{"id":97998,"date":"2026-05-13T03:32:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T03:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/?p=97998"},"modified":"2026-05-13T03:37:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T03:37:57","slug":"hoi-an-travel-budget-2026-boat-rides-memories-show-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/hoi-an-travel-budget-2026-boat-rides-memories-show-more\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0e07\u0e1a\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e21\u0e32\u0e13\u0e17\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e27\u0e2e\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e19 \u0e1b\u0e35 2026 \u2014 \u0e25\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d, \u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e41\u0e2a\u0e14\u0e07\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e17\u0e23\u0e07\u0e08\u0e33 \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e2d\u0e37\u0e48\u0e19\u0e46"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"97998\" class=\"elementor elementor-97998\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b3fa48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b3fa48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24594a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24594a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n[\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Article\",\n    \"headline\": \"Hoi An Travel Budget 2026 \\u2014 Boat Rides, Memories Show \\u0026 Entrance Fees\",\n    \"description\": \"Verified 2026 Hoi An prices: Hoai River lantern boat 50,000\\u2013100,000 VND. Bay Mau basket boat 80,000\\u2013100,000 VND (new 2026 holiday surcharge +100,000 VND). Memories Show from 350,000 VND. VinWonders from 600,000 VND. Ancient Town 120,000 VND. Why pre-booking your return car after the 9 PM show is essential.\",\n    \"datePublished\": \"2026-05-12\",\n    \"dateModified\": \"2026-05-12\",\n    \"author\": { \"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Minh Vu\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/about\/\" },\n    \"publisher\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Minh Vu Travel\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/#business\" },\n    \"mainEntityOfPage\": { \"@type\": \"WebPage\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/hoi-an-travel-budget-boat-rides-memories-show-2026\/\" },\n    \"keywords\": [\"Hoi An boat ride price 2026\",\"Hoai River boat price\",\"Hoi An Memories Show ticket 2026\",\"Bay Mau coconut forest entrance fee\",\"VinWonders Nam Hoi An ticket price\",\"Hoi An travel budget 2026\"],\n    \"about\": { \"@type\": \"City\", \"name\": \"Hoi An\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q1038698\", \"geo\": { \"@type\": \"GeoCoordinates\", \"latitude\": 15.8800, \"longitude\": 108.3360 } },\n    \"mentions\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"TouristAttraction\",\n        \"name\": \"Bay Mau Coconut Forest\",\n        \"geo\": { \"@type\": \"GeoCoordinates\", \"latitude\": 15.8681, \"longitude\": 108.3621 },\n        \"entranceFee\": \"80,000\\u2013100,000 VND per person. 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On Lantern Festival full moon nights (28 June, 27 July, 26 August 2026), prices rise to 100,000\\u2013150,000 VND. Street touts and hotel arrangements quote 200,000\\u2013400,000 VND for the same ride \\u2014 walk to the riverbank directly.\" }\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"What is the Bay Mau Coconut Forest basket boat price in 2026?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"80,000\\u2013100,000 VND per person at the waterside boat station in Cam Thanh Village (15.8681\\u00b0N, 108.3621\\u00b0E), 3\\u20135 km east of Hoi An Ancient Town. From 2026 a holiday surcharge of 100,000 VND per person applies on Vietnamese public holidays. 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The show ends at approximately 9:00\\u20139:10 PM and Grab availability near the venue is very poor \\u2014 wait times of 45\\u201390 minutes are commonly reported. Return drive to Da Nang: 45\\u201355 minutes, 30 km.\" }\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"Is VinWonders Nam Hoi An worth the ticket price?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"For families with children aged 5\\u201314 who want water rides and animal encounters: yes, from 600,000 VND per adult. For couples and cultural travelers, Hoi An Ancient Town, craft villages, Memories Show, and Bay Mau provide more depth at lower total cost. VinWonders is located 15 km south of Hoi An Ancient Town.\" }\n      }\n    ]\n  }\n]\n<\/script>\n<article class=\"mv-blog-post mv-blog-post--hoian-travel-budget\">\n\n<section class=\"mv-intro-card\">\n<strong>Minh Vu Travel<\/strong> \u2014 the private car service at <a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\">danangtohoian.com<\/a> \u2014 takes guests from Da Nang to every Hoi An attraction on this list, and the budget question \u2014 &#8220;how much will the Hoi An experiences actually cost?&#8221; \u2014 is one we help answer daily. This guide covers the honest, current pricing for every <strong>Hoi An boat ride, the Memories Show, VinWonders, and Bay Mau Coconut Forest<\/strong> in 2026 \u2014 including what is worth it, what is not, and where the common pricing traps are.