Hue City Trip From Hoi An or Da Nang By Private Tour
Description
08:00AM Our driver will pick up at your hotel lobby in Da Nang/Hoi An and transferring to Hue. On the way to Hue, we will free stop sightseeing at: - Hai Van Pass - Lang Co Bay - Lap An Lagoon When we arrive to Hue, the tour guide will join with us, then we will visit: - Khai Dinh Tomb - Citadel - Thien Mu Pagoda Then drop off at your hotel in Da Nang. You depart at 08:00AM and come back to your hotel in Da Nang/Hoi An around 07:30PM
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Hai Van pass is one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam where you can see green trees in contrast to waves in the blue sea. On the top of the pass, there are the vestiges of long ago, fortified gateway. The American and French bunkers in Hai Van pass provide broaden views for the city without any steep climb. At the peak a small rest station is where the tour from Hue to Hoi An takes break welcomes visitors with local and coffee on offer.
Just 60 km from Hue, on the tour is the serene fishing township of Lang Co. The incredible Lang Co beach was recognized in 2009 as one of the 30 most beautiful bays in the world with the sloping sea, fine and clean sand, great moderate wave. Visitors can sample the local seafood on the water at the restaurant at the end of walkways hovering over the water. Hence, there are some water sports offered for you to enjoy.
Taking a view afar, the village looks like a strip of silk winding between Phu Gia Pass in the north and Hai Van Pass in the south. Verdant trees, crystal clear waters, especially the image of the cloud covering the mountains makes the village fascinating and glamorous
Different from the traditional architecture, Khai Dinh tomb was built with modern materials such as steel and reinforced concrete under the Western influences. The tomb is accessible by climbing 127 steps which are bounded by dragon banisters. Getting upstairs, you can see the house of epitaph, and many statues of mandarins, horses, soldiers… at the courtyard
The Hue Citadel is one of the most well-known destinations in Hue and was recognized by UNESCO as the World Cultural Heritage. The whole palace complex consists of three parts: The first part is Citadel which was built from 1805 to 1832, through time and war, it still maintains original nearly 140 small and large constructions. The Citadel was built for defensive purposes. The second part is Imperial City, the most important part of the citadel, built from 1804 to 1833 under Minh Mang King’s reign, Imperial City includes more than 100 architectural works for royal palaces and shrines and it was for the worship and ceremony purpose. The last part is Purple Forbidden City, built in early 1803 under Gia Long King’s reign. The Purple Forbidden City was served for the King and the royal family. The Citadel is one of the symbols of Hue city and a must visit place for anyone coming to Hue.
According to a legend, Lord Nguyen Hoang dreamt about a lady who said that the Lord would come and build this pagoda for prosperity of the country, believing in the Lady’s words, Lord Nguyen Hoang ordered to build this pagoda and named it Thien Mu pagoda which means “Heaven Lady”. Located on Ha Khe Hill, 5km away from the city, Thien Mu Pagoda is the most fascinating and ancient pagoda considered as one of the symbols of Hue City.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(31)
Hieu was very informative and took us through several different sites in Hue. The food was delicious at the lunch stop. And the transportation was very comfortable.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear that you had a great time exploring Hue with Hieu. He will be very pleased to know his efforts made your trip more enjoyable 😊 We’re also glad you enjoyed the lunch and found the transportation comfortable throughout the journey. Your feedback truly means a lot to us and motivates our team to keep delivering the best service. We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam again in the future! Warm regards, BNT Travel
Enjoyed seeing the history of Vietnam’s kings and beautiful palace grounds and tomb. Stopped by incense village and tried my hand at making an incense stick. Visited beautiful pagoda and temple with important historical significance. Enjoyed lovely lunch. Tour guide Ruby did a fantastic job!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! ❤️ We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the rich history of Vietnam’s kings, the majestic palaces, and the peaceful tombs. It sounds like you had a great time at the incense village—making your own incense stick is always a unique and memorable experience! 🌸 I will be sure to share your fantastic feedback with Ruby. She will be so happy to know that her dedication and storytelling helped make your visit to our historical pagodas and temples so special. We are also glad you enjoyed the local lunch! Your satisfaction is our greatest reward. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Vietnam for more cultural discoveries in the future! Warmest regards, The BNT Travels Team
Don't miss this experience. Great itinerary, a fabulous guide (Dat) and patient and experienced driver (Tam). Lunch location was delicious and also excellent.
