Hoi An Private Basket Boat, Lantern Making & Hoai River Boat Ride

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About this activity

Immerse yourself in the lush beauty of the Bay Mau Coconut Forest

Learn about the daily life of local fishermen and watch them in action

Create your own traditional lantern in a hands-on workshop with an artisan

Enjoy a peaceful evening boat ride along the beautiful Hoai River

Release a floating lantern and make a wish for good luck and happiness

Sailing Walking Tours Kayaking Tours Craft Classes On the Water Excellent Quality Lantern Festival Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Hoi An Lantern Boat Experience

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Free hotel pickup within 3 km of Hoi An Ancient Town
Included: Complimentary chilled bottle of water
Included: Private 30-minute lantern boat ride , a floating lantern to release on the peaceful Hoai River.
Included: Take home your handmade lantern and receive one complimentary floating lantern per person
Included: Private basket boat ride with traditional music and basket boat spinning performance
Included: 2 hours Lantern making materials and tools Lantern making class with local host

Not included

Not included: Meals: No Food and beverage services
Not included: Tips and gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Stop 1: Private Basket Boat Ride in Bay Mau Coconut Forest (30 Minutes) Start with hotel pickup (within 3 km of Hoi An Ancient Town) or meet at our meeting point. Travel to Bay Mau Coconut Forest and enjoy a private basket boat ride through peaceful waterways. Experience local fishing traditions, watch exciting basket boat spinning, enjoy folk singing, and admire the beautiful coconut forest. Complimentary bottled water is provided. Stop 2: Hoi An Lantern-Making Workshop (1.5 Hours) Learn the history of Hoi An's iconic lanterns before creating your own traditional lantern with the guidance of a local artisan. All materials are included, and you can take your handmade lantern home as a unique souvenir. Stop 3: Private Hoai River Boat Ride & Floating Lantern (20 Minutes) Enjoy a private evening boat ride along the lantern-lit Hoai River. Release a floating lantern, make a wish for good luck, capture beautiful photos, and discover the traditions of Hoi An from the water. End of Experience The tour ends at the Hoai River boat pier in Hoi An Ancient Town, where you can continue exploring the night market and local restaurants at your own leisure.

Stop 1
Hoi An Ancient Town
Thu Bon River

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will pick you up from hotels within 3 km of Hoi An Ancient Town or meet you at our meeting point: 358 Nguyen Duy Hieu Street, Hoi An.

We will contact you via WhatsApp regarding pickup and time.

End point

We will pick you up from hotels within 3 km of Hoi An Ancient Town or meet you at our meeting point: 358 Nguyen Duy Hieu Street, Hoi An.

We will contact you via WhatsApp regarding pickup and time.