\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"mv-summary-box\">\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Hoi An Ancient Town<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\">120,000 VND\/adult \u00b7 5 heritage sites included<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Memories Show (HIGH)<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\">~500,000 VND \u00b7 best value seat \u00b7 show + theme park<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Bay Mau basket boat<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\">80,000\u2013100,000 VND \u00b7 holiday surcharge +100,000 from 2026<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Hoai River lantern boat<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\">50,000\u2013150,000 VND \u00b7 depends entirely on where you book<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">VinWonders Nam Hoi An<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\">600,000\u20131,500,000 VND \u00b7 wide variation by package<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-summary-box__item\"><span class=\"mv-summary-box__label\">Late-night pick-up after the show<\/span><span class=\"mv-summary-box__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/hoi-an-private-car\/\">danangtohoian.com\/hoi-an-private-car<\/a> \u00b7 WhatsApp +84 905 989 702<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<nav class=\"mv-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n  <p class=\"mv-toc__title\">In this guide<\/p>\n  <ol>\n    <li><a href=\"#ancient-town\">Hoi An Ancient Town ticket \u2014 what the 120,000 VND covers<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#boat-rides\">Boat rides \u2014 Hoai River lantern boats and Cua Dai River<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#bay-mau\">Bay Mau Coconut Forest basket boat \u2014 full price breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#memories-show\">Hoi An Memories Show \u2014 ticket tiers and the transport trap<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#vinwonders\">VinWonders Nam Hoi An \u2014 is it worth the price?<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#craft-villages\">Craft village workshops \u2014 Thanh Ha, Tra Que, lantern making<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#full-budget\">Full Hoi An budget \u2014 by day type<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n<section id=\"ancient-town\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Hoi An Ancient Town ticket \u2014 what the 120,000 VND actually covers<\/h2>\n  The most asked-about price in Hoi An. The 120,000 VND ticket covers 5 heritage site entries from the eligible list \u2014 Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien), Cantonese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Ancient House, Phung Hung Ancient House, Museum of Trade Ceramics, and several others.\n\n  <div class=\"mv-card-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>What is free without a ticket<\/h3>\n      Walking any street in Hoi An. The Hoai River promenade (Bach Dang Street). The night market. All restaurants, caf\u00e9s, tailors, and leather shops. The town atmosphere itself \u2014 the lanterns, the yellow walls, the evening ambience \u2014 requires no ticket. The 120,000 VND is specifically for entry to the designated heritage buildings.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>Which 5 sites to choose<\/h3>\n      Most visitors prioritise: Japanese Covered Bridge (the iconic symbol \u2014 use one entry here), Fujian Assembly Hall (most impressive of the assembly halls), Tan Ky Ancient House (best-preserved with family guide), Museum of Trade Ceramics (best indoor midday option), and one more of the assembly halls. Five is enough for a full day \u2014 you will not feel you missed the essential sites.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>Children and ticket exemptions<\/h3>\n      Children under 1.3m: free. Children 1.3m\u20131.5m: approximately half price. The ticket is valid for the day of purchase only and is checked by wardens at each heritage site entrance. Cash preferred at ticket offices \u2014 have 100,000 and 50,000 VND notes available.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>Where to buy<\/h3>\n      Ticket offices at the main entry points \u2014 most conveniently on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street near the Japanese Covered Bridge and on Le Loi Street. Buy before entering the heritage zone. You cannot enter the Japanese Covered Bridge area without showing your ticket.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"boat-rides\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Boat rides in Hoi An \u2014 what they cost and how to avoid overpaying<\/h2>\n  Hoi An has two distinct boat-ride experiences: the Hoai River lantern boat in the town itself, and the longer river tours on the Thu Bon. Both are popular. Both have significant price variability depending on where and how you book.\n\n  <div class=\"mv-travel-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mv-travel-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83c\udfee Hoai River lantern boat \u2014 standard price<\/h3>\n      Short boat ride on the Hoai River (15\u201320 minutes) with a lit paper lantern to float on the water. Boats depart from Bach Dang Street by the Old Town bridge. <strong>Standard price: 50,000\u2013100,000 VND per person<\/strong> when negotiated directly at the riverbank. The boats holding the lanterns and negotiating from Bach Dang Street are the legitimate option.