Hoi An Night Boat Ride with Lantern Release
- 20 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Enjoy one of Hoi An’s most iconic nighttime experiences with a peaceful boat ride on the Hoai River. Glide gently along lantern-lit waters and admire the ancient town from a unique river perspective, surrounded by glowing reflections and a romantic atmosphere. During the ride, you’ll light your own flower-shaped floating lantern, make a wish, and gently release it onto the shimmering river Simple, serene, and culturally rich, this short evening experience perfectly captures the mystical charm of Hoi An at night + This is a short experience, not a guided tour. The boat ride lasts approximately 10–15 minutes + Each wooden boat is private for your group only (1–5 guests) and is not shared with other customers + During peak hours (18:30–19:30), the river area can be crowded. After arriving at the dock, you may need to wait 15–25 minutes before boarding + Local boat rowers do not speak English. This experience focuses on atmosphere and sightseeing rather than narration
Inclusions
What's included
- 1 floating lantern per person
- Boat trip ( 15 mins)
What's not
- Services not mentioned above.
Itinerary
Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski Meet your guide at this iconic landmark in Hoi An Ancient Town. Receive instructions and walk together to the river dock to board the wooden boat.
Hoai River Night Boat Ride Begin your journey as a local rower gently guides the boat along the peaceful Hoai River. Enjoy lantern reflections on the water and release your floating lantern while making a wish for luck and happiness. Know before you go : + This is a short experience, not a guided tour or long cruise. The boat ride lasts approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on river traffic. + Each wooden boat is private for your group only (1–5 guests) and is not shared with other customers. + During peak hours (18:00–19:30), the river area can be crowded. After arriving at the dock, you may need to wait 15–20 minutes before boarding. + Local boat rowers do not speak English. This experience focuses on atmosphere and sightseeing rather than narration
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
- In front of the Kazimierz Kwiatkowski Bust 138 Tran Phu Street, Hoi An Ancient Town Our guide will meet you here and escort you to the dock to board the wooden boat.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Hoi An City Tour
- 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 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 500 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).
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