Bay Mau Coconut Forest: Coconut Basket Boat Tour experience on the water coconut area

Bay Mau Coconut Forest is the area has been recognized as the provincial-level cultural relics. With sepcial boat called coconut boat or basket boat, Bay Mau Coconut Forest now become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hoi An.

Reservation in advance is required. With reservation in advance we can make sure you will arrive at the correct place, other places ussually provide with lower quality and overpriced

Price

  • Price is 80.000 VND / person. Including coconut basket boat tour for 50-55 minutes and entrance fee ticket
  • Watching activities during the tour is free of charge
  • Trying activities during the tour requires little tip
  • No other additional fee is required. If you make reservation with us and have to pay additional free

What is Bay Mau Coconut Forest?

Bay Mau Coconut Forest is a stunning eco-tourism destination located in Hoi An area, specific in Cam Thanh Coconut Village. It has water coconut forest tree make it scenery look like Mekong Delta in Central Vietnam, it features a network of tranquil canals surrounded by dense nipa palm forests.

Visitors can explore the area by coconut basket boat, enjoy traditional performances, and learn about the local fishing culture that has existed for generations.

What is coconut boat, basket boat

Coconut boat, basket boat is unique boat type in Vietnam. Invented by poor fishermen to reduce the cost, it gradually becomes popular and use in daily in fishery.

The boat has round shape, making by coconut leave, and ussually we call it basket boat

Activity experience during the coconut basket boat tour

  • Navigate narrow waterways with skilled local rowers
  • Fishing Activities: Try crab fishing and net casting
  • Cultural Performances: Watch spinning boat tricks and folk singing
  • Eco Exploration: Discover the unique nipa palm ecosystem
  • Photography Spots: Capture scenic river landscapes

Openning hours of Bay Mau Coconut Forest

Openning everyday from 7am - 6pm. Please make reservation in advance for any suddenly openning hours change

Best Time to visit Bay Mau Coconut Forest for a coconut basket boat tour

The will be 2 main seasons in central of Vietnam: Summer (from March - September), Winter (October - February).

Summer season: 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM, Winter season: 7:30AM - 11:30AM is the best time as it is cool, fresh air and fewer crowds, calm waterways, perfect for peaceful boat rides, ideal for photography with soft natural light, great for families and travelers who prefer a quiet experience. Note: this advise base on the feedback from tourist

The last boat ride departs at 5:30PM so please make sure to arrive at Bay Mau Coconut Forest by 5:20PM

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