Hoi An by boat: basket boats and lanterns on the river
4 activities compared. The most booked: Hoi An: boat tour in the coconut forest, rated 4.9/5 by 7,128 travellers.
Two rides on the water are part of the Hoi An experience: the round basket boat (thúng chai) in the Cam Thanh coconut forest, a few kilometres from the old town, and the evening ride on the Hoai River, where you set a floating lantern on the water.
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Hoi An: night boat ride on the Hoai River with floating lanterns
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Frequently asked questions
Where to ride a basket boat in Hoi An?
In the Cam Thanh coconut forest, a few kilometres from the old town, reachable by bike or taxi.
When to do the lantern boat ride?
In the evening, after sunset, when the old town lanterns are lit.
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