Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and get ready by around 8:30 to 9:00 am to begin an interesting day of this tour.
Bay Mau coconut forest located in Cam Thanh, about 3 km southeast from Hoi An, known as "the South in the Ancient Town". In the past, this area was covered by 7000 m2 coconut water. This area is a Mangrove Forest located near the Cua Dai estuary. After the Geneva Agreement, a difficult period of revolution, the Bay Mau coconut forest became a shelter and revolutionary base in the war against the French and Americans. Tourists will experience life on the river with basket boating and interesting folk games.
08:30 – 09:00: Picking you up at your hotel, transfer to Hoi An.
09:30: Tour guide takes the tourists at Cua Dai bridge, Hoi An. Tourists walk about 5 minutes to the boat station.
10:00: Wooden boat takes you to visit and explore the Bay Mau coconut forest by round boat. Tourists will learn how to use fishing nets and experience the real life of the local people. Especially, tourists will see the artist showing their “shaking boat – cutting water” skills.
11:00: Boat go to Ecological Restaurant, relaxing at the leaf house. The tourists visit around the ecological tourism area, then gather to play the folk games with many prizes such as: go monkey bridge, jumping cover, through the cave,…
13:00: Having lunch with a country specialty smell.
14:30: Shopping Local Specialties. Guide and car take the tourists to Hoi An Acient Town
- Firstly, you’ll visit Hoi An Market which is always bustling. It offers an unmissable shopping experience. This market is full of sights, colors, sounds and smells.
- Then, our tour guide will buy entrance tickets (included in the price) and start walking to the Hoi An Old Town- Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.
- You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House - That have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world.
- Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.
- Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
- Try to wear Vietnamese Ao Dai is other optional – is one of the most elegant and beautiful long dresses for women and men. It is a one piece, close-fitting blouse with long front and back panels, worn over loose trousers. You will take part in a photo shoot in Hoi An Ancient Town with you as the star by changing of clothes in local tailor. This will be unforgettable moment in the journey.
21:00: Our guide will take you back to your hotel to relax.