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The 15 Best Tours & Experiences in Hoi An

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Every tour on this site, one page, best first. Below are the 15 bookings that beat the rest across Hoi An right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and why it earns its place, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits your dates.

Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest

Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest - The coconut forest cruise: what you’ll do on the water

1.Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,956 reviews · 50 minutes - 3 hours · from $3Our pick

Ride a basket boat through Bay Mau’s coconut forest in Hoi An. Learn paddling, crab fishing, optional spinning, and enjoy scenic calm.

“This was better than I expected! So much fun. Very well organised. Bottle of water on arrival, then we were guided to the coconut boat. So much fun, beautiful ride in the sunshine. The boat rider was so funny too. All in all this is excellent value. If you want to spin fast this is an extra cost but so worth it. 10/10 - trust this company!”

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Hoi An: Vietnamese Coffee Culture and Coffee Making Class

Hoi An: Vietnamese Coffee Culture and Coffee Making Class - Crop-to-Cup Stories That Explain the Flavors

Hoi An: Vietnamese Foldable Lantern Making Class

Hoi An: Vietnamese Foldable Lantern Making Class - Full-From-Scratch vs Express: Pick the Session That Fits Your Schedule

3.Vietnamese Foldable Lantern Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,742 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $10

Make a bamboo-silk lantern in Hoi An. Choose your shape and silk, learn the fold for easy packing, with tea and music.

“10/10 recommend ! everything was amazing - the staff are all so helpful and so fun, so helpful with anything you need whilst fully allowing you to do each step on your own!”

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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking - Cam Thanh eco-village: basket boat time in the nipa palm area

4.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28Top rated

Hoi An cooking class with hotel pickup, local market shopping, bamboo basket boat, net fishing, and a chef-led cooking session for four dishes.

“Hi is a very experienced chef and speaks English well. He explained what vegetables were at the market and what ones we would be using. The cooking class was put together really well and we learnt a lot in the short time. The icing on the cake was that the food was delicious.”

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Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class)

Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class) - Market time in Hoi An: the ingredient lesson you’ll actually use

5.Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,386 reviews · from $28

Hoi An market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing in the Nipa canals, then a small-group cooking class with what you make and eat.

“Headed out into the countryside of Hoi An to enjoy beautiful scenery, paddle around in a bamboo basket boat, and spend a peaceful afternoon in a quiet kitchen making an amazing meal under expert guidance. Truly felt like the tour gives locals revenue without requiring them to enact caricatures of themselves.”

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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch

Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch - What You’ll Actually See at My Son Sanctuary

6.My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,750 reviews · 5 hours · from $20

Early morning My Son Sanctuary with Champa coffee and brunch from Hoi An. Beat crowds, see soft light temples, plus vegan options.

“The early start was definitely rewarded by the peace and easy access to the My Son Sanctuary! Our guide was informative and added to the visit through his knowledge of the history of the site and the work which has taken occurred and is continuing.. Our Champa breakfast was fine and appreciated after our explorations! Thank you!”

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Hoi An/ Da Nang – Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge Deluxe Small group

Hoi An/ Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge Deluxe Small group - The cable car ride and Sun World Ba Na Hills: modern lift, big views, quick temperature shocks

7.Hoi An/ Da Nang – Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge Deluxe Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,613 reviews · from $21

Deluxe small-group day trip from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge, and Fantasy Park with cable cars, guide, and lunch option.

“We had a fabulous day with mr bean on this tour despite being misty at the top it was still beautiful and we very much enjoyed the cable car ride . The buffet lunch was very good. Buy the fast pass it is so worth it.”

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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class - Bamboo basket boat in the coconut palms: paddling, spinning, and songs

Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class- A special Foldable lantern

Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class- A special Foldable lantern - Getting Started at the Cam Pho Workshop (Tea First, Then Tools)

9.A special Foldable lantern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,007 reviews · from $15

Learn foldaway silk lantern making in Hoi An. Build a bamboo frame, pick colors, taste Vietnamese tea, and take it home.

“This experience is operated by a brother and sister and all workers were relatively young. They were so good natured, helpful, and funny it made the experience extra special. They also made sure to fix our mistakes so the lanterns we made were beautiful. Even the men at the class were having a good time!”

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Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern

Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern - Finding the Meeting Point: Kazimierz Kwiatkowski Bust to the River

Hoi An: River Lantern Boat Experience with Free 5G eSIM

Hoi An: River Lantern Boat Experience with Free 5G eSIM - Old Town on foot: the short stretch that sets the mood

Hoi An: Basket Boat with Lantern-Making & Cooking Class Tour

Hoi An: Basket Boat with Lantern-Making & Cooking Class Tour - Phu Lanh Travel Welcome Drink and the Cam Thanh Coconut Palm Village

12.Basket Boat with Lantern-Making & Cooking Class Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,444 reviews · 4h 30m · from $30

Hoi An basket boat, lantern-making, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with market shopping and Thu Bon River vibes for $30.

“We had the best time!!! Such a fantastic cooking class! Lily, Henry and Nhung really looked after us. Nhung took us around the local markets, showing us ingredients used in Vietnam dishes. We then headed to the activity location and Lily showed us how to make beautiful lanterns, and we can’t wait to take these home as souvenirs of our time! We had so much fun on the basket boat trip and then finished the day with the wonderful cooking class! Lily and Henry were great help teaching us Vietnamese dishes and telling us about how to prepare and create a range of food. I would recommend this activity to…”

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Hoi An: Coconut Basket Boat Ride by Hangcoconut

Hoi An: Coconut Basket Boat Ride by Hangcoconut - Getting to Cam Thanh: Transfer, Village Feel, and Pre-Boat Comfort

13.Coconut Basket Boat Ride by Hangcoconut

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,364 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $3

Row a traditional Vietnamese coconut basket boat in Hoi An’s Cam Thanh area, try crab fishing, then enjoy karaoke and boat performances.

“We did the coconut boat ride and it was so fun! Our guide was absolutely hilarious and made the experience so great. Money WELL SPENT!!!”

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Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking) - Cam Thanh Coconut Forest and Basket Boats: Crab Fishing in Bay Mau Waters

14.Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,323 reviews · from $28

Hoi An market-to-basket-boat cooking class with chef-led lessons, crab fishing in Cam Thanh, and your own lunch or dinner made in a family eco kitchen.

“Fantastic experience! Our guide was very funny and we had a blast cooking all of the amazing foods. The coconut boats are fun, we were caught in a rainstorm but it added to the craziness of our experience. 10/10!”

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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary, Rice Paper, Boat Trip & Lunch

Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary, Rice Paper, Boat Trip & Lunch - My Son Sanctuary: Temple Towers, Culture Talks, and a Real Sense of Place

15.My Son Sanctuary, Rice Paper, Boat Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,154 reviews · from $18

Guided My Son Sanctuary and Thu Bon River day from Hoi An with English guide, rice paper making, boat cruise and lunch.

“I recently took a trip from Hoi An to My Son, and it was an incredibly fascinating experience! Our guide, Emy, was simply wonderful. With her passion and great sense of humor, she shared captivating stories about the sanctuary that made the visit even more enjoyable. I highly recommend everyone to visit this magical place with Emy as your guide. You won't regret it!”

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