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Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
750 reviews
Activity provider:
Vietnam Orange Tour
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Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
750 reviews

Immerse in Hoi An culture by night boat. Experience release the lantern on the river is not only brings beauty to traditional culture but this activity also brings an extremely deep spiritual value.

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Duration 20 minutes
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5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Sian – Australia

Really easy to communicate. Boat trip was lovely and they offered to take lots of photos!

5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Shelbie – United Kingdom

The boat ride process was easy and efficient I didn’t have to wait in the big queue like everyone else we could just get on almost immediately booking it this way.

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Kazimierz Kwiatkowski bust

  • On foot

    (5 minutes)

  • Thu Bồn River

    Photo stop, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Sail up the Hoai River by boat as you get to know the city from a new angle
  • Experience floating the lantern on Thu Bon river with the best wishes
  • Experience Hoi An like a local as you discover this evocative city by night

Full description

Take in the sights and smells of Hoi An by night in this authentic experience. Ride on a boat on the river and take part in a ritual as you release your off lantern into the night.
When a flower lantern is lit, it will be like a prayer for luck and peace, bring good health and fortune for yourself and your loved ones.
The light of the lanterns is the light of hope. Lighted lanterns send prayers and remove all worries. The person who releases the lamp therefore feels at ease. Whether they are adults or children, they are all excited and eager to release the lanterns. The flower lantern dropped on the River drifted to the big sea to give wings to the dream of flying high and far away.

* One boat can share 1-5 people
* Duration on boat: 15 minutes
* Please go to the meeting point and tell your name, our guide will take you to the dock to hop-on wooden boat

Includes

  • Boat Trip
  • 1 floating lantern per person
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Hoi An UNESCO entrance ticket (120.000 VND/ticket)
  • Other expenses not mentioned above

Meeting point

In front of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski bust, 138 Tran Phu street, Hoi An Old Town. Our guide will take you to the dock to hop-on wooden boat

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • This activity is directly accessible only on foot
  • One boat can share 1-5 people
  • 18:30 to 19:30 is peak time, booking on this time frame will need to wait in line to board the boat.

From $8 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.5 /5
4.5 out of 5 stars

based on 750 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Sian – AustraliaJuly 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Really easy to communicate. Boat trip was lovely and they offered to take lots of photos!
5
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Shelbie – United KingdomJuly 9, 2025 – Verified booking
The boat ride process was easy and efficient I didn’t have to wait in the big queue like everyone else we could just get on almost immediately booking it this way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Osceola – New ZealandJuly 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide met us as soon as we arrived at the defeated meeting point. We waited for a few more people to arrive and headed to the boats. There only us two in the boat and we had a really great time. There were many boats in the water and floating lanterns with the different colors and buildings all lit up made it a very enjoyable night.

Product ID: 571429

Activity provider:
Vietnam Orange Tour
  • Vietnam
  • Central Vietnam
  • Thu Bồn River

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