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A child holding a lit paper lantern in a dark setting surrounded by many other paper lanterns. 1
A nighttime view of a waterfront with illuminated buildings in the background. 2
People releasing paper lanterns into the water at night. 3
A person sitting in a wooden boat holding a lit candle, with a calm river and buildings in the background. 4
A person sitting on a wooden floor with paper lanterns and candles. 5
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$14 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 20m
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Overview

    • Enjoy a lantern boat ride that offers picturesque views of the old town
    • Learn about the traditional culture of Hoi An
    • Experience floating your own lantern into the river for luck and peace

Activity location

    • Hoi An
    • Hoi An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 142 Trần Phú, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam | Meeting Point: 140 Tran Phu street, Hoi An Our greeter will wait at the statue at the meeting point and take you to the boat-ride area.
    • Thành phố Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

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Hoi An: Night Boat Trip and Lantern Release on Hoai River

  • Activity duration is 20 minutes20m
    20m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$14.09 x 2 AdultsNZ$28.18
Total
Price is NZ$28.18
Until Sat, 7 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    15–20-minute river boat trip
  • Inclusions
    1 floating paper lantern per person
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Other expenses not mentioned

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • On Hoai River by the Hoi An Old Town world heritage, every night, many sampans carry people downstream and upstream. Those are “lantern boats”. Simply, the name comes from a creativity of locals: using silk lanterns to decorate the boats.
    You can release paper lanterns lit by candle to the water and then make wishes or pray for beloved persons. A meaningful video or photo can be created to save the signature activity of Hoi An. Along the waterfronts, there are old ladies selling shimmering lotus-shaped lanterns, giving a great content for photography. Lantern boat rides on the Hoai River are unforgettable.
    After the boat, explore the city's bustling night market. Learn all about the city's traditional culture and stretch your legs in its picturesque Old Town (by yourself)

    • One boat can share 1-4 people, combine with other participants
    • Duration: 20 minutes
    • 19:00 to 20:00 is peak time. If you book during this time frame, you will need to wait in line to board the boat.
    • Please go to the meeting point and give your name to the greeter. She will wait in the meeting point and take you to boat ride area

Location

Activity location

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    • Hoi An
    • Hoi An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 142 Trần Phú, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam | Meeting Point: 140 Tran Phu street, Hoi An Our greeter will wait at the statue at the meeting point and take you to the boat-ride area.
    • Thành phố Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam