Hoi An
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.
Experience Hoi An at night with a scenic boat ride and floating lanterns. Discover local culture, stunning views, and spiritual moments for just $8.
Most Popular“It's exactly as described. We met up a few minutes away from the boats and were given our lanterns. Then we were guided to the boats and rode them for maybe 15 minutes. It seemed like we skipped a bit of the line but it…”
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.
“If you’re looking for a magical experience in Hoi An, book this! It’s great value for money and well organised - finding the stand and boat were super easy. Even with the little bit of rain we had, the boats were prepared and had covers…”
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.
“Excellent food tour… stuffed with goodness at the end… also our guide, Vu, was friendly, enthusiastic, and informative… we wanna go again!”
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.
“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…”
Discover Hoi An’s charm with a 2-hour tour featuring bamboo basket rides, lantern boat cruises, and local fishing—perfect for authentic memories.
“Our tour guide Nhan was very kind and knowledgeable! We really enjoyed the tour! I would definitely recommend signing up for your trip to Hoi An!”
Experience traditional Vietnam with a hands-on lantern-making class and scenic boat ride in Hoi An. Discover cultural treasures for just $17.50.
“We booked the lantern-making and boat tour and had an absolute blast. We didn’t stop laughing — mainly because we were both completely covered in glue and craft materials! The team running the experience were incredibly patient and Read more”
Experience a tranquil night boat ride in Hoi An with floating lanterns, beautiful river views, and vibrant night markets — a perfect blend of tradition and ambiance.
“Was unable to make it on my original booking but they were able to accommodate for the next night. Super helpful and was a quick and easy activity. Highlight was them assisting me in still getting the lantern and night boat trip”
Experience the magic of Hoi An at night with a lantern boat ride on the Hoai River, followed by a lively night market visit. A poetic and authentic evening for under $10.
“Très reposant, magnifique à voir !”
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.
“Excellent tour in Hoi An - This is my fantastic experience! the lantern release at Hoai River offered beautiful photo opportunities. A must‑do for photography lovers in Hoi An”
Experience the magic of Hoi An at night with a lantern boat ride on Hoai River, releasing flower lanterns and soaking in the vibrant, illuminated old town.
“Super fin, lille bådtur med lanterne.”
Experience Hoi An’s charm with a private night boat ride and lantern release for luck. A balanced blend of culture, tranquility, and authenticity for all.
“very nice expiriance :)”
Experience Hoi An at night with a tranquil boat trip and floating lantern release on the Hoai River, blending culture, spirituality, and scenic beauty for just $8.
“Great boat ride and lantern. Guide took us there and picked us up. Hoi An is amazing”
Experience Hoi An’s vibrant street food scene, explore local markets, and enjoy a magical lantern boat ride for an authentic and memorable evening.
“It was an enjoyable tour. The food was nice and so was the boat ride.”
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.
“Sue our lovely guide was excellent took us to five sites in Hoi An & explained all about them. Very informative guide & the historical sites were interesting. The lantern boats on the river were beautiful & my sister & I released a lantern from…”
Experience a peaceful boat ride and floating lantern release in Hoi An for around $10. Enjoy cultural traditions, scenic views, and vibrant night markets.
“A beautiful experience! Skip the line & use this service! A must do in Hoi An! Lovely and glad we did it.”
Lantern light on the river, basket boats and the best tailors in Asia.