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Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery

Hoi An City
5/5
Duration

11 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Embark on a captivating journey to Hue, starting with a scenic drive over Hai Van Pass. Explore the historic Citadel, home to the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City, showcasing Vietnam’s rich heritage. Enjoy a tranquil boat trip on the Perfume River, stopping at the historic Thien Mu Pagoda, and conclude with a visit to the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, harmoniously set in nature.

Highlights

  • Hai Van Pass: Experience stunning views and explore historical war bunkers.
  • Imperial City: Uncover the rich history and architecture of Hue's Citadel.
  • Thien Mu Pagoda: Visit a significant Buddhist monastery with a poignant past.
  • Khai Dinh Royal Tomb: Admire the exquisite design and feng shui principles

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Begin your journey to Hue, traveling along the northern coast of Da Nang and making a stop at the top of Hai Van Pass to explore the remnants of war bunkers. Upon arrival in Hue, we will visit the Citadel, the city's prime attraction, which encompasses the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City, and the Emperor's Private Residence. Built from 1804 to 1833 during the Nguyen Dynasty - the last feudal kingdom in Vietnam - the Citadel is fortified by 2-kilometer ramparts and surrounded by a tranquil moat. Inside the Citadel, you can explore a variety of structures, including the Imperial City Gates, the Purple Forbidden City, as well as temples, pavilions, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

After a short break for lunch, we will embark on a boat trip along the picturesque Perfume River, making a stop at Thien Mu Pagoda. This active Buddhist monastery, dating back to 1601, houses poignant historical displays, including a car belonging to a former monk who set himself alight in 1963 to protest against the South Vietnamese regime's treatment of Buddhists. Finally, we will visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings and built according to feng shui principles.

Caution: Visitors are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants covering knees when visiting the Hue Citadel.

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Age requirements

  • Adult: 11 - 99 years old
  • Child 6 - 10 years old: 50% off
  • Infant 0 - 5 years old: Free
  • Maximum 1 child/infant accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child/infant will pay the adult price

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center
  • Transportation with air-conditioning
  • Entrance fees
  • Boat
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Lunch
  • English speaking tour guide (Other languages available upon request with surcharge)
  • Travel insurance
  • This tour will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.

Tourstyles

From Hoi An

Tour's Location

Hoi An City

FAQs

Cancellation

All cancellation from guest arise additional charges as follows:

For Half-day, Full-day tours:

  • More than 24 hours before departuare: No charges
  • Less than 24 hours before departure or No show : 100% of the tour

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Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

Great Trip

This is an excellent day trip, picked up bang on time in brand new vehicle, both the driver and guide were very good. Lunch included and was a very high standard. Also top marks to the company itself, great communication from them. Would definately use again.
Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

Responsible and polite!

They picked us up at 7 o’clock complied with the agreement, they give you water for the journey and during, the guide super correct and polite and our driver super groomed and polite, had no complaint, thank you!
Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

Good

Just finished a Hue day tour today with our great knowledgeable English guide Sang. I am a travel agent visiting from Australia and will be sure to recommend Sang and Hoi An express to my clients as Sang did such a great job. Thank you for your time and expertise. Hoi An express should promote Sang for his great job skills !!! Thank you for a great day.
Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

Day trip hue with tour guide sang

My friend and I were extremely impressed with this tour. Our tour guide Sang was exceptional in all areas. He was helpful, kind, knowledgeable and great at his job. Sang was so nice he even generously paid for my coffee. We also felt safe with our driver at all times even though the traffic was very busy he managed to get us there and back with great ease. Sang has made our trip even better than it already was. I will recommend this tour to all my friends because of the great experience he gave us. Thank you so much Hoi an express. Could not be happier. A special thank you to sang for being such a welcoming and amazing person to have as our guide!
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Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

Was concerned that this would feel rushed.... but it did not

We really enjoyed our day out in Hue, thanks to Eric and our driver. We had a great time exploring the forbidden city and really appreciated the insight that Eric gave us at the monastery. The lunch was nice.. but probably nicer than it needed to be. We should have been happy to have paid a little less for the tour (it is quite expensive, comparatively) and enjoyed some street food somewhere. Seeing the throne room was amazing, and Eric's descriptions allowed us to really visualise what things would have been like. We were worried that we were stretching things a bit, by doing a day trip here from Hoi An... but it was entirely worth it. Would recommend this to people that have a day to spare. Thank you Eric!
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Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

Impeccable experience

We had an impeccable your. Our tour guide, Mr. Mot, ensured that we had a fun time. Would recommend taking this tour of you are in Hoi An.
Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

A Journey Through History and Culture with an Exceptional Guide and Driver in Hue

I booked the tour from Danang to Hue with Hoi An Express and had the chance to visit the magnificent Imperial City, the Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh, and the Thien Mu Pagoda. The tour was fantastic and I have to give a special shoutout to our excellent guide Tom and driver Nam. Tom, also known as Mot, was knowledgeable and friendly, providing me with a wealth of information about the history and culture of the area. Nam was a professional and excellent driver, who ensured our safety and comfort throughout the journey. He was driving super safely, which is outstanding in the sometimes chaotic traffic in Vietnam. The tour started on time and I was picked up from my hotel. Despite being the only one who booked the tour, it still took place and I was treated like a VIP. I never felt rushed and all of my questions were thoroughly answered by Tom. We had a delicious lunch, a seven-course meal, served in a nice atmosphere. The car we traveled in was new, had excellent AC, and was super comfortable. We took a scenic route to Hue, which added to the overall experience. The Imperial City of Hue was the highlight of the tour, with its stunning architecture and rich history. The attention to detail in the restoration of the buildings was evident and added to the overall experience. While visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda, I also learned about the religions in Vietnam and the life of the monks. The Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh was also a fascinating visit, showcasing the unique blend of traditional Vietnamese and European architectural styles. I can recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. The combination of scenic drives, historical sightseeing, and an attentive guide and driver made for a truly memorable experience.
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Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

Great tour but pricey. Private tour. Very knowledgeable Tour guide.

Great tour but a little pricey at $200 USD each, 3 person private tour. Consider group tour if you would like to do cheaper. Very hot also, lucky we had very good air conditioning.
Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
TripAdvisor Reviewer
02/07/2024

GYGWZB7NN25V

Our guide was fantastic with brilliant knowledge and perfect English. Lunch was of a very high quality. the tour was well planned with the driver meeting at the next point rather than having to go back to it.
Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
TripAdvisor Reviewer
17/06/2024

jayjayjay

Great tour but a little pricey at $200 USD each, 3 person private tour. Consider group tour if you would like to do cheaper. Very hot also, lucky we had very good air conditioning.
Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery
TripAdvisor Reviewer
17/06/2024

Jay L

Great tour but a little pricey at $200 USD each, 3 person private tour. Consider group tour if you would like to do cheaper. Very hot also, lucky we had very good air conditioning.
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