Tips for Visiting the Bay Mau Coconut Forest by Private Car from Hoi An
A private car keeps you cool and rested for the basket-boat spinning, net throwing and a lagoon-side meal.
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Mention Hoi An and most people think of mossy tiled roofs and quiet lanterns. But about 15 minutes by car to the south-east you enter a completely different world: the Bay Mau Coconut Forest at Cam Thanh, often called a “little Mekong Delta” in the heart of Quang Nam.
Here there is little of the hush of history. Instead there is lively music, cheers for the basket-boat spinning show and the friendly smiles of the boatmen. To enjoy the trip without getting tired, plan a private car with pickup and drop-off.
The private car price for a trip to the Bay Mau Coconut Forest at Cam Thanh, by vehicle size; the round trip is confirmed per request.
The Road to the Bay Mau Coconut Forest: How Far from Da Nang and Hoi An?
- From Hoi An old town: About 5 km, a 10 to 12 minute drive along Tran Nhan Tong Street.
- From central Da Nang: About 32 km, a 45-minute private car ride along the Lac Long Quan coastal road before turning into Cam Thanh.
The approach to the Cam Thanh boat landings has many small lanes and scattered car parks. If you ride a motorbike in strong sun or take taxis leg by leg, ticket touts by the roadside may follow you and quote high basket-boat prices.
With a private car from Da Nang to the Bay Mau Coconut Forest from Sun Travel, the driver takes you to a familiar landing with a clearly posted price list, can help you buy a basket-boat ticket at the posted price and parks in the shade to wait for you.
Four Experiences Not to Miss at the Bay Mau Coconut Forest
- Ride a basket boat through the green palms: Each basket carries up to two adults with a small child. The boatman folds you small gifts from coconut leaves: a ring, a grasshopper, a rose and a little crown.
- Watch the basket-spinning show: Skilful paddlers tilt and spin the baskets 360 degrees on the water to lively music. If you want a thrill, you can ask to switch into a basket and be spun yourself.
- Try throwing a fishing net: See fishermen fling a huge circular net over the Thu Bon River and help pull in a fresh catch.
- Taste rustic Cam Thanh food: Try fried elephant-ear fish wrapped in rice paper, crispy banh xeo and a sweet cool coconut water at the eco restaurants along the river.
After the coconut forest you can continue to the resorts described in the guide to private car transfers to Nam Hoi An resorts or check a 3-day Da Nang and Hoi An itinerary. Look up the private car rates to choose the most economical round-trip plan.
Frequently asked questions about visiting the Bay Mau Coconut Forest by private car
How many people can one basket boat carry?
Under waterway safety rules, each basket carries at most two adults plus one child under 5, and life jackets must be worn for the whole ride.
How long does the basket-boat tour of the coconut forest take?
A standard basket-boat tour lasts about 45 to 60 minutes, including gliding through the coconut channels, watching the spinning show, hearing bai choi folk singing and throwing a net for fish.
Will the driver wait while we ride the basket boat and have lunch?
You can ask for a round-trip package in which the driver waits at the car park for 2 to 3 hours to take you to lunch and back to your hotel. The waiting time is confirmed with you in advance.
Does the private car price include the entrance ticket and the basket-boat ticket?
The private car price is the cost of the vehicle and, on a round trip, the waiting time. Attraction tickets and basket-boat hire are bought directly at the landing, or you can ask the driver to help contact a boat operator with a posted price.
What time of day is best and coolest for a basket-boat ride?
The two best windows are early morning from 08:00 to 09:30 and the cooler afternoon from 15:30 to 17:00. In the afternoon you may also see the sun set over the lovely Cam Thanh river.
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