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Home/Destinations/Hue/Perfume River & Pagoda

Perfume River & Pagoda Tours

Glide through Hue’s gentle heart: a dragon-boat cruise on the Perfume River, drifting past the Thien Mu Pagoda with its iconic seven-tiered tower, riverside temples, gardens and royal tombs. A relaxing, scenic way to experience the city’s spiritual and royal landmarks from the water.

152 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Hue to Dn/ Hoi An with Scenic Stops on the Way (or Vice Versa)
Hue
Hue to Dn/ Hoi An with Scenic Stops on the Way (or Vice Versa)
5.0(303)·6–7 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Hue City Full-Day Tour
Hue
Hue City Full-Day Tour
4.9(263)·8 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Hue: Custom Tour with Dragon Boat, Private Car & Motorbike
Hue
Hue: Custom Tour with Dragon Boat, Private Car & Motorbike
5.0(246)·4–8 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Hue Half Day Tour With Optional Dragon Boat on Perfume River
Hue
Hue Half Day Tour With Optional Dragon Boat on Perfume River
5.0(179)·3–6 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Hue Luxury Group Tour- Hue Daily Small Group Tour
Hue
Hue Luxury Group Tour- Hue Daily Small Group Tour
4.8(146)·7–8 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Hue Private Guided Tour: 5 Must-See Places
Hue
Hue Private Guided Tour: 5 Must-See Places
5.0(90)·5–7 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Hue City Day Tour with Dragon Boat from Hue or Danang, Hoi An
Da Nang
Hue City Day Tour with Dragon Boat from Hue or Danang, Hoi An
5.0(85)·7–11 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Dinner Cruise & Music Folk Song on the Perfume River in Hue
Hue
Dinner Cruise & Music Folk Song on the Perfume River in Hue
4.9(72)·2 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Hue Royal Tombs Tour: Visit Best Pagoda & King's Mausoleums
Hue
Hue Royal Tombs Tour: Visit Best Pagoda & King's Mausoleums
4.9(67)·3–5 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator
Huong River Afternoon Tea Cruise Tour Along Hue City
Hue
Huong River Afternoon Tea Cruise Tour Along Hue City
4.7(41)·1h 30min
from$22/ person
via Viator
Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River
Hue
Hue Tombs Tour by Bike & Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River
5.0(24)·6–7 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Hue City Full Day Tour with Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs
Hue
Hue City Full Day Tour with Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs
4.9(24)·8–9 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Hue Dragon Boat Tour: Perfume River, Royal Tombs, Hon Chen Temple
Hue
Hue Dragon Boat Tour: Perfume River, Royal Tombs, Hon Chen Temple
4.8(22)·7 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
Hue private guided tour to royal Tombs and Thien Mu Pagoda
Hue
Hue private guided tour to royal Tombs and Thien Mu Pagoda
5.0(22)·5–7 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Hue: Deluxe group tour
Hue
Hue: Deluxe group tour
4.8(22)·8–9 hours
from$42/ person
via Viator
Hue Private Guided Tour : Citadel, Royal tombs, Thien Mu pagoda
Hue
Hue Private Guided Tour : Citadel, Royal tombs, Thien Mu pagoda
5.0(20)·6–7 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Hue Private Tradictional Dragon Boat(Cruise) Imperial by Memories
Hue
Hue Private Tradictional Dragon Boat(Cruise) Imperial by Memories
4.3(15)·45 min
from$19/ person
via Viator
Hue: Fine Dining Breakfast Cruise On Perfume River by Hueritage
Hue
Hue: Fine Dining Breakfast Cruise On Perfume River by Hueritage
5.0(14)·1 hour
from$29/ person
via Viator
Hue: Dragon Boat, Perfume River, Pagoda & Royal Tomb Tour
Hue
Hue: Dragon Boat, Perfume River, Pagoda & Royal Tomb Tour
4.8(11)·5 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Hue: Royal Tombs, Pagoda, Perfume River by Dragon Boat & Car
Hue
Hue: Royal Tombs, Pagoda, Perfume River by Dragon Boat & Car
4.7(10)·5h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Hue: VIP Dragon Boat Dinner Cruise on the Perfume River
Hue
Hue: VIP Dragon Boat Dinner Cruise on the Perfume River
4.1(10)·1–2 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Hue: Fine Dining Lunch Cruise On The Perfume River by Hueritage
Hue
Hue: Fine Dining Lunch Cruise On The Perfume River by Hueritage
5.0(9)·1h 30min
from$49/ person
via Viator
Hue City Tour Full Day or Half Day
Hue
Hue City Tour Full Day or Half Day
4.9(9)·8 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Hue City Full Day - Deluxe Small Group Tour
Hue
Hue City Full Day - Deluxe Small Group Tour
4.7(7)·8–9 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Hue Tour from Da Nang: Imperial Citadel & Thien Mu Pagoda & Lunch
