Embark on a traditional Vietnamese adventure with a Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience. Discover the valuable Thung Chai bamboo boats used by fishermen in Central Vietnam and learn how to navigate them. Immerse yourself in the peaceful fishing village of Cam Thanh and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by warm-hearted locals.
Embark on a traditional Vietnamese adventure with a Basket Boat and Cooking Class Experience. Discover the valuable Thung Chai bamboo boats used by fishermen in Central Vietnam and learn how to navigate them. Immerse yourself in the peaceful fishing village of Cam Thanh and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by warm-hearted locals.
- Hoi An - Explore a local market where you can observe how local residents purchase their goods and select ingredients for a cooking lesson later.
- Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Travel by car to our fishing village, passing through picturesque rice paddy fields, along the Cua Dai river, and towards the Bay Mau nipa (water coconut palm forest) grove….
- Hoi An - Explore a local market where you can observe how local residents purchase their goods and select ingredients for a cooking lesson later.
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Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Travel by car to our fishing village, passing through picturesque rice paddy fields, along the Cua Dai river, and towards the Bay Mau nipa (water coconut palm forest) grove. Here, you can experience the daily life of local fishermen.
Enjoy a bamboo basket boat ride into the water coconut palm forest with local fishermen. Discover the water palm coconut paradise, learn and share fishing techniques with local fishermen by catching fish and purple crabs using unique fishing nets, and create souvenirs with palm leaves.
Gain insights into the Vietnamese–American war, with fascinating and true stories from that era. - Cam Thanh - Participate in an engaging cooking lesson at a local home (Mr. Cu’s home), followed by a delightful lunch or dinner with his family.

- Pick up & drop off at hotel.
- Cold water, wet tissue.
- Entrance fee ticket.
- English speaking tour guide
- Hoi An traditional lunch or dinner
- Pick up & drop off at hotel.
- Cold water, wet tissue.
- Entrance fee ticket.
- English speaking tour guide
- Hoi An traditional lunch or dinner
The Thung Chai, or Basket Boat, is a valuable asset to its owners in Vietnam. Built with bamboo, this boat is essential for fishers in Central Vietnam due to its practicality. Though the uniqueness of the boat is little known to tourists, The Hoi An Village Experience aims to rectify that. This exceptional tour aims to take you to the serene and scenic…
The Thung Chai, or Basket Boat, is a valuable asset to its owners in Vietnam. Built with bamboo, this boat is essential for fishers in Central Vietnam due to its practicality. Though the uniqueness of the boat is little known to tourists, The Hoi An Village Experience aims to rectify that. This exceptional tour aims to take you to the serene and scenic fishing village of Cam Thanh, located just 5 kms from the historical town of Hoi An. The tour promises interaction with the local, friendly people who will eagerly teach you to navigate the unique Basket boat and provide a memorable meal you won’t forget.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.