
Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An
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Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An worth booking?
Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An is a 4-hour experience in Da Nang, Vietnam, from $350000 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (11)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $350000 per person
***Highlights*** - Many photo opportunities of the rice paddies, sumptuous landscapes - Ride water buffalo in the rice fields - Discover a forest filled with coconut trees by paddling basket boat - Taste Vietnamese aut
What you get
- Bamboo basket boat riding, buffalo riding, lunch/ dinner Life jackets; A bottle of water
- Hotel pick up and drop off, English speaking guide
About this experience
***Highlights*** - Many photo opportunities of the rice paddies, sumptuous landscapes - Ride water buffalo in the rice fields - Discover a forest filled with coconut trees by paddling basket boat - Taste Vietnamese authentic meal ***Depart from Da Nang city - Tour detail*** - 8.00 AM/ 1.00 PM pick up from your hotel located in central Da Nang - Experience buffalo riding - Paddle through the water coconut forest on bamboo basket boats - Enjoy some snacks and drinks at a local's home - Depart for hotel - 1.00 PM/ 6.00 PM: end of tour Things to note: - Transportation: bicycle/ electric van . Children’s bicycle is available, 6 years and over. Bicycle with children’s seat is available as request. - Vegetarian guests are welcome. - Light Lunch/ Dinner: Fried Spring Rolls, Banana Flower Salad, Crispy - Vietnamese Pancakes, and fruit - If you take bicycle, please don't wear short skirt as it is difficult to ride a bike - Bring hats, sunblock and sunglasses
What's included
Included
- Bamboo basket boat riding, buffalo riding, lunch/ dinner Life jackets; A bottle of water
- Hotel pick up and drop off, English speaking guide
Not included
- Tips
- Lunar New year 26 Jan to 3 Feb: 150,000 vnd/ 1 pax
What you'll see and do
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
• 8.15 AM/ 1.15 PM: Driver will pick up you from Da Nang hotel center • 9.00 AM/ 2.00 PM: Meet our tour guide at our office in Hoi an and go to Cam thanh coconut village • 9.45 AM/ 2.45 PM: Experience buffalo riding • 10.15 AM/ 3.15 PM: Explore river life at Cam Thanh Coconut Village • 10.30 AM/ 3.30 PM: Paddle through the water coconut forest on bamboo basket boats and watch a basket boat performance, go crab fishing, and make some souvenir animals from coconut leave • 11.15 AM/ 4.15 PM: Enjoy light lunch at a local's home • 12.00 AM/ 5.00 PM: Depart for hotel by bike/ Electric van/ taxi. End of tour • 12.30 PM/ 5.30 PM: Arrive hotel in Da Nang
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Depart from Da Nang
Duration: 5 hours Pickup included
Depart from Hoi An
Duration: 3 hours Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Da Nang Food Tour
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Avoid-NO bike ride
NOT value for money. Tour advertised cycling through countryside BUT NO CYCLING didn’t see or get a bike ride!!! “Riding” water buffalo took less than a minute albeit fun. Coconut boat was relaxing & there were opportunities (payable) to do karaoke or/& be spun extremely fast. Crab fishing consisted of a small cane &line with meat on but no takers so boat person just picked some crabs from a net. Lunch was good. The “guide” did a good job with organisation. Overall a very poor tour for the money. Hopefully Viator will read this & give 50% refund as only half a tour.
via Viator
Do it!
Super worth it. The bike riding turned out to be one of the most immersive experiences in our one-month in Da Nang region, especially biking from the coconut boats to Hoi An. The coconut experience was awesome - obviously touristy, but not in an aggressive or abrasive way. We were glad we did it. The buffalo was quick but very unique and enjoyable. Food was good! Everyone very friendly. Driver on time and on point! Overall we loved it! Well organized and very communicative organizers!
via Viator
Different but good
The boat ride was great and quite an experience. The buffalo riding was a bit underwhelming. Basically just stopped on the side of the highway, rode the buffalo in a circle like you would at a petting zoo, and then left. It was a funny experience though. The people were nice and there’s good shopping around where they put you in at the boats.
via Tripadvisor
2025 Family Vacation
My family have a wonderful vacation in Da Nang. Prople are friendly every where. We shopped at Han Market, vincom market, and night market. Da Nang Beach is colorful at night fill with people in every cornor of it. We have taken a lot of photos in the beach, Golden Bridge, Hoi An night matket, basket boat, buffalo ride, night boat, and marble mountain. We hope to be back a few years from now yo enjoy our next vacation.
via Tripadvisor
An experience that was 100% worth it!
We had an amazing day, exploring Hoi Ann. It was so much fun riding the bikes, slightly scary on the roads but exciting and then peaceful and beautiful through the fields. Our guide was extremely accommodating to us, we live in Asia and we’re not interested in exploring the temples and so he took us to a wood village. It was quite nice and we were even able to bring back some lovely souvenirs. Writing water buffalo as a family was quite an experience. The basket boats were also lots of fun. Our kids enjoyed fishing for crabs. We loved visiting with the locals on the different stops. After our tour ended our guide Trường was so helpful in telling us where to eat, to be able to experience the town more! We had delicious snacks along the way and yummy coffee.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $350000 to $780000
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Da Nang.
How much does Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An cost?
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Prices start at $350000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Da Nang usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Da Nang is not rushed.
Is Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Da Nang, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Da Nang can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Da Nang and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Da Nang within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Da Nang?
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On Outty we rank every Da Nang experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full Day Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills Small Group Tour, Marble Mountains - Am Phu Cave - Monkey Mountain Sunset tour, Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Coconut Jungle & Hoian City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Da Nang?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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