Da Nang & Hoi An Nightlife Tour: Lantern Town, Boat, Markets, Fire Show
Approx. 6 hours (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Car/bus, boat
From 2 people
From Da Nang, Non Nuoc Beach, An Bang Beach, Cua Dai Beach
English speaking guide
Dinner included
This tour shows you highlights of both Hoi An and Da Nang at night. In Hoi An, walk around the Ancient town, a 500-years-old trading port and UNESCO world heritage site. See Japanese Bridge, a bustling night market filled with street food and souvenir stalls, and do a wooden boat ride on the river with releasing a lantern. After dark, it’s decorated by thousands of lanterns. After trying authentic Vietnamese dishes at a famous local eatery, go to Da Nang city center. Here, walk through the biggest night market and then come to Dragon Bridge, the most iconic bridge across the Han River. At 9PM, this dragon breathes fire and water.
Highlights
Visit iconic spots in Hoi An like Japanese Bridge, Hoai River & night market
Enjoy a laid-back boat ride on the river & release lanterns
Watch fire & water show at Dragon Bridge
Have dinner with local dishes at famous restaurant
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84968009827
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Emailhoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Itinerary
Pick up
Pick up time: 3:00-4:00 PM (local time), depending on pick up location
Our driver and guide will pick up you at your hotel in Da Nang city center, My Khe Beach, Non Nuoc Beach, An Bang Beach or Cua Dai Beach.
Japanese Covered Bridge (Hoi An Ancient Town)
Visit the most iconic landmark of Hoi An Ancient Town, a world heritage site. It’s constructed in the 17th century by Japanese people and later, restored by Chinese people. It’s known as ‘Pagoda Bridge’ by the locals because there is a small temple here. Because very famous, visitors will have at least one photo in this bridge. See more details
Lantern Boat Ride on Hoai River
Go on a leisurely boat ride on Hoai River which runs through the heart of Hoi An Ancient Town. During it, visitors enjoy watching a sparkling and colorful townscape as well as take beautiful photos. To do what locals do, each visitor has one candle lantern to lit up and then release to make wishes. This is a must-do activity in Hoi An at night. See more details
Hoi An Night Market
Visit the biggest night market in Hoi An. Here, local people sell a variety of street food and souvenirs, making it a paradise for food lovers and shopaholics. At lantern shops, have an opportunity to take beautiful and impressive photos. Because this is the busiest place in town, the atmosphere is vibrant and lively. See more details
Have dinner at famous local eatery
Visit a local-family restaurant tucked away in a small laneway to try these dishes:
– Banh xeo: a savory, crispy Vietnamese pancake made from rice flour and turmeric, folded around a filling of shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, and traditionally served with fresh herbs and dipping sauce. This is the best seller of the eatery. Visitors can watch how people make it before tasting. See more details
– Cao lau noodles: a specialty noodle dish unique to Hoi An, featuring thick, chewy noodles supposedly made using water from a specific ancient well, topped with slices of char siu-style pork, fresh herbs, crispy cracklings, and a rich, light sauce. See more details
– Hoi An style grilled pork skewer: a beloved street food featuring thin strips of pork marinated in spices like lemongrass and five-spice powder, which are then charcoal-grilled and traditionally served with rice paper, fresh herbs, and a savory peanut-based dipping sauce for rolling. See more details
– Nem lui (also grilled pork skewer): a Central Vietnamese specialty consisting of seasoned ground pork molded around a lemongrass stalk or bamboo skewer, grilled over charcoal, and traditionally eaten by wrapping it in rice paper with fresh herbs and dipping into a rich peanut sauce.
– Fried spring rolls: crispy, golden cylinders filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, cellophane noodles, mushrooms, and vegetables, traditionally served with a dipping sauce.
Son Tra Night Market (Da Nang)
Visit the biggest night market in Da Nang city today. This is a bustling hub where visitors can enjoy a vibrant mix of local street food, souvenirs, and live performances. It serves as a popular evening destination for both locals and tourists to shop for handicrafts and savor fresh seafood in a lively, open-air atmosphere. See more details
Dragon Bridge Fire Show (9 PM, Friday to Sunday)
The Dragon Bridge fire show is a captivating performance where a massive steel dragon spanning the Han River breathes bursts of fire and sprays mist into the air. This spectacular display blends modern engineering with cultural symbolism, lighting up the Da Nang skyline and drawing crowds to the riverfront for an unforgettable evening experience. See more details
Return & Drop off
Meet your driver again, and then go back to the hotel in Da Nang city.
Traveler's Photos
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up at the hotel within Da Nang city center / Hoi An
- English speaking guide
- Entry fee to Hoi An Old Town
- Lantern boat ride on Hoai River & lantern to release (1 lantern per person)
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Pick up at the hotel outside Da Nang / Hoi An city center
- Tipping for tour guide
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (shopping, rain poncho, photography, etc)
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Extra charge of 100,000 VND per person on public holidays in Vietnam (New year from 25/01/2025 to 02/02/2025, Independence day, Reunification day, Hung kings festival, International Labour day)
Additional Information
– Our driver & guide will pick you at your hotel in Da Nang city center (including Hai Chau District, Son Tra District except Nai Hien Dong ward & Tho Quang ward, Ngu Hanh Son District except Hoa Hai ward & Hoa Quy ward) or Hoi An city center.
– In the end of the tour, our driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.
– Pickup surcharge is required to visitors staying NOT in Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.
– All surcharges are payable in cash directly to your tour guide.
– No pick up & drop off service in Tan Hiep area of Hoi An (Cham Island).
– Children above 1,4 meters height OR 10 years old will be charged same to adults.
– Children from 1 to 1,4 meters height OR from 5 to 10 years old, will have a discount.
– Children under 5 years old OR 1 meter height, will be free of charge.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1,4 meters and above (and you booked a children ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1 meter and above (and you booked a free ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
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For daily tours:
– Any cancellation before 7 days of departure date will be free of charge.
– Any cancellation before 6 days of departure date will be charged 30% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 5 – 4 days of departure date will be charged 50% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 3 – 2 days of departure date will be charged 75% selling price.
– Any cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: non-refundable.
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What to bring/wear
Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash. See more details
Contact for reservation/support
If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please WhatsApp us by number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
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