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Paddle a traditional basket boat through Cam Thanh’s mangrove channels, learn local net-casting and crab-catching techniques, then craft a silk lantern with a Hoi An artisan. This half-day tour blends hands-on culture with gentle water travel.
Paddle a traditional basket boat through Cam Thanh’s mangrove channels, learn local net-casting and crab-catching techniques, then craft a silk lantern with a Hoi An artisan. This half-day tour blends hands-on culture with gentle water travel.
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Operated by Charm Tourist · Hoi An, Quảng Nam
The wooden paddle cuts a lazy circle and the round basket boat heels gently as coconut palms lean over narrow channels. Salt-sweet water beads on your forearm while a local paddler guides the thung chai—Hoi An’s traditional basket boat—through a patchwork of roots and reflected sky.
easy.
3–4 hours.
Light physical activity: brief standing, short walks on flat terrain, and sitting in small boats; suitable for most fitness levels
Yes; the tour is family-friendly with life jackets provided and simple hands-on tasks like net casting and lantern making appropriate for kids.
Yes—hotel transfer is typically included; confirm pickup point and time when booking to coordinate with lunch or dinner options.
The operator’s policy allows cancellation within 24 hours for a full refund; heavy rain may alter the boat component for safety—check local forecasts.
Most handmade lanterns are lightweight and allowed in checked or carry-on luggage, but disassemble if fragile and pack carefully to avoid crushing.
Cam Thanh’s basket boats (thung chai) evolved from local fishing needs; Hoi An’s lantern tradition grew from centuries of Asian trade and neighborhood guild crafts.
Mangrove areas here are sensitive—stay on established paths, avoid disturbing crab beds, and operators often support local stewardship efforts to reduce erosion and plastic pollution.
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