Overview
Duration: 2 hours
Time: Daily at 5 PM or 6:30 PM
Pick-up from your hotels in Hoian (1-5km from Hoi An Centre/Post Office/Central Market/Ancient town).
Otherwise we will pick you up from our Meeting Point at 04 Luu Quy Ky street, Minh An, Hoi An, Quang Nam.
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Experience the Soul of Hoi An
Join us for a unique cultural journey through Hoi An’s most iconic traditions. In this 2-hour experience, you’ll learn how to craft a traditional silk lantern and a floating candle (hoa đăng) – both symbols of hope, beauty, and peace – and end the day with a magical boat ride on the Hoai River.
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Itinerary
Tradition Lantern Making Class
Learn the step-by-step process of making a traditional Hoi An bamboo and silk lantern.
Choose your favorite color, pattern, and design.
Guided by local artisans, you’ll craft your own lantern to take home as a beautiful souvenir.
Paper Lantern (Hoa Đăng) Making Class
Discover the spiritual and cultural meaning of flower lantern in Hoi An .
Make your own flower-shaped candle using colored paper and candlelight.
Prepare your candle for release on the river during the boat ride.
Lantern Boat Ride on the Hoai River
Board a charming wooden boat decorated with lanterns.
Light your floating candle and gently release it into the river, making a wish for peace, love, or good fortune.
Enjoy the calm, magical atmosphere of Hoi An at sunset as the lanterns begin to glow across the water.
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Included:
Hotel pick up only ( around Hoi An )
Lantern making materials & instruction
Floating candle (hoa đăng) materials
English-speaking guide & local artisan
Private Lantern boat ride for each booking
One foldable lantern to take home
One floating candle to release
EXCLUDES:
Gratuities:Tips for guides and other service providers are at your discretion.
Hotel return:The tour concludes in Hoi An Old Town…. We are unable to offer drop-off at individual hotels, but taxi assistance can be provided upon request (additional charges apply).
Pick-up outside Hoi An center:Pick-up is available from hotels within Hoi An center. For locations beyond 5km, a pick-up surcharge may apply. Please inquire at booking for details
- Prices
Adult: $23 USD
Child (5–12): $16,5 USD
Free for kids under 5 (accompanied by parents)

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