Boat tour Hồi An
Description
This boat tour operation sits right at the main river drop-off point, which means your Grab driver almost certainly brought you here on purpose (he gets a cut). The prices start at 400-450K VND per couple for a 30-minute ride, which is two to three times what you’d pay if you walked five minutes further along the riverbank.
The ride itself gets described as lethargic, and the spinning boat add-on – which the boat operator will encourage you onto without mentioning the price – costs an extra 600K VND on top. You’ll find out the total when you try to leave. Card payments come with an inflated surcharge too.
Highlights
Insider Tip
Skip the first boat stand you see when your Grab drops you off and walk at least 5 minutes further along the river - the same ride costs 150K VND or less and the pressure tactics disappear.
Pros
- Located directly on the river, so no searching for the dock
- Boats are readily available without waiting
- The spinning boat add-on does exist as an option if you specifically want it
- Boats are readily available without waiting
- The spinning boat add-on does exist as an option if you specifically want it
Cons
'- Prices are significantly higher than other operators a short walk away along the river
- Add-on costs (spinning boat, card fees) are not disclosed upfront and collected at departure
- Grab drivers actively steer tourists here, which should tell you something
- Add-on costs (spinning boat, card fees) are not disclosed upfront and collected at departure
- Grab drivers actively steer tourists here, which should tell you something
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Couples, Groups
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