A fresh sunrise paddle in Hoian. Contemplate the sunrise in the peaceful old town in this half-day tour.
This trip is a reward for early risers. You’ll watch the day begin on the Thu Bon River with uninterrupted views of the horizon from your kayak. The paddle route will also leads you to a bustling fish market as well as an ecosystem of an Nipa-palm mangrove. It’s a great opportunity to experience such a different and peaceful side of Hoi An.
The trip starts with an early pick up from your hotel to our kayak station in Cam Thanh. After a briefing on safety rules and the area you will be paddling, we’ll set off towards Cua Dai bridge to catch up with an amazing view of the sun as it rises over the ocean (weather permits).
Enjoy yourself in the pure sunrise moments as long as you wish, then with some short strokes we’ll arrive at a local fishing market. We’ll disembark for a walk through the bustling market to a local shop where we all sit down for a local breakfast and café. On the way back, we’ll paddle through a coco-palm island for a quick view of the unique ecosystem in Hoi An. The sunrise paddle is an experience not to be missed when you are in Hoi An!
Trip hightlights
- Stunning sunrise over Cua Dai beach and mangrove forest
- Experience the peace and tranquility of Hoi An from the river as the sun rises and the town starts to wake up for another busy day
- Local life experience in local fish market.
04.30AM – Pick up from your hotel to our kayak station in Cam Thanh. After a briefing on paddle safety and the area you will be kayaking, we’ll set off towards Cua Dai bridge to catch up with an amazing view of the sun as it rises over the ocean (weather permits).
Enjoy yourself in the pure sunrise moments as long as you wish, then with some short strokes we’ll arrive at a local fishing market. We’ll disembark for a walk through the bustling market to a local shop where we all sit down for a local breakfast and café.
On the way back, we’ll paddle through a coco-palm island for a quick view of the unique ecosystem in Hoi An. The sunrise paddle is an experience not to be missed when you are in Hoi An!
The sunrise paddle tour is not available from mid-Nov to mid-March.
* Paddle distance: 7km
* You can choose to use Kayak or Stand up paddle board during the tour.
* Pick up time varies from 4:30 to 5:15 to catch up with the sunrise. We will confirm the exact time upon booking.
- SUP/ Kayak, paddling equipment
- All entrance fees
- English-speaking tour guide
- Pick up and drop off service in Hoian
- Water
- Local breakfast and coffee break
- Beer or soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Transportation before and after the tour
Difficulty Level (4/10): This tour is suitable for everyone, including children. Activities are kept at a gentle level, so there's no need for prior physical preparation or experience. Tours typically last 1-2 days. For trekking tours at this level, trekking time is usually around 1-2 hours per day on easy terrain. For kayak or SUP tours at this level, paddling time ranges from 1-2 hours per day with plenty of time for photo stops and rest breaks.
- Kayak/ SUP
- Dry-bag
- Life jacket
- First-aid kit
- Light outdoor clothes
- Warm clothing for winter
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Anti-insect repellent
- Flip-flops/sandals
- Passport or ID
- Personal hygiene stuff
- Hand sanitizer
- Flashlight
- Multi-purpose knife
- Backup batteries
Important info
Read our Booking terms & conditions
Address: 117 Van Cao Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Skype: kienatv
Mobile: +84979800588
Email: booking.tour@umove.com.vn
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