Hue Private 2-Day Tour from Da Nang
2 days
Car/bus
From 2 people
From Da Nang
English speaking guide
Lunch included
From Da Nang, this private 2-day tour includes all highlights of Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, nestled on the banks of the poetic Perfume River, and is renowned for its magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Complex of Monuments. As the seat of the last Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), it offers a journey through history with its grand Citadel, serene royal tombs, and a distinctive, highly refined culinary tradition. On the way, visit the most famous places like Hai Van Pass.
Highlights
Visit other UNESCO-listed sites like royal tombs, pagoda
Leisurely dragon boat trip on beautiful Perfume River
Visit famous places between Da Nang & Hue like Hai Van Pass
Have lunch with authentic Hue local dishes
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84968009827
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Emailhoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Itinerary
Pick up
Pick up time: 8:00 AM (local time)
Our guide and driver will pick up you at your hotel in Da Nang city center or My Khe Beach or Da Nang International Airport or Da Nang Train Station.
Day 1: Hai Van Pass & Hue Imperial City
Morning: Our driver and driver will pick up you at Da Nang International Airport (DAD) or hotel in Da Nang. After that, visit Hai Van Pass, a spectacularly scenic mountain road that winds along the Central Vietnamese coast, offering breathtaking panoramic views where the mountains meet the sea in a dramatic fashion. See more details
On the other side of the pass, visit Lap An Lagoon, a stunning, tranquil expanse of brackish water majestically framed by dramatic mountains, creating a highly picturesque coastal scene renowned for its serene sunrises and sunsets. See more details
Visit the Imperial City of Hue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the capital and seat of the Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnam’s last royal family, from 1802 to 1945, showcasing a magnificent complex of palaces, temples, and gates. Surrounded by massive walls and a moat, this walled citadel offers a profound glimpse into imperial life and sophisticated architecture, including the exclusive Forbidden Purple City where the emperor and his family resided. See more details
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Check in the hotel (booked on your own) and then relax.
Experience a cyclo ride in Hue city center, offering a charming, slow-paced, and unobstructed tour of the city, allowing visitors to absorb the historic atmosphere of the imperial city and its bustling streets from the front-mounted passenger seat. Go across Truong Tien Bridge, the oldest and the most symbolic bridge in the city.
Evening: Have dinner at a recommended Vietnamese restaurant and then enjoy nightlife like a local (trying a local beer Huda at Hue Walking Street and watching the city).
Day 2: Hue City Tour
Morning: Embark a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River, Hue’s central waterway, known for its tranquil, scenic beauty and its historical significance as the lifeblood flowing past the city’s key imperial sites. See more details
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda or the Pagoda of the Celestial Lady, is the oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple in Hue, recognized for its dramatic location on a hill overlooking the serene Perfume River. Its most striking feature is the seven-story octagonal Phuoc Duyen Tower, which stands as the unofficial symbol of the city and represents different incarnations of the Buddha. See more details
Next, visit Dong Ba Market, the oldest and largest market in Hue, serving as the city’s vibrant and bustling commercial heart where locals shop for everything from daily necessities to famous regional specialties. This historic marketplace is a must-visit for tourists, offering an incredible array of authentic Hue street food and local souvenirs, including custom-tailored áo dài and unique poetic conical hats (nón bài thơ). See more details
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit Tomb of Tu Duc Emperor, the most beautiful and architecturally refined of Hue’s royal mausoleums, designed by Emperor Tu Duc himself as an idyllic, poetic retreat of palaces, pavilions, and lakes surrounded by a tranquil pine forest. See more details
Visit Thuy Xuan Incense Village, a vibrant, centuries-old traditional craft village in Hue, renowned for its colorful bundles of sun-drying incense sticks that create a picturesque and fragrant setting for visitors. See more details
Visit Khai Dinh Tomb, the final resting place of the penultimate Nguyễn Emperor, is a surprisingly lavish and unique architectural blend of traditional Vietnamese, Western Gothic, and Hindu styles, making it stand out as the most modern and flamboyant of Hue’s royal mausoleums. See more details
Go back to Da Nang or Da Nang International Airport. The tour ends.
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What's Included
- Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle for two days
- English speaking guide
- All entry tickets in the itinerary
- Lunch on 2 days
- Activities in the itinerary (dragon boat trip, cyclo ride)
- Bottled water
- Transport to Da Nang
- Hotel in Hue
- Attractions & activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Dinner
- Tipping & gratuities for guide and driver
- 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)
Additional Information
– Our driver & guide will pick you at your hotel in Da Nang city center (including Hai Chau District, Son Tra District except Nai Hien Dong ward & Tho Quang ward, Ngu Hanh Son District except Hoa Hai ward & Hoa Quy ward) or Hoi An city center.
– In the end of the tour, our driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.
– Pickup surcharge is required to visitors staying NOT in Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.
– All surcharges are payable in cash directly to your tour guide.
– No pick up & drop off service in Tan Hiep area of Hoi An (Cham Island).
– Children above 1,4 meters height OR 10 years old will be charged same to adults.
– Children from 1 to 1,4 meters height OR from 5 to 10 years old, will have a discount.
– Children under 5 years old OR 1 meter height, will be free of charge.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1,4 meters and above (and you booked a children ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1 meter and above (and you booked a free ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
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For daily tours:
– Any cancellation before 7 days of departure date will be free of charge.
– Any cancellation before 6 days of departure date will be charged 30% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 5 – 4 days of departure date will be charged 50% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 3 – 2 days of departure date will be charged 75% selling price.
– Any cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: non-refundable.
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What to bring/wear
To visit historical places, visitors should wear respectively. In other words, wear long pants to cover the upper knees, wear the shirt to cover shoulders, navel and armpits.
Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash.
Contact for reservation/support
If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please WhatsApp us by number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
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