Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River
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Is Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River worth booking?
Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River is a 6-hour experience in Hue, Vietnam, from $59 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 22 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (22)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $59 per person
• Experience Hue, its surroundings by bicycle/Motorbike & Dragon Boat • Learning about Life of the Emperors; their wives, concubines & eunuch • Exploring the oldest & most sacred temple of Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda • Visiti
What you get
About this experience
• Experience Hue, its surroundings by bicycle/Motorbike & Dragon Boat • Learning about Life of the Emperors; their wives, concubines & eunuch • Exploring the oldest & most sacred temple of Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda • Visiting the Best Tombs of Emperors to learn about Vietnamese royalty
What's included
Included
- Pick-up Service if Hotels is in City Center
- Ordinary Bicycle or Scooter with Drivers
- Informative English speaking tour guide
- Dragon Boat Cruise on the Perfume River
Not included
- Tickets: 150k/tomb OR Combo Tickets
- Tips / Gratuities for Excellent Services
- Food & Drinks (available to purchase)
- Things not mentioned in the Inclusions
What you'll see and do
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
OPTIONAL STOP: Hue Imperial City is 580 × 620m Area surrounded by Brick Wall, reserved for Kings and Royal Family Members with Living, Working and Worshiping Areas. The Imperial City of Hue is located in the middle of Hue Citadel, and to protect the Hue Forbidden City located in the middle.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Tiger Arena
MOTORBIKE OPTION ONLY - OPTIONAL: one of the most interesting sights in Hue, just about 3km away from city center. This is probably the most interesting site in Hue, and it is all too often overlooked by visitors. It was built in 1830 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang to stage yearly battle fights between an elephant and a tiger.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Vong Canh Hill
MOTORBIKE OPTION ONLY - OPTIONAL: located in the south of Hue city. Vong Canh Hill is considered as a park for strolling, sightseeing, relaxing activities combined with road and waterway tours along the Huong River for city residents and tourists from near and far. If you have the opportunity to visit Hue, visitors remember to come to Vong Canh hill.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Thuy Xuan
OPTIONAL STOP: A famous local village specializing in Traditional Conical Hat and Perfume Incense making. We will make a stop in a local workshop and have chance to learn how local people have been making for their living with traditional craft.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Tomb of Khai Dinh
OPTIONAL STOP: This is the smallest tomb (48.5X117m) of the Nguyen Emperors, but took the longest time and cost a lot of money to build. This is only tomb of the Nguyen's Kings with blended architecture of Vietnamese and Western style. This is also the only tomb of the Nguyen's Kings we know exactly where King was buried.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
OPTIONAL STOP: Minh Mang Tomb is famous for landscape and Oriental Architecture. This tomb was planned and started by Minh Mang but built by his successor - King Thieu Tri, from begining of 1841 until 1843.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Tomb of Tu Duc
OPTIONAL STOP: Tomb of King Tu Duc was built by himself from 1864 - 1867. This was also place where King Tu Duc sometimes lived and worked when he was still alive. Tomb's area is about 12 Hecta including 2 seperated areas: Temple area and Burial area. Then climb back on the bike to cycling back to city center, and finish our fantastic HueTombs Tour by Bike and Boat.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Thien Mu Pagoda
OPTIONAL STOP: Located on the north shore of the Perfume River about 3km from the Imperial Citadel. You can get there by dragon boat along the Perfume River, or for those feeling more energetic, a pleasant bicycle ride. The Thien Mu Pagoda is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the former imperial capital. Today it is the home of the Austin Motor Vehicle which drove Thich Quang Duc to his self-immolation in Saigon in 1963 in protest against the Diem regime. It is still home to many monks and a holy site visited by many everyday.
