Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town
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Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town
By Hoi An Kayak Tours
Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Access parts of Thu Bon River that are unreachable on typical boat tours during a kayaking tour that lets you explore that the most magical time of day—sunset. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 10 and receive a drybag to store your valuables, to ensure you’ll still be able to take photographs of the scenery.
from per adult
$35.80
from per adult
$35.80
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 5-70, max of 10 per group
Duration: 180–210 minutes
Start time: Check availability
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Highlights
- Discover parts of Hoi An that are usually inaccessible on a kayak tour
- A great choice for active travelers
- Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 10
- Explore at the most atmospheric time of the day
- Hotel transfer
- English speaking guide
- Kayak & paddle
- Life jacket
- Drybag
- Local coffee/soft drink
- Drinking water
What's not included- Additional food and beverage
- Personal expenses
- Other items not mentioned in inclusion list.
- Tip
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- We pick up from any hotel in Hoi An
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 85395P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Which attractions will I visit with Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town?
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- How much is Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town?
- Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town price starts from $35.80. Discover and book Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town on Tripadvisor
- What is the Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town cancellation policy?
- Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town?
- Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town is hosted by Hoi An Kayak Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Hoi An Kayak Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Sunset Paddle and Lantern Town on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 85395P2
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- Pass byHoi An Ancient Town
- You'll return to the starting point
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator.
davidnJ1220GN
00Amazing stand up paddle board experience!
Hoi An Kayak Tour was AMAZING!! My girlfriend and I are from the US visiting Hoi An and wanted to find something f…
K7224HBsebastianb
00Great experience and great guide
We booked a half day Kayak Tour in short notice and had a really great time with our guide Tam. Very friendly, very…
NiliEddyA
00Great experience in Hoi An
We have had a wonderful experience. My wife and myself have greatly enjoyed kayaking in Hoi An river and canal. Ta…
O2072LXandreac
00Happy kayaking with a Professional team in mostly clean palm linef backwaters
Lovely guys, interesting and educational for my teen, physically just challenging enough without being too demandin…
Fanny C
00Fantastic cycling and Kayaking with Quang
What a dream day, with the big blue sky for our cycle and paddle tour. We saw noodle making, jute tradition, mother…
803evans
00Peaceful SUP rental, good quality gear
We rented SUPs for a couple hours and explored on our own in the waterways near Hoi An. The area was nice and quiet…
Thanuja L
00SUP tours and rentals in Hoi An
Took a SUP tour with Kien yesterday and enjoyed the experience very much. He has intimate knowledge about the water…
martinnC3494TO
00Awesome experience you shouldn't miss out
It was an awesome experience from start to finish. Tam was great and helped us take epic pictures of the beautiful …
X9772IMdc
00Recommended
We rented kayaks for a self guided trip , were given a map and found it very easy to navigate. It was beautiful and…
Debbie C
00Excellent
We didn’t want a tour with guides just some time on our own to explore. All the equipment seemed in good condition …
Anon1million
00Relaxed, interesting and beautiful kayak tour
We had a really relaxed paddle (not too heavy a workout) and saw really interesting and beautiful things. I liked g…
dianne c
00relaxing experience
Went there around 3 pm and found out it was closed even if it's supposed to be open at the time. There were people …
Meagantravels
00Something different in Hoi An
Great staff and gear. We rented stand up paddle boards for two hours. Metal drink bottles and dry bags can also be …
Nicnoc9
00Amazing trip - definitely worth doing!
We did the bike tour with organic farm experience and cooking class. IT WAS AMAZING! We were the only two on the to…
alisonms2017
00SunriseSUP
Fantastic morning with Quang to see the sunrise and visit the local fish market. Really worth getting up early ! Qu…
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Allan W
Adelaide, Australia7 contributions
Mar 2020
Trip went according to schedule, collected from hotel at arranged time. Good quality canoes. It was only my partner and I so it was almost a private tour. Stunning scenery and the guide was very good but there were some limitations due to langauge barriers. Partner and I are only holiday canoeists, possibly lower intermediate but nothing startling. At times in the estuary and river it was windy and fairly choppy. We were glad to see the finish line after 2 1/2 hours and well deserving of the beer.
