1, Cam Thanh coconut Forest Overview

Cam Thanh coconut Forest (Bay Mau coconut village) is located just about 5kms from the southeast of the Hoi An Old Town. With an airy, large, wide space and beautiful water coconut palm forest, The Coconut village is an attractive and favorite spot for visitors from Hoi An and other places to visit and explore. Coming to Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, you will have a chance to experience many activities such as basket ride, fishing on the river with fishermen, making things from coconut leaves, and enjoying the sweet taste of ripe coconut. Going into the village, tourists will easily enjoy the village’s tradition and the workers here.

2, Cam Thanh coconut Forest Activities

• To the Cam Thanh coconut Forest, Tourists have a chance to explore the water coconut forest ecosystem and learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. For example:

• Learn some techniques, fishing tradition and how to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats.

• Rowing the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats through these small and beautiful channels and You will hear stories of past wars and the harsh conditions that soldiers have to endure.
• Make traditional crafts from coconut leaves: The villagers of Cam Thanh are skilled at making traditional crafts from coconut leaves, such as hats, baskets, and mats. Visitors can learn how to make these crafts themselves at one of the many workshops in the village.
• Enjoy Hoi An specialties at local people's houses: During your journey to explore Hoi An coconut forest, don't hesitate to accept dinner invitations from local people to have the most authentic experiences of rustic life here.  You will be treated to delicious specialties such as: spring rolls, sweet and sour shrimp salad, banana flower salad, banh xeo (Central region pancakes).

3, Cam Thanh coconut Forest Accommodation

Tourists can return to Hoi An to stay in 3-5 star hotels, luxury resorts or homestays after a day exploring the Cam Thanh coconut forest. For the most competitive accommodation booking rates and exclusive offers, get in touch with us.

4, Cam Thanh coconut Forest Tips

• Time to visit: The ideal time to travel to the coconut forest is in the dry season from January to September. At this time, Hoi An enters summer, it is sunny but the climate in the coconut forest is extremely cool, fresh and pleasant.

• Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable clothing when visiting Cam Thanh Coconut Forest.

• Be respectful of the local culture and customs.
• Depending on the time that you travel, you should prepare different clothes. You will be advised carefully when booking a tour with Asia Mystika.