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Май 13, 2026

Hoi An Travel Budget 2026: Boat Rides, Memories Show & Local Prices

Updated Hoi An travel budget for 2026 with current prices for Ancient Town tickets, Hoai River boats, Bay Mau basket boats, Hoi An Memories Show, VinWonders, craft workshops and private car transfers.
Путешествие Мин Ву — the private car service at danangtohoian.com — helps guests plan Hoi An transfers, late-night pick-ups, show tickets and local activities every day. This updated 2026 budget guide gives practical prices for Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoai River boat rides, Bay Mau Coconut Forest, Hoi An Memories Show, VinWonders Nam Hoi An and private car transfers so you can plan your trip without surprise costs.
Hoi An Ancient TownInternational 120,000 VND · 5 heritage sites included
Hoai River boat150,000 VND/boat for 1–3 guests · 200,000 VND/boat for 4–5 guests
Bay Mau basket boat~100,000 VND/person · usually includes entrance + boat · 10–15 min from Ancient Town
Memories ShowOnline/agent from ~540,000 VND · HIGH around 650,000 VND · Closed Tuesdays
VinWonders Nam Hoi AnAdult (140cm+) 650,000 VND · Child (100–140cm) 450,000 VND · Infant free
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Hoi An Ancient Town ticket — what it actually covers

The Hoi An Ancient Town ticket is the price most visitors ask about first. In 2026, international visitors pay 120,000 VND per adult, which includes entry to 5 selected heritage sites. Vietnamese visitors pay 80,000 VND per adult, including 3 selected heritage sites. Children from 1m to 1.4m are usually around 50,000 VND, while children under 1m are free.

What is free without a ticket

Walking through the streets, taking photos, visiting the night market, eating at restaurants, drinking coffee and shopping at tailor or leather shops do not require a ticket.

When the ticket is needed

The ticket is required when you enter the official heritage buildings inside the Ancient Town, such as old houses, assembly halls, museums and the Japanese Covered Bridge area.

Where to buy the ticket

Tickets are sold at official counters managed by the Hoi An Ancient Town Management Board, located at the main entry checkpoints around the pedestrian zone. The most convenient counter for most visitors is next to the Japanese Covered Bridge. Other counters are on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Le Loi Street and Bach Dang Street along the riverbank. All counters are open daily from 07:00 to 21:00.

How to explain it simply

The ticket helps support preservation and restoration of the old town. For a first visit, choosing 3–5 main sites is enough for most travelers.

Local budget tip

If you only walk, eat, shop and enjoy the evening lantern atmosphere, you may not use the ticket. If you want to understand Hoi An’s heritage properly, the ticket is worth including in your budget.

Hoai River boat rides — official prices and how to avoid overpaying

Hoi An’s Hoai River boat ride is a short, romantic experience near the Ancient Town and An Hoi Bridge. The most important update is that the official price is now usually charged per boat, not per person.

Boat sizeOfficial listed priceTypical duration
1–3 guests150,000 VND / boatAbout 20 minutes
4–5 guests200,000 VND / boatAbout 20 minutes
Paper lantern~10,000 VND / pieceBought separately along the riverbank
Local tip: for Hoai River boat rides, buy directly at the official ticket counter along the river near An Hoi Bridge / Bach Dang Street. This is the safest and simplest option. You do not need to pre-book this activity through an agent.

On full moon nights and busy holidays, the listed counter price may remain the same, but queues are much longer. Some unofficial outside boats may ask for 250,000–300,000 VND per trip. To avoid confusion, use the official ticket counter.

Bay Mau Coconut Forest basket boat — 2026 package price

Bay Mau Coconut Forest in Cam Thanh is one of the easiest half-day experiences from Hoi An. For most visitors, the cleanest budget figure is around 100,000 VND per person when booked online, through a reputable local operator, or directly as a package.

