Overview

Destination: Da Nang & Hoi An
Departure: Huế
End point: Huế
Departure day: Daily departures
Theme: Culture, Heritage, History, Local Experience
Travel style: Cultural Exploration, Imperial History, Sightseeing, Local Craft
Accommodation: No accommodation (Day trip)
Duration: 1 days / 0 nights

Value of the package

Those who have been to Hue will have a feeling about a poetic, romantic, beautiful land with unique heritage sites whose attractiveness is undoubtedly stunning. Hue is an ideal choice for discovering the ancient charm of the old capital and diving into the mysterious stories about royal life as well as local culture.

Highlights of the Tour:

Take a traditional dragon boat ride along the scenic Perfume River.
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest and iconic pagoda in Hue.
Explore the Citadel (Imperial City), the living, working, worshipping, and relaxing areas of the Nguyen Kings.
Experience local daily life and trade at the lively Dong Ba Market.
Enjoy traditional Hue cuisine and Royal Tea for lunch, followed by a relaxing warm herbal foot bath.
Discover two famous royal tombs: Minh Mang Tomb (traditional architecture) and Khai Dinh Tomb (unique blend of Vietnamese and French styles).
Visit Thuy Xuan Incense and Conical Hat Village to observe traditional craft-making and take photos with colorful incense displays.

Dragon boat ride along the Perfume River
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda & Hue Citadel
Explore Dong Ba Market
Lunch with traditional Hue dishes & Royal Tea
Herbal water foot bath relaxation
Visit Minh Mang Tomb & Khai Dinh Tomb
Visit Thuy Xuan Incense and Conical Hat Village

Itinerary

Day 1: HUE CITY TOUR FULL DAY

08:00 AM – 08:30 AM | Pick-up & Dragon Boat Ride to Thien Mu Pagoda Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hue City and start the tour. Take a traditional dragon boat along the Perfume River, enjoying the fresh air and peaceful scenery on the way to Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue.
Morning | Explore Hue Citadel & Dong Ba Market After visiting Thien Mu Pagoda, transfer by car to Hue Citadel. Explore the former living, working, worshipping, and relaxing areas of the Nguyen Kings, the last royal dynasty of Vietnam. The final stop in the morning is Dong Ba Market, where you can experience local daily life before heading to lunch.
Midday | Lunch at My Home Restaurant & Herbal Foot Relaxation Enjoy lunch at My Home Restaurant, tasting traditional Hue dishes and royal tea. After the meal, relax your feet in warm herbal water.
Afternoon | Royal Tombs & Thuy Xuan Craft Village In the afternoon, visit two famous royal tombs: Minh Mang Tomb, known for its traditional architecture, and Khai Dinh Tomb, featuring a unique blend of Vietnamese and French styles. Continue with a short 10-minute drive to Thuy Xuan Incense and Conical Hat Village. Visit a local family to learn how traditional hats and incense are made and take photos with colorful incense displays.
04:30 PM | Hotel Drop-off in Hue Transfer back to your hotel in Hue. Tour ends.

Meals: Lunch (Traditional Hue dishes) & Royal Tea

Accommodation: No accommodation (day trip, no overnight stay)

Inclusion

Included

Mini van transfer - Dragon boat transfer
Professional tour guide - Lunch
Tickets & Royal Tea after lunch
Herbal water for relaxing feet after lunch
2 mineral water/day

Not included

Personal expenses and Services not mentioned above
Insurance
Tips & gratuities for guides and drivers

Policies

IMPORTANT NOTES

Pick-up and drop-off are available at hotels located within Hue City Center.
Please be ready at your hotel lobby between 08:00 AM and 08:30 AM.
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and hats are recommended as there is considerable walking at the Citadel and Royal Tombs.
Modest attire (covering shoulders and knees) is requested when visiting pagodas, temples, and sacred royal areas.
Insurance is not included; guests are recommended to have personal travel insurance.

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