Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride

Evening boat ride on the river past the lit-up Old Town, where passengers release a lit paper lantern onto the water.

Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride appears in 7 of the 17 Hoi An vlogs we indexed, first in 2023, most recently in 2026.

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  1. Puri and Sue

    22 Things to do in Hoi An and Da Nang - 5D4N Itinerary | Vietnam

    Tickets are claimed at a stall next to the Japanese Bridge; the ride lasts about 15โ€“20 minutes.
  2. Lais

    3 Days in Da Nang & Hoi An Vietnam 2026 - A Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

    Best done right after dinner, once the lanterns are lit.
  3. Lais

    ULTIMATE Hoi An Vietnam Travel Guide 2026 - What to do in Hoi An, Vietnam

    Recommended right after dinner, as an unforgettable experience.
  4. travel by erikssc

    HOI AN, Vietnam - The Essential - Tours, Shopping, Food, Nightlife

    A 20-minute trip costs 150,000 dong; larger group boats can't navigate the city centre.
  5. Rhea Shanika

    Hoi An (Vietnam) Is Even More Beautiful Than I Expected ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ

    Book with official vendors at the red signs near the bridge; one boat should cost only 170,000 VND.
  6. Travels from Yesterday

    HOI AN, VIETNAM: A No-Fluff Travel Guide (2026)

    Boats also double as transport if your hotel is outside town.
  7. Tourist to Local

    2 Days in HOI AN (Vietnam's Most CHARMING Town) ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Things to Do + Eat

    Skip pre-booked tours and haggle on the spot: 170,000 dong for two for 20 minutes, plus 50,000 for two lanterns.

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