Hue Private Dragon Boat, Thien Mu Pagoda & Royal Tombs Tour
- Enjoying Refreshing Dragon Boat Cruise on Romantic Perfume River (Huong River)
- Learn about life of the Kings; their wives, concubines & eunuchs with local expert
- Visiting the most famous, the Nicest and Oldest pagoda in Hue named Thien Mu
- Learning about the importance of Buddhism to our local community in Vietnam
- Visiting Best Royal Tombs of the Emperors to learn about Vietnamese Royalty.
Options
Pagoda & 1 Tomb with Driver
Pagoda & Any 1 Royal Tomb: You will visit Thien Mu Pagoda and choose any 1 royal tomb of Minh Mang or Khai Dinh or Tu Duc with driver only.
Tour Guide is not included: available with surcharge of 35$/group (English speaking only).
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Time is flexible, and we do not limit sightseeing time!
Private Car & Dragon Boat: we have 20 minutes Boat Trip to Pagoda, then take car with driver to Minh Mang Tomb or Khai Dinh Tomb or Tu Duc Tomb.
Entry Ticket 150k/tomb: If you also visit Imperial City, we recommend Combo Ticket (valid 2 days) to visit Imperial City with 2 Tombs, or 3 Tombs.
Pickup included
What's included in Hue Private Dragon Boat, Thien Mu Pagoda & Royal Tombs Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Perfume River
We take dragon boat cruise in Perfume River (Hương River), that originates from the Truong Son Dong mountain range. The main stream is Ta Trach with a length of 67km, originating from the Truong Son Dong range, along the Bach Ma area to the northwest, through Nam Dong town. Then it merges with Huu Trach stream with a length of 60km in the North through Bang Lang junction. At the place where these two streams meet to form the Perfume River.
Thien Mu Pagoda
Also 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.
Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
Tomb of Minh Mang (also known as Minh Menh) also called Hieu Lang, built by Emperor Thieu Tri of the Nguyen Dynasty, is located on Cam Ke mountain, An Bang hamlet, Huong Tho commune, Hue city, province. Thua Thien Hue, near Bang Lang junction, is the confluence of two streams, Huu Trach and Ta Trach, forming the Perfume River, 12 km from the center of Hue city. Minh Mang Mausoleum was built from 1840 to 1843, when it was completed, it mobilized up to ten thousand workers and soldiers.
Inclusions
- Private Comfortable Air-conditioner Car or Mini Van
- Private English Speaking Guide (Depend on Options)
- Private Dragon Boat Cruise Trip on the Perfume River
- Motorbike with Helmet & Driver (Depend on Options)
- Tips/Gratuities for tour guide and driver if excellent service
- Tickets (150k/tomb or Combo Ticket if you also visit Citadel)
- Food, Drink and Anything not mentioned clearly on Itinerary
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Pick up service is included for City Center Located Hotels or Train Station in Hue City. There will be surcharge for pick up in Airports, Cruise Ports, or Hotels Located Outside of City Center. So please specify your address for the convenience of pick-up service.