The story
Basket boats are real fishing tools here, but today's rides are pure tourism — expect spinning shows and loud speakers at peak hours. Go early, book a rower direct at the village, and you pay a fraction of the platform price.
Don’t miss
Basket boat ride through the nipa palms
Direct operator 'from 90,000₫ per person' incl. forest fee, drink, life jacket
90,000₫Casting a traditional fishing net
Crab catching (catch and release)
Local tips
Walk-in at Van Lang hamlet or WhatsApp a local operator (e.g. hoianbasketboats.com lists +84 986 605 612).
Say it in Vietnamese
“Em chụp ảnh được không ạ?”
May I take a photo?Plan your visit
Opening hours
Roughly 8:00/9:00–17:00/18:00 depending on operator; forest fee reportedly waived before 7:00 and after 17:00
When to go
Feb–Aug; peak crowds 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00
Tours may be suspended in the Oct–Nov storm/flood season.
Good to know
Stepping into a round boat from the bank needs balance.
Works well with kids
Wear the life jacket; check the boat has one per passenger. Skip if water is high after heavy rain.
- Agree the price and whether the spinning show/tip is included before you get in
- Release any crab or fish you catch
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Where this comes from
History and details come from named press or official sources. Hours and prices can change — travelers help keep them current.
- Good Morning Hoi An · Press · 2025 · goodmorning-hoian.com
- Hoi An Basket Boat (operator site) · Press · 2026 · hoianbasketboats.com
- Hoi An Local – Cam Thanh guide · Press · 2026 · hoianlocal.com