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Sunset River Cruise, Lantern Workshop and Old Town in Ha Long

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Activity provider: Hoi An Friends Tour
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2-hour tour in Ha Long, taking in Hoi An Ancient Town, Thu Bồn River and Hoi An. Run by Hoi An Friends Tour, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Hoi An Ancient Town
  • Thu Bồn River
  • Hoi An
  • Runs 2 hours
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Handmade lantern workshop

Sunset River Cruise, Lantern Workshop and Old Town in Ha Long: Key Facts

PriceFrom $44.5 per person
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-hour experience from Ha Long, built around Hoi An Ancient Town, Thu Bồn River and Hoi An. It is run by Hoi An Friends Tour, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Nagoya is Japan's fourth city and the gateway to the Ghibli Park at Nagakute, opened in 2022 with timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead, to Nagashima Spa Land and its rollercoasters, and to Inuyama, whose castle is one of the twelve original keeps. Nagoya Castle's golden dolphins and the Toyota Commemorative Museum are the city's own sights, and hitsumabushi grilled eel and miso katsu are its food. The Ise Grand Shrine, Shinto's most sacred site, rebuilt every twenty years, is 90 minutes south.

The price covers local guide, Handmade lantern workshop, Foldable lantern to take home, Sunset boat ride and Banh Mi Phuong. It does not cover Not Included, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses and Public Holiday surcharge: on Dec 24- 25, Dec 31- Jan 1, Apr, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

5 Hoàng Diệu, Hội An, Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Hoi An Friends Tour before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

5 Hoàng Diệu, Hội An, Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam

Hoi An Ancient Town

Workshop (1 hour)

Thu Bồn River

Boat cruise (45 minutes)

Hoi An

Food tasting (30 minutes)

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: 5 Hoàng Diệu, Hội An, Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam

Hoi An Ancient Town: Workshop (1 hour)

Thu Bồn River: Boat cruise (45 minutes)

Hoi An: Food tasting (30 minutes)

Includes

  • English-speaking local guide
  • Handmade lantern workshop
  • Foldable lantern to take home
  • Sunset boat ride
  • Banh Mi Phuong (1 sandwich)
  • Bottled water

Excludes

  • Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
  • Public Holiday surcharge: on Dec 24- 25, Dec 31- Jan 1, Apr 29 - May 1, and Lunar New Year. Pay Directly on site: 100.000/ 1 person
  • Tips (optional)

Important information

Meeting point

5 Hoàng Diệu, Hội An, Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $44.5
$44.5
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

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Guide
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Value for money
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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Jena
August 12, 2026

If you are looking for a fun, immersive, and informative tour and guide. I recommend this option. Tuy was absolutely lovely and kind. She is local and was so knowledgeable about Hoi An. She took photos of us and gave us insider tips. We thoroughly enjoyed her and the activities we did. Please please support her and experienced the beauty of Hoi An

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Hademar
August 3, 2026

The tour was very nice - very kind guide🙌 If you want a combination of fun, action and culture this will be the perfect adventure for you!! Greetings Hadi

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Anett
September 12, 2026

Mit Thuy als unserem Guide hatten wir eine private Tour, die sehr viel Spaß gemacht hat. Mit ihrem guten Englisch hat sie uns viel erklärt und ist auch gut auf unsere Fragen eingegangen. Das Highlight des Laternenbastelns hat uns sehr viel Spaß gemacht und trotz Regensaison konnten wir auch noch eine nette Bootstour genießen. Am Ende gab es noch tolle Tipps für unseren weiteren Auffenthalt hier.

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Rachel
August 25, 2026

Twi was an amazing tour guide!! HIGHLY recommend for people visiting Hoi A for the first time! she taught us about the history of the country and provided a great tour of the city as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

5 Hoàng Diệu, Hội An, Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam
The price does not cover not included, hotel pickup and drop-off, personal expenses and public holiday surcharge: on dec 24- 25, dec 31- jan 1, apr 29 - may 1, and lunar new year. pay directly on site: 100.000/ 1 person. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
The harbour authority halts all sailings in storms, mostly July to September. If your date is cancelled you are moved to the next day or refunded in full; the operator tells you the evening before. Bring a light jacket on deck between November and March, when the bay is cool and misty.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
English-speaking local guide, Handmade lantern workshop, Foldable lantern to take home, Sunset boat ride, Banh Mi Phuong (1 sandwich), Bottled water
The duration of the Sunset River Cruise, Lantern Workshop and Old Town in Ha Long is typically 2 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$44.5