Bring together heritage, nature and hands-on local culture on this Marble Mountains, Coconut Forest and Hoi An Tour. It is one of the most varied day trips available from Da Nang and Hoi An, moving from mountaintop shrines to palm-fringed waterways and a UNESCO World Heritage town.
The day begins at the Marble Mountains, where limestone caves shelter Buddhist altars and hilltop terraces reveal sweeping views of the coastline. A short stop at Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village showcases the marble craftsmanship the area is known for.
The highlight for many travellers is the Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, often called the Water Coconut Village. Here you board a traditional round bamboo basket boat and paddle through dense nipa palm channels once used as a wartime hideout, now a thriving eco-tourism destination filled with music, crab fishing demonstrations and dizzying basket-boat spinning shows.
The tour rounds off in Hoi An Ancient Town, where centuries-old architecture, tailor shops, art galleries and riverside cafes invite unhurried exploration before your return transfer.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Marble Mountains Visit
Ascend Thuy Son by glass elevator or steps and explore Huyen Khong Cave, Tam Thai Pagoda and scenic lookouts over Da Nang and the surrounding coastline.
Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village
Stop at the traditional craft village at the base of the mountains to watch artisans carve marble into sculptures and souvenirs.
Coconut Forest Basket Boat Ride
Climb aboard a traditional bamboo basket boat with a local rower and glide through the nipa palm channels of Cam Thanh. Try crab fishing, learn net-casting and enjoy the energetic basket-boat spinning show on the water.
Hoi An Ancient Town
Walk the UNESCO-listed old town and see the Japanese Covered Bridge, historic merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls and the riverside market area.
Free Time and Return
Take time to shop, sample Hoi An specialities or relax at a cafe overlooking the Thu Bon River before your comfortable transfer back to the hotel.
