The 4 Hoi An Lantern Making Classes We Would Pick

1.Lantern Making, Basket Boat, and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · from $15Our pick

Start at a local market with a guide such as Linh, Anna, or Thao, then visit the Nipa Forest for a basket-boat ride. Cook dishes including pho, banh xeo, banh cuon, and mung bean soup, and finish by covering a lantern with fabric. Morning and afternoon departures are offered.

“Our guide was very lovely and taught us so much. The food was exciting and delicious and we can’t wait to try at home. We’re also happy to have beautiful lanterns to take home with us to remember our trip! Thank you”

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2.Lantern Making Workshop and Basket Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $30Top rated

This 3.5 to 4-hour outing pairs a lantern-making class with a bamboo basket boat ride in Cam Thanh village, plus an eight-dish Vietnamese lunch. Local artisans guide the craft, and you can learn to paddle, try a boat race, and watch traditional net fishing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Hoi An or Da Nang. Ann and Rita are names associated with the lantern class.

“The instructors are warm, attentive, and make the entire process enjoyable — even for those who aren’t confident with crafts. With their support, I was able to create a beautiful lantern to take home as a meaningful keepsake. A truly memorable and creative experience in Hoi An.”

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3.Hoi An Countryside Tour:Basket Boat,Buffalo Ride, Farming & Lantern Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $78

With an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup, spend about five hours exploring Hoi An’s countryside. Meet a local family at Tra Que Vegetable Village, try farming and a buffalo ride, fish for crabs from a basket boat in Coconut Forest, then make a lantern in a Hoi An workshop. The tour is private, and costs $78 per person.

“Really enjoyed all activities. Good laughs and nice memories. We did some amazing photos. My favorites were the farming and latern making. The buffalo ride is easy and fun. The basket boat tour has a lot of surprises, but try bring smaRead more”

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4.Guided Tour to Hoi An Ancient City & Lantern Making Class from Da Nang or Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $66

Travel by private car or minivan from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An for a guided walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, including its Japanese Bridge, assembly hall, historic house, museum, and market. Then learn about lantern shapes, colors, and construction from a local craftsman before making one to take home. A guide named Ken has led the tour, but ask if he is available.

“Ken was our guide and he is really knowledgeable and talk us through the history. A very pleasant man and also gives us honest tips about the dos and don'ts while in vietnam. We had an amazing experience with Ken and will definitely recommend him.”

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