Hoi An
1/2 day
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DESCRIBE

If you want to discover a quieter and more authentic side of Hoi An, this sunrise paddling experience is an excellent choice. Starting before the town fully wakes up, the journey takes you onto the water in time for the first light over Cua Dai, then onward to the morning fish market where local fishing boats return after a night at sea. More than just a kayaking or SUP tour, this is a chance to experience Hoi An’s river life, coastal atmosphere, and everyday local rhythm from a perspective that most visitors never get to see. Official tourism sources specifically recommend sunrise fish-market experiences for early risers in Hoi An.

Highlights

  • Watch sunrise over the Cua Dai area from the water
  • Visit the lively early-morning fish market as local boats return from sea
  • Discover a peaceful and authentic side of Hoi An
  • Choose between kayak or SUP
  • Enjoy breakfast and coffee in a local setting after the paddling session
SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Hoi An

  • Duration: 1/2 day

  • Destination: Hoi An

  • Activities: Kayaking

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Apr - Oct

  • Max : 15 people

  • Difficulty level: 4/10

ITINERARY
Hoi An – Cam Thanh – Cua Dai – Hoi An

04:30 – 05:15 Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the starting point of the kayaking trip in Cam Thanh. After a short introduction to basic kayaking techniques and safety instructions, we begin paddling along the Thu Bon River toward Cua Dai.

There, we will welcome the first rays of the new day over the sea. The next stop on the journey is Duy Hai Fish Market in the Cua Dai area. This is a small local fish market where fishermen return after fishing through the night.

We will then enjoy breakfast and coffee at a local eatery, while taking in the peaceful rhythm of life in Hoi An. The final stop of the trip is a mangrove forest near the river mouth. After that, we paddle back to the starting point, where a vehicle will take you back to your hotel.

End of the program.

* Total kayaking distance: 7 km (2.5 – 3 hours)
* SUP is available instead of kayaking. Please let us know when booking the tour.

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

Exclusion:

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off by vehicle
  • Other kinds of beverage unlist in the tour program
  • Kayak, life jacket, and accessories
  • Personal expenses
  • Breakfast and coffee

 

  • Tour guides

 

  • Drinking water

 

  • Entrance tickets

 

  • Travel insurance