Today will be
free for strolling the town, lazing on the beach, or whatever takes your fancy.
You’ll spend the night in Hoi An.
Alternative
option: Hoi An – From Farmer to Fisherman Tour ½ day
The day starts with cycling the narrow roads through the countryside, passing
by rice paddy fields, water buffalos, bamboo bridges and local farmers on their
daily work. You’ll then board a boat to the mouth of the Thu Bon estuary where
the river meets the Cua Dai Sea and cruise along the coastline observing
the lives of the local fishermen.
After joining
the fisherman to try your hand at catching fish in a traditional ‘Thung Chai’
basket boat, you will meander through the water palm coconut canal. During the American
War, Viet Cong soldiers made use of this area as a highly effective hiding
place from enemy attacks through their long struggle. Following an insightful
visit to a local fishing village, you’ll be free to relax and enjoy a fresh
seafood lunch before cycling back to your hotel.
Thung Chai
Basket boats, similar in style to coracles used across the ancient world, are
widely used throughout Central Vietnam, and are highly suited to the local
terrain and lifestyles of local fishermen due to their relative light weight
and portability, often doubling as carriers for various handy items. Circular,
constructed of bamboo and tarred for waterproofing, these small boats can
typically carry up to five people, and represent a fun-filled opportunity to
touch the authentic rural soul of Vietnam. As a precaution, life jackets are
provided for your safety during this excursion.