Hoi An: Night Boat Trip and Release Lantern at Hoai River
ID: GYG557750-957609
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
20 min.
Description
Explore Hoi An at its most magical during an evening boat ride and release the lantern on Hoai river. Enjoy a lantern boat ride that offers picturesque views of the old town
On Hoai river by the Hoi An old town world heritage, every night, many sampans carry people downstream and upstream. That are “lantern boats”. Simply, the name comes from a creativity of locals: using silk lanterns to decorate the boats.
You can release paper lanterns lit by candle to the water and then make wishes or pray for beloved persons. A meaningful video or photo can be created to save the signature activity of Hoi An. Along the waterfronts, there are old ladies selling shimmering lotus-shaped lanterns, giving a great content for photography. Lantern boat rides on the Hoai river are unforgettable.
After the boat, explore the city's bustling night market. Learn all about the city's the traditional culture and stretch your legs in its picturesque Old Town (by yourself)
* One boat can share 1-4 people, combine with other participants
* Duration: 20 minutes
* 19:00 to 20:00 is peak time, booking on this time frame will need to wait in line to board the boat.
* Please go to the meeting point and tell your name to greeter. He will wait in the meeting point and take you to boat ride area
Highlights
- Enjoy a lantern boat ride that offers picturesque views of the old town
- Know about the traditional culture of Hoi An
- Experience floating your off lantern into the river for luck and peace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* This activity is directly accessible only on foot
* One boat can share 1-4 people, combine with other participants
* 19:00 to 20:00 is peak time, booking on this time frame will need to wait in line to board the boat.
Meeting Point: 142 Tran Phu street, Hoi An
Our greeter will wait in the meeting point and take you to boat ride
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.