Float along the Thu Bon River under a canopy of glowing silk lanterns. A truly magical Hoi An evening experience not to be missed.
150,000 VND per person · Private boat · Lanterns included · Min. 2 people
Step onto your private wooden boat as the sun sets over the ancient town. Warm evening light reflecting off the water creates an unforgettable first impression.
Set glowing silk lanterns adrift on the Thu Bon River and watch them float downstream alongside your boat. A cherished Vietnamese tradition and a breathtaking photo opportunity.
Glide past the illuminated Japanese Covered Bridge and centuries-old merchant houses. See Hoi An's UNESCO World Heritage Site from a unique, intimate angle on the water.
Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply soaking up the atmosphere, the lantern boat offers an intimate, photogenic setting unlike any other tour in Hoi An.
A lantern boat ride in Hoi An costs 150,000 VND (about $6) per person when you book direct with us, with a minimum of 2 people. A couple pays 300,000 VND (about $12) in total for a private boat. The price includes the boat, your local boatman and silk lanterns to release on the Thu Bon River. You pay on arrival, with no hidden fees.
Rides run every evening from 5:00 PM and last about 20–30 minutes. Board around sunset to see the river in daylight and the lanterns light up, or after dark when the Ancient Town is fully lit. Transport to the dock is not included: it is a 5–10 minute Grab or taxi ride from Hoi An Ancient Town, and we send the exact meeting point on WhatsApp.
Want a daytime activity too? Pair it with our coconut basket boat tour at Bay Mau forest, or save with the basket boat + lantern boat combo (220,000 VND per person).
Combine the daytime Basket Boat with the evening Lantern Boat for the ultimate Hoi An day.
Enjoy the daytime coconut basket boat spinning show and crab catching, then float the night away on a lantern boat. Best value – save vs. booking separately. Transportation not included.
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