\n      <br><br>\n      <strong>Avoid:<\/strong> touts in the old town lanes who approach tourists offering to &#8220;arrange a boat&#8221; at 200,000\u2013400,000 VND per person. The boats are 30 seconds&#8217; walk from any point in the old town \u2014 no arrangement needed.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-travel-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83c\udf15 Lantern Festival boat rides<\/h3>\n      On full moon nights (14th lunar month \u2014 28 June, 27 July, 26 August in 2026), demand for river boats spikes with the festival crowds. Prices on Lantern Festival nights typically run 100,000\u2013150,000 VND per person for a short ride. Boats negotiate from approximately 7:30 PM. After 8:00 PM when the electricity goes off, demand is highest and negotiating leverage is lowest. If you want a boat ride on festival night, negotiate before 8:00 PM.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-travel-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udea3 Thu Bon River tours (longer)<\/h3>\n      Longer sampan or wooden boat tours along the Thu Bon River \u2014 covering the crafts villages, Kim Bong, or Cam Nam \u2014 run 60\u201390 minutes. Price: approximately 150,000\u2013300,000 VND per person depending on route and boat type. Book through your hotel or directly from the boat operators on Bach Dang Street \u2014 not through street touts.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-travel-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udd11 The negotiation rule<\/h3>\n      All Hoi An boat prices are negotiated, not fixed. State your number first \u2014 the boat operators expect this. For a standard 15\u201320 minute lantern river ride, 50,000\u201380,000 VND per person is the range you should land on with direct negotiation. Paper lanterns to float on the water: 10,000\u201320,000 VND each, purchased from vendors on the bank.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"bay-mau\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Bay Mau Coconut Forest basket boat \u2014 complete 2026 price breakdown<\/h2>\n  Bay Mau (Cam Thanh Village) is 3\u20135 km east of Hoi An \u2014 a 15-minute bicycle ride or 5-minute tuk-tuk. The basket boat ride is 50\u201360 minutes and includes the spinning demonstration, crab fishing, and net throwing.\n\n  <div class=\"mv-price-box\">\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row mv-price-box__row--header\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Booking method<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Price\/person<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Includes<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Direct at boat station (walk in)<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">80,000\u2013100,000 VND<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Entrance + boat + performances<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Pre-booked online (reputable operator)<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">~90,000 VND<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Entrance + boat + cold drink + life jacket + hat<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Roadside touts \u2014 approach road<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">150,000\u2013400,000 VND<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Same experience \u2014 inflated price \u00b7 avoid<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\" style=\"background:#fff3cd;\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">\u26a0\ufe0f Holiday surcharge (from 2026)<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">+100,000 VND\/person<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Applies on Vietnamese public holidays<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Tip for the rower (after performance)<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">20,000\u201350,000 VND<\/span>\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Not mandatory but standard and appropriate<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mv-highlight-box\">\n    <strong>The price trap to avoid:<\/strong> the roadside approach to Bay Mau has vendors and motorcycle touts quoting 200,000\u2013400,000 VND per person before you have even seen the water. Walk past all of them toward the actual waterside boat station \u2014 3\u20135 minutes further \u2014 where the standard 80,000\u2013100,000 VND price applies. The experience is identical; the price is entirely determined by who you negotiate with and how far you walk.\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"memories-show\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Hoi An Memories Show \u2014 ticket prices and the transport trap<\/h2>\n  The Hoi An Memories Show runs every evening except Tuesday at 8:00 PM on a 25,000 sqm outdoor stage on the Hoai River. Vietnam&#8217;s largest outdoor cultural performance \u2014 500 performers, 5 acts, 60 minutes.