Hoi An Night Boat Trip & Floating Lantern Experience
- 15 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the magical charm of Hoi An by night on this lantern boat tour along the Hoai River. Instead of exploring on foot, enjoy a peaceful ride on a traditional wooden boat and admire the Ancient Town glowing with colorful lanterns from the water Meet your guide at the designated point and walk to the river dock to board the boat A highlight of the tour is releasing your own floating lantern, a meaningful local tradition symbolizing wishes for luck, peace, health, and happiness. Simple, romantic, and atmospheric, this experience is perfect for travelers seeking a peaceful cultural moment in Hoi An + 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
Inclusions
What's included
- Floating lantern (1 lantern per person)
- Traditional wooden boat ride (10-15 minutes)
- On-site assistance from guide at meeting point
- Local boat rower
What's not
- Hoi An UNESCO entrance ticket (120.000 VND/ticket)
- Tips for boat rower (optional)
Itinerary
Hoi An River Night Boat Ride Meet your guide at the designated location in Hoi An Ancient Town. Walk to the river dock and board a traditional wooden boat. Enjoy a peaceful 15-minute ride along the lantern-lit river and release your floating lantern while making a wish. 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
- Group size
- Up to 299 travellers
- Operated by
- Hoi An City Tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hoi An
- Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 28 shows & theatre we list in Hoi An.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 28.
- 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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