Hoi An Coconut Boat. Price 90,000 VND, Basket Boat Tour, Coconut Boat Tour, Bamboo Boat Tour, Hoi An Coconut Village, Bay Mau Coconut Forest Tour.
What to be expected during the coconut boat trip
You don’t have to worry about paddling the basket boat, there will always be a professional person from the local boatman who will do it for you. This experience is not simply about sitting on a unique round coconut boat or exploring the wild nature, you can also joining in interesting activities, close to the lives of the local people that you should not miss. One of the interesting activities you will participate in is watching fishing net performance and experiencing casting and pulling the net yourself under the guidance of the fishermen here, so you can better understand the work of fishermen and have more practical experiences for yourself. Don’t worry if you are a vegan and don’t want to hurt animals. This activity is just reenacting how fishermen catch fish in their daily life.
Boat spinning performance is also a remarkable activity performed by professional fishermen. This activity requires absolute balance and control, and can only be performed by high skills fishermen who are already familiar with it. This activity is also for tourists who want to challenge themselves by sitting on the boat and experiencing boat spinning. In addition, you can also experience catching crab, singing on the river,…
Openning hours of coconut boat(basket boat, bamboo boat) tour
We open from 7:45PM to 6PM everyday, but please be sure to arrive us by 5PM as it is the last boat ride start and to make sure you will have 1 hour on the boat trip as from local government rules, we must to return back to the port by 6PM to keep safe for tourists.
Booking and payment
Booking in advance is required to keep your slot, payment can be made when arriving at our shop. And we don’t accept the booking from third party.
Introduction of Basket Boat Tour, Coconut Boat Tour, Bamboo boat tour in Bay Mau Coconut Forest of Hoi An Coconut Boat
Hoi An ancient town is not only famous for its ancient houses and brilliant colorful lanterns light. Coconut boat is increasingly becoming a familiar image of the culture and life of local people in Hoi An, not to be missed when coming to Hoi An.
Located about 3km from Hoi An ancient town is Bay Mau coconut forest, where coconut boats - also known as basket boats - have been closely associated with the livelihood of local people over the years. In the past, basket boats were mainly used by local people for fishing for food and to make a living. At present, basket boat has become a symbol of tourism in Hoi An, attracting many visitors and contributing to improving the lives of the local people.
Experiencing a trip by basket boat is a way for you to admire the beauty of the Bay Mau coconut forest, or immerse yourself in the peace of the green nature scenery, and slow, rustic life. The basket boats are made from bamboo with a unique round shape, extremely sturdy and durable so that local can easily move and catch fish. Along the rows of lush green coconut trees is a harmonious and brilliant natural picture of sunlight shining through the coconut leaves and sparkling on the water surface.
Coconut boat tour is an ideal experience for you to get closer and understand more about the culture, life, and nature when coming to Hoi An, especially when you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city to find peace and relaxation.