Hoi An Fishing Village & River Adventure

Explore a coastal village, cruise the Hoi An River, ride basket boats through coconut palms, and cast nets before enjoying a fresh catch lunch onboard.

Hoi An Fishing Village & River Adventure

Start your day with an immersive local fishing village tour in Hoi An, where your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:30 a.m. to begin this cultural experience. Walk through the village and witness firsthand how local fishermen repair boats, mend nets, and prepare their catch a daily rhythm shaped by the tides and tradition.

Next, board a traditional wooden fishing boat and cruise down the tranquil Hoi An River, passing riverside homes and out toward the South China Sea. Along the way, transfer into a basket boat, Vietnam’s iconic round vessel, and glide through the peaceful water coconut forest once a hideout during the war.

Make a stop at a quiet riverside village for a local snack, then learn the art of casting a traditional fishing net with the help of your guide. You’ll even try your hand at catching fish, which may be used to prepare your fresh lunch onboard.

This is more than a sightseeing tripit’s a window into Vietnam’s deep-rooted river culture and coastal life. After lunch, relax as you’re brought back to your accommodation in the early afternoon.

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