ROUTE
Da Nang (hotel pick-up) → Hoi An → Lantern-making workshop → Cam Thanh Coconut Village → Basket boat experience → Fisherman’s house & cooking demonstration → Local dinner → Da Nang (hotel drop-off)
OVERVIEW
This half-day experience combines Hoi An’s traditional craftsmanship with the unique eco-life of Cam Thanh Coconut Village. From hands-on lantern making to basket boat adventures and local cuisine, the tour offers a lively introduction to Central Vietnam’s culture, heritage, and riverside lifestyle.
DESCRIPTION
After hotel pick-up in Da Nang, travel to Hoi An to begin your cultural adventure. Learn the art of lantern making from local craftsmen and create your own souvenir. Continue to Cam Thanh Coconut Village for a basket boat ride through the coconut forest, interactive fishing activities, and an entertaining performance. The experience concludes with a cooking demonstration and a traditional local meal before returning to Da Nang.
PICK-UP/DROP-OFF AREA
Pick-up and drop-off are available within Da Nang/Hoi An city center area only.
For hotels outside pick-up/drop-off point, guests will be advised to meet at a designated meeting point.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Lantern-Making Workshop in Hoi An
- Create your own colorful lantern under the guidance of skilled artisans and learn about this iconic Hoi An craft.
- Cam Thanh Coconut Village
- Explore the peaceful coconut forest and experience the daily life of local fishermen.
- Basket Boat Experience
- Ride a traditional basket boat, try crab catching and net fishing, and enjoy an exciting basket-boat performance.
- Cooking Demonstration with Fire Performance
- Visit a fisherman’s house to watch a live cooking demonstration by a master chef, combined with an impressive fire performance.
- Traditional Local Meal
- Enjoy a set menu of 7 traditional Vietnamese dishes, served with mineral water.
INCLUDES
- Round-trip transportation & English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee to Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle
- Basket boat performance
- Lantern-making class (take your lantern home)
- Basket boat experience with fishing & crab catching activities
- Cooking show with fire performance
- Lunch or dinner (7 traditional local dishes)
- 1 bottle of mineral water (500ml/pax)
- Life jackets provided
EXCLUDES
- Personal expenses not mentioned in the program
- Additional drinks during meals
- Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
WHAT YOU GET AFTER THE TOUR
- Hands-on experience with traditional crafts
- Insight into local fishing culture and river life
- Unique eco-tourism and cultural interaction
- A handmade lantern souvenir and memorable photos
- Enjoyment of authentic Central Vietnamese cuisine
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Morning Tour: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM from Da Nang
Afternoon Tour: 1:00 PM -19:00 PM from Da Nang
Pick up & Drop off point: Your hotels around Da Nang city center
- This tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages.
- Comfortable casual clothing and sandals are recommended.
- Activities like crab catching and fishing are lighthearted and guided by locals - no prior experience needed.
- Please provide a reachable phone number
- Please share your hotel name and address
- Kindly inform us in advance when booking if you are vegetarian or have any food allergies
THINGS TO BRING
Comfortable clothing
Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
Camera or smartphone
Change of clothes (optional)
Small cash for personal expenses