Hue Day Tour from Chan May Port with Lunch
Overview
This day tour shows you highlights of Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. You will see the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda and Tomb of Khai Dinh Emperor that are inscribed to be Unesco world heritage sites. The Imperial City has an enormous entrance gate, grand palaces, temples, residences, gardens and high protective walls. Located on a hilltop by the Perfume River, the pagoda is built based on a legend. In the mountains, the tomb is most unique in the city. On the way from Hoi An to Hue, stop at Lap An Lagoon to see the beautiful landscape and take pictures. Hue’s local dishes are served for lunch.
*Complex of Hue Monuments is the first world heritage site in Vietnam (listed in 1993)
Highlights
- Visit the Imperial City of Hue, the seat of power of Nguyen Dynasty, the last Vietnamese feudal dynasty
- Visit & take photos at Ngo Mon Gate, the symbol of Hue city
- Marvel at Tomb of Khai Dinh Emperor, the most unique royal mausoleum
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest and the most famous temple
- Learn about history & culture in Vietnam’s former capital city
- Have lunch with authentic Hue local dishes
What's Included
- Roundtrip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up at the hotel within city center
- English speaking guide
- Entry fee to Hue Imperial City
- Entry fee to Khai Dinh Tomb
- Lunch with Hue local dishes
- Bottled water
- Pick up at the hotel outside city center (see the map & surcharge below)
- Dinner
- Tipping & gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (shopping, rain poncho, photography, etc)
- Extra charge of 100,000 VND per person on public holidays in Vietnam (New year from 25/01/2025 to 02/02/2025, Independence day, Reunification day, Hung kings festival, International Labour day)
Departure & Return
Pick up time: after the cruise docks (local time)
Our driver and guide will pick up you at the meeting point outside Chan May Port.
From where the cruise docks, please go towards the port’s main entrance and then turn right, walk along the road until see our guide with a sign which shows your full names. The distance is about 500 meters.
Contact us by whatsapp +84968009827 to request an exact pick up time.
Itinerary
See details in Khai Dinh Tomb
See details in Hue Imperial City Travel Guide
See details in Thien Mu Pagoda Travel Guide
Additional Info
- This experience is run with 2 travelers minimum but private one is still available. Chat with us via whatsapp number +84968009827 for the best price.
- Confirmation may be received at time of booking.
- If traveling with kids, an announcement in advance is necessary.
- Free for children under 5 years old and 25% off for children from 5 to 10 years old, full fee for older ages.
- A small extra fee will be surcharged to pick up in the Son Tra peninsula (Da Nang) and South Hoi An area (Hoi An)
- Most travelers can participate, LGBT-friendly
- No wheelchair accessible.
- This experience requires good weather. In case it’s canceled, an annoucement will be made in advance. The Hai Van Pass may be skipped if heavy rain or stormy weather occurs, to ensure visitor’s safety (decided by tour guide).
How to Book & Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
Imperial City, the Buddist temple and the emperor tomb require a dress code. In particular, travelers need to wear respectively and asked to cover armpits, navel and knees. See-through garments are not thought to be not proper to get on worshipping places. Many people choose a shirt and an above-the-know pant, and put a long piece of cloth to use later. There are no sarong or other coverings available inside the attractions, so need to buy if don’t have. On the outside of their walls, it’s possible to seek.
In the dry season (from March to August), visitors should bring sun cream, sunglasses, lightweight and cool fabric clothings. In the rest of the year, known as the wet season, rain coats/umbrellas, waterproof shoes, and more layers are necessary to prepare once hitting the road.
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