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.

2.Hoi An: Hoai River Boat Trip by Night with Release Lantern

Discover the charm of Hoi An with a 15-minute night boat ride on the Hoai River, releasing your own lantern and exploring the lively night market.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic activity! 20 minutes was just the right amount of time. communication and organisation was excellent and the boat driver was lovely! thank you so much Quan & team!”

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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

“We had a fabulous tour with Jackie, she was super friendly and gave us a lot of insights into the traditional food we were eating and into daily life in Hoi An! A really easy walk between stops and some lovely routes down pretty alleyways…”

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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

“We enjoyed our ride on the boat and the release of the lanters. Our boat whent smootly on the water, and we enjoyed a 30min ride. Will do it again.”

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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 an absolutely wonderful experience. Ms. Lè is a literal legend and was very patient with me. I have never been very good with making things but she made me feel very capable. We had a wonderful conversation. She provided inforRead more”

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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

“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…”

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13.Hoi An Street Food, night market and lantern boat ride

Experience Hoi An’s vibrant street food scene, explore local markets, and enjoy a magical lantern boat ride for an authentic and memorable evening.

★ 4.9

“Uns wurde viel gezeigt und erklärt. Bitte vorher nicht zu viel essen - man rollt nach der Tour durch die Straßen. Alles in allem sehr leckeres Street Food”

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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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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