Round basket boats spin visitors through Hoi An’s nipa palm forest

But in the last two years, some visitors have complained about being charged as much as VND400,000 ($15).

Tourism operators warn that unlicensed brokers and unofficial taxi drivers sometimes lure tourists with offers, but the itinerary is shortened to 20 – 25 minutes.

To avoid scams, locals recommend booking through platforms such as Klook, Traveloka, Viator, and GetYourGuide, licensed travel agencies, or tour operators.

Visitors can buy tickets at official counters inside Bay Mau forest or at the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center in Hoi An.