Take a journey through the fascinating past of Vietnam’s former Imperial Capital, Hue by visiting its prime historical attractions; the Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor’s Private Residence, Perfume River, Thien Mu pagoda and Khai Dinh Royal Tomb.
Highlights:
- Visit Hue’s prime attraction, the ancient Citadel, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor's Private Residence
- Enjoy a local lunch
- Take a boat trip on the beautiful Perfume River and stopover at Thien Mu pagoda, the Buddhist Monastery now infamous for the monk who set himself alight in 1963 to protest against cruel treatment of Buddhist monks
- Visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui
- Enjoy spectacular views, from the 360 panoramic sight of the Eastern Sea to the top of the world-famous Hai Van pass
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transportation with air-conditioning
✔ Travel insurance
✔ Entrance fees
✔ Bottled drinking water
✔ Lunch
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center
✔ Boat trip in Huong River
✔ English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
✖ Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
✖ Tips and gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. La An Central Boutique Villa & Spa
2. Hoi An Canal House
3. Hoi An Sea Village Homestay
4. Golden Rice Villa Hoian
5. Ancient Terracotta Villa
6. Summer Holiday Villa
7. OYO 469 Ly's Villa Hoi An
8. The Sunshine Hoi An Villa
9. Hoi An Riverside Resort & Spa
10. The Palm Tree Top Eco Retreat Hoi An
11. My Anh Boutique Villa Hoi An
12. Thanh Binh Riverside Hotel
13. Tra Que Mansion
14. MaiChi Villa Hoi An
15. Hoi An TNT Villa
16. Thanh Van Hotel
17. Bonsai Villa Hoi An
18. Orchids Homestay
19. Horizon Homestay Hoi An
20. Long Life Riverside Hotel
Additional Info: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center (Except South Hoi An area)
Itinerary
1
Hai Van Pass
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
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Perfume River
We will have a short break for lunch then take a boat trip on the Perfume River with a stopover at Thien Mu Pagoda
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Thien Mu Pagoda
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Tomb of Khai Dinh
We finally visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• 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
