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 6 of the 16 Hoi An vlogs we indexed, first in 2023, most recently in 2026.

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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 15–20 minutes.
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.
Lais
ULTIMATE Hoi An Vietnam Travel Guide 2026 - What to do in Hoi An, Vietnam
Recommended right after dinner, as an unforgettable experience.
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.
Rhea Shanika
Hoi An (Vietnam) Is Even More Beautiful Than I Expected 🇻🇳
Book with official vendors at the red signs near the bridge; one boat should cost only 170,000 VND.
Travels from Yesterday
HOI AN, VIETNAM: A No-Fluff Travel Guide (2026)
Boats also double as transport if your hotel is outside town.

Vietnam · City guide

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