\n\n  <div class=\"mv-price-box\">\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row mv-price-box__row--header\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Seat category<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Price<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">What is included<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">ECO<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">~350,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Close to stage \u00b7 side\/front angle \u00b7 theme park from 4 PM<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\" style=\"background:#fffbeb;\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">HIGH \u2b50 recommended<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">~500,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Central elevated \u00b7 full panoramic view \u00b7 best value<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">VIP<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">~700,000\u2013900,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Highest seats + fruit, water, separate entrance<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mv-card-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udcc5 Schedule and booking<\/h3>\n      Every evening at 8:00 PM except Tuesday. The Hoi An Impression Theme Park (included in ticket) opens at 4:00 PM with mini shows from 5:00 PM. Arrive by 6:30\u20137:00 PM to use the theme park properly before the main show. Book at least 2\u20133 days ahead in summer peak season \u2014 the show sells out on Lantern Festival nights (28 June, 27 July, 26 August) and DIFF weekends.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\ude97 The transport trap \u2014 read this before attending<\/h3>\n      The show ends at approximately 9:00\u20139:10 PM. Every person in the audience wants transport at the same moment. Multiple reviews specifically mention that Grab is unreliable after the show \u2014 wait times of 45\u201390 minutes are commonly reported near the venue. <strong>Pre-book your Minh Vu Travel return car for 9:15\u20139:30 PM<\/strong> before the evening. Your driver is already waiting at the confirmed pickup point when the show ends. Contact via WhatsApp +84 905 989 702.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"vinwonders\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>VinWonders Nam Hoi An \u2014 is the ticket price worth it?<\/h2>\n  VinWonders Nam Hoi An is a large-scale theme park 15 km south of Hoi An with five zones: River Safari, Water Park, Cultural Village, Adventure Land, and Indoor Games. Owned by Vingroup, it targets the domestic Vietnamese family market primarily \u2014 and the facilities, pricing, and crowd character reflect that.\n\n  <div class=\"mv-price-box\">\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row mv-price-box__row--header\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Ticket type<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Adult price (approx.)<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Notes<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Entry only<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">600,000\u2013700,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">All zones \u00b7 no buggy<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Entry + buggy service<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">~780,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Buggy transport within the large park<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Premium\/combo packages<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Up to 1,500,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Includes meal, safari upgrade, etc.<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Children under 100 cm<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Free<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">All packages<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mv-card-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>Worth it for: families with children aged 5\u201314<\/h3>\n      VinWonders is specifically designed for the family market. Children who want water slides, rides, and animal encounters will find full value here. The Water Park section alone fills a half day. The River Safari with animals (crocodiles, birds, primates) adds genuine variety. If you have young children and a full day to fill, VinWonders is the right choice over cultural sites that require sustained adult-level engagement.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>Less worth it for: cultural travelers and couples<\/h3>\n      VinWonders is a modern commercial theme park \u2014 there is no heritage connection to Hoi An or Central Vietnam beyond the Cultural Village zone. Couples and travelers seeking depth over entertainment are better served by a combination of the Ancient Town, craft villages, Memories Show, and Bay Mau \u2014 at significantly lower total cost and with more cultural substance.