Travel Hoi An confidently as a solo traveler with our complete safety guide! Best women-friendly and solo-focused group tours, safety tips, cultural etiquette, eco-friendly Vietnam Tours, and top providers with Vietnam Travel. Book safely with Legend Travel Group today!
Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, personally guiding and organizing tours for over 100,000 travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide draws from firsthand insights, guest feedback from Legend Travel Group surveys, and official sources like Legend Travel Group’s expertise in Vietnam and Cambodia. Legend Travel Group since 2008. Information based on the latest data; verify before travel.
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Freedom tastes like fresh air and zero worries (Source: Internet)Hoi An Ancient Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is regularly ranked among the safest destinations in Vietnam and the world for solo travelers, especially women. With its compact, pedestrian-friendly center, lantern-lit streets, extremely low crime rate, and overwhelmingly warm locals, it offers the ideal combination of independence and security. Joining Solo Safety Vietnam Tours Hoi An with Vietnam Tours gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace while having the safety net of small-group activities, trusted local guides, and instant travel companions — no single supplement and flexible payments: deposit just 10% and pay the rest 30 days before departure for complete peace of mind. Whether you’re wandering the Old Town at night, cycling to hidden beaches, or joining a cooking class, Hoi An feels like a welcoming village where solo travelers quickly become part of the community.
Legend Travel Group’s Hoi An tours are designed with solo safety and comfort in mind and can easily be combined with Hue, Da Nang, or Cambodia’s Angkor Wat. This guide focuses on real, up-to-date safety advice and the best group experiences for independent travelers.
Solo travelers enjoy the same visa rules as everyone else (30-day e-visa $25–$50 or visa exemption for many nationalities). Hoi An Ancient Town ticket: 120,000 VND (~$5). Tours cost $25–$150. Most areas are walkable or bicycle-friendly. Verify latest visa rules via Legend Travel Group support.
Crime against tourists: Extremely low (mostly petty pickpocketing in crowded markets)
Walking alone at night: Very safe in Ancient Town until 11 PM–midnight
Local attitude: Genuinely friendly and protective toward solo travelers
Stay within the Ancient Town and An Hoi islet after dark — beautifully lit and full of people
Use trusted transport: Mai Linh/Green Taxi, Grab, or Legend Travel Group private transfers
Keep passport/photos in hotel safe; carry photocopy + digital copy
Share live location with family/friends when cycling to countryside
Trust your instincts — if something feels off, it almost never is, but move on politely
Dress code: Shoulders & knees covered for temples; beachwear only on beach
Evening: Perfectly safe to dine or walk alone — many solo female travelers do it nightly
Unwanted attention: Very rare and always polite; a smile and “no thank you” works instantly
Legend Travel Group offers female guides on request
Police/Tourist Police: 113 or +84 235 386 1333
Medical Emergency: 115
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From solo to soul-family in one morning (Source: Internet)All tours below are run or partnered by Legend Travel Group – specifically designed with solo traveler safety and enjoyment in mind.
Small group (max 12) → female-friendly guide → lantern-lit streets → private boat with life jackets → candle-floating ceremony
Time: 5:00 PM–8:30 PM
Cost: $29–$39
Safety perk: Door-to-door hotel pick-up/drop-off
Early start beats heat & crowds → quiet village roads → coconut forest basket boats → organic herb farm breakfast
Time: 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
Cost: $39–$49
Safety perk: Helmets, support van follows, traffic-free routes
Morning market with local guide → hands-on cooking → eat what you make
Time: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Cost: $35–$45
Safety perk: No night travel, central location
Hoi An → Marble Mountains → Hue Imperial City → return via Hai Van Pass
Max 10 women → female Vietnamese guide → no single supplement
Cost: $299–$399
No single supplement on all shared-room tours
Female or highly experienced guides available
24/7 emergency support in English
Door-to-door transfers included
Deposit only 10 % — balance 30 days before departure
Free date changes up to 45 days prior
Thousands of 5-star solo traveler reviews
Hoi An after dark — safe enough to wander with wonder (Source: Internet)February–May: Perfect weather, fewer crowds
June–August: Warm but manageable with early starts
September–January: Lantern Festival every full moon — magical but busier
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Good morning, world — I’ve got this (Source: Internet)Evening Lantern & Boat Experience — $29–$39
Sunrise Cycling & Basket Boats — $39–$49
Cooking Class & Market — $35–$45
3-Day Central Vietnam Solo Female Journey — $299–$399
Hoi An is not just safe for solo travelers — it’s one of the most welcoming places on earth. With its lantern-lit streets, gentle locals, and perfect blend of independence and easy group activities, it’s the ideal destination for anyone traveling alone. Choose Legend Travel Group’s solo-friendly tours for built-in safety, instant friends, and total peace of mind — all with just a 10 % deposit. Travel freely, stay safe, and let Hoi An embrace you.
Sources:
Legend Travel Group solo traveler database
Direct safety partnerships with Hoi An authorities
Favorite experiences booked by travelers