Written March 12, 2020
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Marzia G
Barcelona, Spain83 contributions
The sunset kayak tour with Min, our guide, was definitely 5 star! The backwaters of the main river are beautiful, peaceful and easy to paddle along. On of the things I liked the most of the tour was that the company is eco-friendly: no plastic bottles, weekly river clean ups and information on how to be more responsible while traveling. Min made all the difference: he told us about the changes that Hoi An has undergone because of the rapidly increasing tourism and how this is changing the town’s life. He was one of most inspiring young Vietnamese people I spoke to during my trip. It’s heartwarming to hear that some
tour companies are looking out for the welfare of the community. Congratulations and thanks for everything!
tour companies are looking out for the welfare of the community. Congratulations and thanks for everything!
Written November 24, 2019
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Lauren B
London, UK5 contributions
Loved this sunset paddle trip. Our guide was so lovely and really informative. Throughly recommended
Written November 4, 2019
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Hoi An K
Dear L,
Thank you for leaving a review on us. We're glad to know you enjoy the sunset kayaking in Hoi An.
Happy travelling,
Written November 5, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
SouthWestisBest
8 contributions
We booked this at the last minute (30min before the start time). Our guide (Martin) picked us up from our hotel and took us to the start point. We were provided with life jackets, cold water, waterproof bags and a ‘how to’ before we set off. With a small group of 6 people we were able to take our time. The paddle was lovely and easy going. Martin got us to the bridge at the night market just before sunset. The combination of the sunset, lanterns and lantern boats was beautiful. We then had a quick paddle to our landing site where we had a coffee and a quick walk through the night market before being dropped off to our hotel. Thanks to Martin for a great evening!
Written October 6, 2019
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Hoi An K
Dear S,
Thank you very much for your review. Martin also said he had a lovely afternoon paddling with you guys.
Regards,
Written November 5, 2019
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juangelusa
Texas70 contributions
Aug 2019
We had a great time! Even with the downpour while kayaking in the river, and I was scared out of my wits because it was thundering and lightening, I enjoyed it. Our tour guide made us pulled to the bank to wait out the storm. A bit scary though. But it finally died down and we continued kayaking towards Ancient Town. Due to the clouds, there was no visible sunset. But we had fun anyway. Our tour guide was awesome, he took tons of pictures for us. Thank you!
Written August 29, 2019
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Sales H
Dear juangelusa,
Thank you for leaving a review on us.
I've passed it on to Lucas, the guide. He would be very happy to know you'd enjoyed the challenge despite of unexpected weather.
All the best.
Hoi An Kayak crew
Written September 26, 2019
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Ken crow
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK159 contributions
Had the best afternoon doing a 8km kayak trip. Only 4 of us so was personable. Make sure you book with Lucas as your guide . Great guy with lots of knowledge about Hoi An and Vietnam.
Written August 8, 2019
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Sales H
Thank you for leaving a review on us. Your kind words are much appreciated. I've passed it on to Lucas, surely he will be as happy as I am.
Stay happy and stay healthy
Hoi An Kayak Tours
Written August 9, 2019
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Jay Jay
3 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
While everyone was crowding the ancient town, we had the whole river to ourselves and was able to get a more 'local' feel of Hoi an. Our guide 'Kian' shared stories of his life in Vietnam as we sipped beers at one of the rest stops - Best part ever! View of the sunset was lit. Recommend this!
Written July 1, 2019
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Dear Jayjayas,
Thank you for leaving a review on us. It's our pleasure to share with you this authentic slide of Hoi An.
Kien the guide also said he had a great afternoon paddling and chatting with you guys.
Stay happy and stay healthy!
Hoi An Kayak Tours.
Written July 3, 2019
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Sally B
Townsville, Australia3 contributions
This was a fabulous experience. Hoi was a very friendly, polite and knowledgeable guide. Any questions were answered with detailed description and explanation. His tour was a gentle pace and suitable for complete beginners.
Highly recommended tour.
Highly recommended tour.
Written December 21, 2018
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Dear Sally,
Thank you very much for your review. It's glad to know you had an enjoyable padding along Thu Bon river. This year Hoi An has a pleasant December (not so much rain) which does help to enrich our unique experience :) .
