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Hue River Cruises: 4 Worth Booking

4 river trips  ·  from $15 a head

Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 4 hue river cruises earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Hue: Dragon Boat, Perfume River, Pagoda & Royal Tomb Tour - A quiet start on the Perfume River
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Hue: Dragon Boat, Perfume River, Pagoda & Royal Tomb Tour

1.Dragon Boat, Perfume River, Pagoda & Royal Tomb Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 194 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $11Our pick

Travel by private dragon boat and air-conditioned car from Hue to Thien Mu Pagoda, Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb, Tu Duc Tomb, and Thuy Xuan Incense Village. You can book with an English-speaking driver or add a guide, with guides such as Long, Austin, Leo, and Anna often praised for clear local stories.

“A beautiful day out seeing pagoda, historical tombs and riding dragon boat with our driver Khanh. Super well organised and beautiful tour.”

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Hue Half Day Tour With Optional Dragon Boat on Perfume River - Three royal tombs, three different moods
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Hue Half Day Tour With Optional Dragon Boat on Perfume River

2.Hue Half Day Tour With Optional Dragon Boat on Perfume River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $29Top rated

Spend three to six hours exploring Hue with a private guide and air-conditioned transport. Depending on your chosen option, visit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, royal tombs, Tiger Arena, or Vong Canh Hill, then add a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River. Guides such as Nhi, Duy, Linh, and Hong are noted for clear English and strong local knowledge.

“I’m not sure that I have ever been on a tour with a more informative guide. Duy is a wealth of information and knowledge and obviously very enthusiastic about history. We had a great time and highly recommend this tour and guide!”

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Hue: Sunset Cruise along Perfume River - What you see along the riverbanks
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Hue: Sunset Cruise along Perfume River

3.Sunset Cruise along Perfume River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 72 reviews · from $38

Walk from your Hue hotel to the boat station, then cruise the Perfume River by private dragon boat. Your English-speaking guide explains local life, pagodas, and Hue’s history before a stop at Thien Mu Pagoda on Ha Khe Hill. Expect a calm 2.5-hour outing, though actual time can vary.

“Nhiên was wonderful, she showed up on time at our hotel, she was very gracious and absolutely professional. She gave detailed explanation in very good English during our boat cruise on the Perfume River. We highly recommend her as a guide and the Cruse as well.”

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Hue: Perfume River Dinner Cruise with Traditional Show - Meeting the boat at 49 Le Loi Street
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Hue: Perfume River Dinner Cruise with Traditional Show

4.Perfume River Dinner Cruise with Traditional Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $15

Join a two-hour VIP dragon boat cruise from 49 Le Loi Street in Hue. You can enjoy an eight-course dinner inspired by royal Hue cuisine, traditional singing, drinks, costumes, night views, and a flower-lantern release. The boat may make short river runs rather than a long sightseeing cruise, so the music and meal are central to the experience.

“Le prix reste assez élevé mais l'activité est super. nous avons bien mangé une série de plusieurs plats, pas très copieux. Le bateau fait plusieurs aller retours entre deux ponts . un groupe de musique traditionnel rejoint le bateau et c'est très sympa. on peut enfiler des costumes traditionnels pour toute la durée du repas.”

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