Experience the enchanting lantern-lit boat ride in Ninh Binh with Legend Travel Group’s small-group evening tour — perfect for solo travelers seeking beauty, culture, and new friends. Deposit just 10% for peace of mind!
Pure magic — Ninh Binh at night (Source: Internet)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 Legend Travel Group’s expertise in Vietnam and Cambodia. Legend Travel Group since 2008.
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Solo travelers, shared moments (Source: Internet)Known as “Halong Bay on Land,” Ninh Binh’s Tam Coc and Trang An UNESCO landscapes become pure magic at night. Hundreds of traditional rowboats, each lit with glowing lanterns, glide silently through limestone caves and golden rice fields under a starlit sky — an experience that feels straight out of a fairy tale.
Legend Travel Group’s Vietnam Travel Group Lantern Ninh Binh tour is specially designed for solo travelers who want to share this breathtaking moment with a small, friendly group. You’ll enjoy the romance of floating lanterns without feeling alone — perfect for making new friends while creating memories that last a lifetime.
Small group (6–15 people) — intimate and social
Professional English-speaking guide
Traditional rowboat with personal lantern release
Deposit only 10% — pay balance 30 days before departure
Sunset over Tam Coc or Trang An rice fields
Rowboat journey through three glowing caves
Releasing your own floating lantern with a wish
Traditional Vietnamese dinner with new friends
Night photography with professional tips
Learn the legend of floating lanterns in Vietnamese culture
Interact with local rowers (mostly women from nearby villages)
Optional visit to Bich Dong Pagoda illuminated at night
Taste local specialties: mountain goat meat, com chay (crispy rice)
Supporting communities, one boat at a time (Source: Internet)Greetings: A gentle “xin chào” and smile to your rower — most are local women supporting their families.
Dress: Light, comfortable clothing; bring a jacket for cooler evenings (Oct–Mar).
Behaviour: Speak softly on the boat; avoid loud music or flash photography in caves.
Customs: Tipping your rower ($1–$2 or 25,000–50,000 VND) is greatly appreciated.
Tip: Write your wish on the lantern before releasing — a beautiful Vietnamese tradition.
Duration: 5–6 hours (4:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Itinerary: Pick-up from Hanoi → Tam Coc sunset → lantern boat ride → traditional dinner → return
Cost: $45–$65/person (includes transport, guide, boat, lantern, dinner)
Solo-Friendly Note: Guaranteed small group — perfect for making friends!
Duration: 6–7 hours
Itinerary: Trang An UNESCO boat route with 9 caves → lantern release at secret lagoon → gourmet Vietnamese set menu
Cost: $75–$95/person (includes VIP boat, premium dinner)
Solo-Friendly Note: Maximum 10 travelers for intimate experience
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Itinerary: Day 1: Mua Cave hike + lantern tour; Day 2: cycling + boat ride
Cost: $120–$160/person (includes homestay, all meals, activities)
Solo-Friendly Note: Stay in traditional stilt house with fellow travelers
Duration: Same-day return
Schedule: Every Friday & Saturday evening
Cost: $55–$75/person
Tip: Perfect for travelers with limited time!
Vietnam’s most photogenic evening (Source: Internet)Tours exclusively designed for solo & small-group travelers
Professional photography guidance for perfect lantern shots
Local female rowers directly supported
Flexible payment: deposit just 10%
24/7 support from our Hanoi team
Combine with Sapa, Halong Bay, or Hoi An for the ultimate Vietnam journey
Peak Season (October–April): Cool weather (15–25°C), clear skies, perfect for photography
Shoulder Season (May & September): Fewer crowds, lush green landscapes
Rice Harvest (May–June & September–October): Golden fields — most photogenic!
Evening tours run year-round; lanterns glow brightest against dark skies.
From strangers to friends in one night (Source: Internet)Light jacket (cooler evenings Oct–Mar)
Comfortable shoes (short walks)
Camera/phone with night mode
Small gift for your rower (optional but appreciated)
Reusable water bottle (we provide refills)
Sense of wonder!
Evening Tour Costs (Per Person)
Budget: $45–$65 (Classic Lantern Tour)
Mid-range: $75–$160 (Luxury or overnight options)
Luxury: $200+ (private boat + gourmet dinner)
All Legend Travel Group tours include round-trip transport from Hanoi, guide, boat, lantern, and dinner.
Book early — lantern tours sell out fast!
Deposit only 10% to secure your spot
Arrive 15 minutes early for best boat position
Bring a waterproof phone case for cave sections
Wear dark clothing for better lantern photos
Be ready to make new friends — this is one of Vietnam’s most social experiences!
Wish upon a lantern in Vietnam (Source: Internet)Is the lantern tour suitable for solo travelers? Absolutely — it’s one of our most popular tours for meeting people!
Will I have my own boat? Groups share boats (2–4 people) — perfect for making friends!
What if it rains? Tours operate rain or shine; we provide ponchos and the atmosphere is even more magical!
Can I bring my drone? No — drones are prohibited in Ninh Binh UNESCO area.
Join the #1 tour operator for solo travelers in Vietnam since 2008:
Classic Lantern Evening Tour ($45–$65/person)
Trang An Luxury Lantern Experience ($75–$95/person)
Ninh Binh Overnight Lantern & Homestay ($120–$160/person)
Deposit just 10% today — pay balance 30 days before departure. Explore options at legendtravelgroup.com or contact sales@legendtravelgroup.com / WhatsApp (+84825862222) for your Vietnam Travel plans.
There’s no experience quite like drifting through Ninh Binh’s limestone caves on a lantern-lit boat, surrounded by new friends and ancient beauty. Legend Travel Group’s Vietnam Travel Group Lantern Ninh Binh tours turn this dreamy scene into reality for solo adventurers — with the perfect balance of independence and connection. Deposit just 10% today and let the lanterns light your way to memories that will last forever.
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