Hoi An
1/2 day
AH-QN001
5/10
$42 USD
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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: Kayaking

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 15 people

  • Difficulty level: 5/10

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
  • Drinking water
  • Fee for entrance tickets
  • Travel insurance 

Exclusion:

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

 

THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

Equipment provided by us:

  • Kayak, life jacket & gear
  • First 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 
 
TOUR EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Kayaking Notes

  • Before getting in the water, you will be given theoretical instructions, including techniques, how to use the equipment, and safety guidelines.  
  • You must wear life jackets properly.  
  • While kayaking, be mindful of obstacles in the river, etc.  
  • Staying close to the riverbank and always being aware of motorboats on the river.  
  • Strictly following the guide's instructions.

2. Drinks & Beverages during the Riverbank Café Stop

  • Drinking water will be provided both on the bus and while kayaking. Umove Adventure encourages customers to limit the use of disposable plastic and nylon products, so we suggest bringing a reusable water bottle to refill from the large water containers we provide.  
  • During the tour, there will be a stop at a riverside café. Each customer will receive one beverage, such as coffee, tea, or any non-alcoholic drink.

3. Protecting the environment together

  • We supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây
  • In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, we encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.
  • On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination. 

4. Medical assistance

  • If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip. 
  • In any case, if you go into the water to swim, you must wear a life jacket.