Hue: Perfume River Dinner Cruise with Folk Music Show

Thuy Bieu Village, Hue, Vietnam



Experience Hue’s cultural soul on a dinner cruise along the Perfume River. Enjoy a set menu of authentic Hue cuisine and a live Ca Hue folk music performance.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a dinner cruise on Hue’s Perfume River at night
  • Ride a traditional dragon boat with welcoming staff
  • Try on royal costumes for memorable photos
  • Float a traditional lantern for good luck and peace
  • Enjoy Hue cuisine (Bun Bo Hue, lemongrass pork skewers and local favorites)

Description

Step aboard a traditional dragon boat and be welcomed by friendly staff who help you don royal costumes for a unique photo opportunity. Settle in at your private table as the boat glides past the illuminated banks of Hue, offering a tranquil view of the city’s nighttime beauty. As you cruise, enjoy a set menu of authentic Hue cuisine, featuring specialties like green fig salad with shrimp and pork, imperial pineapple spring rolls, pork lemongrass skewers, Hue's traditional cakes and the renowned Royal Hue beef noodle soup (Bún Bò Huế). Choose between two curated menus, each highlighting regional flavors and local ingredients. Throughout dinner, take in the gentle river breeze and the shimmering lights reflecting on the water. The evening continues with a live Ca Hue folk music performance, hosted by a bilingual MC, immersing you in the melodies and traditions of central Vietnam. After the concert, participate in a floating flower lantern ceremony—a cherished local ritual—releasing your lantern onto the river for good luck as the music lingers in the air. The cruise concludes back at Toa Kham Tourist Boat Pier, leaving you in the heart of Hue, ready to explore further or reflect on a night of culture, flavor, and memory.

Includes

VIP air-conditioned dragon boat Hue Folk Music performance ticket Set menu dinner Seasonal fruits 01 complimentary drink (bottled water, a soft drink, or a beer) Floating flower lantern experience Traditional royal costume experience

Excludes

Personal expenses Hotel transfers Alcoholic beverages

Important Information

  • Arrive at Toa Kham Tourist Boat Pier 15 minutes before departure Minimum 1, maximum 40 guests per cruise Traditional costumes provided for photo opportunities Floating lantern ceremony included Tours conducted in Vietnamese and English Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Please let us know after making your booking if you require one

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