Hoi An Lantern Boat By Night
- 0–0.3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the beauty of Hoi An Ancient Town at night along the Hoai/Thu Bon River with your thoughtfully prepared service. The tour price includes a 15–20 minute boat ride on a traditional wooden boat, fully equipped with safety life jackets. As a special highlight, each guest will receive complimentary handcrafted paper lanterns with candles to light, release onto the water, and make wishes for peace and good fortune. All boat and lantern fees are fully included with a strict commitment to no hidden costs during the journey
Inclusions
What's included
- Water lantern
- Great Hoi An Lantern Boat
Itinerary
Lantern Release & Hoi An Ancient Town Sightseeing on Thu Bon River Step aboard a traditional wooden boat and immerse yourself in the serene, romantic charm of Hoi An Ancient Town at night. The journey takes you gently along the Hoai River (a branch of the Thu Bon River), offering views of time-honored yellow-walled heritage houses and hundreds of colorful lanterns reflecting on the water. A highlight of the experience is hand-releasing delicate paper lanterns onto the river, carrying your wishes for peace and good fortune. This is an essential Hoi An experience, perfect for taking beautiful, memorable photos of your evening in the ancient town.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- "We will meet at 17 Bach Dang Street, Hoi An. Your guide will be waiting for you, wearing a green shirt with our company logo."
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Paper ticket only accepted
- Operated by
- Great Hoi An Lantern Boat
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hoi An
- Its from-price is 87% below the median of the 2561 experiences we list in Hoi An.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 458 of 2561.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hoi An
Lantern-lit lanes, tailor shops and riverside cafés glow after dark in Hoi An, a beautifully preserved old trading port in central Vietnam.
The Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves centuries-old merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls and temples along the Thu Bon River. The covered Japanese Bridge is its emblem, and old houses such as Tan Ky show the blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences that shaped the port.
Top-ranked sights in Hoi An: Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau).
Special offers in Hoi An
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