As the sun sets over the ancient town, hop on your bicycle and let Hoi An awaken your senses. This immersive evening tour blends street food discoveries, café culture, hands-on lantern making, and a magical lantern boat ride on the Thu Bồn River. Pedal through charming lanes, taste authentic local flavors where the locals eat, craft your own lantern, and end the night floating under glowing lights — a truly unforgettable Hoi An experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Cycle through the charming lanes of Hoi An Ancient Town as it lights up for the evening.
- Learn to craft your own traditional lantern in a hands-on workshop.
- Savor Hoi An’s signature dishes: the fragrant Cơm Gà (Chicken Rice) and the legendary Cao Lầu noodles.
- Enjoy a classic Bánh Mì and Vietnamese coffee in a local setting.
- Release a floating lantern on the Thu Bồn River during a magical boat ride.
- Explore the vibrant energy and colors of the Hoi An Night Market.
STOP 1: HOTEL PICK-UP & LEISURELY WALK
Your evening begins with a warm welcome at your hotel, followed by a relaxed walk into the heart of Hoi An Ancient Town, where narrow lanes, old houses, and glowing lanterns set the perfect mood for the night ahead.
STOP 2: LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOP WITH COFFEE & BÁNH MÌ
Step into a traditional lantern workshop and learn the art of making Hoi An’s iconic lanterns. While crafting your own lantern to take home, enjoy a freshly brewed Vietnamese coffee and a delicious local bánh mì right at the workshop — a cozy and authentic start to the culinary journey.
STOP 3: CƠM GÀ – HOI AN’S SIGNATURE CHICKEN RICE
Next, savor Cơm Gà Hội An, a beloved local specialty featuring fragrant turmeric rice, tender shredded chicken, and fresh herbs — simple, flavorful, and deeply rooted in local tradition.
STOP 4: CAO LẦU – A TASTE FOUND ONLY IN HOI AN
Continue with Cao Lầu, the town’s most legendary noodle dish. With chewy noodles, savory pork, crispy crackers, and aromatic greens, this is a flavor you can truly only experience in Hoi An.
STOP 5: RIVERSIDE COFFEE BY THE THU BỒN RIVER
Slow the pace with a peaceful coffee break by the river. Sip your drink as lantern lights shimmer on the water and boats drift by — a moment of calm that captures the soul of Hoi An at night.
STOP 6: FLOATING LANTERN CEREMONY ON THE THU BỒN RIVER
As darkness falls, board a small boat and take part in the Hoa Đăng ritual. Gently release your lantern onto the river while making a wish for happiness, luck, and safe journeys.
STOP 7: HOI AN NIGHT MARKET EXPLORATION & RETURN
Stroll through the vibrant Hoi An Night Market, alive with colors, local snacks, handmade crafts, and the joyful energy of the old town after sunset. The tour concludes with a comfortable return to your hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of flavors, lights, and the timeless charm of Hoi An.
