Lantern Workshop: Craft Bamboo & Paper Lanterns

Craft a bamboo lantern, enjoy a sunset boat ride, and release your wishes on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An’s magical tradition.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 04 Lưu Qúy Kỳ - Embark on a distinctive cultural adventure exploring Hoi An’s renowned traditions. During this 2-hour session, participants will discover the art of creating a bamboo lantern and a floating candle (hoa đăng) – both representing hope, beauty, and peace – and conclude the day with an enchanting boat ride on the Hoai River.
What's Included
  • One floating candle to release
  • One foldable lantern to take home
  • Hotel pick up only
  • Local artisans speak English
  • Private Lantern boat ride for each booking
  • Lantern making materials & instruction
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities:Tips for guides and other service providers are at your discretion.
  • drop off hotel
  • An extra charge of VND 100,000 VND/ pax for Public holidays: 30 April, 1 May, 2 Sep, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
Additional Information

Participate in a traditional lantern-making workshop where you can create your own bamboo and paper lantern, inscribe your wishes, and set them afloat on the water.
Take home a unique souvenir, a lantern crafted by your own hands, following this captivating class.
Delight in a serene boat ride along the Thu Bon River, and enjoy the view of the…

Location
04 Lưu Qúy Kỳ
Lưu Qúy Kỳ
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Keely_m
May 1, 2026
Excellent activity and... - Excellent activity and tour and love the fact you can keep the silk lantern you make! The paper lantern release on the water was great too!
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Global37637021327
Apr 30, 2026
Amazing - Such an amazing experience. Definitely the highlight of our trip. The teacher was the loveliest and most helpful person. Despite my limited craft capabilities she was patient and didn't laugh at me 😅 She was so knowledgeable about the latern making. Then the boat ride was once in a lifetime. So pretty and the lights along the river made for a spectacular backdrop. Highly recommended.
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Rod
Apr 30, 2026
Great experience - Very good instructions to make lanterns Very friendly staff guided to boat and waited for us Fun boat ride Great experience!
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Jenniferdn355vf
Apr 19, 2026
Cultural and fun - Amazing! Our host was so funny and humerous. She told us storeies and had a lot of knowledge. 100% recommended
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Nxn592
Apr 19, 2026
Nice tour - One of the best experiences i ever have Vy
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Kiranmaik2026
Apr 19, 2026
Hanoi - Great service … friendly guide - vy
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Saikv1179me
Apr 19, 2026
Review - Had great fun . Vy helped a lot and great
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Dyllan
Apr 18, 2026
Great Lantern Class and Boat Ride in Hoi An - I would definitely recommend doing this if you’re visiting Hoi An. We started with a lantern making class where they showed us step by step how to make a traditional lantern. The instructor explained everything really well and helped whenever we needed it. It was actually a lot of fun and cool to make something yourself instead of just buying one from a shop. After the class we went down to the river for a boat ride on the Thu Bồn River. At night the whole area lights up with lanterns and it looks amazing. The best part was releasing our own lanterns onto the water and watching them float away with all the others. Overall a really great experience and something a bit different to do while in Hoi An. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re in town.
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Sandu
Apr 25, 2026
It was a little on fast, fast...finished in an hour and 5 min...but a cool experience - Experience ok, but had the feeling that very tourists is served
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My0pap
Apr 18, 2026
Good - Definitely should book if you want hassle free trip. Recommend our guide Vy, she was nice and fun experience.
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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).