Hoi An Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch
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Is Hoi An Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch worth booking?
Hoi An Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch is a 3-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $10 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 15 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (15)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $10 per person
The most thrilling experience ever from buffaloes riding to basket boat tour with our local fishermen to catch live fish by net throwning, net rolling, net lifting...to learn how to make the best Vietnamese ice coffee fo
What you get
- Lantern Making Class( Depent on the option)
- Vietnamese Making Class( depent on the option)
- Buffaloes Riding for 30 minutes( depent on the option)
- Pick up & drop off in Hoi An( Depent on the option)
- Basket Boat Tour with local fishermen
- Local Foods with Cao Lau Noodles as Lunch( depent on the option)
About this experience
The most thrilling experience ever from buffaloes riding to basket boat tour with our local fishermen to catch live fish by net throwning, net rolling, net lifting...to learn how to make the best Vietnamese ice coffee for your best drinks when you are in Vietnam. The trip begins with pick you up from Hoi An then to Cam Thanh green rice paddy field to meet our local farmers, he instructs you how to get on the back of buffaloes for riding on the rice fields with thrilling experience for 30 minutes with one by one. Say bye bye to our local farmer,we drive you to coconut forest by sailing to the river to explore coconut forest by bamboo circle boat instructed by our local fishermen for fishing and exploring coconut forest. Walking under the palm tree to our peaceful house for having some local foods before joining the coffee class to know the technique to make the most delicious coffee for you when you back home. Let join with us for the greatest trip ever in Hoi An,Vietnam.
What's included
Included
- Lantern Making Class( Depent on the option)
- Vietnamese Making Class( depent on the option)
- Buffaloes Riding for 30 minutes( depent on the option)
- Pick up & drop off in Hoi An( Depent on the option)
- Basket Boat Tour with local fishermen
- Local Foods with Cao Lau Noodles as Lunch( depent on the option)
- Ceramic Making Class( Depent on the option)
- Mineral Water and Cold Towels
- Coconut Forest Entrance Ticket
Not included
- Personal Expenses and Travel Insurance
- Personal Tip
What you'll see and do
Cam Thanh
We drive our guests to Cam Thanh rice paddy field for buffaloes riding.We let our guests hip on and and hip off on buffaloes riding on the green rice fields.You get down with some buffaloes caring like feeding the grass for buffaloes and take the photoes with our buffaloes.
60 minutes here
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
We let our guests to take the basket boat tour with our local fishermen for throwning net, rolling net, lifting net...at coconut forest by circle boat and also explore the wild animals living at the coconut forest.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Funtastic Basket Boat Tours & Cooking Class
We take the walk under palm trees to our local restaurant for tasting come local noodles with Cao Lau as your delicious meals and you join the coffee making class with our Chef to filter the best coffee in drop by drop ,you will learn how to mix the condense milk with black coffee for your best flavors.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Lantern Class-Boat: No Pick Up
Lantern Class & Boat Duration: 2 hours No Pick Up and Drop Off: You take taxi to our location: Funtastic Basket Boat Tour & Cooking Class( Google Map) for the experience with us. Pickup included
Boat Tour-No Pick Up/Drop Off
Coracle Boat Tour Fishing: Our local fishermen take you to explore jungle coconut forest by fishing and crabbing with us for 45 minutes. Duration: 1 hour No Pick Up/Drop off: You take Grab/Taxi to our location: Funtastic Basket Boat & Cooking Class( Google Map) for the experience with us. Pickup included
Hoi An Buffaloes Riding/Basket Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch
Pickup included
Cafe-Boat-Lunch:No Pick/Drop
Cafe-Boat-Lunch:No Pick/Drop: You come to our location: Funtastic Basket Boat Tour & Cooking Class( Google/Grab) for Cafe Class-Boat Tour and Lunch. Duration: 2 hours Pickup included
Ceramic-Buffaloes-Lantern
No Basket Boat Ceramic-Buffaloes-Lantern: We take you for ceramic making to make your ceramic gift then for buffaloes riding then lantern class and back hotel. Duration: 3 hours No Meal No Cafe Class Pickup included
Ceramic-Buffalo-Lantern-Cafe
Basket Boat Tour : This option is included basket boat tour with our local fishermen to explore coconut jungle at the forst. Ceramic-Buffalo-Cafe-Lantern: Take ceramic making then buffaloes Riding,next to lantern class & end with cafe class and boat tour with lunch before drop. Duration: 4 hours Coa Lau Noodles Lunch Cafe Making Class: This option is included Cafe Making Class 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
- Hung Le Travel-The Local Signature
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Free pick up and drop off by car for guests in Hoian town,An Bang and Cua Dai Beach.
- For Vietnamese Tet Festival from Jan 26 to Feb 2, we apply 30% surcharge by cash on the site.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 15 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
15 verified traveler reviews for Hoi An Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great customized tour for my family with great communication from Hung Le travel
The communication with Hung was amazing from the very moment I contacted him requesting to customize our tour. He immediately came up with great ideas for my family. Then, on the day of our tour, the rain in Hoi A was down pouring and he again customized our tour for the weather and my families needs. We had so much fun on the bamboo boats, fishing and doing the coffee experience and having the most delicious custom vegetarian lunch. Our guide was the sweetest most patient lady who made everything special. Thank you for everything
Response from the operator: Dear Nicole, Thank you so much for taking your precious times to share your experience with us that is so blissful to us for today. We work by trust and always make the greatest efforts to delivery the most memorial moments to our special guests from the beginning to the ending, that you could immerse the whole journey with us. We always welcome your family and friends back with us in the short future for another captivated journeys with us in our regions. Blessings and regards, Hung Le +84934876998(WhatsApp/Line)
via Tripadvisor
You must try!
I highly recommend that tour! We had the amazing experience, definitely one of the best tours we experienced in Vietnam. Everyone was very kind and attentive for us and our 5-years old son. Every part of the tour was well-organised and run by great & helpful personel. From our perspective everything was perfect and we appreciate all the effort that was made. Thank you!
Response from the operator: Dear our Lovely Guest Thank you so much for taking your precious times to share your experience with us that is so blissful to us for today. We work by trust and always make the greatest efforts to delivery the most memorial moments to our special guests from the beginning to the ending, that you could immerse the whole journey with us. We always welcome your family and friends back with us in the short future for another captivated journeys with us in our regions. Blessings and regards, Hung Le +84934876998(WhatsApp/Line)
via Tripadvisor
It was great
We had great driver , great ride on the buffalo great boat ride with a very funny paddler,great coffee and lunch was great We must of had a great time Cheers
via Viator
Great experience
We were picked up at our hotel and driven to the boat tour by our lovely driver, had a fantastic boat ride lunch and crab fishing, highly recommended
via Tripadvisor
Very fun and beautiful basket boat trip
This coconut boat trip was so lovely and fun! You get a nice relaxing boat trip with the village along the way decorated beautifully. We did the basket spinning which was such a fun atmosphere with all the other boats and there was karaoke which was great fun. Our guide was absolutely lovely. Would recommend this tour.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $10 to $89
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hoi An Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.
How much does Hoi An Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $10 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 Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 3 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 Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 15 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 Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch?
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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 Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Hoi An Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch?
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Around 5 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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hoi An Buffaloes Riding/Coracle Boat Tour/Coffee Class with Lunch 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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