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0.25-hour tour in Hoi An, taking in Hoi An. Run by Hoi An Lantern Boat Tours, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Hoi An
- Runs 15 minutes
- Lantern boat cruise (15 or minutes depending on the selected option)
- One lantern per person
- Take some pictures with your phone
- Lantern-decorated traditional boat
Private Lantern Boat Ride and Floating Lantern Release in Hoi An: Key Facts
| Price | From $8.83 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 15-minute experience in Hoi An, built around Hoi An. It is run by Hoi An Lantern Boat Tours, 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.
A private day with a driver-guide is the way to see the most of a Japanese city or region in one day, because it removes the transfers between sights that eat a third of the day on public transport. Prices are usually per vehicle for up to a set number of guests rather than per person, and cover the car, fuel, tolls and the guide; entrance fees and lunch are paid as you go unless the listing says otherwise. Japanese guides are licensed for the work and typically punctual to the minute. Give the operator your priorities, and expect them to reorder the day around opening hours and crowds; that is what you are paying for.
The price covers Lantern boat cruise, One lantern per person, Take some pictures with your phone, Lantern-decorated traditional boat and Safety briefing before departure. It does not cover Hotel pickup and drop-off and Food and drinks, 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.
37 Nguyễn Phúc Chu, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000, Việt Nam. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Hoi An Lantern Boat Tours 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
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Starting location
37 Nguyễn Phúc Chu, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000, Việt Nam
Hoi An
Boat cruise (15 minutes)
Includes
- Lantern boat cruise (15 or minutes depending on the selected option)
- One lantern per person
- Take some pictures with your phone.
- Lantern-decorated traditional boat
- Safety briefing before departure
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Important information
Meeting point
37 Nguyễn Phúc Chu, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000, 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
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Traveler Reviews
格安で心配でしたが、まさかの貸切りでした（笑）凄く綺麗で、ホイアンに来たら絶対外せないアクティビティ間違い無しです。船頭さんもとても親切で感じの良い方でした。
Lovely lantern boat ride in Hoi A with a beautiful atmosphere and glowing lights along the river. A relaxing and memorable experience, especially in the evening.
Our guide was very informative and the meeting point was communicated well. We learnt about Hoi An thanks to him and the lantern boat ride was lovely!
Meget smukt og hyggeligt. Man fik en lanterne med i prisen, hvilket var supert.
never take the local guide for this boat ride, the local guide charge 100.000 dong per person for nothing. he comes, just give you the lantern and leaves and you are on your own on the boat. Instead go directly to the riverside, buy boat ticket and enjoy your ride.
Wir waren zu spät, da wir uns auf dem Weg zu unserem Hotel zeitlich verkalkuliert haben. Der Guide hat uns eine Nachricht geschickt, ob alles in Ordnung sei und ob wir Hilfe benötigen...das war echt super. Wir konnten uns dann spontan melden und haben die Bootsfahrt 3 Stunden später gemacht. Top-Service, einfach nur toll!!!!!
activiteit was heel leuk. Echter, je koopt hier alleen kaartjes en lantarn mee. De gids gaat niet mee. Kosten voor 4 personen is eigenlijk 200.000 dong, geen 25 euro. Ach ja, slimme zaken doen van deze jongen 😀. Zijn moeder werkt heel hard, dus een mooi extraatje.