Reaching the Bay Mau Coconut Forest from Da Nang

A private car from Da Nang to the Bay Mau coconut forest: the longer start, so plan the whole morning

From Da Nang, the Bay Mau coconut forest is about 35 km and 45 minutes away by car. The forest is in Cam Thanh, part of Hoi An, so it is much closer to Hoi An than to Da Nang: from Hoi An it is about 6 km and 15 minutes, and from Da Nang Airport about 32 km and 45 to 50 minutes. So the starting point decides how you plan the day more than the drive itself.

Ask the basket-boat operator before you go

The basket-boat experience is run by the operator on site, and prices, hours and durations vary, so check on the day. Ask directly for the entrance and boat price (per person or per boat), how many people a boat takes, how long one ride lasts and which hours still have places. These are not in the car price; the details are in the guide to the Bay Mau coconut forest by private car.

Working back from a hotel in Da Nang

An illustration, not a fixed schedule: to arrive at the forest at 8:30 the car leaves your hotel in Da Nang at about 7:30, which leaves about 1 hour for the 45 minutes of driving plus a buffer. Cars can enter the gates of hotels and resorts to pick up guests; send the hotel name, the number of guests (including small children or older travellers) and a 4-, 7- or 16-seat size.

The car waiting, or a pickup at a set time

The route rate is one way from Da Nang to the forest. If you want the car to wait during the boat ride, or to come back at a set time, say so in your request; the return is quoted separately. If you stay in Hoi An or come from the airport there are separate entries at Hoi An to Bay Mau coconut forest private car and Da Nang Airport to Bay Mau coconut forest private car.

Not included in the rate

• Not included: forest entrance tickets, the basket-boat fee and personal meals; extra stops, waiting time beyond the free allowance in the Trip terms and the return direction are not included automatically and will be clearly itemized in our quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take from Da Nang to the Bay Mau coconut forest?

About 35 km and 45 minutes one way, excluding stops, rush hour and weather; we confirm it for your travel date.

Is the Bay Mau coconut forest nearer to Da Nang or to Hoi An?

Nearer to Hoi An: the forest is in Cam Thanh, part of Hoi An, and it is about 6 km from Hoi An against about 35 km from Da Nang. That affects when you leave and may affect the price, because each starting point is covered on its own dedicated route page.

How much do the basket boat and the entrance ticket cost?

Basket-boat and entrance fees vary by operator and are not part of the car rate, so ask the boat operator directly when planning your visit.

Will the car wait while we ride the boats?

You can ask. The route rate is one way, so we check and quote the return separately, or you can book a pickup at a set time.

What does the Da Nang to Bay Mau Coconut Forest price include?

The Da Nang to the Bay Mau coconut forest rate includes a one-way private vehicle, fuel, highway tolls and airport or parking gate fees. Side trips to Hoi An ancient town or return transfers from the coconut forest are quoted separately to suit your schedule.