day tour
Tour Level: Relaxed / Easy
Tour Comfort: Budget
Tour Period:
tour highlights
- Marvel at the daily ritual of local fishermen returning back to shore
- Take a relaxing river cruise down to stunning Cua Dai
- See the traditional techniques of local fishermen
- Learn how to manoeuvre a traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat
tour details
Immerse yourself in the charm of Hoi An with an early morning cruise on the serene Thu Bon River.
Make an early start from Hoi An & board your river cruise down to Cua Dai. At sunrise, you’ll witness the local fishing boat fleet returning after a night of work in the Cua Dai Sea. Observe the daily morning routine of local fishermen unloading a variety of fish, crabs, shrimp & shellfish. Traditional fishing skills have been passed down for generations and many families in & around Hoi An still make their living as their forefathers did. Watch the fishermen’s wives waiting at the dock to receive the night’s catch before rushing to sell it at bustling Hoi An Market. You’ll have chances to join in and help the local fishermen remove fish from the nets & learn how to manoeuvre a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat. You’ll then return to the boat for coffee and a traditional fisherman’s breakfast.
tour description
Make an early start from Hoi An & board your river cruise down to Cua Dai. At sunrise you'll witness the local fishing boat fleet returning after a night of work in the Cua Dai Sea. Observe the daily morning routine of local fishermen unloading a variety of fish, crabs, shrimp & shellfish. Traditional fishing skills have been passed down for generations and many families in & around Hoi An still make their living as their forefathers did. Watch the fishermen's wives waiting at the dock to receive the night's catch before rushing to sell it at bustling Hoi An Market. You'll have chances to join in and help the local fishermen remove fish from the nets & learn how to manoeuvre a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat. You'll then return to the boat for coffee and a traditional fisherman's breakfast.
includes
- Transfer and tour with English speaking local guide in air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fee and boat fee as mentioned in the programme
- Fisherman's breakfast
- Drinking water and cold towels available on the vehicle
- Service charges, Government taxes and 10% VAT
excludes
- Surcharges for other language guides
- Optional tours
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the program
- Drinks with meal
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday
- Tips for guide and driver (at your discretion)
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