Hoi An: Coconut Basket Boat Ride by Hangcoconut

Cam Thanh, Vietnam



Experience the thrill of rowing a traditional basket boat through the Bảy Mẫu coconut forest. Catch crabs and fish in the river, and watch a performance by skilled artisans.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of rowing a traditional basket boat through the water
  • Catch crabs and fish in the river with the help of your local guide
  • Watch a performance by skilled artisans in a traditional basket boat
  • Enjoy a karaoke session on the river with your friends and family
  • See performance by boatman

Description

Basket boat is very popular among the local fishermen in the central regions of Viet Nam.The Basket Boat is locally named the “Thung Chai” or water coconut originate from Vietnam and are considered very valuable for the owners which is made of bamboo and are mainly used by fisherman in Central Vietnam. Most of fishermen who are working in the ocean or river really need to use it for their livelihood because of its convenience. A trip to the water coconut groves and back during the day is pretty special too. Cam Thanh village is about 7 ha. During the Vietnam War, this was the shelter for local people and soldiers, and nowadays this place is famous for providing the most seafood products for this area. By joining the basket boat tour, you will have a chance to learn some traditional fishing techniques and how to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the now-tranquil, coconut-palm-flanked waterways of a past war. On this tour, we provide an authentic social and cultural insight into the Vietnamese local way of life. You will also take part in some hands-on activities that are fun, safe, and interesting to people of all ages. Transfer to a local cam thanh fishing village. Learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. Board on boat and commence cruising on the Cua Dai River. Join local fisherman on the coconut river and enjoy hands-on experience of round net or cast net. Learn how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat.Explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides You can go sightseeing water coconut palm in the morning or in the afternoon. Transfer to Cam Thanh fishing Village. Explore many beautiful view of Vietnam countryside, meet local villager. Explore the water coconut forest on Viet Nam bamboo basket boats. Vietnamese take tourists up and down in Hoi An eco water coconut palms, learn how to row the basket boat, learn to become a fisherman in coconut village , catching crab, learn how to row the water coconut basket boat on coconut palm. In conclusion, come back hotel. Get the chance to learn how to fish like the locals and cruise the canals by bamboo basket boat and many photo opportunities.

Includes

Entrance ticket Basket boat rowing Experience catching crabs and fishing Basket boat performance Karaoke on the river Cold bottled water Wet towels

Excludes

Additional fee for filming in basket boat

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