Cam Thanh Coconut Village Cooking Class with Basket Boat & Hotel Pickup
Approx. 4 hours
Car/van (optional bicycle)
From 2 people
From Hoi An
English speaking guide
Lunch/dinner included
Cam Thanh Coconut Village is a lush eco-paradise near Hoi An, celebrated for its sprawling nipa palm forests and traditional waterways. This vibrant destination offers a peaceful retreat where visitors explore the canals in unique bamboo basket boats, often witnessing local fishing demonstrations along the way. The village is also renowned for its immersive cooking classes, which emphasize a true garden-to-plate philosophy. Guests participate in every step of the process, from selecting fresh seasonal ingredients to mastering time-honored preparation techniques under the guidance of skilled local residents, ultimately enjoying a flavorful meal in a tranquil riverside setting.
Highlights
Visit one of the biggest local fresh markets in Hoi An
Visit water coconut jungle & fishing village by basket boat
Learn how to make authentic Central Vietnamese dishes
Escape from hustle & bustle in city center of Hoi An
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84968009827
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Emailhoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Itinerary
Pick up
Pick up time: 9:00 AM or 2:30 PM (local time)
Our guide and driver will see you at your hotel in Hoi An.
If like going by bicycle, please contact us directly by WhatsApp number +84968009827.
Basket boat ride through coconut forest
Located near the estuary of Thu Bon River, Cam Thanh Coconut Village is known for many thatched roof houses, fishing harbors and a vast water coconut (nipa palm) forest. See more details
Here are things to see/do in Cam Thanh Coconut Village:
– Van Lang Fishing Village: see an authentic central Vietnam’s fishing village with thatched-roof bamboo house and embark the basket boat ride to discover the water coconut forest.
– Small canals inside Bay Mau Coconut Forest, a protected mangrove forest and former hiding place of Vietcong guerillas in the war.
– Watch a live performance of boat spinning by a local man and then have the chance to join him if want to have an adventurous experience.
– Watch how the locals catch fish by traditional net, the way they do every single day in the rivers to earn for living. Have the chance to try your hand if want to be a fisherman.
– Go crab fishing: follow the instruction from locals to catch small brackish crabs which run fast and hide well. Release crabs right before exit the coconut forest because won’t eat.
– Learn how to row the basket boat, a fishing vessel unique to central coast of Vietnam.
Ba Le Market (available only in morning tour)
Our guide will take you to one of the largest local markets in Hoi An: Ba Le Market.
At the market, going around to see the richness of fresh local agricultural products, watch daily life of local residents, and take photos. Additionally, learn about different herbs and plants like their names, flavors, how to use them in local cuisine,…
Cooking class & have lunch/dinner
Visit a local family to learn how to make 4 Vietnamese dishes:
(1) Goi du du (papaya salad)
(2) Banh xeo (crispy pancake)
(3) Cha gio (deep-fried spring rolls)
In addition, the family also serves (4) stir-fried morning glory, (5) steamed rice and (6) fresh fruits for lunch.
*Vegetarian menu is available. It includes papaya salad, fried spring rolls, stewed eggplant in clay pot, stir-fried morning glory, steamed rice, and fresh fruits.
Return & drop off
Go back to Hoi An by car/van. In the end of the tour, our guide and driver will drop off you in the hotel within Hoi An.
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What's Included
- Private transfer by car/van to Cam Thanh Coconut Village & back
- Hotel pick up & drop off within Hoi An
- English speaking guide
- Entry fees
- Cooking class
- Lunch in the morning tour/Dinner in the afternoon tour
- Bottled water
- Pick up & drop off in hotel at Da Nang
- Tipping for tour guide
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (shopping, rain poncho, photography, etc)
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Extra charge of 100,000 VND per person on public holidays in Vietnam (New year from 25/01/2025 to 02/02/2025, Independence day, Reunification day, Hung kings festival, International Labour day)
Additional Information
– Our driver & guide will pick you at your hotel in Da Nang city center (including Hai Chau District, Son Tra District except Nai Hien Dong ward & Tho Quang ward, Ngu Hanh Son District except Hoa Hai ward & Hoa Quy ward) or Hoi An city center.
– In the end of the tour, our driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.
– Pickup surcharge is required to visitors staying NOT in Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.
– All surcharges are payable in cash directly to your tour guide.
– No pick up & drop off service in Tan Hiep area of Hoi An (Cham Island).
– Children above 1,4 meters height OR 10 years old will be charged same to adults.
– Children from 1 to 1,4 meters height OR from 5 to 10 years old, will have a discount.
– Children under 5 years old OR 1 meter height, will be free of charge.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1,4 meters and above (and you booked a children ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1 meter and above (and you booked a free ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
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For daily tours:
– Any cancellation before 7 days of departure date will be free of charge.
– Any cancellation before 6 days of departure date will be charged 30% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 5 – 4 days of departure date will be charged 50% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 3 – 2 days of departure date will be charged 75% selling price.
– Any cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: non-refundable.
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What to bring/wear
Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash.
Contact for reservation/support
If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please WhatsApp us by number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
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