Cam Thanh village is a relic of the film revolutionary base during the war between US army and Hoi An people. Coming Cam Thanh village, you will have a chance to learn some traditional fishing techniques and how to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war.
Here, you will be enthusiastically welcomed by the local people, they will lead you to visit the creeks in the water coconut woods by basket boats, you will be instructed to fish crabs and you will see the performances of rowing basket boats by the local rowers.

Option 1: Buffalo Riding and basket boat tour
Important information
- Price: 29 USD/ 1 pax. Kid 5- 10 years old: 19 USD/ 1 pax.
- Departure time: 9.00 AM/ 2.00 PM
- Duration: 3 hours
- Tour type: Group tour
- Minimum 2 pax
- Transportation: bicycle / Motorbike/ Taxi depends on the quantity of your group
Tour detail:
- Tour guides pick visitors up at your hotel in Hoi An
- Take visitors to the village by bicycle or motorbike
- Riding the water buffalo with the farmer on the field.
- Visit bamboo handicraft groundwork.
- Explore the water coconut forest on VIET bamboo basket boats
- Learn to paddle bamboo basket boats from the local people.
- Watch bamboo basket boat performance, crab catching, boat racing
- Go back to have a snack and refreshment at the local people’s home
- Take visitors back to the hotel by bike and say goodbye
Include: English speaking guide; Hotel pick up and drop off in da nang center; buffalo riding , Bamboo basket boat riding, Life jackets, lunch , Cam Thanh village entrance fee (30,000 VND/ 1 pax)
Exclude: Tips.
Option 2: Buffalo Riding and Basket Boat tour and cooking class
Important Information
- Pick up time: 9.00 AM/ 2.00 PM
- End time: 1.00 PM/ 6.00 PM
- Duration: 4 hours
- Price: 32 USD/ 1 pax. Kid 5- 9 years old: 22 USD/ 1 pax.
- Cycling distance: 10 km
- Minimum 2 pax per booking
- Transportation: bicycle/ Motorbike/ Van. If you can’t ride bicycle, please let us know soon.
- Our tour runs every day, rain or shine
- Cooking menu:
Tour detail:
- 9.00 AM/ 2.00 PM pick up from your hotel located in central Hoi An
- Move to Hoi An local market . Our tour guide will introduce to you the necessary ingredient for cooking classes
- Transfer to Bay Mau Coconut Village
- Paddle through the water coconut forest on bamboo basket boats
- Go crab fishing
- Learn how to cook 4 dishes
- 1.00 PM/ 6.00 PM: Tour ends
Include: Hotel pick up and drop off, English speaking guide, Bamboo basket boat riding, Buffalo Riding, Life jackets; A bottle of water, cooking class
Exclude: Tips, VAT, pick up at Vinpearl Resort Golf Nam Hoi An and An Bang beach area

Option 3: Hoi An city, Food Tour, Buffalo Riding and Cooking Class Full Day
Important Information
- Meet up time: 8.00 AM. End time: 5.00 PM
- Meeting point: Our office 567 Hai Ba Trung St, Hoi An
- Morning Transportation: walking
- Afternoon Transportation: bicycle/ Van/ Taxi/ Electric van depends on your group size. If you can’t ride bicycle, please let us know soon.
- Tour type: Group tour, minimum 2 pax
- Menu for morning food tour and city: Banh My Opla, Vietnamese Beef noodle, Coffee, Cao Lau, Lemon honey tea
- Menu for afternoon tour: Fried Spring Rolls, Banana Flower Salad, Crispy Vietnamese Pancakes, and fruit
- Please inform your local guide about any food allergies you may have. Vegetarians can be catered. Please tell is if you can eat fish sauce and eggs
Tour detail:
Morning
- 8.00 AM : Meet our tour guide at our office
- Start your morning by enjoy “banh my op la”
- Enjoy a cup of coffee and explore Vietnamese coffee story
- Visit all highlight of Hoi An city
- Taste Vietnamese Beef Noodle
- Try Cao Lau
- Time to rest: 15 minutes foot massage
- 12.30 PM: Tour ends at Spa location (1.5 km away from Center)
- Go back to your hotel at your own cost. Rest at hotel or Free time

Afternoon:
- 2.00 – 2.15 PM: Our tour guide will pick up you at your hotel
- Cycle to a local village
- Experience buffalo riding
- Paddle through the water coconut forest on bamboo basket boats
- Go crab fishing
- Enjoy some snacks and drinks at a local’s home
- Depart for hotel by bike/ Electric van
- 5:00pm end of tour
Include: English speaking tour guide, All food and drink items as per itinerary, One bottle of water, 15 minutes foot massage
Exclude: Pick up and drop off service, Entrance ticket (6 usd/pax), Tips
Meet up time: 8.00 AM
Meeting point: Hoi An Food Tour – 567 Hai Bà Trung, Son Phong
We offer 10 options that suit your time, budget and interests.
Option 1. Basket Boat Tour. Link
Option 2: Basket Boat Tour and lunch . Link
Option 3: Basket Boat Tour and Cooking class. Link
Option 4: Cooking class, Cruise Trip and Basket Boat Riding. Link
Option 5: Cooking class, Cruise Trip, Rice Paper Making and Basket Boat Riding. Link
Option 6: Countryside bike tour, basket boat and cooking class. Link
Option 7: Buffalo Riding and Basket Boat tour. Link
Option 8: Buffalo Riding and Basket Boat tour and cooking class. Link
Option 9: 4 in 1: Buffalo Riding, Basket boat, City tour and Food tour. Link
Option 10: 3 in 1: Basket Boat Riding, 60 minute body massage and local speciality set menu. Link
Option 11: 4 in 1: Basket Boat, Farming, Fishing and Cooking Class. Link