Getting there: Bay Mau Coconut Forest is approximately 5–6 km southeast of Hoi An Ancient Town, about 10–15 minutes by car or motorbike. The route follows Tran Nhan Tong Street and is straightforward and scenic. Independent travellers who prefer a slower pace can also reach Bay Mau by bicycle.
ItemTypical priceПримечания
Entrance ticket30,000 VNDIncluded in most package tickets
Basket boat ride70,000 VNDUsually 45–60 minutes
Common package price~100,000 VND/personEntrance + boat included
Tip for rower20,000–50,000 VNDOptional, after the ride
Important: for Hoi An tours and tickets, Minh Vu Travel does not add a holiday surcharge. Always check that the quoted Bay Mau price says “package including entrance ticket” so you know exactly what is covered.

Hoi An Memories Show — counter price vs online / agent price

Hoi An Memories Show is one of the highest-value paid experiences in Hoi An, but it is also one of the easiest places to overspend if you only buy at the counter. The show runs at 20:00–21:00 and the Impression Theme Park is included from the afternoon.

Impression Theme Park hours: The park opens daily from 16:00 to 22:00. Plan to arrive by 16:30–17:00 to catch the sunset atmosphere, the continuous mini-shows recreating Hoi An’s history (which run from approximately 17:00 until just before the main show), and a light dinner before Memories Show begins at 20:00. This is the golden window that most visitors who only arrive at showtime miss entirely.

Official counter price

Seat categoryOfficial priceПримечания
ECO600,000 VNDStandard seat
HIGH750,000 VNDRecommended view for most visitors
VIP1,200,000 VNDPremium seating

Online / agent price

Seat categoryTypical online / agent priceBest use
ECO540,000–550,000 VNDLowest price
HIGH~650,000 VNDBest value
VIP1,080,000–1,150,000 VNDPremium option

Show schedule — closed on Tuesdays

The Memories Show runs every day except Tuesday, from 20:00 to 21:00. This is one of the most critical details to check before finalising your Hoi An itinerary. Every week, guests arrive on a Tuesday expecting the show and find it is not running. If your trip includes only one evening in Hoi An, confirm your visit does not fall on a Tuesday before booking transport or tickets.

Children’s policy

Children under 1m are free when sharing a seat with an adult. Children from 1m to 1.4m are usually around 250,000–300,000 VND depending on seat class. Children above 1.4m pay the adult price.

Transport trap after the show

The show ends around 9:00–9:15 PM. At that time, Grab availability can be poor and informal taxis may quote much higher prices. Pre-booking a private car is the safest way to return to Da Nang or your hotel.

VinWonders Nam Hoi An — detailed ticket packages

VinWonders Nam Hoi An is best for families with children who want rides, water activities and animal encounters. For budget planning, use the detailed packages below instead of a wide price range.

Ticket typeAdult (140cm+)Child (100–140cm) / Senior (60+)
Standard daytime entry650,000 VND450,000 VND
Entry after 2:00 PM450,000 VND340,000 VND
Gate + buggy~740,000 VNDBuggy package is worth considering
Gate + buffet~950,000 VND~600,000 VND child
Infant (under 100cm)FreeFree entry and free buffet
Height-based ticketing — not age-based: VinWonders Nam Hoi An uses height to determine ticket category, not age.
  • Adult — 140 cm and above
  • Child — 100 cm to under 140 cm
  • Infant — under 100 cm: free entry and free buffet
  • Senior (60+) — uses child rate; original ID or passport required at the gate. Photocopies are not accepted.
Local budget tip: VinWonders is very large. If you plan to visit with children or elderly family members, the buggy package is usually worth the extra cost.

Private car costs to include in your Hoi An budget

Many travelers calculate tickets and meals but forget transport. For Hoi An, this matters most for airport transfers, late-night return after the Memories Show, and short local trips such as Bay Mau Coconut Forest.

Маршрут4-seat7-seat / 16-seat
Da Nang Airport → Hoi An250,000 VND300,000 / 450,000 VND
Hoi An → Da Nang Airport250,000 VND300,000 / 450,000 VND
Hoi An Memories Show late pickup → Da Nang280,000 VND330,000 / 500,000 VND
Hoi An → Basket Boat / local stop100,000 VND130,000 VND / ask for van

Craft village workshops — prices and what to expect

Hoi An craft villages can be very affordable if you choose a few practical stops instead of trying to do everything. For a more detailed route, see our Hoi An Craft Villages guide.

