Hue Perfume River Dragon Boat to Thien Mu Pagoda & Royal Tombs Private Tour - Hotel Pickup

Cross the Perfume River by dragon boat
to Thien Mu Pagoda and the royal tombs

This private tour picks you up from your accommodation in Hue and explores the city's highlights by private dragon boat and private vehicle. After a Perfume River cruise to Thien Mu Pagoda, you visit royal tombs and more depending on your option.

Choose an option with an English-speaking driver only or with an English-speaking guide. The tour takes about 4 to 5 hours and ends back at your accommodation in Hue.

Ride a dragon boat to Thien Mu Pagoda

Board a traditional dragon boat at Toa Kham Pier and cruise along the Perfume River for about 30 minutes to Thien Mu Pagoda, relaxing as you pass peaceful riverbanks.

Built in the 17th century, Thien Mu Pagoda is one of the oldest and most iconic religious buildings in Hue. You spend about 40 minutes exploring and taking photos.

Visit the royal tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty

Travel by private vehicle to the grand Minh Mang Tomb on Cam Ke Mountain, Khai Dinh Tomb with its blend of Vietnamese and European architecture, and the tranquil Tu Duc Tomb with its gardens and lake. All are part of the UNESCO-listed Complex of Hue Monuments.

The number of tombs and whether the Imperial City is included depend on your option.

Make incense at Thuy Xuan Incense Village

At the end of the tour, stop at Thuy Xuan Incense Village to see how traditional incense is made, try making it yourself and take photos among the colorful incense bundles.

※ Entrance tickets are not included and must be bought on site in cash.
※ The itinerary and order of visits may change depending on local conditions.