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"craft-villages\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Craft village workshops \u2014 prices and what to expect<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"mv-price-box\">\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row mv-price-box__row--header\">\n      <span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Workshop<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Price<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Duration \/ notes<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Thanh Ha Pottery \u2014 entry<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">~35,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Museum + village access<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Thanh Ha Pottery \u2014 wheel workshop<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">+50,000\u2013100,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">20\u201330 min \u00b7 cash on site<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Tra Que Village \u2014 walk-in<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Free<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Self-guided \u00b7 30\u201345 min<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Tra Que \u2014 farm workshop + lunch<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">300,000\u2013500,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">2\u20133 hours \u00b7 book 24 hrs ahead<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Hoi An lantern making workshop<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">150,000\u2013250,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">60\u201390 min \u00b7 take home your lantern<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Silk Village tour (Hoi An Silk Village)<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">~80,000\u2013100,000 VND<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Partially credited toward silk purchases<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-price-box__row\"><span class=\"mv-price-box__label\">Kim Bong Village walk-through<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__value\">Free + 10,000\u201320,000 VND boat<\/span><span class=\"mv-price-box__time\">Sampan crossing from Bach Dang<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"full-budget\" class=\"mv-section\">\n  <h2>Full Hoi An budget \u2014 by day type<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"mv-card-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Hoi An day<\/h3>\n      Ancient Town ticket: 120,000 VND \u00b7 Bay Mau basket boat: 90,000 VND \u00b7 Lantern boat (1 ride): 80,000 VND \u00b7 Walk-through Thanh Ha: 35,000 VND<br><strong>Total: ~325,000 VND<\/strong>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0 Standard Hoi An day<\/h3>\n      Ancient Town: 120,000 VND \u00b7 Bay Mau: 90,000 VND \u00b7 Thanh Ha entry + wheel: 135,000 VND \u00b7 Lantern workshop: 200,000 VND<br><strong>Total: ~545,000 VND<\/strong>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0 Memories Show evening<\/h3>\n      Show ticket (HIGH): 500,000 VND \u00b7 Ancient Town afternoon: 120,000 VND \u00b7 Dinner at venue: ~300,000 VND<br><strong>Total: ~920,000 VND<\/strong>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mv-info-card\">\n      <h3>\ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0 Full Hoi An day + evening show<\/h3>\n      Ancient Town: 120,000 VND \u00b7 Bay Mau: 90,000 VND \u00b7 Tra Que workshop + lunch: 400,000 VND \u00b7 Memories Show (HIGH): 500,000 VND<br><strong>Total: ~1,110,000 VND<\/strong>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"mv-note\">Food, drinks, tailors, leather, and souvenir purchases are additional. The above covers attraction entry and workshops only. All figures in VND, verified May 2026.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"faq\" class=\"mv-faq\">\n  <p class=\"mv-section-label\">FAQ<\/p>\n  <h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"mv-faq-item\"><button class=\"mv-faq-question\">How much does a Hoai River boat ride cost in Hoi An?<\/button><div class=\"mv-faq-answer\">A 15\u201320 minute lantern boat ride on the Hoai River costs 50,000\u2013100,000 VND per person when negotiated directly at the riverbank on Bach Dang Street. Street touts within the old town will quote 200,000\u2013400,000 VND for the same ride. Walk to the riverbank and negotiate directly. Paper lanterns to float on the water cost 10,000\u201320,000 VND each from vendors on the bank.<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-faq-item\"><button class=\"mv-faq-question\">What is the Bay Mau Coconut Forest basket boat price in 2026?<\/button><div class=\"mv-faq-answer\">80,000\u2013100,000 VND per person at the waterside boat station (walk past the roadside touts to reach it). Pre-booked online rates are approximately 90,000 VND including a cold drink, life jacket, and hat. From 2026, a 100,000 VND holiday surcharge applies on Vietnamese public holidays. The 50\u201360 minute ride includes the spinning show, crab fishing, and net throwing.<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-faq-item\"><button class=\"mv-faq-question\">How much are Hoi An Memories Show tickets?<\/button><div class=\"mv-faq-answer\">ECO class: approximately 350,000 VND. HIGH class (recommended): approximately 500,000 VND. VIP: 700,000\u2013900,000 VND. All tickets include Hoi An Impression Theme Park access from 4:00 PM. The show runs nightly at 8:00 PM except Tuesday.<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-faq-item\"><button class=\"mv-faq-question\">How do I get back from the Hoi An Memories Show to Da Nang?