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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is one history lesson you will not want to miss! Take a journey through Hue’s eventful past as you explore its ancient imperial architecture including; the Citadel, the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City, a boat trip along the Perfume River, the Emperor's Private Residence and Thien Mu Pagoda and a royal tomb.
Highlights:
- Journey through Hue’s most prominent tourist attraction, the Citadel which encloses the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor's-Private Residence
- Enjoy a local lunch
- Take a boat trip along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, infamous for the monk who set himself alight in political protest
- Explore an Emperor’s tomb
Travel insurance
Entrance fees
Bottled drinking water
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang City Center
Lunch
Boat
English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Tips and gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotels in Da Nang City Center (except Son Tra Peninsula)
Hai Van Pass, Lang Co, Vietnam Head to Hue, along the North coast of Da Nang to the top of Hai Van Pass where bunkers remaining from the war can be explored 15 minutes
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue, Vietnam Upon arrival in Hue, we will visit the Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor's Private Residence. Hue Citadel was built from 1804 to 1833 under the Nguyen’s Dynasty (the last feudalist kingdom in Vietnam). The grounds of the Imperial City are protected by 2-kilometer fortified ramparts and ringed by a moat. Inside the Citadel, there are many different construction works such as: Imperial City Gates, Purple Forbidden City, Temples and places of worshipping, pavilions, gardens, etc. 60 minutes
Hue, Hue, Vietnam We will have a short break for lunch 60 minutes
Perfume River, Hue, Vietnam Take a boat trip on the Perfume River with a stopover at Thien Mu Pagoda 15 minutes
Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue, Vietnam Thien Mu Pagoda, which is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Sai Gon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its cruel treatment of Buddhist monks and followers 30 minutes
Tomb of Khai Dinh, Vietnam We finally visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui. 45 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Caution: Visitors are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants under knees when visiting the Hue Citadel.
Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rouska_N
14 Aug 2024
Is was a good trip with lady called Viet.
A log 12 hours trip with a lot of dutiful nature on the way, great historical places.
annemariedD489LO
02 Jul 2024
Very much enjoyed this trip from Da Nang. Our guide Emily was excellent - kind, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and we felt very well looked after. Loved the drive over the pass into Hue, the places we visited and the delicious lunch. Well worth the travel time and highly recommended this tour to see the historical sites of Hue.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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