Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light
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Highlights
- A round basket boat spin among the coconut palms at Cam Thanh, as the operator names it
- Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage trading port of timber-frame buildings and an open market
- The old town's streets under lantern light in the evening, as the operator times the visit
- Shared transfer from your Danang hotel both ways
Is it right for you?
- Seniors
- Possible for seniors, with care: The basket boat ride is done seated, and the old town walk in the evening is on narrow pedestrian streets at an easy pace
- Getting around
- Little walking
- Children
- The basket boat is on open water, so families with a baby or toddler should ask about life jackets and seating before they book
- Setting
- Outdoors
- Time of day
- Evening
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
Also in Danang: Things to do in Danang with kids · Things to do in Danang with friends · Things to do in Danang in the evening · Things to do in Danang for couples
From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.
The story
The day pairs two sides of Hoi An. First comes a basket boat ride among the coconut palms at Cam Thanh: Vietnam's official tourism site names the Cam Thanh eco-village and Bay Mau Coconut Forest as places where river trips are made in round basket coracle boats (vietnam.travel, checked 26 Sep 2026), and the operator calls this part a basket boat spin. The tour then moves into Hoi An Ancient Town, which UNESCO describes as a well-preserved South-East Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th centuries, with 1,107 timber-frame buildings, an open market, a ferry quay and an 18th-century wooden Japanese bridge with a pagoda on it (UNESCO World Heritage Centre, checked 26 Sep 2026). The operator times the walk for the evening, when the town is lit by lanterns.
What it feels like: on the water, the spin is the playful part of the day; in town, you walk the old town's narrow pedestrian streets (UNESCO) by lantern light rather than in the midday sun.
Who this suits, and why: families with school-age children, for the novelty of the basket boat and a gentle walk after; couples, for the old town in the evening; and friends groups wanting one active, photogenic day. The operator says nothing about seating small children on the basket boat, so a family with a baby or toddler should ask their captain first.
What happens on board
Boarding time and point are confirmed for your date.
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Collection from your Danang hotel by shared transfer; the pickup time comes with your voucher. Your captain checks that your hotel is inside the operator's pickup area.
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A round basket boat ride among the coconut palms near Cam Thanh, including the spin the operator names. Ask your captain about life jackets.
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A walk through Hoi An's UNESCO-listed old town in the evening, by lantern light: the timber shophouses, the open market and the Japanese Bridge, on foot. The operator does not name a guide or an entry ticket to the old town's paid sights; your captain confirms what is included.
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Shared transfer back to your Danang hotel; the day runs about 6 hours by the operator.
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Inclusions
- Basket-boat ride at Cam Thanh, as the operator names the activity
- Walking visit to Hoi An Ancient Town in the evening, lantern-lit streets
- Shared transfer from your Danang hotel, both ways
Exclusions
- Entry tickets to Hoi An Ancient Town's paid monuments and museums, unless the operator confirms otherwise
- Food and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
Know before you go
- The basket boat is a small round boat handled by a boatman, and the operator's ride includes a spin; ask your captain about life jackets, especially for children.
- UNESCO notes that Hoi An Ancient Town sells entrance tickets; the operator does not say whether one is included, so ask your captain before you pay.
- The old town is walked on narrow pedestrian streets (UNESCO); wear comfortable walking shoes.
- The operator does not give the pickup or return time; your captain confirms the schedule for the lantern-lit evening slot.
- Child and infant prices and age bands are not on the operator's list; your captain quotes them with the operator.
- Availability is confirmed by the operator when your captain books; a booking can be declined by the supplier for a price change, allocation or stop-sale.
- Prices are in INR. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote.
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Refund policy
If the supplier cannot deliver after you have paid, you get an equal or better alternative at no extra cost, or a full refund of that item within 7 working days. You choose.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026
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Questions travellers ask
How much does Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light cost?
Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light starts at ₹2,640 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.
What is included in Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light?
Included: Basket-boat ride at Cam Thanh, as the operator names the activity; Walking visit to Hoi An Ancient Town in the evening, lantern-lit streets; Shared transfer from your Danang hotel, both ways.
What is not included in Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light?
Not included: Entry tickets to Hoi An Ancient Town's paid monuments and museums, unless the operator confirms otherwise; Food and drinks; Tips and personal expenses.
How long is Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light?
About 6 hours with transfers in Hoi An, Da Nang, Vietnam. Ask the team for a different time slot. A shared transfer is included.
What should I know before booking Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light?
The basket boat is a small round boat handled by a boatman, and the operator's ride includes a spin; ask your captain about life jackets, especially for children. UNESCO notes that Hoi An Ancient Town sells entrance tickets; the operator does not say whether one is included, so ask your captain before you pay. The old town is walked on narrow pedestrian streets (UNESCO); wear comfortable walking shoes. The operator does not give the pickup or return time; your captain confirms the schedule for the lantern-lit evening slot. Child and infant prices and age bands are not on the operator's list; your captain quotes them with the operator. Availability is confirmed by the operator when your captain books; a booking can be declined by the supplier for a price change, allocation or stop-sale. Prices are in INR. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote.
What is the cancellation policy for Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light?
Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026
Is Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light suitable for seniors or elderly parents?
It can suit seniors, with some care. The basket boat ride is done seated, and the old town walk in the evening is on narrow pedestrian streets at an easy pace. Little walking.
Can children do Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light, and is there a minimum age?
The basket boat is on open water, so families with a baby or toddler should ask about life jackets and seating before they book.
Is Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light indoors or outdoors?
It is outdoors, so plan around the heat and the weather.
How do I book Cam Thanh Basket Boat and Hoi An Old Town by Lantern Light?
Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.
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