<\/button><div class=\"mv-faq-answer\">Pre-book a private car with Minh Vu Travel before the evening \u2014 confirmed for 9:15\u20139:30 PM pickup at the venue exit. The show ends at 9:00\u20139:10 PM and Grab availability near the venue is very poor at that hour. A pre-booked driver waiting means you leave immediately after the show. Contact via WhatsApp +84 905 989 702 or danangtohoian.com\/hoi-an-private-car.<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mv-faq-item\"><button class=\"mv-faq-question\">Is VinWonders Nam Hoi An worth the ticket price?<\/button><div class=\"mv-faq-answer\">For families with children aged 5\u201314 who want water rides, animal encounters, and a full-day theme park \u2014 yes. For couples and cultural travelers, the Hoi An Ancient Town, craft villages, Memories Show, and Bay Mau provide more depth at lower total cost. VinWonders is a well-built modern theme park; it is not a cultural destination.<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"mv-section mv-related-articles\">\n  <h2>Related guides<\/h2>\n  <ul class=\"mv-list\">\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/da-nang-hoi-an-entrance-fees-2026\/\"><strong>The Ultimate Guide to Da Nang &amp; Hoi An Entrance Fees 2026<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 complete price table for every paid and free attraction across Da Nang, Hoi An, and Quang Nam<\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/hoi-an-memories-show-schedule-tickets-2026\/\"><strong>Hoi An Memories Show 2026 \u2014 Schedule, Tickets &amp; Return Transfer<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 full guide to arriving early, choosing your seat tier, and solving the post-show transport problem<\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/bay-mau-coconut-forest-basket-boat-price-2026\/\"><strong>Bay Mau Coconut Forest Basket Boat Price 2026<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 the 80,000\u2013100,000 VND standard price, the tout trap to avoid, and the new holiday surcharge<\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/thanh-ha-pottery-village-diy-workshop-2026\/\"><strong>Thanh Ha Pottery Village 2026 \u2014 DIY Wheel Workshop Guide<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 35,000 VND entry, 50,000\u2013100,000 VND workshop, best time to visit<\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/tra-que-vegetable-village-farming-experience\/\"><strong>Tra Que Vegetable Village \u2014 Farm Workshop &amp; What to Expect<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 free walk-in or 300,000\u2013500,000 VND full workshop including lunch<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"mv-cta-box\">\n  <h2>The Memories Show ends at 9:00 PM. Your return car should already be booked.<\/h2>\n  Pre-book your Minh Vu Travel late-night pick-up before the show \u2014 driver waiting at the venue exit when the curtain drops.\n  <a class=\"mv-cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/hoi-an-private-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Late-Night Pick-Up<\/a>\n  <a class=\"mv-cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/84905989702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background:#25d366;margin-left:0.75rem;\">WhatsApp<\/a>\n  <p class=\"mv-cta-sub\">Minh Vu Travel \u00b7 danangtohoian.com \u00b7 Hoi An Memories Show return transfer \u00b7 Da Nang &#038; Hoi An hotels<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<script>document.querySelectorAll(\".mv-faq-question\").forEach(b=>b.addEventListener(\"click\",()=>b.parentElement.classList.toggle(\"active\")));<\/script>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>oai \u0e40\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e41\u0e21\u0e48\u0e19\u0e49\u0e33\u0e15\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07\u0e41\u0e15\u0e48 50,000 VND. \u0e40\u0e1a\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e40\u0e21\u0e32\u0e15\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07\u0e41\u0e15\u0e48 80,000 VND. \u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e41\u0e2a\u0e14\u0e07\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e17\u0e23\u0e07\u0e08\u0e33\u0e15\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07\u0e41\u0e15\u0e48 350,000 VND. \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e17\u0e33\u0e44\u0e21\u0e04\u0e38\u0e13\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e08\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e16\u0e01\u0e25\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e25\u0e48\u0e27\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32 \u0e01\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e41\u0e2a\u0e14\u0e07\u0e40\u0e27\u0e25\u0e32 21.00 \u0e19. \u0e08\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e49\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e14.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":98000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-guide"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97998","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97998"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97998\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97998"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97998"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danangtohoian.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97998"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}