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Private Lantern Cruise Machine on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An

2.01 reviewHoi An Ancient Town

  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Experience Hoi An from a different perspective on a private boat cruise along the peaceful Thu Bon River. Choose a sunrise or sunset departure and enjoy beautiful views as the town slowly comes to life or glows in the evening light. Sail past the riverside scenery, pass beneath Cam Nam Bridge and Moon Bridge, and see Hoi An Market and the ancient town from the water. In the evening, take part in a simple local tradition by lighting a small lantern and releasing it onto the river while making a wish. It’s a memorable way to experience the charm and atmosphere of Hoi An beyond its busy streets. Throughout the cruise, relax on the boat, feel the gentle river breeze, and enjoy a peaceful moment surrounded by the sights and sounds of Hoi An. This private experience is ideal for travelers looking for a relaxing, authentic, and memorable way to discover the town.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Mineral water on the cruise.
  • Lotus lantern to release on the river
  • View of Hoi An old town from the river
  • See Hoi An central Market, Moon Bridge, Memory Land...from cruise.
  • 45-minute private lantern cruise on the Thu Bon river
  • Life jacket. Cruise insurance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Showing reviews written in English.

  • 2Book your own lantern boat

    The boat and its skipper were ok but the tour operator did not explain anything or give us any idea of what we were expecting and didn’t come with us. Tour stated it would be an hour but was lucky to be 20minutes - book your own boat!

    Gemvia Viator

Know before you go

Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
DN Tour
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Hoi An

  • Its from-price is 84% 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 1058 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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