Vietnam · Boating

8-Hour Hue Tombs and Temples Sailing Tour on the Perfume River

8 Hours Round trip from Minh Mạng Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the majestic royal tombs of Minh Mạng, Khải Định, and Tự Đức
  • 02 Cruise the beautiful Perfume River by dragon boat and watch daily life on the banks
  • 03 Visit Thiên Mụ Pagoda, an icon of Vietnam and the symbol of Hue city
  • 04 Discover traditional villages for conical hat and incense stick making
  • 05 See An Hiên Garden House, a classic example of Hue's original garden-house style

Set out on a boat journey around Hue that features beautiful natural landscapes and the ancient tombs of the kings. Once Vietnam's national capital from 1802 to 1945, the city offers a rich blend of history, architecture, and riverside scenery. Visit majestic royal tombs, explore traditional craft villages and a classic garden house, see the iconic Thiên Mụ Pagoda, and cruise the Perfume River while observing daily life along the way.

Cruise the beautiful Perfume River by dragon boat while viewing daily life along the way.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Hue
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Royal Tombs, Craft Villages, and Perfume River Cruise

  • Pick up at your hotel in Hue center to visit:

    • Minh Mang Tomb, said to be the most majestic of all the royal tombs, is renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into the natural surroundings.

    • Khai Dinh Tomb, unlike Hue's other tombs, is a synthesis of Vietnamese and European elements. Even the stone faces of the mandarin honour guards are endowed with a mixture of Vietnamese and European features.

    • Traditional martial art Van An.

    • Visit a conical hat and incense stick making village to learn about the traditional work of the local people, and you can buy some as souvenirs.

    • Tu Duc Tomb was exquisitely designed by Tu Duc and constructed between 1864 and 1867 for use both before and after his death.

  • At 12:00, return to the city to enjoy Vietnamese food.

  • Then visit:

    • An Hien Garden House: among the garden houses in Hue, An Hien Garden House is the most typical house that still retains the original standards of a garden house in Hue.

    • Thien Mu Pagoda, built on a hillock overlooking the Perfume River, is an icon of Vietnam and the symbol of Hue city.

    • Cruise the beautiful Perfume River by dragon boat while viewing daily life along the way.

  • Visit some villages and do not miss the sunset on the river; the tour ends at approximately 4:00 pm.

Dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River, Thiên Mụ Temple, Tomb of Khải Định, An Hien Garden House

Where this trip takes you

Dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River, Thiên Mụ Temple, Tomb of Khải Định, An Hien Garden House

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Minh Mạng 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bus and dragon boat

  • Buffet lunch

  • Entrance fees

  • English-speaking guide service

What's Not Included

  • Drinks on the boat

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping/gratuities

What to bring

  • A raincoat in case of bad weather.

  • Comfortable but polite clothing.

Know before you go

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.

  • You should wear comfortable but polite clothing.

  • You should bring a raincoat in case of bad weather.

  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.

  • If you cancel at least 7 calendar days in advance, there is no cancellation fee.

  • If you cancel between 3 and 6 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee.

  • If you cancel within 2 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Tour start
Minh Mạng, Khuê Mỹ, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Minh Mạng.

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