whole thing feel like you're actually visiting, not touring.
Cham Islands Snorkeling: Seafood Lunch & Hoi An PickupYou’ll feel the sea breeze as you step onto Cham Islands, snorkel among bright fish at Huong Beach, explore ancient pagodas with your local guide, and share fresh seafood by the shore. With hotel pickup from Hoi An and everything arranged for you, it’s a day full of small moments you’ll remember long after you’re back on land.
Hue Imperial City Tour & Dragon Cruise from Hoi An: Small group, no hassleHotel pickup in Hoi An or Da Nang, then a full day moving through Hue's Imperial Citadel, dragon boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb with its mixed European-Asian design, Conical Hat and Incense Stick villages, and Dong Ba Market. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants included; all entrance fees covered; return to your hotel by evening. Small groups of maximum eight mean you're not waiting for a coach to fill.Is it for me?Right for travelers with one free day in Hoi An who want Hue's main sights without renting a car or navigating buses—the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you move through five landmarks and two meals without waiting or deciding what comes next.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 40 of the 40 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Hoi An Coconut Village & Ancient Town Tour: Release lanterns on the Hoai River is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.96 out of 5 across 1,825 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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