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Floating Flower Lantern River Boat Ride at Night | 15 min | 4.5 (2) | $10 | |
Experience Night Boat Trip and Floating Lantern on Hoai River | 20 min | 4.3 (9) | $9 | View |
Private Night Boat Trip and Floating Lantern on Hoi An River | 20 min | 3.5 |
Hoi An, a charming ancient town in Vietnam, is known for its picturesque lantern-lit streets and its serene Hoai River. One of the most enchanting experiences you cannot miss in the old town is taking a Hoi An lantern boat ride on the Hoai River. The wonderful journey with lantern boat Hoi An will give you to immerse yourself in the town’s unique ambiance. Release a lantern on the Hoai River, and explore the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. 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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 6.
Immerse yourself in Hoi An's spiritual side with this boat ride on the peaceful Thu Bon River. Take part in a local ritual as you release a flower-shaped lantern, adding a touch of light to the tranquil night. Be greeted by your host at a centrally-located point in Hoi An's Old Town. Follow your host to banks of the Thu Bon River and hop aboard a wooden boat. Glide onto the water watching as the ripping waters reflect the illuminated shores. Lite your flower lantern and say a prayer for luck and peace, that is meant to bring good health and fortune to you and your loved ones. Feel lighter as your lantern removes your worries and carries them away; leaving only hope behind. Release your lantern and watch as it becomes part of a stream of liquid light. Soak up the beauty of the city at night as you return to the shore and end your spiritual experience.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Floating Flower Lantern River Boat Ride at Night lasts about 15 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $10 per person for this Hoi An experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, and 8:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Behind of Highland coffee and from Japanese bridge to here 2 minutes. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Happy Tour.
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Hoi An City Tour–Boat Ride–Release Flower Lantern on river | 5 hours | 5.0 (3) | $39 | View |
Hoi An Lantern Making Class with Hoai River Boat Ride | 2 hours | 4.9 (48) | $6 | View |
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