Vietnam · Cycle

Full-Day Hue Cycling Tour with Dragon Boat and Royal Tombs

1 Day Round trip from Huế Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Dragon Boat trip on the Perfume River to Thiên Mụ Pagoda
  • 02 Cycle to Tiger Arena and Trumpeting Elephant
  • 03 Visit Emperor Tự Đức's beautifully designed tomb complex
  • 04 Learn incense-making in a traditional village
  • 05 Ride fabulous countryside roads to Khải Định Tomb

Discover Vietnam's former royal capital, Huế, on a full-day cycling tour through its historic monuments and riverside landscapes. Travel by Dragon Boat on the Perfume River to the iconic Thiên Mụ Pagoda, then cycle to sites including Tiger Arena, Trumpeting Elephant, Emperor Tự Đức's Tomb, and Khải Định Tomb. Along the way, visit a traditional incense village, learn how incense is made, and enjoy lunch at the well-known Vietnamese restaurant Thiên Tâm. This tour combines Hue's imperial heritage, religious landmarks, and countryside cycling roads in a single day.

Continue to Emperor Tự Đức's Tomb, one of the most beautifully designed complexes among the Nguyễn dynasty's tombs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Hue
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cycling Through Hue's Royal Monuments

  • Pick up from your hotel at 8:00 am and drive to Toa Kham Boat Station.

  • Take a Dragon Boat trip on the Perfume River and visit Hue's best-known religious site, the Thiên Mụ Pagoda.

  • Ride the boat for about 10 minutes, then cycle to Tiger Arena and Trumpeting Elephant.

  • Continue to Emperor Tự Đức's Tomb, one of the most beautifully designed complexes among the Nguyễn dynasty's tombs.

  • Visit a traditional incense village and learn how to make incense.

  • Have lunch at the well-known Vietnamese restaurant Thiên Tâm.

  • Continue cycling to Khải Định Tomb along the river on fabulous countryside roads. These are among the most interesting and unique cycling roads in Hue city.

  • Visit Khải Định Tomb, then cycle back to the city.

  • Drop off at your hotel at around 5:00 pm.

Dragon Boat on the Perfume River, Thiên Mụ Pagoda, Khải Định Tomb

Where this trip takes you

Dragon Boat on the Perfume River, Thiên Mụ Pagoda, Khải Định Tomb

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Huế 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Meals

  • Mountain bike and helmet

  • First aid kit

  • Water, snacks, soft drinks, and fresh fruits

  • Tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Tour start
Huế, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Huế.

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