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Hoi An Lantern Making Workshop and Basket Boat in Coconut Forest

By Happy Holidays Tourism
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$46 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Set off on a cultural journey that begins with a convenient hotel pickup from Hoi An, leading you through scenic countryside landscapes to a traditional lantern-making workshop. Here, skilled local artisans unveil the rich history of Hoi An’s vibrant lanterns, symbols of luck and prosperity. Create your own eco-friendly lantern with bamboo and silk under expert guidance. Next, glide through the peaceful water coconut palm forest of Cam Thanh Village in a bamboo basket boat, where you’ll learn to paddle and participate in a fun race. Finally, savour a delightful Vietnamese lunch with eight authentic dishes, concluding a day filled with cultural treasures and unforgettable experiences in Vietnam.

Activity location

  • Bay Mau Coconut Forest
    • Cam Thanh Village
    • Hoi An, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cam Thanh Family Tours
    • Thành phố Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

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Pick-up option from Hoi An
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

This option includes pick-up and drop-off in Hoi An

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
AU$46.43 x 1 AdultAU$46.43
Total
Price is AU$46.43
Until Fri, 27 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hoi An
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Vietnamese lunch featuring 8 traditional dishes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lantern making workshop with materials provided
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Basket Boat Ride: Life-jacket and 20 minute Basket Boat Ride.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bay Mau Coconut Forest
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Spinning the boat on a basket boat

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Bay Mau Coconut Forest

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
You will be immersed in the lush greenery of nature and enjoy a variety of fun activities that capture the authentic charm of Hoi An’s river countryside. - Basket Boat Ride through the Coconut Forest Hop on a traditional bamboo basket boat and let local fishermen paddle you through peaceful waterways lined with swaying nipa palms. Breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the calm atmosphere, and admire the rustic beauty of Hoi An’s countryside. - Basket Boat Spinning Show Don’t miss the exciting basket boat spinning performance by skilful local boatmen — a fun and unique display of balance, skill, and hospitality. You can even try paddling the basket boat yourself under their friendly guidance. If you’re lucky, you’ll also see traditional fishing activities, watching locals cast nets and catch fish as they’ve done for generations.

Hoi An

  • 1h 30m
Learn the traditional art of lantern making from skilled local artisans in the heart of Hoi An – the city of lanterns. Discover the cultural meaning behind these colourful symbols of luck and happiness that light up the ancient town every night. Under the guidance of experienced craftsmen, you’ll learn how to bend the bamboo frame, carefully attach the fabric, and craft your own unique lantern using eco-friendly materials and traditional techniques. Enjoy a relaxing, creative experience where you can express your personal style and connect with local culture. At the end of the workshop, take home your handmade lantern as a beautiful souvenir and a reminder of your memorable time in Hoi An.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Bay Mau Coconut Forest
    • Cam Thanh Village
    • Hoi An, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Cam Thanh Family Tours
    • Thành phố Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

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