Da Nang
Hue Tour from Da Nang: Imperial Citadel & Thien Mu Pagoda & Lunch
5.0(5)·10–11 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Hue: Afternoon Tea Cruise On The Perfume River by Hueritage
Hue
Hue: Afternoon Tea Cruise On The Perfume River by Hueritage
5.0(5)·1 hour
from$49/ person
via Viator
Hue: Night Cruise, 8 Course Dinner & Music on Perfume River
Hue
Hue: Night Cruise, 8 Course Dinner & Music on Perfume River
4.8(4)·2 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Hue Motorcycle Tour with Fishing: Best Unique Day Trips in Hue
Hue
Hue Motorcycle Tour with Fishing: Best Unique Day Trips in Hue
5.0(4)·6–7 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Tour & Dragon Cruise Experience - only 8 people
Hoi An
Hue Imperial City Tour & Dragon Cruise Experience - only 8 people
5.0(3)·12 hours
from$127/ person
via Viator
Hue: Fine Dining Brunch Cruise On The Perfume River by Hueritage
Hue
Hue: Fine Dining Brunch Cruise On The Perfume River by Hueritage
5.0(2)·1 hour
from$37/ person
via Viator
Shore Excursion to visit Hue City & Perfume River from CHAN MAY or TIEN SA Port
Da Nang
Shore Excursion to visit Hue City & Perfume River from CHAN MAY or TIEN SA Port
5.0(2)·8 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
From Hue: Hue City Tour Imperial, Thien Mu Pagoda, Royal Tombs
Hue
From Hue: Hue City Tour Imperial, Thien Mu Pagoda, Royal Tombs
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Hue City 1 Day Tour
Hue
Hue City 1 Day Tour
5.0(1)·6–8 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Private Hue Dragon Boat Tour Thien Mu Pagoda & Royal Tombs
Hue
Private Hue Dragon Boat Tour Thien Mu Pagoda & Royal Tombs
6 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Perfume River Dragon Boat and Hue Highlights Private Tour
Hue
Perfume River Dragon Boat and Hue Highlights Private Tour
5 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Hue Night Cyclo Ride and Folk Music with Perfume River Boat Tour
Hue
Hue Night Cyclo Ride and Folk Music with Perfume River Boat Tour
3 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Discover Cultural Treasures in Hue Private Dragon Boat Tour
Hue
Discover Cultural Treasures in Hue Private Dragon Boat Tour
6 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Dragon Boat Perfume River and Royal Heritage Sites from Hue
Hue
Dragon Boat Perfume River and Royal Heritage Sites from Hue
7 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Half-Day Tour with Perfume River Boat Ride
Hue
Hue Imperial City Half-Day Tour with Perfume River Boat Ride
4–6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial Citadel: Dragon Boat Adventure with Small Group Tour
Hue
Hue Imperial Citadel: Dragon Boat Adventure with Small Group Tour
8–9 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Hue Fullday City Tour
Hue
Hue Fullday City Tour
8 hours
from$134/ person
via Viator
Boat Cruise With Romantic Dinner On Perfume River
Hue
Boat Cruise With Romantic Dinner On Perfume River
5 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Hue Citadel tour by Train from Da Nang and Perfume River Cruise
Da Nang
Hue Citadel tour by Train from Da Nang and Perfume River Cruise
9–11 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Hue day tour with boat ride on Perfume river and local food
Hue
Hue day tour with boat ride on Perfume river and local food
8 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Hue City private Tour: Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda & Lunch
Hue
Hue City private Tour: Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda & Lunch
10 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Shore Excursion: Hue City,Royal King Tomb,Perfume River:CHAN MAY or TIEN SA Port
Hue
Shore Excursion: Hue City,Royal King Tomb,Perfume River:CHAN MAY or TIEN SA Port
8 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Hue Night Cyclo Ride and Folk Music with Perfume River Boat Tour
Hue
Hue Night Cyclo Ride and Folk Music with Perfume River Boat Tour
3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator

Perfume River & Pagoda in Hue — FAQ

What is a Perfume River cruise in Hue?
A Perfume River cruise is a relaxing boat trip — often on a colourful dragon boat — past Hue’s riverside sights, including the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, temples and royal tombs.
What is the Thien Mu Pagoda?
The Thien Mu Pagoda is Hue’s most famous temple, a seven-tiered tower overlooking the Perfume River, an important Buddhist site and a highlight of any river cruise.
Is a Perfume River boat trip worth it?
Yes — a dragon-boat cruise is a scenic, peaceful way to see the Thien Mu Pagoda and reach the royal tombs, a lovely complement to the Citadel.

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