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1 day(s)
Regular
1-99 people
easy
Discover the countryside culture of Hoi An on this interactive Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle, Basket Boat & Lantern Making Tour from Da Nang.
Travel from Da Nang to the peaceful Cam Thanh Coconut Village, where traditional crafts, waterways, fishing culture, and local cuisine come together in a hands-on experience.
Begin with a traditional lantern-making workshop, guided by local craftspeople. Learn the basic techniques used to create Hoi An’s famous colorful lanterns and make your own lantern to take home as a memorable souvenir.
Continue to the Bay Mau Coconut Forest, where you will board a traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and paddle through narrow waterways surrounded by water coconut palms. Meet local fishermen, learn about traditional fishing techniques, try crab-catching activities, and watch an entertaining basket-boat performance.
After your coconut-jungle adventure, return to a local venue for a cooking demonstration, which may include a lively fire performance depending on the day’s program. Finish with a delicious 7-dish Vietnamese lunch or dinner accompanied by mineral water.
Combining local crafts, basket boating, fishing traditions, food, and countryside culture, this tour is an entertaining choice for couples, families, groups, and travelers looking for an authentic Hoi An experience.
Duration
1 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-99 people
Tour Code
GL- DN007
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Da Nang
Cam Thanh
Meet your driver and tour guide at your designated hotel in Da Nang.
Board the vehicle and travel toward the Hoi An countryside and Cam Thanh Coconut Village.
Your guide will introduce the day's activities and provide some background about local culture and traditions.
Begin your experience by meeting local craftspeople who specialize in creating the colorful lanterns for which Hoi An is famous.
Watch as your instructor demonstrates the basic lantern-making process and explains the techniques used to shape and decorate these traditional handicrafts.
Then it is your turn.
With guidance from the instructor, participate in a hands-on lantern-making class and create your own colorful lantern.
Once completed, your handmade lantern becomes a personal souvenir that you can take home with you.
Continue to the peaceful surroundings of Cam Thanh Village, a countryside community located near Hoi An.
The area is known for its waterways, water coconut palms, traditional fishing activities, and distinctive round bamboo basket boats.
Enjoy the change of scenery as you leave the busy urban environment behind.
Board a traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, locally known as a thung chai.
With assistance from an experienced local boat operator, travel through the narrow waterways of the coconut forest.
Enjoy views of dense coconut palms and observe aspects of everyday life around the waterways.
You may also have an opportunity to try paddling the unusual round boat yourself under local guidance.
Learn about traditional fishing methods used by local fishermen.
Depending on daily conditions and the operating program, activities may include demonstrations or hands-on experiences with:
Round-net fishing
Cast-net fishing
Traditional fishing techniques
Crab-catching
Dropping fishing nets
Your local hosts will demonstrate how these techniques have traditionally been used in the area's waterways.
Enjoy an entertaining basket-boat performance by experienced local boat operators.
Watch the skill required to maneuver the distinctive round boats across the water.
Participation in fast spinning or similar activities should always be optional and subject to the guest's comfort and safety.
Continue through the coconut waterways and try a traditional crab-catching activity.
Your local guide will explain the basic technique and help you search for small crabs among the coconut palms.
Successful catches depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
After completing your coconut-jungle activities, return to the local fisherman's house or designated restaurant area.
Take some time to relax before your meal.
Watch a local chef prepare selected Vietnamese dishes during a cooking demonstration.
Depending on the day's program, the chef may also perform an entertaining fire-cooking demonstration.
Please note that this is primarily a cooking demonstration unless a full hands-on cooking class is specifically confirmed in your booking.
Finish your experience with a delicious local meal.
Enjoy approximately 7 Vietnamese dishes, providing an opportunity to sample different local flavors.
Mineral water is included with your meal.
Meal: Lunch or Dinner, depending on selected departure
After your meal and activities, meet your driver for the return journey to Da Nang.
Receive drop-off at your designated hotel within the standard service area.
Your Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle, Basket Boat & Lantern Making Tour concludes.
Professional local tour guide
7-dish Vietnamese lunch or dinner
Pick-up and drop-off from designated hotels in Da Nang
Transportation according to the tour program
Cam Thanh Coconut Village admission
Coconut forest entrance fee
Bamboo basket boat experience
Local boat operator
Traditional fishing demonstrations/activities
Crab-catching activity
Basket-boat performance
Lantern-making workshop
Lantern-making materials
One handmade lantern to take home
Cooking demonstration
Chef fire performance when operating
7-dish Vietnamese lunch or dinner
Mineral water
Local taxes and service charges where applicable
Travel insurance
Accommodation
Meals other than the included lunch or dinner
Additional food and beverages
Alcoholic drinks
Full hands-on cooking class unless specifically confirmed
Additional lanterns or handicrafts
Personal expenses
Shopping and souvenirs
Optional activities
Tips and gratuities
Transfers outside the designated service area
Any services not specifically mentioned under Included
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