




Experience the beauty of Hoi An Ancient Town at night along the Hoai/Thu Bon River with your thoughtfully prepared service. The tour price includes a 15–20 minute boat ride on a traditional wooden boat, fully equipped with safety life jackets. As a special highlight, each guest will receive complimentary handcrafted paper lanterns with candles to light, release onto the water, and make wishes for peace and good fortune. All boat and lantern fees are fully included with a strict commitment to no hidden costs during the journey
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Lantern Release & Hoi An Ancient Town Sightseeing on Thu Bon River Step aboard a traditional wooden boat and immerse yourself in the serene, romantic charm of Hoi An Ancient Town at night. The journey takes you gently along the Hoai River (a branch of the Thu Bon River), offering views of time-honored yellow-walled heritage houses and hundreds of colorful lanterns reflecting on the water. A highlight of the experience is hand-releasing delicate paper lanterns onto the river, carrying your wishes for peace and good fortune. This is an essential Hoi An experience, perfect for taking beautiful, memorable photos of your evening in the ancient town.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hoi An Lantern Boat By Night lasts about 1 min–20 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $8 per person for this Hoi An experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 85 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is "We will meet at 17 Bach Dang Street, Hoi An. Your guide will be waiting for you, wearing a green shirt with our company logo.". 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 6 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Great Hoi An Lantern Boat.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hoi An Lantern Boat By Night | 1 min–20 min | 5.0 (10) | $8 | |
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Hoi An Lantern Shop & Boat Photoshoot – Night Experience | 45 min | 4.9 (9) | $49 | View |