Hoi An Lantern Making Class with Hoai River Boat Ride
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This experience combines a hands-on lantern making class with a peaceful boat ride on the Hoai River. Travelers create their own lantern with local artisans, then enjoy a calm river journey away from crowded areas, releasing a floating candle in a relaxed and authentic setting. The experience is designed for small groups, allowing personal interaction and a slower, more meaningful way to experience Hoi An.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lantern making class with local host (if you choose the lantern class service)
- Hotel pick up only
- Local artisans speak english
- One foldable lantern to take home after the class
- Private Lantern boat ride for each booking
- Lantern making materials and tools (if you choose the lantern class service)
What's not
- Gratuities:Tips for guides and other service providers are at your discretion.
- drop off hotel
Itinerary
Join a lantern-making workshop where you can craft your very own lantern, take it home as a meaningful keepsake, and gently release it onto the river, carrying your wishes along the flowing water.
Enjoy a delightful 20-minute boat ride and release your handcrafted wish into the poetic, tranquil river.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 48 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride (meeting point ) is 24 Luu Quy Ky street
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Hoi An Lantern Boat Experience
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hoi An
- Its from-price is 90% 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 189 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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