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Hoi An Ancient Town Tour with Boat Ride & Flower Lantern Release – from Hoi An or Da Nang

  • Hoi An
  • Day trip
  • Small group
  • Hotel pickup

An afternoon-into-evening walk through UNESCO-listed Hoi An – a traditional arts show, Tan Ky House, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the night market – ending with dinner and a flower lantern released from a boat on the Hoai River.

Hoi An is at its best as the afternoon light softens. This tour starts with a traditional arts performance and then wanders, on foot, through the merchant houses, assembly halls and museum that tell the story of a town once filled with traders from across Asia.

By the time you reach the Japanese Covered Bridge the lanterns are coming on. There's free time at the night market, a set dinner of Hoi An specialties, and then the moment most people come for: a small boat on the Hoai River and a flower lantern set adrift for luck.

It runs from hotels in Hoi An or Da Nang, so it works wherever you're staying.

  • Tan Ky Ancient House, the Cantonese Assembly Hall and the Museum of Trade Ceramics with a guide
  • A traditional art performance at the Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
  • The Japanese Covered Bridge and free time at the lantern-lit night market
  • Set menu dinner of Hoi An specialty food
  • Boat ride on the Hoai River and a flower lantern release for good luck

Day by day

  1. 1

    About 2:30 PM (Hoi An) · 1:30 PM (Da Nang)

    Setting off

    Pick-up

    From Hoi An, your guide meets you at your hotel in Hoi An city centre at about 2:30 PM. From Da Nang, the van picks you up at your hotel in central Da Nang at about 1:30 PM and drives you to Hoi An.

  2. 2

    From about 2:30 PM

    Into the old town

    Hoi An Ancient Town & a traditional arts performance

    Aerial view of Hoi An old town along the river

    Arrive in Hoi An Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its timeless charm and rich cultural heritage. First, a traditional art performance at the Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House offers an authentic glimpse into local folklore, music and cultural expressions.

  3. 3

    A trading port's story

    Museum of Trade Ceramics, Tan Ky House & Cantonese Assembly Hall

    Continue on foot to the Museum of Trade Ceramics, whose collection of ceramics from Vietnam and across Asia tells of Hoi An's long history as a major trading port. Explore the beautifully preserved Tan Ky Ancient House, a 200-year-old merchant residence where Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese architectural styles meet, then the historic Cantonese Assembly Hall (Hoi Quan Quang Dong), admired for its intricate carvings, vibrant colours and its importance to Hoi An's Chinese community.

  4. 4

    Hoi An's icon

    Japanese Covered Bridge

    Hoi An Japanese Covered Bridge glowing at night

    Stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge, one of Hoi An's most recognisable landmarks and a symbol of the town's history.

  5. 5

    Evening

    Lantern light

    Hoi An Night Market

    Lantern boats on the Hoi An river at twilight

    As evening falls, enjoy free time at the Hoi An Night Market: soak in the lantern-lit atmosphere, shop for local handicrafts and take photos.

  6. 6

    Local flavours

    Dinner with Hoi An specialties

    Sit down to a set menu dinner of Hoi An specialty food.

    Meals:
    Dinner (set menu)
  7. 7

    6:30 PM

    Make a wish

    Boat ride on the Hoai River & flower lantern release

    Lantern-lit riverside restaurant in Hoi An at night

    Board a small boat on the Hoai River and release a flower lantern onto the water, a wish for good luck for you and your family.

  8. 8

    7:00 PM

    Homeward

    Back to your hotel

    The tour finishes in Hoi An at about 7:00 PM with drop-off at your Hoi An hotel. Guests from Da Nang are back at their hotel at about 8:00 PM.

Moments you'll remember

  • When the lanterns come on

    Somewhere between the Japanese Covered Bridge and the night market, the light fades and the silk lanterns take over the streets.

  • A wish on the water

    From the boat you lower a flower lantern onto the Hoai River and watch it drift away with the others – a wish for you and your family.

Why we love this trip

It's the classic Hoi An evening done properly: the main heritage sights with a guide, dinner sorted, and the lantern release on the river – all in one relaxed half day.

— The AmGo team

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang
  • Entrance fees
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Set menu dinner with Hoi An cuisine
  • Boat ride and flower lantern release
  • Mineral water

Not included

  • Boat ride ticket for children under 4 (3 USD per child)
  • Street food
  • Personal expenses and services not mentioned above
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and driver

Good to know

Cancellation

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 1 day before the tour starts.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • A light rain jacket or umbrella
  • Camera or phone with a charged battery
  • Some cash for personal spending

Notes

  • Price shown: departure from Hoi An, adult 686,000 VND, child (5–9 years) 518,000 VND.
  • Departure from Da Nang: adult 826,000 VND, child (5–9 years) 616,000 VND.
  • Group size: small group, 1–12 guests from Hoi An; 2–12 guests from Da Nang (minimum 2).
  • Children 1–4 years travel free when sharing a seat and meals with their parents; children 5–9 years pay the child price; from 10 years the adult price applies.
  • Boat ride & flower lantern release: parents pay the 3 USD fee for each child under 4 themselves (not included in the tour price).
  • Prices don't apply on Vietnamese public holidays and Tet; surcharge 100,000 VND per person on 1/1, 30/4, 1/5 and 20–21/02/2026.
  • No departures 15–19/02/2026 (Tet).
  • Pick-up and drop-off are free from hotels in Hoi An city and Da Nang city. Hotels in Thang Binh or Duy Xuyen district (e.g. Hoiana Resort, Bliss, Tui Blue) and other areas pay a transfer surcharge, quoted on request.
  • Pick-up details are confirmed when booking.

Meeting point

Pick-up at your hotel in Hoi An city centre (about 2:30 PM) or central Da Nang (about 1:30 PM).

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Frequently asked questions

What time does the tour start and finish?

From Hoi An, pick-up is at about 2:30 PM and you're back at your hotel at about 7:00 PM. From Da Nang, pick-up is at about 1:30 PM and drop-off at your hotel at about 8:00 PM.

How much is it from Da Nang?

From Da Nang: adult 826,000 VND, child (5–9 years) 616,000 VND. From Hoi An: adult 686,000 VND, child 518,000 VND.

Is dinner included?

Yes, a set menu dinner with Hoi An specialty food. Street food you buy along the way is not included.

Do young children pay for the boat?

Children under 4 travel free on the tour, but parents pay the 3 USD boat ride & lantern fee for them directly.

Is there a minimum number of guests?

From Hoi An the tour runs from 1 guest (up to 12). From Da Nang it needs at least 2 guests (up to 12).

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