We wish you all the best
Hoi An Kayak team
Written December 23, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lulu_Dee3
Sydney, Australia55 contributions
We had a wonderful sunset kayak tour with the BEST guide, Huy.
Lucky for us we were the only ones on our tour so ended up with a private sunset river kayak. We were picked up from our hotel & taken to the riverside office by scooter which was fun. Then we had a good safety briefing & were given water bottles for the trip. Life jackets are provided and the kayaks are in great condition. We started with exploring through the water coconut forest which was so peaceful & lovely. Then out in to the bigger space of the river past fishing nets and homes lining the banks. After a couple of hours we made it to the ancient town part of the river & it was fun weaving around the other boats and seeing this beautiful part of Hoi An from the river. We were lucky that because we were fast paddlers, Huy took us even further than usual so we got an even better view of the sunset. We finished with a delicious coconut coffee at a cafe & a chat with Huy before walking home via the night markets. Huy was an absolutely fantastic guide who was very kind and knowledgeable. He speaks excellent English and had lots of information for us about Hoi An and also answered all of our questions about many parts of Vietnam and also the history of the area. This company is very environmentally conscious and are doing their part to clean up the river & give back to the community.
I highly recommend this tour, if I could give 10 stars I would.
Lucky for us we were the only ones on our tour so ended up with a private sunset river kayak. We were picked up from our hotel & taken to the riverside office by scooter which was fun. Then we had a good safety briefing & were given water bottles for the trip. Life jackets are provided and the kayaks are in great condition. We started with exploring through the water coconut forest which was so peaceful & lovely. Then out in to the bigger space of the river past fishing nets and homes lining the banks. After a couple of hours we made it to the ancient town part of the river & it was fun weaving around the other boats and seeing this beautiful part of Hoi An from the river. We were lucky that because we were fast paddlers, Huy took us even further than usual so we got an even better view of the sunset. We finished with a delicious coconut coffee at a cafe & a chat with Huy before walking home via the night markets. Huy was an absolutely fantastic guide who was very kind and knowledgeable. He speaks excellent English and had lots of information for us about Hoi An and also answered all of our questions about many parts of Vietnam and also the history of the area. This company is very environmentally conscious and are doing their part to clean up the river & give back to the community.
I highly recommend this tour, if I could give 10 stars I would.
Written November 16, 2018
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Dear Lauren,
Thank you very much for your review. It's glad to know you had an enjoyable paddle along the Thu Bon river. Huy also said he had a fun and dynamic afternoon with you guys. Your nice words on our river clean up are highly appreciated, it keeps us on going with saving our river. Happy travel.
Hoi An Kayak Tours
Written November 19, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
sjj183
Oxford, UK34 contributions
Just back from an amazing kayak trip along the river into the heart of Hoi An; through backwaters and creeks, past fishermen and local families, and into the bustle of tourist boat rides just in time to see the sun go down!
The pace was perfect and our guide was helpful and knowledgeable - although we were paddling for probably 2 hours it’s not hard work - I’d wholeheartedly recommend this trip to see Hoi An from a different perspective
The pace was perfect and our guide was helpful and knowledgeable - although we were paddling for probably 2 hours it’s not hard work - I’d wholeheartedly recommend this trip to see Hoi An from a different perspective
Written August 30, 2018
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Dear Steve,
Thank you very much for your review. We're glad to know you'd had a good time and enjoy the sunset paddle. This route is a great chance to showing everyone about Hoi An local and river life.
We're looking forward to welcoming you back with us in near future with other options in kayak as Sunrise Paddle, Cycle and Paddle in Cam Thanh.
Regards,
Huy
Written September 1, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ljcritte
Collingwood, Canada1 contribution
Hello, do you have life jackets for children? Can small children go in the same kayak as their parent?
juangelusa
Texas70 contributions
I saw a family with two toddlers kids. Both parents and two toddlers were all in a small raft together. And everyone had a life jacket.
Lutfiye T
Istanbul, Türkiye10 contributions
Is there a possibility for two person for tommorow ?!
