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1 day(s)
Regular & Private
1-93 people
easy
Experience the countryside traditions and magical evening atmosphere of Central Vietnam on this Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle, Hoi An Ancient Town & Flower Lantern Release Tour.
Begin your journey at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, where you will board a traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and travel through peaceful waterways surrounded by water coconut palms. Learn how to paddle the distinctive round boat while discovering the local river environment and fishing-village culture.
Continue to UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town, one of Vietnam’s most atmospheric heritage destinations. Explore historic merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls, traditional shops, narrow lanes, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge while learning about Hoi An’s centuries-old role as an international trading port.
After sightseeing, enjoy a dinner featuring Hoi An specialties before experiencing the town after dark. Board a small boat on the Hoai River, release a flower lantern onto the water, and make a wish for happiness, health, and good fortune.
Finish your evening surrounded by Hoi An’s colorful lantern-lit streets and lively night market atmosphere.
Duration
1 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-93 people
Tour Code
GL-DN0003
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Hội An
12:00
Hội An
18:00
Meet your tour guide and driver at your designated hotel.
Board the air-conditioned vehicle and begin your journey toward Cam Thanh Coconut Village, located in the peaceful countryside near Hoi An.
Arrive at the famous coconut-palm waterways of Cam Thanh.
This area is known for its water coconut forest, traditional fishing culture, and distinctive round bamboo basket boats.
Board a traditional Vietnamese basket boat, locally known as a thung chai, and begin exploring the narrow waterways.
With assistance from your local boat operator, learn the basics of paddling the unusual round bamboo boat.
Glide through peaceful channels surrounded by water coconut palms and enjoy the relaxing countryside atmosphere.
Your guide will also introduce aspects of the area's local history and traditional way of life.
Depending on the day's program, additional demonstrations or fishing-related activities may be available.
After your coconut-jungle experience, continue to Hoi An Ancient Town, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Begin your walking tour through one of Vietnam's best-preserved historic trading ports.
Visit the impressive Phuc Kien – Fujian Chinese Assembly Hall.
Admire its elaborate architecture, decorative gates, courtyards, statues, and religious spaces while learning about the Chinese merchant communities that played an important role in Hoi An's history.
Continue to one of Hoi An's beautifully preserved historic houses, such as Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, depending on opening conditions and the day's selected route.
Discover traditional architecture influenced by Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese design.
Learn how generations of merchant families lived and conducted business in Hoi An.
Make a stop at Hoi An's iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, one of the best-known symbols of the ancient town.
Learn about its historical significance and connection with the Japanese community that once lived and traded in Hoi An.
Continue walking through Hoi An's atmospheric lanes and historic neighborhoods.
Pass traditional handicraft shops, galleries, tailors, cafés, local businesses, and colorful heritage buildings.
Take time to appreciate the smaller streets that give Hoi An its distinctive character.
After sightseeing, enjoy an included dinner featuring selected Hoi An and Vietnamese specialties.
Relax and experience some of the flavors associated with Central Vietnamese cuisine.
Meal: Dinner
As darkness falls and Hoi An's colorful lanterns begin to illuminate the streets, make your way toward the Hoai River.
Board a small local boat for a relaxing evening ride.
Admire reflections of colorful lanterns across the river and experience Hoi An from a different perspective.
During your boat ride, take part in one of Hoi An's popular evening traditions by releasing a flower lantern onto the Hoai River.
Make a wish for happiness, health, peace, or good fortune for yourself and your family as the lantern floats gently along the water.
After the boat experience, enjoy time in the illuminated ancient town.
Walk through streets decorated with colorful lanterns and explore the lively Hoi An Night Market.
Browse souvenirs, handicrafts, local products, and street-food stalls, or simply enjoy the magical evening atmosphere.
Meet your guide and driver at the designated location and begin the return journey to your hotel.
Your Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle, Hoi An Ancient Town & Flower Lantern Release Tour concludes.
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Dinner featuring local specialties
Hotel pick-up and drop-off within the designated service area
Air-conditioned transportation
Cam Thanh Coconut Village visit
Bamboo basket boat experience
Local basket-boat operator
Hoi An Ancient Town guided sightseeing
Hoi An Ancient Town entrance ticket
Scheduled heritage-site entrance fees
Phuc Kien Assembly Hall visit
Historic merchant house visit according to the program
Japanese Covered Bridge sightseeing
Dinner featuring local specialties
Hoai River boat ride
Flower lantern for release
Night Market/free-time experience
Drinking water where provided
Local taxes and service charges where applicable
Travel insurance
Accommodation
Breakfast and lunch
Additional food and beverages
Alcoholic drinks
Additional flower lanterns
Additional boat rides
Optional basket-boat activities not included in the standard package
Personal expenses
Shopping and souvenirs
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Transfers outside the designated service area
Any services not specifically mentioned under Included
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