HOI AN
The best of Hoi An, day and night.
The 15 most popular lantern boat & river cruises in Hoi An, with prices, run times and who you book with. The ones worth planning a day around, and what each is actually like once you turn up.
Private Hoai River night lantern boat in Hoi An. One lantern per person, traditional wooden boat, guide escort, about 20 minutes for $8.
Most Popular“Experience that values the price. Well organized, let me say really really turistic but you can't avoid to do once in your life.”
20-minute Hoai River lantern boat ride in Hoi An with a free 5G eSIM, tea, and a night market stroll near the Japanese Bridge.
“Great experience, I did by myself but was still Very beautiful.”
A small-group Hoi An evening food walk with White Rose dumplings, cao lau, a lantern boat ride, and folk bingo, plus lots of local tips.
“Our guide Emma was great one explaining about culture and everything about Vietnam. She made it fun and interesting for us. I had more than enough food on the tour.”
Half-day My Son sanctuary and Cham dance, plus a Thu Bon river cruise and lunch or banh mi from Hoi An.
“The ruins were set in a beautiful setting. Our guide explained it really well. We were given ample time to look around before heading back for a lovely lunch and boat ride.”
Early-morning My Son Sanctuary tour with a small-group guide, rice-paper workshop, My Quang noodle meals, and a Thu Bon river boat trip.
“Enjoyed the experience and time at My Sons tour. We had group talks along the way. Saw a cultural dance. And were taken to the sites that were still standing after the,Vietnam war”
My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An includes a guided UNESCO ruins visit, a live Champa dance, and a Thu Bon River boat ride.
“I would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Our tour guide Cam was amazing. Great knowledge shared with so much passion. He was very kindly taking care of everyone in the group making sure everyone is happy. Additionally Cam shared a story of a polish national- Kazimierz Kwiatkowski, well known for his efforts to preserve…”
See My Son with an English guide, then unwind on a Thu Bon sunset cruise with BBQ or banhmi boat food in Hoi An.
“Lam was excellent, having grown up and still living close to My Son he knows the history so well. Right amount of time at the sanctuary and excellent cruise on the river with bbq bits. Thoroughly recommend.”
My Son Sanctuary, Cham dance, and a private sunset boat trip from Hoi An with pickup, snack, and an English guide.
“Thuy our tour guide was absolutely amazing. She was friendly, very attentive, provided lots of knowledge and facts. Was very hot the day we travelled but were supplied with water for the shuttle bus ride. Would definitely recommend this trip.”
Float a flower lantern on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An Old Town. Wooden boat ride, peace ritual, and glowing night photos for $8.
See Hoi An’s old-town landmarks, ride bamboo basket boats in Cam Thanh, then release lanterns on the Hoai River.
“The hotel pickup was prompt and convenient. Our guide was Tin Tin, she’s very friendly, accommodating and has a good sense of humor. We were the only group that was signed up for all 3 of the activities, we had the lantern boat all to Read more”
20-minute Hoai River lantern boat from An Hoi Bridge: make a wish, release a paper lantern, enjoy night views and folk songs.
Ride a bamboo basket boat through Bay Mau Coconut Forest, then release a lantern on the Hoai River in Hoi An after dark.
“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!”
Private Da Nang food-and-city tour with hotel pickup, admissions, local lunch, and a Han River sunset boat trip plus included snorkeling gear.
“We had a great time with Pacific Boat team to visit all most beautiful destinations of the city.Long is a superb guide who is helpful and smart.The place was well worth to visit and very comfortable with group only 8 persons.Highly recommend”
Hoi An coconut basket boat on the Thu Bon: nipa forest, crab fishing, dance-boat spins, sunset photos, and free fruit for $6.
“So much fun! About 45 minutes. Great if you’re looking for an experience that won’t take several hours. Well organised including hotel pick up and drop off. Beautiful friendly locals.”
Make a bamboo-and-paper lantern, write a wish, and release it by boat in Hoi An—hotel pickup, small group, and a take-home souvenir.
“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”
From the lantern-lit old town to the basket boats, the cooking classes and the day trips up the coast, every way to spend your time in Hoi An.
