Vietnam · LANTERN & NIGHT MARKET TOURS
The old town cuts its electric lights on the full moon and the river fills with paper boats. These 12 cover the lantern-making workshops, the night market walks and the boat rides, priced and clear on what you take home.
Make a foldable silk and bamboo lantern in Hoi An, learn its local meaning, and take home a handmade souvenir for just $10.
“It was great fun to make my ow lantern, really enjoyed the workshop!”
Make a foldable silk lantern in Hoi An with local instructors, choose your design, taste Vietnamese tea, and take home a handmade keepsake.
“What a great time my daughter and I had makong lanterns on a cloudy afternoon. The team were very helpful and made us laugh at their critique of our amateur lantern making skills. They were also very quickly able to rectify our mistakes. We would definitely recommend this very reasonable priced activity.”
A 20-minute private wooden boat ride through lantern-lit Hoi An, with a floating candle lantern and guide escort for $8.
“We met our guide who then took us to the river. It was beautiful on the lake and our boatman was very helpful with getting us on and off and also took photos for us. He also lit the candles of our lanterns which we then put on the water. A lovely 20 min trip.”
Glide along Hoi An’s lantern-lit Hoai River, release a wish lantern, sip herbal tea, and explore the Old Town for $8.
“The team were very obliging and even helped when I could not attend and rescheduled my date very kind and an amazing g experience”
Taste Hoi An specialties, play Vietnamese bingo, and release a lantern on a four-hour evening food walk for $39.
“Amazing food! You have to come hungry. Very different type of cuisine, quite special. Everything went well.”
Make a foldable Vietnamese silk lantern in Hoi An for $6, with patient guidance, flexible timing, and a handmade souvenir for your backpack.
“We got the chance to make a 20cm lantern. We were guided through the steps on how to do it. The lady who runs it is very kind. It was very busy because of the weather, but they still tried to ensure everyone was looked after.”
Make a 20 cm Hoi An lantern with local instructors, choose your fabric and tassel, and take home a foldable cultural souvenir for $8.
“We thoroughly enjoyed making a traditional lantern. The workshop was busy but well stocked. It was down a laneway so look for the Lantern signs.”
Hoi An half-day tour with a market visit, basket boat ride, Vietnamese cooking class, and handmade lantern for $15.
“I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to make 3 authentic Vietnamese dishes, which were full of flavour and easy to make. the boat ride and lantern making was also included in this tour and is great value for money 🥰”
Explore Marble Mountains, Hoi An’s old town, lantern-lit market, and a sampan boat ride on a flexible private tour from Da Nang.
“A fun tour. Started with a coconut boat ride as we had already visited the Marble Mountains. It’s a lot of fun. Then headed into Ho A for a walking tour visiting some of the key historical sites before the obligatory evening boat ride on the river. The city was packed and it felt very touristy but our guide Hoang was great and very insightful on the history of the region and the positive impact of tourism in the area. Also gave us a fabulous tip for dinner - the Hai Cafe.”
Taste Hoi An after dark with banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, Vietnamese coffee, beer, and a small-group local guide.
“Only couple on the street tour. Walked through the market and stopped for food . Although not the food described on the itinerary but all was tasty . No coffee stop. Did watch some street activities. Expensive for what we got .”
Explore Hoi An by private car, lantern-lit streets, ancient houses, a Hoai River sampan ride, and the night market from Da Nang.
“Very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Took us on a walk through the streets of Hoi An and explained the history”
Explore Hoi An’s old town, paddle a bamboo basket boat, enjoy dinner, release a lantern, and browse the night market on this five-hour tour.
“Tingh Tingh was an excellent guide, Thank-you so much, she made the day extra special. Great value for money”
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