Danang – Hoian Ancient Town – Water Coconut Forest Muslim Tour 1 Day

The Da Nang – Hoi An Ancient Town – Water Coconut Forest Muslim Tour 1 Day is a private day trip from Da Nang (or your Hoi An hotel) to the UNESCO-listed old port of Hoi An, a halal lunch in town and a basket-boat ride through the Bay Mau coconut forest. It costs from USD 40 per person for groups of 16 or more (USD 91 per person for 2–3 travellers) and returns to your hotel at about 16:30–17:30.

Tour at a Glance

What You Will See

Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An was a busy trading port from the 15th to the 19th century, and its wooden shophouses, assembly halls and family temples survived almost untouched. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. Your guide leads you through the old streets, with entry to a selection of houses and halls on the Old Town ticket.

The Japanese Covered Bridge

The small arched bridge with a temple on one side is the symbol of Hoi An and dates back to the early 17th century. It reopened after a major restoration in 2024.

Halal lunch in Hoi An

We reserve your table at a halal restaurant in Hoi An before the day starts, so lunch is relaxed and you know what you are eating.

Bay Mau water coconut forest

In the afternoon you drive to the Cam Thanh area, where locals paddle round bamboo basket boats through narrow channels of water coconut palms. Expect about 45 minutes on the water, a short basket-spinning show and a chance to try paddling yourself, followed by a cool drink at a local house.

Halal Food and Mosques

Meals are certified halal wherever a halal restaurant is available; where there is none, we agree alternatives with you in advance, such as vegetarian dishes, seafood without meat or halal-friendly food. On this tour lunch is at a halal restaurant in Hoi An that we book in advance. Drinks are not included, so you can choose your own. For dinner back in Da Nang, see our halal restaurants in Da Nang guide.

There is no mosque in Hoi An. In Da Nang, Muslims pray at the musalla above Halal Food Karim, 186 Tran Hung Dao Street. More background in our guide to Muslim life in Vietnam.

Who This Tour Is For

A gentle, flat day that works well for families with young children, older travellers and first-time visitors to central Vietnam. It is less suitable if you only have one day and want the Golden Bridge: for that, choose the Ba Na Hills tour. In the rainy season (mostly October–November) parts of Hoi An can flood and the boat ride may be cancelled.

Pick another tour if

• Da Nang – Ba Na Hills Muslim Tour 1 Day – if the cable car and the Golden Bridge are your priority.
• Da Nang – Hoi An – Ba Na Hills Muslim Tour 4 Days – if you want both Hoi An and Ba Na Hills, with hotels included.

Why book direct with Vietnam Muslim Tours

• Local price, best price guarantee: you book direct with our own team in Vietnam, so no agency or booking-platform commission is added. Found the same itinerary with the same services cheaper from a licensed operator? Send us the quote.
• Everything that matters is included: private air-conditioned car and driver, English-speaking guide, entrance tickets and bottled water.
• A licensed operator since 2012: Vietnam Muslim Tours is run by Asia Travel Expert Co., Ltd., international tour operator licence 01-539/2012/TCDL-GPLHQT.
• Fast, human replies: we usually answer within 24 hours, and you can reach us on WhatsApp 24/7 while you are on tour.

Customise This Tour

We can start from Hoi An, add the Marble Mountains on the way, stay in Hoi An into the evening to see the lanterns, or replace the coconut forest with a cooking class. Tell us your ideas in the Tour Inquiry form.

Local Expert Notes

Tips from Jimmy Nguyen, our founder, who has guided travellers around Vietnam since 2006:

• Hoi An is hot and humid from May to August: start early and keep the Old Town walk for the cooler morning.
• Tailors usually need 24 hours or more for a good fit – order in the morning if you want to collect before you leave the area.
• Expect a little splashing on the basket boat; keep phones in a pocket or a dry bag.
• Wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees if you plan to enter the temples and assembly halls.
• The Old Town is car-free; the drive ends at a short walk from the centre.

Book this tour

Send us your travel dates, the number of travellers and any dietary needs through the Tour Inquiry form on this page, or message us on WhatsApp. We usually reply within 24 hours with availability and a confirmed price.

Updated 18 October 2026 · Written and checked by the Vietnam Muslim Tours team, reviewed by Jimmy Nguyen.