30 minutes here
Tu Hieu Pagoda
OPTIONAL STOP: Từ Hiếu Pagoda is one of the oldest and most historically significant Buddhist temples in Huế, Vietnam. Built in 1843, this sacred site is widely celebrated for its profound serenity, deep connection to the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, and its legacy as the root temple of the world-renowned Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh. It is also the only pagoda in Vietnam featuring a dedicated cemetery for imperial court eunuchs from the nearby Nguyen Dynasty tombs, who helped fund and restore the pagoda to secure a final resting place.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Perfume River
Dragon Boat Cruise: The Perfume River (known in Vietnamese as Sông Hương or Huong River) is an iconic, 80-kilometer-long waterway that cuts through the heart of Hue City in central Vietnam. Celebrated as the ultimate cultural and poetic symbol of the ancient imperial capital, it is globally renowned for its slow, tranquil flow and historical prominence.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Cycling Tour with Local Guide
By Dragon Boat and Bicycle: Travel by Ordinary Bicycle & Dragon Boat to Thien Mu Pagoda, Choose any 1, or 2 or 3 Tombs of Minh Mang, Khai Dinh & Tu Duc. Duration: 6 hours: we cycle 20 minutes to Thien Mu Pagoda, then take 1 hour boat before cycling to Royal Tombs (up to 20km cycling in total) Food and Drinks: not included on the tour, but available to purchase in some local restaurants in the tomb areas with Bread/Noodle. Entry Fee is not included: Tickets Price: 150k/person/tomb. If you also visit Imperial City, then Combo Ticket is recommended. Pickup included
Motorbike with Guide & Driver
By Dragon Boat and Motorbike: Tour Guide and Experienced Driver will take you for the tour and you just need to sit behind and enjoy the scenery. Duration: 6 hours: Visit Tiger Arena, Vong Canh Hill, Royal Tombs (Up to 3 Tombs), then 20 minutes on Dragon Boat back. Trip takes up to 6 hours Food and Drinks: not included on the tour, but available to purchase in some local restaurants in the tomb areas with Bread/Noodle. Motorbike Travel Insurance: We include Motorbike Insurance covered up to 50.000.000VND. Please provide your passport 's details if you need insurance. Entry Fee is not included: Ticket Price: 150k/person/tomb. If you also visit Imperial City later (on your own), then Combo Ticket is recommended. Pickup included
Scooter Full Day w Guide/Rider
By Boat with Motorbike & Rider: Tour Guide and Experienced Driver will take you for the tour. You just need to sit behind and enjoy the scenery. Duration: 8 hours: Visit Citadel, Tiger Arena, Vong Canh Hill, Thuy Xuan Village, Royal Tombs (Up to 3 Tombs), Dragon Boat on Perfume River. Food and Drinks: not included on the tour, but available to purchase in some local restaurants in the tomb areas with Bread/Noodle. Motorbike Travel Insurance: We include Motorbike Insurance covered up to 50.000.000VND. Please provide your passport 's details if you need insurance. Entry Fee is not included: Ticket Price: Combo Ticket is recommended for Citadel & 2 or 3 Royal Tombs, Tickets to other Places are included. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Adventure Journey
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You should be fit enough for cycling option, as we cycle up to 20km in total
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 22 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
22 verified traveler reviews for Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great history lesson...
A great history lesson with intriguing tidbits of kept secrets I’ve never learned over the internet searches alone. The guide was very informative and worked so hard in the sweltering summer heat. A great experience.
via Viator
First rate tour, well worth it.
Extremely professional and informative. Hung speaks excellent English and knows a lot about the fascinating history, occupations and conflicts that were going on when the pagodas and tombs were built. The three tombs we visited were remarkable and each portraying a different aspect of the Nguyen dynasty. He is also very skilled at navigating traffic (although the traffic in Hue is not really a concern.) Reassuring to have Mr Hue following on a scooter in case of breakdowns or other needs. The boat trip part of the day was also a great addition, providing lovely views of the scenery and features. Meals, drinks and entrance fees are not included, so you can be flexible about what you have for lunch and which tombs you want to see, although you really should do all three on offer. Water is supplied although I suggest you take your refillable bottle as there are several refill stations en route. Overall, highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
Cycling along perfume...
Cycling along perfume river to tombs and then ride on a dragon boat to more tombs and cycle back. I am not a confident cyclist and was unsure at first but really enjoyed it. Some hills to peddle up in the way back
via Viator
Brilliant trip.
We had a brilliant trip with Hung. Such a well organised trip. We felt so safe with Hung at the front, and his colleague, Khue, at the back. Great information from Hung - we learnt such a lot about Vietnamese culture and history. Thanks for such a great trip.
via Viator
Brilliant, safe, trip.
We had a brilliant trip with Hung. Such a well organised trip. We felt very safe with Hung at the front on his bike and his colleague Khue at the back. Great information from Hung - we learnt such a lot about Vietnamese history. Thanks for such a great trip!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $59 to $110
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
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Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hue.
How much does Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River cost?
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Prices start at $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hue usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hue is not rushed.
Is Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 22 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hue, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hue can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hue and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hue within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hue?
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On Outty we rank every Hue experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options, Hue city Deluxe Group Tour (Daily Tour-12 pax max), Hai Van Pass Motorbike Private Tour with Mister T Easy Rider. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hue?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hue?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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