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Hoi An Boat Ride with Floating Lantern Release

By Hiep Travel
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$17 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 20m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Experience the enchanting atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site at night
  • Take part in the traditional floating lantern release, a cherished Hoi An custom
  • Make a wish for peace, happiness, and prosperity as you set your lantern afloat.
  • Release the flower lantern to pray for the lucks to you and your family.
  • Lantern , wishes, and the magic of Hoi An

Activity location

    • Hoi An
    • Hoi An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 27 Lê Lợi, Old Town, Hội An, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam | Meeting Point: Hoi An Communal House Add: No 27 Le Loi Street- Hoi An Center
    • Hội An, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam

Check availability

Option 1: Hoai River Boat Ride & Release Flower Lantern

  • Activity duration is 20 minutes20m
    20m
  • English

This is option Meet at the Booking office, 08 Le Loi Street . Tour included Boat Trip - Lantern .

Language options: English
Price details
S$16.73 x 1 AdultS$16.73
Total
Price is S$16.73

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat ride and flower lantern release
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mineral water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra charge of 100,000 VND/1 pax on public holidays (Luna Tet from: Feb 20-21th- 2026, Jan 01,2026)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses and Services not mentioned above
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips & service charge for guides and driver

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years

What you can expect

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point in Hoi An Ancient Town at your scheduled time. As motorised vehicles are not permitted within the Old Town, the entire experience is conducted on foot.

Upon arrival, your guide will verify your booking, provide each guest with a traditional paper lantern, and escort your group to the nearby river dock.

At the dock, you will board a traditional wooden boat reserved exclusively for your group. Each boat accommodates 1–5 passengers, and you will not share the boat with other guests. Before departure, the local boat rower will help you light your lantern.

During peak hours (18:30–19:30), the riverfront can become crowded. Depending on boat availability, you may need to wait approximately 15–30 minutes before boarding.

The boat ride lasts approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on river traffic and weather conditions. As you cruise along the river, take in the enchanting nighttime views of Hoi An Ancient Town, where colourful lanterns illuminate the streets and their reflections shimmer across the water. This experience is intended for sightseeing and enjoying the atmosphere rather than guided commentary.

Please note that the local boat rowers do not speak English. Your lantern will be released during the cruise at a suitable location, subject to the boat's position and river conditions.

The experience concludes when the boat returns to the dock. This is a short, authentic activity that offers a memorable glimpse of Hoi An by night from the river, rather than a guided tour or an extended river cruise.-

Location

Activity location

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    • Hoi An
    • Hoi An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 27 Lê Lợi, Old Town, Hội An, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam | Meeting Point: Hoi An Communal House Add: No 27 Le Loi Street- Hoi An Center
    • Hội An, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam