Hoi An

15 Best Hoi An Lantern Boat Rides

The night boats on the Hoai River: a slow drift through the old town’s reflections, releasing a paper lantern with a wish attached. It is the cheapest magic in Vietnam and the boats run nightly.

3.Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

Discover Hoi An’s night-time culinary scene, folk games, lantern boat ride, and insider tips in this intimate walking tour designed for food lovers and culture enthusiasts.

★ 5.0

“I highly recommend this food tour! We ended up having a private tour with just my partner and I. Quin was our tour guide and she really made our experience enjoyable and educational on the foods and its background aswell as the VietnamesRead more”

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4.Hoi An : Lantern Boat Trip & Release Lantern

Experience the magic of Hoi An with a peaceful lantern boat trip, releasing floating lanterns, traditional music, and stunning river views—all for just $7.

★ 4.6

“Lovely sail down the river letting our lanterns go and sparkle on the water. Lovey way to spend half an hour looking out at HoiAn from the water.”

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6.Hoi An Lantern Making Class with Lantern Boat Trip

Experience traditional Vietnam with a hands-on lantern-making class and scenic boat ride in Hoi An. Discover cultural treasures for just $17.50.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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9.Half-day Hoi An Photo Tour with Lantern Release at Hoai River

Discover Hoi An’s charm with this half-day photo tour, guided by pros who help you capture the town’s beauty and experience floating lanterns on the river.

★ 5.0

“A magical experience! The old town was so photogenic, especially during golden hour. Ending the tour with a lantern release on the Hoai River made it unforgettable”

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14.Hoi An City by night and release paper latern on Hoài river

Discover the magic of Hoi An at night with a guided tour including lantern-making, historic site visits, and floating lantern release on the Hoài River.

★ 5.0

“We had a guided tour through streets of old town with guide Su, she was very friendly and gave us a good insight into the history of the town. Our first taste of Cao Lau which we all enjoyed. The boat ride to release the…”

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15.Private Night Boat Trip and Floating Lantern on Hoi An River

Experience a peaceful boat ride and floating lantern release in Hoi An for around $10. Enjoy cultural traditions, scenic views, and vibrant night markets.

★ 3.0

“We had a nice experience lightning a candle and placing our lanterns in the water. So many boats and so many colourful lanterns on the river. Took some nice photos too.”

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More Hoi An Lantern Boat Rides

4.6Hoi An: Lantern Boat Ride on the Hoai River15 min$8 5.0Hoi An Boat Ride and Release Lantern, Night Market Private Tour$30.47 4.5Experience Night Boat Trip and Floating Lantern on Hoai River$9.00 4.5Hoai River Boat Trip by Night with Release Lantern$9.00 4.1From Hoi An/ Da Nang: Hoi An City Tour & Release Lanterns$32 4.3Hoi An: Hoai River Boat Ride with Flower Lantern Release20 min$8 4.1Hoi An : Lantern Boat Ride & Release Lanterns20 min$6 1.0Hoi An: Hoai River Boat Ride & Lantern Release Experience1 day$6 4.5Hoi An : Lantern Boat Ride & Flower Lantern Making Class.1.5 hours$20 5.0Night Boat Trip and Floating Lantern on Hoai River Hoi An20 min$8 5.0Hoi An City Tour – Boat Ride & Release Lantern: HoiAn/DaNang$35 2.5Hoai River Boat Trip with Release Lantern in Hoi An by Night15 min$8 5.0Hoi An: Boat Ride on Hoai River & Release the Flower Lantern$8 4.5Coconut Jungle – Hoi An City – Boat Ride & Release Lantern$51 5.0Da Nang : Basket Boat Ride – Hoi An City – Release Lantern$48 5.0Hoai River Boat Trip by Night with Release Lantern in Hoi An20 min$8 5.0Hoi An street foods, night market and lantern boat ride$59 5.0Private Bar On Lantern Boat in Thu Bon River$22.00 5.0Hoi An: Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern15 min$8 5.0Hoi An : Making Lantern Class With Lantern Boat Trip.2 hours$25 5.0Lantern Boat Ride & Local Market Tour$28 5.0Entry Ticket: 45 minutes Traditional Boat trip on Hoai River$14.00 4.0Boat Ride Ticket and Release Lantern at Hoai River in Hoi An$7.00