
Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family
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September 2026
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Is Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family worth booking?
Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family is a 4-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $25 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $25 per person
The bamboo ride tour is a special experience that you may find only in Hoi An. The tour give you a chance to discover Hoi an's rural life. You will be in touch with a fisherman family to understand how is their daily doi
What you get
- Seafood lunch
- Bamboo basket boat ride
- Transfer by AC vehicle
- Local English speaking guide at fisherman house
- Entrance fee
- Purple crab fishing experience
About this experience
The bamboo ride tour is a special experience that you may find only in Hoi An. The tour give you a chance to discover Hoi an's rural life. You will be in touch with a fisherman family to understand how is their daily doings. After the 45 minutes ride through the nipa palm forest, you will enjoy the fresh seafood lunch carefully cooked by local fishermen while seating on riverbank table, taking breath of fresh air, and relaxing for peaceful moments. Note: the tour will not be available on February 16 to Feb 19, 2026, during the Vietnamese New Year holiday
What's included
Included
- Seafood lunch
- Bamboo basket boat ride
- Transfer by AC vehicle
- Local English speaking guide at fisherman house
- Entrance fee
- Purple crab fishing experience
Not included
- Drink, Tip and gratuities
What you'll see and do
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
You will be pick up at your hotel in Hoian to transfer towards Cam Thanh water coconut forest where you will meet a local fishing man who will bring traditional basket boat for us to board. You will get on a very unique round boat named Bamboo Basket Boat or Thung Chai in Vietnamese through the water coconut forest and fishing village. Learning the technique how to drive the round boat and discovering the floristic composition with relaxing and then having fun with catching the special Purple Crabs. Go to local house which is made by bamboo located on river bank to enjoy a cup of tea before having lunch consisting of fresh seafood carefully prepared by the fishermen. After lunch, take a rest then transfer back to your hotel in Hoian. The booking is unavailable during Vietnamese new year (28 Jan to 31 Jan 2025 during Vietnamese New Year)
240 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
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 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Transpacific Travel
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good Vibes
Morning vibes in Hoi An! 🌅🚣♀️ Starting the day with a bamboo boat ride on the Thu Bon River. 🌿🌊 #BambooBoat #HoiAn #MorningAdventure #Vietnam #TravelGoals #ExploreVietnam #MorningBliss #TravelInspiration
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful time
My family had a wonderful trip with Mr Vu, the boat ride is so funny, my kid loved it too much. The BBQ seafood was so fresh, we sit down on a table near the river which made us feel so comfortable. A highly recommended tour that you must try in Hoian
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $25 to $55
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.
How much does Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family cost?
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Prices start at $25 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hoi An usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family 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 Hoi An is not rushed.
Is Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hoi An, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family?
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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 Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family?
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Around 1 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 Hoi An 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 Hoi An and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hoi An basket boat tour with seafood lunch at fishing family 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 Hoi An 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 Hoi An?
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On Outty we rank every Hoi An experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR, Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride, Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking. 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 Hoi An?
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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 Hoi An?
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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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