Hoi An · EVENING EXPERIENCES
The lanterns go on around six and the town is at its best for the next three hours. These 15 cover the boat rides, the food crawls and the show, priced and timed so an evening actually fits together.
Drift through lantern-lit Hoi An on a private 10 to 15 minute wooden boat ride, release a floating candle, and skip the dockside hassle.
“i had the river boat trip on Christmas evening. the ride takes about 30 min, you get a lantern to drop at the river. Boat suitable for 2 people, had a wonderful experience with my partner!”
Taste Hoi An specialties, play Vietnamese bingo, and release a lantern on a four-hour evening food and river tour.
“Do not eat beforehand as there is so much food - well worth the money. Bingo is very fun and the lantern release is a great experience”
Explore My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, Champa dance, countryside views, banh mi, and a Thu Bon River sunset cruise from Hoi An.
“My Son is an amazing place to visit. Our tour guide Luan was very knowledgeable about My Son and Vietnamese history. He took great care of us. Would recommend.”
Visit My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, Cham music, and a sunset Thu Bon River cruise with BBQ or banh mi.
“Our guide was amazing! Even in the extreme heat this tour was perfect 🤘”
Taste Hoi An specialties at family-run eateries and food stalls on a sunset walk with a local guide, small groups, and four food stops.
“the bahn mi on this tour is fantastic. Best I've ever had. You get to see and eat a few things you might not otherwise depending on how many of these you do. Hoi An is a fantastic place.”
Review of the $18 My Son sunset tour from Hoi An, with Champa ruins, English guide, Thu Bon River boat ride, and banh mi.
“Really great experience and our tour guide, Luan- The Handsome Lung was really fun! He was funny, very informative and spoke fluent English. He was also very friendly and welcoming so we all felt comfortable to ask questions/ share about ourselves etc. All in all, I came back with a deeper appreciation for Champa’s culture as well as Vietnam as a whole. Would definitely recommend this tour! But remember to pack a hat/umbrella and a paper fan as it gets really really hot in My Son Sanctuary!”
Explore My Son Sanctuary, see Cham towers and dance, then return to Hoi An by boat at sunset on this practical half-day tour.
“Thuy our tour guide was absolutely amazing. She was friendly, very attentive, provided lots of knowledge and facts. Was very hot the day we travelled but were supplied with water for the shuttle bus ride. Would definitely recommend this trip.”
Taste Hoi An after dark with banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, coffee, beer, and a local guide in a small evening food tour.
“Despite the rain, I had a wonderful Hoi A local food tour with Jackie (on a scooter) and a visit to the night market. Not only was Jackie friendly and knowledgeable, she was engaging and fun! Food consisted of White Rose Dumpling, Fried wonton, Banh Mi- BBQ pork, Cao Lau, Rice pancake, Mot herb drink, Chicken Rice, Beef w/La Lot Leaf, and Banana pancake w/chocolate sauce. OMG, I was sooo full and happy by the end of the night.”
Explore Hoi An by lantern light with a private street-food walk, local tastings, dinner, and the lively Nguyen Hoang Night Market.
“This was a good discovery when we visited Hoi An. The town itself is so quiet and locals are really nice. This was about 15-20 motorbike ride. The area is beautiful - best to go there at night so you can see all lanterns are lit up.”
Cycle Hoi An at twilight, stopping for cao lau, banh xeo, barbecue, and a private-home meal on a 15-kilometer evening tour.
“Wonderful experience! Khanh and the owner of the bicycle shop(I forgot his name) accompanied us! They were both fantastic. The ride was gorgeous and a bit exciting at times bc the city streets are chaotic! The scenery was gorgeous aRead more”
Cruise Hoi An’s Thu Bon River at sunset with cocktails, seafood, lanterns, and a quiet two-hour dinner for $39 per person.
“My partner and I took the cruise to celebrate my 45th birthday. We had the best time. The guide was lovely, the food was delicious and value for money. We released lanterns, shared birthday cake with the whole cruise, enjoyed a bottle of wine and even had fireworks. Highly recommend this dinner cruise.”
Taste Hoi An after sunset with banh mi, cao lau, BBQ pork, local sweets, beer, and a friendly English-speaking guide.
“We really enjoyed our food tour. Bong showed us some great spots in Hoi An that we wouldn’t have found by ourselves and introduced us to several new foods that we otherwise would’ve missed. Highly recommend!”
Review of Pacific Boat’s private Da Nang city, food, and Han River sunset tour, with Marble Mountains, local food, bridges, pricing, and tips.
“We had a great time with Pacific Boat team to visit all most beautiful destinations of the city.Long is a superb guide who is helpful and smart.The place was well worth to visit and very comfortable with group only 8 persons.Highly recommend”
Sample Hoi An street food, visit the Ancient Town and night market, and enjoy a private four-hour evening tour with dinner included.
“Decent introduction to some of Hoi An’s signature and local street-style dishes, although we missed a few of the listed dishes. A pleasant guide if a bit rushed.”
Taste Hoi An street food, explore its night market, and cruise the Thu Bon River with a private guide on this four-hour evening tour.
“My guide Jackie was very nice and showed me around the old quarter of Hoi An by foot and scooter. We had nice food and she was very sweet.”
Pick a boat, a kitchen or a road out of town.
