The Basket Boat Cafe & Restaurant
Description
The Basket Boat Cafe is the place to do the bamboo basket boat ride through the coconut forest outside Hoi An, and the consensus from people who’ve been is clear: walk straight past everyone else trying to flag you down on the road and come here. Pricing is straightforward – 100k per person for the standard ride with slow spins included, another 100k if you want the fast spinning (paid directly to your rower on the water). No appointment needed, they speak English, and a drink is included in the tour price.
The staff are the main reason people rate this place so highly. Guides like Oot and Yo come up repeatedly by name – they’re funny, they sing, they take photos of you on the water without being asked. That’s rare enough in the coconut forest circuit that it’s worth noting.
The cafe itself is calm and works fine as a place to sit after the ride. Coffee is reasonably priced and the atmosphere is relaxed. Don’t expect a destination restaurant – this is a boat tour spot with good food and drinks attached, not the other way around.
Highlights
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or pressure - rare for this area
- Drink included in tour price, and they'll greet you by name if you message ahead
- Boatpeople take photos of you during the ride without being asked
- The extra 100k for fast spinning is paid to a separate rower on the water, which can feel unexpected if you didn't read the pricing carefully
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