Discover why Hoi An is the #1 place in Vietnam to meet other solo travelers! Join daily hostel meet-ups, lantern-lit evenings, and Legend Travel Group’s exclusive Solo Traveler Packages – only 10% deposit until 30 days before departure!
Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 travelers across Southeast Asia. This guide is crafted from firsthand knowledge and real guest feedback collected by Legend Travel Group – the leading tour operator for solo travelers in Vietnam and Cambodia since 2008.
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This is where your Vietnam Travel family begins (Source: Internet)Hoi An isn’t just a UNESCO World Heritage town with glowing lanterns and colorful shophouses – it’s the social heart of Vietnam for independent adventurers. Every night, hundreds of solo travelers from hostels across the ancient town gather on the riverfront, share stories over 25-cent bia hoi, and instantly become travel buddies.
Legend Travel Group has been running daily solo traveler meet-ups in Hoi An since 2008. Whether you’re sipping cocktails on a rooftop, releasing lanterns on the Thu Bon River, or joining our famous free walking tours, you’ll never feel alone.
With only a 10% deposit required (balance due just 30 days before departure), you can secure your spot on our legendary Vietnam Tours and meet your new travel family the moment you arrive.
Every single evening in front of the Japanese Covered Bridge – our guides in bright orange shirts welcome all solo travelers for a free lantern walk & riverside drinks.
Mad Monkey Hoi An → Pool parties & free beer hour
Tribee Ede → Sunset cocktails & live music
The Happy Hostel → Family dinners every night
The best street food scene in Vietnam – solo travelers naturally bond over $1 bowls of cao lầu and white rose dumplings.
20-minute bike ride from town – dozens of solo travelers meet daily to watch the sunset with cold coconuts and beach volleyball.
No more traveling alone – welcome to Hoi An (Source: Internet)All tours below are designed exclusively for solo travelers – you’ll be with people exactly like you, every step of the way:
10-Day Best of Vietnam Solo Explorer
Hoi An → Hue → Phong Nha → Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Ninh Binh
12-Day Vietnam + Angkor Solo Adventure
Add Siem Reap & Angkor Wat – no single supplement ever
7-Day Central Vietnam Solo Journey
Hoi An → Marble Mountains → Ba Na Hills → My Son → Hue
15-Day Ultimate Vietnam Solo Experience
Full country north to south with Sapa, Mekong Delta & Phu Quoc
Only 10% deposit – pay the rest 30 days before departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior.
4:00 PM – Free hostel walking tour of Ancient Town
6:00 PM – Lantern making workshop (hostels rotate daily)
6:30 PM – Legend Travel Group Solo Meet-Up at Japanese Bridge
7:30 PM – Riverside bia hoi & street food crawl
9:00 PM – Lantern release on Thu Bon River
10:00 PM – Rooftop bar hopping or chill hostel common area
You’ll never have a night alone unless you want one!
Daily adventures with people just like you (Source: Internet)Smile and say “Xin chào” – Vietnamese people love it
Always release lanterns with a wish – never blow them out
Remove shoes when entering someone’s home or certain cafés
Bargain politely at markets – it’s part of the fun
Respect quiet hours after 11 PM in the Ancient Town
Lightweight day-pack for nightly lantern walks
Quick-dry towel for An Bang Beach
Reusable water bottle (hostels provide free refills)
Earplugs (for lively dorms)
A sense of adventure – you’re about to make friends for life!
The best views + the best people = legendary Vietnam Tours (Source: Internet)Dorm bed in social hostel: $6–$12
Private room: $18–$35
Street food meals: $1–$3
Bia hoi or fresh beer: $0.25–$1
Lantern boat ride: $3–$5
Daily Legend Travel Group tour deposit: from $29 (10% of tour price)
Total daily budget: $20–$50 – the best value in Southeast Asia!
Stay in the Ancient Town or Cam Pho ward – walking distance to everything
Arrive at least 2 nights before your tour starts – you’ll want the extra social time
Say yes to every hostel activity – that’s where the magic happens
Book your Legend Travel Group tour on your first day for best availability
Exchange Instagram/WhatsApp with new friends – many continue traveling together
Q: Is Hoi An safe for solo female travelers?
A: Extremely! It’s one of the safest and most welcoming towns in Asia for women traveling alone.
Q: Can I join if I’m over 40?
A: 100% yes! Our solo groups range from 20–55+, with an average age of 32.
Q: Do I need to stay in a hostel to join the meet-ups?
A: No – everyone is welcome at our free 6:30 PM meet-up at the Japanese Bridge!
Q: When is the best time to visit Hoi An for solo travelers?
A: Year-round, but February–April and September–October have perfect weather and vibrant energy.
Strangers yesterday – travel family today (Source: Internet)Every Vietnam Tours booking plants 10 trees and supports lantern-making families in Hoi An. We use bicycle transport whenever possible and partner only with family-run businesses.
Step 1: Book your Hoi An hostel
Step 2: Show up at the Japanese Covered Bridge at 6:30 PM
Step 3: Let Legend Travel Group turn strangers into lifelong friends
Contact us 24/7:
WhatsApp: +84 825 862 222
Email: sales@legendtravelgroup.com
Website: https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
By Legend Travel Group – Connecting Solo Travelers Since 2008
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