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Row a traditional basket boat through Cam Thanh’s water coconut forest, ride a docile water buffalo across wet rice paddies, and meet local bamboo craftsmen on a three-hour cultural half-day. This hands-on tour mixes simple thrills with grounded cultural insight, ideal for travelers wanting an active, short excursion from Hoi An.
Row a traditional basket boat through Cam Thanh’s water coconut forest, ride a docile water buffalo across wet rice paddies, and meet local bamboo craftsmen on a three-hour cultural half-day. This hands-on tour mixes simple thrills with grounded cultural insight, ideal for travelers wanting an active, short excursion from Hoi An.
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Operated by Hoi An Food Tour - Private Day Tours · Hoi An, Quang Nam
The morning air in Cam Thanh tastes of river mud and coconut smoke. You push off from a rickety jetty into the narrow channels of the water coconut forest, the basket boat rocking like a laughing animal; nearby, a water buffalo stands patient in a flooded paddy, ready to carry you across patchwork fields. The guide steers with practiced pulls, the paddle whispering against mangrove roots as fish dart and crabs scuttle away.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic balance for sitting on a buffalo and riding in a round basket boat.
Guides use trained buffalo and will instruct you how to mount and sit; it’s generally safe for most travelers but not recommended for pregnant guests or people with serious heart problems.
Yes—children can join; younger children may ride seated on an adult’s lap and family-friendly bicycles are available for transfers, but confirm ages and needs at booking.
The operator runs tours rain or shine; expect light rain precautions. Heavy storms may cancel—check the 24-hour cancellation policy for refunds.
No—bicycling to the village is optional and gentle; alternative transfers by van or electric cart are available on request.
Cam Thanh was used as a riverside revolutionary base during the Vietnam War and retains many traditional crafts tied to riverine life.
The water coconut forest and mangroves are fragile; stick to designated channels, avoid trampling roots, and support guides who practice low-impact visits.
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