Warm greetings from BNT Travel! Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring Hue with us. Dat is indeed a fabulous guide, and Tam is one of our most trusted and skilled drivers — we’re so glad their efforts made your trip smooth and memorable. We’re also happy to know you enjoyed the lunch location and the overall itinerary. Your satisfaction means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam for more adventures in the future. Warm regards, The BNT Travel Team
It all went very well. Because it was our first time to make a several-hour drive, we were expectant, but the driver drove safely and carefully. The only thing that would improve would be if he could communicate better in English. Our guide in Hué spoke well English, was very active and well disposed, available. We really liked it. ;)
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us! ❤️ We are very happy to hear that your first long car journey in Vietnam went smoothly and that you felt safe and well-cared for by our driver. We also truly appreciate your feedback regarding his English communication; we are constantly working to improve our team's skills to provide an even better experience for our international guests. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed your time in Hue with our guide! I will be sure to share your compliments with her—she will be thrilled to know her energy and helpfulness made such a positive impression on you. ;) Thank you for choosing BNT Travels. We hope you have many more beautiful memories of your time in our country! Warmest regards, The BNT Travels Team
Great tour guide who was very helpful and attentive. Learned a lot and really got to experience Hue in a short day trip.
Thank you so much for your kind review! ❤️ We are delighted to hear that you had such an insightful experience in Hue. It’s wonderful to know that our guide’s helpfulness and attentiveness allowed you to learn a lot and truly experience the essence of the city, even within a short day trip. I will definitely share your appreciation with our guide—they will be so happy to know they made your visit to the ancient capital memorable! We hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a longer stay and more discoveries in the future. Warmest regards, The BNT Travels Team
Hue is a lovely town with a lot of history. The monuments and Imperial City were amazing. The driver was polite and safe. The car was clean. The tour guide Ruby was just amazing. She was courteous and knowledgeable. She really wanted me to enjoy the tour. She even brought a raincoat and little rain booties for me. Ruby shared both historical details but also information about the culture. She was an open, sweet, highly intelligent person and it was delightful to spend the day with her in this amazing city. She also took me to a local restaurant to try foods special to Hue. She really wanted me to try the salt coffee and that was super-fun to go to the coffee shop. The only issue is Hue is quite far from Hoi An and I did not realize that. Better from Da Nang.
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to know you had such a wonderful experience. Ruby, our tour guide, is truly one of the finest. At BNT Travel, we are committed to delivering top-notch services to all our customers. We look forward to welcoming you back to Vietnam for more amazing adventures together!
We were super disappointed in the way BNT tour operator had organised and did not communicate anything until the night before of the tour only until I had reached out. The fact that there was no communication up till the night before the tour was very disappointing. With the trip to Hue being 3 hours one way, it was an awkward ride. BNT stated in their tour itinerary that there will be an English speaking driver howerever this is false advertising. The sight seeing places to stop over could have been better in the sense if there was a coffee shop to stop by or other options of scenery. BNT operator should also advertise the hours travelling by car takes as nowhere did it stipulate 3 hours until I was informed the night before the tour. BNT did not pass on the tour guide contact details to me so I could not plan or ask the guide and inform her in advance of the food requirement for lunch due to medical reasons. As a result we had to remove a few items off the list. We were very grateful that she was able to tweak some of the menu with the restaurant in such short timing. The restaurant we went to was super accomodating and the food was delicious. The highlights of the tour was the Tomb and Imperial city and the tour guide Trinh was absolutely amazing and accommodating. Her knowledge on the history around the Dynasty and Imperial City was absolutely enriching to hear. Heading back to the hotel we were informed that we would take a shorter route which was around the 2.5 hour mark. This ended up being 3 hours and 20 minutes. Overall the actual tour with Trinh in Hue City and the food were fantastic. BNT representatives lack of communication and false advertising resulted this tour down to two stars.
Dear Ms. Anushka Donellan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the aspects of your experience that did not meet your expectations. Your comments are incredibly valuable to us, as they help us improve our services and ensure a better experience for future travelers. We deeply regret the communication issues and the confusion regarding the English-speaking driver and the travel time. We understand how frustrating it must have been to not receive clear information until the last minute. We will immediately address this with our team and ensure that communication and accurate details are shared well in advance for all future bookings. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Hue City and that Ms. Trinh’s knowledge and adaptability made your experience memorable. We are proud of our guides and are delighted that she enriched your visit to the Tomb and Imperial City. Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience you experienced, and we are grateful for your constructive feedback. We would love the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and show you the improvements we’ve made. Best regards, BNT Travel Team.
Just having that personalised one on one experience made this very long day trip worth it. Miss Trinh was extremely knowledgeable and had great English. She was SUPBERB! She went out of her way to ensure I had a memorable trip to Hue. Out of all the Viator tours I did this holiday this was by far the best!
Great company. Lots of communication. Tom arrived early and gave us a great tour with lunch. Outstanding! Communication is key when doing these tours. This is the company you want!
Dear our beloved Jeffcreek, Thank you so much for your pretty review. Hope to see all of you in Vietnam again soon. Best Regards, BNT Travel Team.
The drive from Da Nang through the Hai Van Pass was amazing, Lapan Lagoon was a very picturesque little place we stopped for loads of pictures, met our guide Tom in Hue, very friendly, knowledgeable and personable. On to the citadel, what an amazing place to visit, then on to the Pagoda and Tombs, great day learnt a lot about Vietnam.
Dear our beloved BrettC, We are happy to receive your lovely review. We will be sure to pass on the comments to our team and Tom. Hope to see you travel with us soon. Best Regards, BNT Travel Team.
