Hoi An · HOAI RIVER LANTERN BOAT RIDES
A wooden boat on the Hoai after dark, twenty minutes, and a paper lantern set on the water. These 15 differ on boat size, whether you share it, and what else is bolted on, each priced and clear about how long the ride really lasts.
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!”
Glide along Hoi An’s lantern-lit Hoai River, release a wish lantern, sip herbal tea, and enjoy a simple 20-minute night ride for $8.
“The boat ride was a lovely memory to have and the views were beautiful. We got some tea and lanterns to release which was a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend to everyone .”
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”
Visit My Son Sanctuary, see a Cham dance, eat local food, and cruise the Thu Bon River back to Hoi An for $16.
“All perfect! The My Son Sanctuary is really unbelievable!”
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 🤘”
Ride a wooden boat on Hoi An’s Thu Bon River, release a flower lantern, and enjoy glowing Old Town views during a peaceful 20-minute night trip.
“Le type du bateau nous a même pas informé de faire un vœux avant la mise à l’eau de notre lanterne… 🙄 Il les a allumées dès le début 🤦♀️, manque de charme. Décevant”
Explore Hoi An’s old town, paddle a bamboo basket boat, enjoy dinner, release a lantern, and browse the night market on a five-hour tour.
“The whole tour was fantastic from the coconut boats to the lantern lighting. Our tour guide Tin Tin was very knowledgeable and made the day extremely enjoyable for all. Would highly recommend”
A 20-minute private boat ride in Hoi An with river views, traditional music, and a personal lantern release for $7 per person.
“A must do experience, the river is lit up beautifully with the lanterns giving a enchanted view. Our boat man took lots of photos for us to remember the moment. life jackets are worn for safety. The queues for lantern boats were very long, we went at 6.30, perfect time for the lanterns to glow, but our pre booking allowed us a prompt entry. Lots of atmosphere, but very busy.”
Ride a bamboo basket boat through Hoi An’s Coconut Forest, then release a lantern on the Hoai River during this compact evening tour.
“Wonderful time with Ahn. Lantern and basket boat ride was amazing. Will return to beautiful Hoi A for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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”
Make a bamboo lantern in Hoi An, write a wish, take a private Thu Bon River boat, and release a floating candle for $18.47.
“This was my favourite experience of our trip. Our teacher was patient and kind helping us make Our lanterns and explained the process well. She then organise our boat for the boat ride. We were going to run late to the memories show so She helped us organise a special boat straight to the show!”
Float down Hoi An’s Hoai River, release a flower lantern, and wander the night market in this short, affordable evening activity.
“magical experience..we were the only 3 on boat so it was great ..would definitely recommend 10/10”
Glide along Hoi An’s Hoai River by lantern boat, release a candlelit paper lantern, and explore the Old Town afterward for $8.
“Le service est très médiocre. Le guide sur le bateau n’est pas aimable et ne parle pas un mot d’anglais, il est donc difficile de pouvoir communiquer. Il a été très expéditif quant à la mise à l’eau de la lanterne et le tour a duré moins de 15 min.”
Explore My Son Sanctuary with a small group, local lunch, expert guides, and a relaxing Thu Bon River cruise from Hoi An.
“The tour guide was very nice despite a difficult job of keeping everyone going and together! But…. This was because the tour group was way to big (17 people) not a small tour as advertised. We also got told that it wasn’t worth seeing some oRead more”
Capture Hoi An’s old-town charm, sunset lanterns, and river views on a private photo tour with a guide and boat ride.
“It was truly a wonderful experience in Hoi An! I got to take photos at many artistic corners of the ancient town, with a friendly guide who helped me pose naturally. The moment of releasing lanterns on the Hoai River was magical and peaceful. Definitely worth trying if you want to capture beautiful memories in Hoi An.”
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