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Buffalo riding and Basket Boat Half Day Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Cam Thanh village is a relic of the film revolutionary base during the war between US army and Hoi An people. You will row a round basket boat on a river, thrilling ride on a water buffalo at a rice paddy.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: bicycle/ electric van . Children’s bicycle is available, 6 years and over. Bicycle with children’s seat is available as request.

Vegetarian guests are welcome.

Tour type: Group Tour

Lunch: Fried Spring Rolls, Banana Flower Salad, Crispy Vietnamese Pancakes, and fruit

Transportation: bicycle/ Van/ Taxi/ Electric van depends on your group size. If you can't ride bicycle, please let us know soon.

Our tour runs every day, rain or shine

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pick up and drop off

Life jackets

English speaking guide

Lunch

Bamboo basket boat riding

Buffalo riding

Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Hoi An Historic Hotel
10 Tran Hung Dao Hoi An Vietnam
Please provide your hotel name and address when you make a booking Please update your room number and wait at lobby on the travel date Pick up time: 9.00 AM - 9.15 AM / 2.00 PM - 2.15 PM

What To Expect

1

Hoi An Ancient Town

Pick up at your hotels in Hoi An

Admission Not Applicable
2

Bay Mau Coconut Forest

Cycle to a local village Experience buffalo riding Visit local bamboo handicraft makers Paddle through the water coconut forest on bamboo basket boats Watch a basket boat performance, go crab fishing and witness boat racing Enjoy some snacks and drinks at a local's home

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Buffalo riding and Basket Boat Half Day Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Buffalo and coconut boat morning trip

    Selwyn P,

    Aug 6, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We enjoyed the buffalo rides, boat ride, a bit of crab fishing, caught one, a walk around the village and the local food was great. Our guide was wonderful too, spoke English well. Lovely trip 🙂👍🏽

  • Great time!

    Maria D,

    Apr 8, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The Buffalo ride was amazing, and the boat ride was a lot of fun, our fisherman didn’t have have much luck catching crabs, but we saw one. Our guide cooked our meal and he was very patient with us today.

  • Amazing tour guide

    G1142JAtylerc,

    Apr 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Incredible tour and tour guide named long, food is also included although it doesn't say. Boat guide is also nice and takes you to good photo spot

  • Great half day tour. Recommend

    Erana M,

    Nov 19, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Well organised and pick up from hotel on time. Enjoyed the bike ride but the food after the coconut boat was the highlight for me. Thoroughly enjoyed. Recommend.

  • Fantastic day out

    Kay R,

    Nov 16, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We would highly recommend this trip specially the cycle option. You get to see the local rice fields and farmers, visit the buffalo’s and sit on one to ride if you wish. We then had a trip on the coconut boats which was great fun and well organised by this trip. After we had a lunch full of delicious local foods which tastes amazing. Great value for money and great guides. Highly recommend.

  • The Most Fun I've Had in Vietnam to Date!

    judy n,

    Oct 29, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Water buffalo road was just a couple of minutes long but sufficient. No sadde or harness so staying balanced could be a fun challenge. The buffalo was quite docile. An amazing photo op. The basket boat ride was the most fun I've had in Vietnam so far because I opted for the spin. So worth it! I asked the spinner to go faster :) There were a lot of other tourists in the water in their own boats, but my boat driver (an adorable 17-year old young man) kept me away from most of the crowd and was so considerate. He made sure to show me all the little attactions on the river. Little crab fishing. Joining some dancing on another one of the boats that had a stage. Getting close to the fisherman casting out his big crabbing net. Making sure I had a photo op on the crescent moon statue (which I think most of the tourists overlooked) that turned out wonderful. Allowing me to paddle the boat -- which I dismally failed at. I was very lucky to have that young man as my boat driver. My tour guide took me to coffee where where he told me about the local life. I don't think I've had a more intimate conversation with any other local. After the boat ride, I was provided a lunch in a cute restaurant right beside the coconut river. Since I was the only person on the tour, they asked if I would be willing to ride on the back of a motorbike. I have discovered since arriving in Vietnam that I LOVE riding on the back of a motorbike so was only too happy to agree. I didn't get to do any bicycling for that reason but it was a fair tradeoff to me. I had such a great time on this tour! Yes, you can do the coconut boat rides with other companies, but I don't think it would be as in-depth or personable as this one, not to mention all the other things included at such a reasonable price!

  • Brilliant time, take cash for tips.

    sophiedK3682UQ,

    Apr 1, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing day, buffalo riding was brilliant, coconut boats were so much fun. Lunch was lovely and our guide was informative and friendly. Buffalo was happy and well cared for. Would definitely recommend. Just make sure you have cash on you for tips for all parts.

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  • Amazing and fun

    Lydia T,

    Feb 7, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    A unique experience with a fantastic tour guide who truly enjoys her job. The buffalo ride was short but a great photo opportunity

  • An unique adventure for a family with teenagers in Hoi An

    Nette1373,

    Dec 14, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This Eco tour was well planned and executed. My family and I stayed in Da Nang and wanted a day trip into Hoi An. After looking through a galore of options, we decided on this as it was mostly outdoors experiences. Cycling to the rice padi fields and coconut forest through the Vietnam traffic was more than memorable. Our guide, Mr Long was confident and careful. He communicated well during the briefing and throughout the trip. Riding on the buffalo, discovering the water coconut forest on a basket boat, and navigating a roundabout on a bike were unforgettable. The simple local food fare at lunch was the cherry on top.

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  • Great value for 1/2 day tour

    C6389UKdanielk,

    Nov 26, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great value for the price. Fun to ride through the rice fields. The water buffalo was fun but hold on tight. The boat ride is unexpectingly turnt up but fun. Food was good. Pickup from hotel was a plus. Good half day tour to do.

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