Discover Vietnam Through Local Eyes
Hoi An Ancient Town & Coconut Village
Half-Day Private Tour
Basket Boat • Ancient Town • Local Culture
Experience two different sides of Hoi An on a private half-day tour combining the countryside of Cam Thanh Coconut Village with a guided walk through Hoi An Ancient Town. Ride a traditional basket boat through the nipa palm waterways before exploring historic merchant houses, assembly halls, local markets, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Along the way, your local guide will introduce the trading history, architecture, and cultural influences that have shaped Hoi An over the centuries.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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🥥 Cam Thanh Coconut Village – Ride a traditional basket boat through the nipa palm waterways.
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🏮 Hoi An Ancient Town – Walk through the UNESCO-listed historic center with your local guide.
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🌉 Japanese Covered Bridge – Discover one of Hoi An's best-known historic landmarks.
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⛩️ Fujian Assembly Hall – Explore the architecture and cultural heritage of Hoi An's Chinese merchant community.
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🏠 Historic Merchant Houses – Step inside Tan Ky or another preserved traditional house.
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🛍️ Hoi An Central Market – Experience local food, produce and everyday market life.
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☕ Vietnamese Coffee – Slow down with a local coffee break during the journey.
Itinerary
Morning: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Afternoon: 1:00PM - 5:00PM
1. Cam Thanh Coconut Village – Basket Boat Experience: Explore the nipa palm waterways of Cam Thanh on a traditional basket boat with a local boat operator. Learn about the area's river environment and fishing traditions while experiencing a different side of Hoi An beyond the Ancient Town.
Optional experiences may include: Basket boat spinning and local fishing demonstrations.
2. Hoi An Ancient Town – Guided Walking Tour:
Stroll through lantern-lit streets and historic alleys as your guide shares stories of traders, cultures, and heritage.
Visit the iconic sites:
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Japanese Covered Bridge
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Tan Ky Ancient House
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Fujian (Phuc Kien) Assembly Hall
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Hoi An Central Market
TOUR OPTIONS
PRIVATE HALF-DAY TOUR
from 110 USD | 2 pax
(Additional guest: +$30 USD/person)
What's included:
✔ English-speaking local guide
✔ Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
✔ Cam Thanh basket boat experience
✔ Hoi An Ancient Town entrance tickets
✔ Vietnamese coffee
✔ Bottled water / cold drinks
✔ All applicable taxes