Get a closer look to Hoi An’s river life while the sun’s going down over the lantern town. The river system and the countryside of Hoi An offers a million charming moments, providing you with stunning photo opportunities. Join us as we paddle our way down the Ancient Town while the sun sets! This is a great way to see the lantern town during the golden hour. • A closer look to Hoi An’s river ecosystem and local life • Capture a stunning view of ancient architecture in golden rays.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:17 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
After a briefing on safety rules and the area you will be kayaking, we’ll set off to paddle along the coco palm mangrove and local villages. Connect with nature, immerse ourselves in life on the river and enjoy amazing landscapes as we paddle into the sunset.
Once we reach lantern town we will appreciate Hoian’s beautifully preserved ancient architecture that is especially stunning when illuminated by the warm, golden light of the setting sun. To finish trip, we will enjoy a refreshment drink in a local cafe close to the Old Town.
We pick up from any hotel in Hoi An
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $32 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 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM.
Children aged 5–9 pay from $16, adults from $32.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from any hotel in Hoi An Pickup points include La An Central Boutique Villa & Spa.
The experience is available in VI, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 54 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Kayak Tours.
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Super experience paddling on the river with Quân! Very peaceful for most of it! I felt my shoulders were working, but you have the choice to do a long or a shorter distance. Quan was super nice to talk to, we really loved it!
Wonderful experience!! This is a much nicer way to see Hoi An and the surrounding rivers than in the busy basket boats. The guide is lovely and an amazing photographer :) We were taken all around some side rivers including through a mangrove and fishing village. Do note, it’s an 8km+ journey, your shoulders will feel it!
Our guide Quoc picked us up from the hotel and was very attentive from the start. Already on the way to the kayak station he knew a lot about Hoi An and also answered all our questions. Before we started, he gave us a little introduction. We were a group with only 3 participants, which felt very exclusive. The kayak tour was an absolutely great experience. First to Coconut Island, then paddling in the river, learning a lot about the ships and boats and just in time for sunset we were in the Lantern Town. Wow, really great! And with Quoc we felt safe at all times.
Amazing views and beautiful scenery. Tam was a great guide, matched our pace and never felt rushed. The food was delicious and a nice insight into life in rural Vietnam. Thank you Tam 🙏
Great sunrise tour with Tam to see a traditional fishing village and market plus tour through the mangrove and palms where there are lots of birds to see. A baguette, coffee, green tea, and juice were included for our party.
Our guide was so friendly, helpful and fun. It was a ling paddle but we thoroughly enjoyed it and the warm coffee at the end was just what we needed. Beautiful views and we got to explore a little island with 'water coconuts'.
Thank you so much for leaving us a nice and worthy review. We are happy that you enjoyed our tour with our Tour guide Hope to see you soon on the water again!
We had a super great experience with Quan. He told us a lot and was very attentive. The tour is definitely worth it.
Vielen Dank für deine liebe Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass du so eine tolle Zeit mit Quan hattest. Er liebt es, Geschichten zu teilen, und es ist wunderbar zu hören, dass seine Aufmerksamkeit dein Erlebnis noch besser gemacht hat. Wir schätzen deine Empfehlung sehr und hoffen, dich bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen!
I had an amazing time with Quan my guide. I only booked the night before and they managed to book me in late notice. It was amazing to head off on the water in the darkness and experience the world coming alive. It was great to see the fish market with no other tourists around and sit and have breakfast like the locals. A must visit for anyone wanting to see authentic Vietnam. Great to hear that the company are trying to clean up the river and educate the local children and the environment. Quan was fluent English so I could ask lots of questions!! Thank you
Thank you Kim for your amazing review to us. It was our pleasure to have you and we are glad that you enjoy our tour with Quan. Hope to see you again soon!!
The amazing scenery bring me joy amd relax. i really enjoy the sunset kayak tour with Long. the unexpected water-coconut forest is wonderful , with good weather and calm water , i would give 100/100 marks
That's wonderful to hear! It's fantastic that you enjoyed the sunset kayak tour so much. The water-coconut forest is a truly unique and beautiful sight, and it's even more special when the weather is perfect. We're glad you had a great time with Long. He's a fantastic guide who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the area. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing us for your tour. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic afternoon!!!! With the rainy season, the river levels were up and I was lucky enough to get a sunny day to kayak the Thu Bon River and it did not disappoint. I ended up on a private tour as it is end of season and rain turns tourists away. Don’t let a little rain ruin a great day paddling people - book the tour!!! Quan picked me up from my hotel and then customised the tour to my experience meaning we kayaked a longer distance which was epic. Quan was insightful, helpful and shared cool information about the river, and the communities and people along the river. Even better, the rainstorm and clouds cleared resulting in a very pretty sunset! The river is a fun way to see Hoi An and highly recommend this tour any time of year it’s operating. Only point of awareness which is not a reflection of the tour company at all but awareness is good if not a frequent paddler - river care and trash clean up is really needed in Vietnam. Some pockets of the river are affected significantly more than others. With that said, it is still a unique and valuable experience.
Thank you so much for your super kind words for us. You made our team's day. We hope to see you again very soon.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town | 3 hours | 4.9 (54) | $32 | |
 Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Watching on Cai River | 3 hours | 4.8 (43) | $12 | View |
 Marble Mountains - Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Daily Ingroup Tour | 6 hours | 4.9 (806) | $33 | View |
 Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night | 40 min–45 min | 4.7 (45) | $17 | View |
 Basket Boat Ride, Coconut Forest, Sunset and Hoi An Town by Night | 6h 30min | 4.9 (219) | $47 | View |
 Romantic Lantern Cruise Sunset/Night on Thu Bon River | 40 min–45 min | 5.0 (2) | $16 | View |
 Marble Mountain - Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Private Tour | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (43) | $78 | View |