Kayak Tour (HA02) – Hoian River Life Kayak Explorer

Tour overview

Have fun and adventures as you paddle to explore Cam Thanh eco-system area as well as local life along Thu Bon River in Hoian

This adventurous experience gets you exploring Hoi An waterways. Dockyards, mangroves, vegetable gardens, bird life, local houses will all be featured on your paddle. It’s ideal for active travelers.

Pick up from your hotel to our kayak station in Cam Thanh for some briefing on safety rules and paddling route. We’ll then spend more than 4 hours kayaking (about 13 km) on the most lively part Thu Bon river. The daily life of local people around the island and the beauty of the natural environment will give you an unforgettable memory.

We start the first section by paddling towards the head of the Ancient Town. Go with the flow, immerse yourself in nature and after around 1 hour we’ll get an unique view of Hoi An ancient architecture from water level perspective.

After a short-break at a riverside cafe, we leave the town center behind and navigate ourselves along Cam Kim island with opportunity to pay a visit to the Kim Bong and Duy Vinh village. There’s time for us to stroll around the villages, learn from their traditional craft and also try some local food. Around noon time, we make a short way back by paddling through an Nipa palms mangrove forest.

The trip ends at around 13:00 at our kayak station. Time for refreshment before a quick transfer take you back to hotel.

Trip highlights

A dynamic morning paddling on the poetic Thu Bon River
View of Hoi An old architecture from different perspective
Meet local people living along the river banks

Summary

Departure from:

Ha Noi

Destination:

Hoian Town

Duration:

Activity:

Min:

1 people

Max:

16 people

Best season:

Year-round

Level:

6/10

Journey

Hoian – Cam Thanh – Duy Vinh – Hoian

08.00 Pick up at our kayak station in Cam Thanh.

Paddle to the Ancient town. Short break at a riverside café.

Paddle from Ancient town along Cam Kim island to Duy Vinh.

Visit a local house, light snack with banh xeo

Paddle from Duy Vinh back to back to the kayak station. Refreshment drink

Get a transfer back to hotel

* Paddle distance: 12km

* You can choose to use Kayak or Stand up paddle board during the tour.

Inclusion & Exclusion

Tour prices include

Kayak, paddling equipment
Entrance fees
Pick up and drop off in Hoian
Water
English-speaking tour guide

Exclusion

Beer or soft drinks
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Transportation before and after the tour

Departure schedule

Month 10/2026

Month 11/2026

Start date	End date	Slot	Price
31/10/2026	31/10/2026	16	Price $61 USD Book now

Start date	End date	Slot	Price
07/11/2026	07/11/2026	16	Price $61 USD Book now

Difficulty of the activity

Difficulty Level (6/10): Most people can participate, children from 6 years old and above also can join with parents. It will be easier and more comfortable for you to experience outdoor activities if you have good preparation for physical training before the trip. The duration of each trip is 2 days generally. With those trekking tours at this level, it might take 2 – 3 hours/day to do the trek with the quite easy terrain. At the same level, the kayaking and SUP tours, 2 – 3 hours/ days paddling with the large water surface, and plenty of times to take photos and rest as well.

Suggested physical training: Practice running or kayaking/SUP 1 - 2 weeks in advance. Run twice a week, each session 3 - 5km every night. Or paddling from 2- 3 times, each time is 5 km.

Equipment

Equipment provided by UA: