RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
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The 7 most popular hoi an cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Explore UNESCO My Son with an English guide, Cham dance, and lunch or banh mi, then cruise the Thu Bon River back to Hoi An.
Most Popular“Amazing. Philip the guide was informative, kind and funny. The sun came out and Wow!! The Ruins are stunning. Indiana Jones vibes. And the boat into Old Town Hoi An as the sun goes down - beautiful.”
Guided My Son Sanctuary with Cham performances, then a sunset river cruise with BBQ or banh mi. Hotel pickup included for $18.
“Great tour and boat trip! Our guide, Tao, was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended!”
Private Hoi An bike and Thu Bon River cruise with sunset lights and a family BBQ dinner. Flat 10 km ride, 4 hours.
“Our guide was really informative and good company. BBQ a highlight”
My Son and rice paper tour from Hoi An: Cham sanctuary, Thu Bon river cruise, and a hands-on craft stop with lunch and pickup.
“The only reason this doesn't get 5 stars is because it would be better to go in the morning. It was HOT. That said, our guide was hilarious, very knowledgeable, and entertained us the whole way. These are the temples to see in Vietnam, and this was an excellent trip. Well worth it.”
Visit UNESCO My Son from Da Nang with guided Champa temple time, lunch or river bread, a Thu Bồn boat ride, and Apsara dance.
“Save your money!! If you are at all capable of getting a GRAB taxi on your own, save yourself hours on a milk run drive and take a taxi directly to My Son sanctuary on your own. You do not need a guide. There is a very easy audio guide for free to download (bring…”
Hands-on Hoi An cooking class plus a Thu Bon River boat ride and fish market stops, with hotel pickup and meals included.
“Our family had a great time on this tour. We did it with our five year old daughter and we all had a great time. Our guide Flower was very helpful and patient as she helped us make our dinner. There was a wide variety and everything was delicious. Lots of fun!”
From Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary and back by boat, with a guided 2km temple walk, Champa performances, and a sunset cruise snack.
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