If you have visited the coastal areas of central Viet Nam you might not want to skip the Hoi An ancient town which is one of the most popular destinations for travelers. The little town is just the perfect candidate of what Vietnam tourism ministry is aiming to show to the world and in that town there is one thing that should never be missed: “Thung Chai”. The “Thung chai”, or “basket boat”. Behind its name there is a whole story why Vietnamese has invented it.
In the past, when the French arrived in Vietnam and began laying taxes on the ownership of boats. Most of the poor Vietnamese fishermen who could not afford to pay the taxes as well as no other choice, so they came up with a new type of boat: the “Thung Chai”. The basket boat is made of bamboo with the shape of baskets. Therefore, it could not be counted as a boat. Fortunately, their ideas seem to work during that time. And ever since then these domed vessels have been a feature of the landscape of central Vietnam. Nowadays, as the development of our life, we want something special that could give tourist how Vietnamese culture are so that we bring up the basket boat tour to make you have the very Vietnamese experience.
Paddling on Thu Bon river by the basket boat then go through and explore Bay Mau Coconut Forest. On the way you go, you will be able to:
- Enjoy the beauty of Bay Mau Coconut Forest.
- Go through Bay Mau Coconut Forest.
- Watch basket boat performance spin arround.
- See how traditionally throwing fishing net.
- Enjoy catching crabs
- Sing on the river
- Mon: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tue: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wed: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thu: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sun: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- We offer at least 2 people.
- The price includes a cold drink bottle / Pax.
- The price includes entrance fee.
- Payment is simple at the end of your trip.
* Basket Boat Tour Note:
- We offer at least 2 people.
- You do not need to prepare anything because we already have life jacket, umbrella and Vietnamese hat on the boat.
- Opening from 8am to 6pm everyday but we recommend come us from 9am to 5pm
why do we provide pickup option?
- We would like to bring the best things to our guests in case you are lost or new to the city.
- We can support you in any circumstance.
- We would like to offer more and more.
What is entrance fee?
- Entrance fee ticket is sold by government that you must buy when enjoying boat tour for developing infrastructure.