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My Son Sanctuary, Coconut Jungle & Hoi An Full-Day Tour with Thu Bon River Boat & Lantern Release – from Hoi An

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

From Hoi An: My Son's Champa temples and Apsara dance, rice paper making and lunch at local houses, a boat down the Thu Bon River, the Cam Thanh coconut jungle, Hoi An Ancient Town and a flower lantern boat ride after dinner.

A long, varied day that starts in the Champa valley and ends on Hoi An's lantern river. With a local English-speaking guide you spend about two hours at My Son Sanctuary, watch an Apsara dance, then make rice paper and have lunch with cold herbal tea at village houses.

Instead of the road, you return by boat along the Thu Bon River and go straight on to Cam Thanh, where a boat slips through the coconut forest and the locals show off their basket-boat skills. The afternoon and evening are for Hoi An Old Town – the arts performance, Tan Ky House, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the night market – followed by a set dinner and a flower lantern on the Hoai River.

  • About 2 hours at My Son Sanctuary with a local guide and an Apsara dance
  • Rice paper making and lunch with cold herbal tea at local houses
  • Boat trip on the Thu Bon River, the largest river in Central Vietnam
  • Cam Thanh coconut forest by boat and a basket-boat performance
  • Hoi An Ancient Town, night market, set dinner and a flower lantern release on the Hoai River

Day by day

  1. 1

    7:30–8:00 AM

    Setting off

    Pick-up in Hoi An

    Your guide picks you up at your hotel and sets off for My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  2. 2

    9:30 AM

    Champa heritage

    My Son Sanctuary & Apsara Dance

    Apsara dance performance among My Son brick towers

    Spend about 2 hours at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local English-speaking guide: learn the history and culture of the ancient Champa civilisation, stroll among centuries-old temples, admire their unique architecture and watch a traditional Champa dance performance (Apsara Dance).

  3. 3

    Late morning

    Hands-on

    Rice paper making at a local house

    Traveller making rice paper over a steaming wood stove

    Back in the minivan to a nearby local house for a hands-on workshop: learn how traditional rice paper is made, try it yourself and enjoy your own freshly made rice paper.

  4. 4

    12:30 PM

    Family table

    Lunch at a local house

    Back in the van to another local house for lunch: relax with cold herbal tea, good food and fresh air.

    Meals:
    Lunch (set menu)
  5. 5

    1:00 PM

    River breeze

    Boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Hoi An

    Colourful boats moored on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An

    Take a boat trip to Hoi An, with a cool breeze on board and beautiful river scenery along the Thu Bon, the largest river in Central Vietnam.

  6. 6

    1:30 PM

    Green water

    Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle by basket boat

    Basket boats gliding through Cam Thanh coconut palm canals

    Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of Cam Thanh Coconut Village and enjoy a relaxing boat trip through the coconut forest. You'll also see a basket-boat performance.

  7. 7

    About 2:30 PM

    Into the old town

    Hoi An Ancient Town & a traditional arts performance

    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.

  8. 8

    A trading port's story

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

    Continue on foot to the Museum of Trade Ceramics, Tan Ky Ancient House and the historic Cantonese Assembly Hall – three stops that show how Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences shaped the town.

  9. 9

    Hoi An's icon

    Japanese Covered Bridge

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

  10. 10

    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.

  11. 11

    Local flavours

    Dinner with Hoi An specialties

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

    Meals:
    Dinner (set menu)
  12. 12

    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.

  13. 13

    About 7:00 PM

    Homeward

    Back to your hotel

    Drop-off at your hotel in Hoi An (the program lists the finish as 7:30 PM).

Moments you'll remember

  • Downriver from My Son

    After the temples, the Thu Bon carries you back towards Hoi An with a cool breeze and wide green views.

  • A lantern to end the day

    After dinner, a small boat on the Hoai River and a flower lantern set adrift close a very full day.

Why we love this trip

It's the fullest day you can have around Hoi An: two World Heritage Sites, two boat trips, a village craft and the lantern release, all from your hotel door.

— The AmGo team

What's included

  • Two-way hotel pick-up and drop-off (about 100 km round trip)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees and electric shuttle fee
  • Set menu lunch of traditional Vietnamese food and set menu dinner with Hoi An cuisine
  • Rice paper making
  • Boat trip on the Thu Bon River
  • Boat ride and flower lantern
  • Mineral water

Not included

  • Boat ride ticket for children under 4 (3 USD per child)
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses 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
  • Clothing that covers shoulders and knees for temples and pagodas
  • Insect repellent

Notes

  • Price shown: departure from Hoi An, adult 1,736,000 VND, child (5–9 years) 1,302,000 VND.
  • Group size: small group, 1–12 guests.
  • Staying in Da Nang? See the My Son, rice paper, coconut jungle & Hoi An full day from Da Nang.
  • 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.
  • Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Philip Nalangan (CC BY 4.0).

Meeting point

Pick-up at your hotel in Hoi An, 7:30–8:00 AM.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the day?

Pick-up is 7:30–8:00 AM at your hotel in Hoi An; drop-off is at about 7:00 PM (the program lists 7:30 PM as the finish).

How is this different from the Da Nang version?

This one starts in Hoi An and travels from My Son towards Hoi An by boat on the Thu Bon River; the Da Nang version goes by road.

Which meals are included?

A set lunch of traditional Vietnamese food at a local house and a set dinner of Hoi An cuisine. Drinks are extra.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes, entrance fees and the electric shuttle fee are included.

How much do children pay?

Children 5–9 pay 1,302,000 VND; children 1–4 are free (parents pay the 3 USD boat & lantern fee for them); from 10 years the adult price of 1,736,000 VND applies.

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