
Culture
Hoi An Coconut Forest Basket Boat Ride
Bay Mau coconut forest, Cam Thanh, Hoi An, Vietnam
Spin through the Bay Mau water-coconut forest in a round bamboo basket boat, watch the rowers' tricks and try crab fishing – as a ride, a half-day tour or with Hoi An Ancient Town.
Choose tickets₹3,612 per adultBasket boats were once used by fishermen; today local rowers show them off with spins and songs.
The palm-lined channels of Cam Thanh are a few kilometres from Hoi An's old town.
Highlights
- Bamboo basket boat
- Water-coconut forest
- Crab fishing
- Ancient Town option
Options & prices
5 options to choose from – the first 3 are below.
Half-day tour: Half Day Tour
- For at least 2 people
- Experience river life with basket boat rides, fishing, and coconut-leaf crafting.
- Round trip shared transfer
- English speaking guide
- Basket boat ride with life jacket
- Hands-on fishing activities
- Coconut-leaf crafting session
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch
- Adult (10 – 80 years)
- ₹3,612
- Child (5 – 9 years)
- ₹2,026
Basket boat ride: Basket Boat Ride
- For at least 2 people
- Glide through Bay Mau Coconut Forest with fun performances and demos
- Basket boat ride through the coconut forest
- Special basket boat performance
- Souvenir-making workshop with coconut leaves
- Fishing net casting demonstration
- Group games and entertainment activities
- Please note: Minimum 2 participants required per booking.
- Per person (Guests taller than 100 cm)
- ₹290
Basket boat ride: Basket Boat Ride + Fresh Coconut
- For at least 2 people
- Enjoy the same ride, performances, and demos—plus a fresh coconut to sip
- Basket boat ride through the coconut forest
- Special basket boat performance
- Souvenir-making workshop with coconut leaves
- Fishing net casting demonstration
- Group games and entertainment activities
- Please note: Minimum 2 participants required per booking.
- Per person (Guests taller than 100 cm)
- ₹432
What's Included
- Basket boat ride
- Guide, lunch and transfers (as per option)
Not Included
- Tips
1 hour to half day, as per option Cam Thanh, Hoi An, or hotel pick-up (as per option)
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start (full refund); later cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable.
Terms & ConditionsShow
- Prices are per person (or per group where stated) in Indian Rupees (INR) and include taxes. You pay the total shown at checkout.
- Your booking is confirmed by our team within 24 hours. Your e-ticket or voucher is sent by email and WhatsApp – show it on your phone.
- Carry your passport and the visa you need for the country. Plantenium can help with your visa – see the Visa page.
- Outdoor tours, cruises and flights depend on the weather; if the operator cancels, you get a new date or a refund.