Hoi An: Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern
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Duration 15 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
meeting point in Hoi An Ancient Town
Small group
Limited to 5 participants
Highlights
- Experience Hoi An by night from the river, surrounded by lantern-lit scenery
- Release a paper lantern on the river with assistance from the local boat rower
- A short, atmospheric evening activity perfect for photos and relaxation
- Easy walk-in experience with a guide escort from the meeting point to the dock
- Enjoy a private wooden boat ride for your group only
Full description
Hoi An Ancient Town: Lantern Boat Ride Experience Overview & Highlights Experience the enchanting magic of Hoi An by night. Meet your local guide, receive a traditional paper lantern, and embark on a private wooden boat ride along the river to admire the town's illuminated lanterns and shimmering reflections. What's Included: • Local guide at the meeting point • Traditional paper lantern • Private wooden boat ride (1–5 passengers) Note: Comfortable walking shoes and a camera are recommended. ... --------------------------------------- Experience Details Meet your guide at the designated meeting point in Hoi An Ancient Town at the scheduled time. As vehicles are not allowed inside the Old Town, this activity is conducted entirely on foot. Your guide will confirm your booking and provide you with a paper lantern at the meeting point, then escort you to the nearby river dock. At the dock, you will board a traditional wooden boat reserved only for your group. Each boat accommodates 1–5 passengers, and your group will not share the boat with other guests. Once on board, the local boat rower will assist you with lighting the lantern. During peak hours (18:30–19:30), the river area can be busy. After arriving at the dock, you may need to wait approximately 15–30 minutes before boarding the wooden boat, depending on availability. The boat ride lasts approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on river traffic and conditions. While cruising along the river, enjoy views of Hoi An Ancient Town illuminated by lanterns, with colourful reflections shimmering on the water. This experience focuses on sightseeing and atmosphere, rather than narration or guided commentary. Please note that local boat rowers do not speak English. Lantern release takes place during the ride, depending on the boat's position and river conditions. After the boat returns to the dock, the activity ends. This is a short, simple and authentic experience, designed to offer a glimpse of Hoi An by night from the river rather than a guided tour or extended cruise. Thank you for choosing us & see you soon in next adventure!
View full itinerary...Includes
- ✓ Traditional wooden boat ride (10-15 minutes)
- ✓ Floating lantern (1 lantern per person)
- ✓ Local boat rower
- ✓ On-site assistance from guide at meeting point
- ✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✗ Food and drinks
- ✗ Hoi An UNESCO entrance ticket (120,000 VND/ticket)
- ✗ Other expenses not mentioned above
Important information
Not allowed
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
Customer Reviews 
Camille etg1 year agoI recommend it! We had a great day with our guide Happi! Very well organized, everything is done so that we don't feel alone in the bay! The meal is really super good! Unbeatable value for money!
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David Prieto1 year agoVietnam Venture time just improved our whole experience during our time in Vietnam. They helped us in a holistic way, arranging all we needed from a long list of transports that we needed, whole day impressive local tours, and really last minute changes. They always responded and showed reliability when we needed it.
Thanks to all the team!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much David
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Leonora Howe1 year agoI booked the 4 days 3 nights Ha Giang tour with VietNam Venture and had a really good experience. The trip was well-organized, the guide was friendly and helpful, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The itinerary covered beautiful spots in Ha Giang, and the homestays were comfortable and welcoming. Overall, it was a great way to explore Ha Giang without any stress.
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Tal Salamon1 year agoI did 1d tour in Sapa, was great experience
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andy maphrao1 year agonice guy
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Valerie Berger1 year agoVery kind and nice guy, he helped us a lot! 🙂Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so so much Sir
Leo S1 year agoReally kind owner. Helped me with anything i neededResponse from the owner1 year agoThank you so so much Sir
Israel Aka1 year agoAn excellent agent organized a ride for me from Car Ba to Cat Be Airport🙏Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Sir
Marco Fornari (Grafiche Tris Srl)1 year agoGreat experience! We hiked in the national park! The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He spoke good English. Highly recommended!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Sir
Mario Cuenca1 year agoMy experience in Cat Ba was very good, and partly thanks to Vietnam Venture. After asking around at several travel agencies, I ended up with the one where Ninh works (VietNam Venture). From then on, I had complete peace of mind when planning tours, trips, and more. I couldn't worry about anything thanks to the trust Ninh instilled in me, the information she gave me, her willingness to help... 100% recommended.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much 
Maria Ortuño Serra1 year agoGreat trip. Complete with lots of activities and relaxing time. The lunch was good with several traditional dishes.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much for your review 
L Thivend1 year agoExcellent experience with this tour operator!
I highly recommend it!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you for your review
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Angela1 year agoThe absolute best agent for your trips in CatBa / Lan Ha Area! I could not recommend him more! Mr Ninh is the key for an amazing experience!
He will also take care of your pick ups from almost anywhere in north Vietnam.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much
Hanna Müller1 year agoI booked two tours and my bus ride to Hanoi with Vietnam venture and had a great time on the boat. Everything was perfectly organized. The tour guides spoke very well English and provided information throughout the day and at each stop. Besides they were very friendly, caring and funny. Also the bus ride was very good. A big bus with plenty of pace and good communication for pickup time. Direct pickup at the accommodation was very convenient.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Hanna
