Thuy Duy Basket Boat Tour

Thuy Duy runs basket boat rides through the coconut palm forest outside Hoi An, and the operation is run by Sophie Tran, who speaks solid English, greets you herself, and keeps things calm and organized. Pricing is fixed at 130,000 VND per person covering both the entry fee and the ride, so there’s no haggling or confusion at the gate. If you’ve done a bike in from the old town, parking here is safe – no scams to worry about.

The boat riders are patient, happy to take photos, and don’t rush you around like the louder, more chaotic tours doing laps nearby. Sophie will hand you a coconut and chat while you recover from the ride, which is a genuinely nice touch. The whole setup feels like a small family business because it is.

The coconut forest waterway is popular and gets crowded mid-morning, which is not Sophie’s fault but is worth knowing. Show up between 6 and 8am and you’ll have the water mostly to yourself.