Hoi An
1/2 day
Exploring Culture, Kayaking
5/10
$41 USD
DESCRIBE

This adventurous kayak tour will take you on a journey to explore the important waterways of Hoi An along the Thu Bon River. You will experience many unexpected and exciting activities, such as visiting boat-building workshops, kayaking through mangroves, visiting riverside vegetable gardens, traditional craft villages, and meeting the friendly and warm-hearted people of Hoi An. This is an ideal choice for active travelers who want to discover a different side of Hoi An.

Highlight

  • Exploring the ancient town of Hoi An from a different perspective
  • Kayaking on the Thu Bon River with various paddling routes
  • Visiting traditional craft villages and interacting with local residents.
SUMMARY
  • Departure Point: Hoi An

  • Duration: 1/2 day

  • Destination: Hoi An

  • Activities: Exploring Culture

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 15 people

  • Difficulty level: 5/10

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ITINERARY
Hoi An - Cam Thanh - Duy Vinh - Hoi An

08:00 - The tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the starting point for kayaking in Cam Thanh. After the guide provides instructions on basic kayaking skills and shares the safety regulations, we will begin kayaking toward the ancient town of Hoi An. You will enjoy a unique view of Hoi An from the river, getting a deeper sense of its once-thriving famous trading port. We will stop for coffee at a local riverside cafe.

10:00 - Kayaking towards Cam Kim Island. Here, you will walk to visit the villages of Kim Bong and Duy Vinh, where you can explore a few families engaging in traditional crafts such as vegetable farming and mat weaving. You will taste some local dishes before continuing to kayak to the nipa palm forest.

13:00 - Coming back to the starting point. After freshening up and changing clothes, you will head back to the hotel. The end of the tour.

* Total kayaking distance: 13kms

 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • Round trip bus
  • Kayak, life jacket & gear
  • 1 free drink in coffee shop 
  • Tour guide
  • Daily drinking water
  • Fee for taking a shower at glamping site
  • Travel insurance

Exclusion:

  • Other kinds of beverage unlist in the tour program
  • Personal expenses 
THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment are provided 

  • Kayak, life jacket & gear
  • Aid bag 

Essential stuff you need to bring 

  • Waterproof trekking shoes
  • Summer: Quick-drying clothes, long-sleeved swimsuit (rashguard), hat, sunglasses, gloves, sunscreen...
  • ID card or Passport
  • Water Bottle (1 liter)

Other items you may consider to bring

  • Spare clothes
  • Personal medicines
  • Waterproof phone pouch