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Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle, Hoi An Ancient Town & Lantern Boat Ride – from Hoi An or Da Nang

  • Hoi An
  • Day trip
  • Small group
  • Hotel pickup

Paddle a bamboo basket boat through the Cam Thanh coconut forest, then walk UNESCO-listed Hoi An with a guide, have dinner and release a flower lantern from a boat on the Hoai River.

The afternoon begins in the water palms of Cam Thanh, a quiet village outside Hoi An where round bamboo basket boats glide through the coconut forest. You'll learn to paddle one, join the rowing and watch the locals spin their boats in a lively basket-boat performance.

From there it's a short hop into Hoi An Old Town: a traditional arts show, Tan Ky House, the Cantonese Assembly Hall, the Museum of Trade Ceramics and the Japanese Covered Bridge, before free time at the night market as the lanterns light up.

Dinner is a set menu of Hoi An specialties, and the evening ends on the Hoai River with a flower lantern set afloat for luck.

  • Learn to paddle a bamboo basket boat in the Cam Thanh coconut forest and watch a basket-boat performance
  • Traditional art performance at the Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
  • Tan Ky Ancient House, the Cantonese Assembly Hall and the Museum of Trade Ceramics
  • The Japanese Covered Bridge and the lantern-lit night market
  • Set menu dinner and a flower lantern release from a boat on the Hoai River

Day by day

  1. 1

    About 1:30 PM (Hoi An) · 12:30 PM (Da Nang)

    Setting off

    Pick-up

    The van and tour guide pick you up at your hotel: at about 1:30 PM in the Hoi An area, or at about 12:30 PM in Da Nang.

  2. 2

    Afternoon

    Green water

    Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle by basket boat

    Couple in conical hats riding a blue round basket boat

    Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of Cam Thanh Coconut Village and enjoy a relaxing boat trip through the coconut forest. Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, join in the basket boat rowing and watch a basket-boat performance.

  3. 3

    About 2:30 PM

    Into the old town

    Hoi An Ancient Town & a traditional arts performance

    Aerial view of Hoi An old town along the river

    Arrive in Hoi An Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its timeless charm and rich cultural heritage. First, a traditional art performance at the Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House offers an authentic glimpse into local folklore, music and cultural expressions.

  4. 4

    A trading port's story

    Museum of Trade Ceramics, Tan Ky House & Cantonese Assembly Hall

    Continue on foot to the Museum of Trade Ceramics, whose collection of ceramics from Vietnam and across Asia tells of Hoi An's long history as a major trading port. Explore the beautifully preserved Tan Ky Ancient House, a 200-year-old merchant residence where Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese architectural styles meet, then the historic Cantonese Assembly Hall (Hoi Quan Quang Dong), admired for its intricate carvings, vibrant colours and its importance to Hoi An's Chinese community.

  5. 5

    Hoi An's icon

    Japanese Covered Bridge

    Hoi An Japanese Covered Bridge glowing at night

    Stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge, one of Hoi An's most recognisable landmarks and a symbol of the town's history.

  6. 6

    Evening

    Lantern light

    Hoi An Night Market

    As evening falls, enjoy free time at the Hoi An Night Market: soak in the lantern-lit atmosphere, shop for local handicrafts and take photos.

  7. 7

    Local flavours

    Dinner with Hoi An specialties

    Sit down to a set menu dinner of Hoi An specialty food.

    Meals:
    Dinner (set menu)
  8. 8

    6:30 PM

    Make a wish

    Boat ride on the Hoai River & flower lantern release

    Lantern shop glowing with colourful silk lanterns at night

    Board a small boat on the Hoai River and release a flower lantern onto the water, a wish for good luck for you and your family.

  9. 9

    7:00 PM

    Homeward

    Back to your hotel

    The tour finishes in Hoi An at about 7:00 PM and you're dropped at your Hoi An hotel; guests from Da Nang are back at their hotel at about 8:00 PM.

Moments you'll remember

  • Spinning in the palms

    The basket-boat performance in the coconut jungle is pure fun – round boats twirling on the water while the palms close in overhead.

  • Lantern on the Hoai

    After dinner you step into a small boat, light a flower lantern and let it go on the dark water of the Hoai River.

Why we love this trip

Countryside and old town in one afternoon: the green calm of the coconut jungle first, then Hoi An at its most beautiful hour, with dinner and the lantern boat included.

— The AmGo team

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Boat ride and flower lantern release
  • Set menu dinner with Hoi An cuisine
  • Mineral water (500 ml per person)

Not included

  • Boat ride ticket for children under 4 (3 USD per child)
  • Personal expenses and services not mentioned above
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers

Good to know

Cancellation

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 1 day before the tour starts.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • A light rain jacket or umbrella
  • Camera or phone with a charged battery
  • Some cash for personal spending
  • Insect repellent

Notes

  • Price shown: departure from Hoi An, adult 966,000 VND, child (5–9 years) 728,000 VND.
  • Departure from Da Nang: adult 966,000 VND, child (5–9 years) 728,000 VND.
  • Group size: small group, 1–12 guests.
  • Children 1–4 years travel free when sharing a seat and meals with their parents; children 5–9 years pay the child price; from 10 years the adult price applies.
  • Boat ride & flower lantern release: parents pay the 3 USD fee for each child under 4 themselves (not included in the tour price).
  • Prices don't apply on Vietnamese public holidays and Tet; surcharge 100,000 VND per person on 1/1, 30/4, 1/5 and 20–21/02/2026.
  • No departures 15–19/02/2026 (Tet).
  • Pick-up and drop-off are free from hotels in Hoi An city and Da Nang city. Hotels in Thang Binh or Duy Xuyen district (e.g. Hoiana Resort, Bliss, Tui Blue) and other areas pay a transfer surcharge, quoted on request.
  • Pick-up details are confirmed when booking.

Meeting point

Pick-up at your hotel in the Hoi An area (about 1:30 PM) or in Da Nang (about 12:30 PM).

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Frequently asked questions

What time is pick-up?

About 1:30 PM from hotels in the Hoi An area, or about 12:30 PM from Da Nang. You're back at your hotel at about 7:00 PM in Hoi An or 8:00 PM in Da Nang.

Is the price the same from Da Nang?

Yes: adult 966,000 VND, child (5–9 years) 728,000 VND from either city.

Do I have to paddle the basket boat?

You'll get the chance to learn to paddle and join the basket boat rowing, and you'll also watch the basket-boat performance.

What meals are included?

A set menu dinner with Hoi An cuisine, plus 500 ml of mineral water per person.

Do young children pay for the lantern boat?

Children under 4 travel free on the tour; parents pay the 3 USD boat ride & lantern fee for them directly.

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