Private Tour
Private Night Boat Trip and Floating Lantern on Hoi An River
Overview
Available languages
20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Immerse in Hoi A culture by night boat. Experience releasing the lantern on the river does not only brings beauty to traditional culture but this activity also brings an extremely deep spiritual value.Explore Hoi An at its most magical during an evening boat ride. Release a lantern on the Hoai River, and explore the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Boat trip on River with local people
1 floating lantern per person
What To Expect
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 sky. 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. After the boat, explore the city's bustling night market. Learn all about the city's the traditional culture and stretch your legs in its picturesque Old Town.
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Private Night Boat Trip and Floating Lantern on Hoi An River
Private night boat tour
Experience
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Misleading
Nicole H,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
1.00I thought I had booked a private boat tour with a boat owner. Instead, this company just led us to the public line for boats and put us in the 30 minute wait line. I could have done that by myself - it didn’t help at all. We just waited along with everyone else to get on a boat. All the boat rides are just for your party so this company is really not offering anything. It was actually very awkward - they have a young boy waiting in line and they just keep adding customers into the line which understandably caused a lot of problems with everyone else in the line who had been waiting for a long time. False advertising!
Nice evening on the water
Donna G,
Feb 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00We had a nice experience lightning a candle and placing our lanterns in the water. So many boats and so many colourful lanterns on the river. Took some nice photos too.
Don’t pre book, just go to the boats
SARA M,
Dec 31, 2024
- Viator
3.00It is much cheaper to just go to the boats, you will pay about 50% less. The tour company just gives you the lanterns and takes you to a boat
Pros: convenience. The...
Tamara B,
Dec 24, 2024
- Viator
4.00Pros: convenience. The communication was great. Our guide showed up in the rain. This tour would be perfect on a beautiful day. Cons: you’re paying for the convenience. You can purchase the tickets on your own - it would have cost less than half to just walk up to the ticket booth on our own in the same area …we decided to do this as a fast track but it turns out it wasn’t needed.
Beautiful must do!
Bill H,
Apr 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00A beautiful experience! Skip the line & use this service! A must do in Hoi An! Lovely and glad we did it.
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