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HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN & BAMBOO BASKET BOAT

Private Shore Excursion
🕒 DURATION: ~8 HOURS
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🏛️ UNESCO HERITAGE
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⚓ DEPARTURE FROM CHAN MAY PORT

Glide through water coconut waterways on traditional round basket boats, discover UNESCO World Heritage Hoi An Ancient Town on foot, and release floating flower wish lanterns onto the tranquil Hoai River.

✦ TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Glide through water coconut waterways on traditional round basket boats.
  • Watch thrilling live basket boat spinning & traditional cast-net fishing.
  • Discover UNESCO World Heritage Hoi An Ancient Town on foot.
  • Explore Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient timber houses & Chinese halls.
  • Release floating flower lanterns onto the tranquil Hoai River.
  • Savor authentic Hoi An signature dishes (Cao Lau, White Rose dumplings).

DETAILED ITINERARY

01

Port Welcome & Scenic Drive

Meet your private guide and driver at the Chan May Port exit gate. Relax in air-conditioned comfort as we journey along the coastal corridor past Da Nang's white sandy beaches and rural countryside toward Hoi An.

02

Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle

Board a traditional Vietnamese round bamboo basket boat (Thung Chai) piloted by local boatmen. Cruise under shaded water palm canals, watch exciting spinning tricks, try catching purple crabs, and witness artisanal net fishing.

03

Hoi An Culinary Lunch

Enjoy an authentic Hoi An set-menu lunch at a riverside garden restaurant, sampling beloved delicacies such as savory Cao Lau noodles, Hoi An chicken rice, White Rose dumplings, and crisp golden spring rolls.

04

Ancient Town Walking Tour

Stroll through atmospheric pedestrian lanes to visit iconic 16th-century heritage landmarks: the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky or Phung Hung Merchant House, and the ornate Fujian Assembly Hall.

05

Lantern River Cruise & Return

Take a gentle wooden sampan boat along the Hoai River to release a wish lantern amidst the evening glow of silk lanterns. Meet your driver for the comfortable drive back to Chan May Port in ample time for your cruise departure.

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