WorkshopPriceDuration / notes
Thanh Ha Pottery entry~35,000 VNDVillage + pottery museum
Thanh Ha pottery wheel+50,000–100,000 VNDOften possible as walk-in
Tra Que farming + lunch300,000–500,000 VNDBook ahead
Lantern making150,000–250,000 VNDBook ahead
Шелковая деревня Хойан~80,000–100,000 VNDMore tourist-oriented, still useful for first-time visitors

Top 3 Hoi An budget mistakes first-time visitors make

1. Forgetting the return car after Memories Show

The show ends late and everyone leaves at the same time. If you are returning to Da Nang, book your car before the show instead of trying to find transport at 9:15 PM.

2. Thinking every part of Ancient Town is free

You can walk around and enjoy the streets for free, but some heritage sites inside the Ancient Town require the official ticket.

3. Not carrying enough small VND cash

Boat rides, paper lanterns, tips, street food and small local shops often work best with cash. Keep small notes ready.

Bonus: trying to fit too much into one day

A packed schedule can create extra waiting time, rushed meals and more transport stress. Minh Vu Travel often helps guests adjust the route to fit the real timing.

Full Hoi An travel budget 2026 — by day type

Budget Ancient Town evening

Ancient Town ticket: 120,000 VND · Hoai River boat shared by 2 guests: about 75,000 VND/person · Paper lantern: 10,000 VND

Total: from ~205,000 VND/person

Basket boat + Ancient Town

Bay Mau package: ~100,000 VND · Ancient Town ticket: 120,000 VND · Local transfer to basket boat from Hoi An: from 100,000 VND/car

Total attractions: ~220,000 VND/person + transport

Memories Show evening

Arrive at Impression Theme Park from 16:30 · HIGH ticket via online/agent: ~650,000 VND · Dinner/snacks: variable · Late pickup to Da Nang: from 280,000 VND/car

Total: ~650,000 VND/person + dinner + transport

Family VinWonders day

Adult (140cm+): 650,000 VND · Child (100–140cm): 450,000 VND · Infant (under 100cm): free · Buggy upgrade: useful if visiting with children or older family members

Total depends strongly on family size and package

Food, drinks, tailors, leather, souvenirs and personal shopping are additional. All figures are practical 2026 planning prices and may change by ticket category or operator. Prices verified June 2026 — we recommend confirming directly before your visit.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Часто задаваемые вопросы

The official listed price is around 150,000 VND per boat for 1–3 guests and 200,000 VND per boat for 4–5 guests, usually for about 20 minutes. Paper lanterns are bought separately for around 10,000 VND each.
A common package price is around 100,000 VND per person, usually including the 30,000 VND entrance ticket and 70,000 VND basket boat ride. Bay Mau is about 5–6 km southeast of Hoi An Ancient Town, around 10–15 minutes by car or motorbike along Tran Nhan Tong Street. Confirm that the price includes entrance before booking.
Official counter prices are ECO 600,000 VND, HIGH 750,000 VND and VIP 1,200,000 VND. Online or agency rates are usually lower: ECO around 540,000–550,000 VND, HIGH around 650,000 VND and VIP around 1,080,000–1,150,000 VND. The show runs every day except Tuesday, 20:00–21:00.
International visitors pay 120,000 VND including 5 selected heritage sites. Vietnamese visitors pay 80,000 VND including 3 selected heritage sites. Children from 1m to 1.4m are usually around 50,000 VND; children under 1m are free. Tickets are sold at official counters open daily 07:00–21:00, with the most convenient counter next to the Japanese Covered Bridge.
Pre-book a private car before the show. Minh Vu Travel can arrange late pickup after the show: 4-seat car 280,000 VND, 7-seat car 330,000 VND and 16-seat van 500,000 VND.
VinWonders uses height-based ticketing: Adult (140cm+) 650,000 VND, Child (100–140cm) 450,000 VND, Infant (under 100cm) free. Senior guests aged 60 and above use the child rate but must bring their original ID or passport to the gate — photocopies are not accepted.

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