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Step into a bamboo basket boat and navigate the calm coconut waterways of Cam Thanh, then explore Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed streets. This private shore excursion from Chan May Port pairs hands-on fishing traditions with a guided walkthrough of historic Hoi An.
Step into a bamboo basket boat and navigate the calm coconut waterways of Cam Thanh, then explore Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed streets. This private shore excursion from Chan May Port pairs hands-on fishing traditions with a guided walkthrough of historic Hoi An.
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Operated by SONDAX TRAVEL · Hoi An, Quang Nam
The morning fog over the Thu Bon estuary parts as a row of conical hats moves into a channel framed by leaning coconut palms. You step into a shallow, round bamboo basket boat—locally called a thung chai—while the guide jokes about the first wobble and hands you a paddle. The boat drifts into the Cam Thanh water coconut forest, where roots and tidal channels shape a quiet, moving landscape that feels half-marine garden, half-living map.
easy.
9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic balance for short boat rides and short walks
Yes—this private tour is family-friendly; children must sit on laps in boats when needed and the operator lists it as suitable for all fitness levels.
No prior experience is required; guides provide instruction and the boats are operated in shallow, protected waterways.
Lunch includes local choices such as Bun Cha, steamed rice rolls, pho, shredded-chicken noodle soup, steamed pork cake, or crab paste vermicelli—select when booking.
Yes—this private shore excursion includes transportation from Chan May Port; confirm your ship’s arrival time when booking for seamless pickup.
Hoi An was a major Southeast Asian trading port between the 15th and 19th centuries and its Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing preserved merchant houses and assembly halls.
The Cam Thanh canals are sensitive coastal wetlands; support low-impact operators, avoid single-use plastics, and respect local fishing practices to help preserve mangrove and coconut-forest habitats.
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