Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle, Hoi An Ancient Town & Flower Lantern Release Tour

12:00–12:15 – Hotel Pick-Up

Meet your tour guide and driver at your designated hotel.

Board the air-conditioned vehicle and begin your journey toward Cam Thanh Coconut Village, located in the peaceful countryside near Hoi An.

Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle

Arrive at the famous coconut-palm waterways of Cam Thanh.

This area is known for its water coconut forest, traditional fishing culture, and distinctive round bamboo basket boats.

Board a traditional Vietnamese basket boat, locally known as a thung chai, and begin exploring the narrow waterways.

Bamboo Basket Boat Experience

With assistance from your local boat operator, learn the basics of paddling the unusual round bamboo boat.

Glide through peaceful channels surrounded by water coconut palms and enjoy the relaxing countryside atmosphere.

Your guide will also introduce aspects of the area's local history and traditional way of life.

Depending on the day's program, additional demonstrations or fishing-related activities may be available.

Approximately 14:30 – Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town

After your coconut-jungle experience, continue to Hoi An Ancient Town, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Begin your walking tour through one of Vietnam's best-preserved historic trading ports.

Phuc Kien Assembly Hall

Visit the impressive Phuc Kien – Fujian Chinese Assembly Hall.

Admire its elaborate architecture, decorative gates, courtyards, statues, and religious spaces while learning about the Chinese merchant communities that played an important role in Hoi An's history.

Historic Merchant House

Continue to one of Hoi An's beautifully preserved historic houses, such as Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, depending on opening conditions and the day's selected route.

Discover traditional architecture influenced by Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese design.

Learn how generations of merchant families lived and conducted business in Hoi An.

Japanese Covered Bridge

Make a stop at Hoi An's iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, one of the best-known symbols of the ancient town.

Learn about its historical significance and connection with the Japanese community that once lived and traded in Hoi An.

Handicrafts, Galleries & Hidden Streets

Continue walking through Hoi An's atmospheric lanes and historic neighborhoods.

Pass traditional handicraft shops, galleries, tailors, cafés, local businesses, and colorful heritage buildings.

Take time to appreciate the smaller streets that give Hoi An its distinctive character.

Dinner – Hoi An Specialties

After sightseeing, enjoy an included dinner featuring selected Hoi An and Vietnamese specialties.

Relax and experience some of the flavors associated with Central Vietnamese cuisine.

Meal: Dinner

Approximately 18:00 – Hoai River Boat Ride

As darkness falls and Hoi An's colorful lanterns begin to illuminate the streets, make your way toward the Hoai River.

Board a small local boat for a relaxing evening ride.

Admire reflections of colorful lanterns across the river and experience Hoi An from a different perspective.

Flower Lantern Release

During your boat ride, take part in one of Hoi An's popular evening traditions by releasing a flower lantern onto the Hoai River.

Make a wish for happiness, health, peace, or good fortune for yourself and your family as the lantern floats gently along the water.

Hoi An Lantern Streets & Night Market

After the boat experience, enjoy time in the illuminated ancient town.

Walk through streets decorated with colorful lanterns and explore the lively Hoi An Night Market.

Browse souvenirs, handicrafts, local products, and street-food stalls, or simply enjoy the magical evening atmosphere.

Approximately 18:30 – Return Transfer

Meet your guide and driver at the designated location and begin the return journey to your hotel.

Your Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle, Hoi An Ancient Town & Flower Lantern Release Tour concludes.