Hue City Day Tour with Dragon Boat from Hue or Danang, Hoi An
Description
Hue City 1 Full Day Tour with Dragon Boat from Hue or Da Nang or Hoi An with many different options. You can choose from some Options Below: - OPTION 1: TRIP BY PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER - DEPATURE FROM HUE ONLY. You will Visit: Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Any 2 Royal Tombs (choose from Minh Mang, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh, Dong Khanh). - OPTION 2: TOUR BY MOTORBIKE WITH DRIVER AND ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE: You will visit Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Vong Canh Hills, Tiger Arena, any 2 Tombs (Choose from Minh Mang, Tu Duc and Khai Dinh). - OPTION 3: PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR BY CAR FROM HUE WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE: You will visit: Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and any 2 Royal Tombs (Choose from Minh Mang, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh, Dong Khanh Tombs). - OPTION 4-5: PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR BY CAR FROM DANANG or HOI AN WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE: You will visit: Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, One Royal Tomb (Choose from Tombs of Minh Mang or Khai Dinh or Tu Duc).
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Itinerary
Built from 1804 by King Gia Long and finished in 1833 by King Minh Mang. At the entrance of the Ngan gate into the Imperial Citadel are the Nine Holy Cannons cast from melted down bronze wares from the Tay Son dynasty. The cannons are named after the four seasons and five elements (metal, earth, wood, water and fire) and are known as the “Holy Invincible Generals”. They have never been used for military purposes and are the guardian spirits of the Hue Citadel. Notes: We will spend 2 hours in Imperial City, plus 2.5 - 3 hours driving if you depart from Da Nang or Hoi An!
The oldest Pagoda in Hue built in 1601 by Lord Nguyen Hoang - Founder of the Nguyen Family in Central Vietnam. 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. Note: We will spend 30 minutes in Pagoda, plus 30 minutes to travel by car/van!
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.
OPTIONAL STOP - Tomb with Blended architecture of Vietnamese and Western built from 1920 to 1931. The mausoleum was started on September 4, 1920 under the command of Former Military Governor Le Van Ba and took 11 years to complete. Participating in the construction of the mausoleum, there were many famous craftsmen and artisans throughout the country such as Phan Van Tanh, Nguyen Van Kha, Ky Duyet, Cuu Horn... To have funds to build the mausoleum, King Khai Dinh asked the government protection allowed him to increase the tax on filling 30% throughout the country and use that money to make a mausoleum. This action of Khai Dinh has been strongly condemned by history. Note: We will spend 30 minutes in Pagoda, plus 30 minutes to travel by car/van!
OPTIONAL STOP - Built from 1864 to 1867, and is famous for it's landscape and Oriental Architecture. This tomb was planned and built by himself as a summer palace, and King Tu Duc sometimes lived and worked here from 1867 until his death in 1883.
OPTIONAL STOP - Tomb built from 1840 to 1843 by Son of Minh Mang - King Thieu Tri. Minh Mang Tomb, whose literal name is 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, Thua Thien Hue province, near Bang junction. Lang 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. Note: We will spend 45 minutes in Pagoda, plus 45 minutes to travel by car/van!
DEPARTURE FROM DANANG or HOI AN ONLY: This is well known as Cloudy Pass, the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam where you can overlook the mountain, sky, and ocean. This is a pass just north of Danang city with recent historic significance. Hai Van pass is mostly for tourists since the main traffic runs through a tunnel at the base of the mountain. The road is well maintained and ascends from the coast to above a thousand meters. On the top of the mount, there are remnants of fortifications and an excellent view.
DEPARTURE FROM DANANG or HOI AN ONLY: Lap An Lagoon, often called the "Pearl of Hue," is a sprawling 800-hectare brackish water lagoon located in Lang Co Town, Thua Thien Hue Province. Nestled between the Bach Ma Mountains and Lang Co Bay, it is renowned for its mirror-like water and serene natural beauty.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up service is included for City Center Located Hotels in Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An. 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. If you start the tour from Da Nang or Hoi An, our driver will pick you up to drive you to Hue City with Sightseeing Stops for taking picture in Hai Van Pass & Lap An Lagoon (about 3 hours if from Da Nang, and 3.5 hours if from Hoi An), where our local guide will welcome you for the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Infant meals not included on tour
- Decent clothes to cover your shoulders and knees are recommended for temple visit.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(83)
We were a family of 6 visiting Hue for 2 days and had a whole day of visit with our guide Linh in both English and Vietnamese as the grand mother is not speaking English. She gave excellent and detailed explanation of every site all throughout the day. The logistics from the pick up from the hotel to the boat on the Perfume river and trip with the van went very smoothly! We highly recommend her to anyone interested in discovering Hue.
“A fantastic day in Hue with Linh! She was punctual, perfectly organized, and incredibly knowledgeable — she brought the Imperial City and the royal tombs to life with stories and context that made everything meaningful. And to top it off, she took us to an absolutely delicious local meal, one of the highlights of our trip. We recommend Linh without hesitation!”
Linh is 5 stars. She was warm, knowledgeable and ensured that we got the best out of the tour. She took lots of pictures for us and made the whole tour every enjoyable for the whole family. We had a great day and would definitely recommend Linh.
I had a great time with the guide Lin in Hue who was very knowledgeable on all areas and very attentive. It was an enjoyable experience touring through different temples and learning about kings that i would 100% recommend and do again.
Linh was a very good tour guide! She took us all over the Hue and provided loads of information about the city. Would definitely recommend!
Linh was a very knowledgeable guide and was exceptionally kind to our little boy. We had a great day and she accommodated all our requests. Great cultural experience!
I was very happy with my guide, Hung. He provided excellent explanations, shared interesting details, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. His knowledge, kindness, and attention throughout the tour helped me appreciate everything so much more. Thanks to Hung, I was able to enjoy my experience to the fullest and create wonderful memories.
We had a wonderful day trip from Hoi An to Hue with our tour guide Nhienle and driver. They were both friendly, helpful, and very insightful throughout the journey. Nhienle shared interesting information about the places we visited and made the trip enjoyable and relaxed. The driver was professional and safe, and everything was well organised. They also kindly helped arrange a driver for our other trips, which made our travel much easier. Highly recommended!
Nhien took us all over Hue. We saw the Imperial city, the last king’s resting place, a boat down the Perfume River, we made incense. Just amazing. Our driver took us over the Hai Van pass from Da Nang. It was all spectacular. Absolutely recommend!
Our guide, Lam was superb! She is very knowledgeable, speaks excellent English and has a good sense of humour. She customized it to our pace and provided really good advice about other things to see in the region. Our driver was also very good. He is very safe and polite. The tour itself covered all the highlights including the Imperial City, 2 tombs of the Emporers, the Thien Mu Pagoda and a dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River as well as a very good Pho lunch at a family restaurant. The tour is excellent value for the money.
