Thanh Dong Coconut Boat

A basket boat tour through the coconut palm-lined waterways just outside Hoi An’s old town. The guides here actually seem to enjoy their work, which makes a real difference when you’re sitting in a wobbling wicker bowl trying not to capsize your camera.

The setup is convenient if you want to stack activities – there’s a restaurant on site and a lantern-making workshop, so you can burn a full half-day without moving your bike. The whole place runs quieter than the bigger operators closer to town, which is the main reason to come here over the alternatives.

Prices are fair and upfront, no haggling required. The tour itself runs around 20-45 minutes depending on who’s telling the truth that day (plan for the shorter end and be pleasantly surprised).