Hue, an old capital of Vietnam, is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its complex of Hue Monuments sitting on the banks of the delightful Perfume River. The complex preserves the remains of the fully defended feudal capital after the ravages of war and decay have taken their toll.
The sites are mainly reached through the Perfume River, making it perfect for a boat trip. This day trip adventure in Hue will let you discover a rich tapestry of history and culture.
Note: This tour is customizable. Contact us to have it tailor-made to suit your expectation if necessary.
Morning: Dong Ba Market – Thien Mu Pagoda You will be picked up around 08:00 from your hotel in Hue and taken to Dong Ba Market where you can get a feel of the traditional culture and way of living in Hue. Then, a boat ride will take you down the picturesque Perfume River. Get the bonus of experiencing the fragrant aroma of the fallen orchid flowers which drifts up from the water when you travel in autumn. You will disembark at Thien Mu Pagoda. Explore the temple and the tranquil gardens before proceeding to the Imperial Citadel, home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty. To end the morning, you will visit The Hue Royal Antiques Museum which houses a fascinating collection of ornaments from the Nguyen dynasty.
Afternoon: Khai Dinh’s Tomb – Minh Mang’s Tomb After sampling some tasty traditional Hue cuisine at a local restaurant for lunch, you will visit the tomb of King Khai Dinh which, showcases flamboyant designs inspired by both Western and Eastern architectures. Next, you will visit the tomb of King Minh Mang known for its beautiful setting and traditional design focusing heavily on symmetry. Finally, you will visit the conical hat village where you can uncover the skilled craft of making a Vietnamese culture’s icon, the conical hat. After a full day of exploring the rich culture and history of Hue, you will be taken back to your hotel in the city.
This trip is organized for private group only. The tariff depends on the number of participants and the tourist season of the year. Please send us an enquiry to get the price of your group and your travel date.
Note: Please note that due to cost efficiency, we only organize tour for at least two people.
Just complete and send the reservation form on our website, making sure that you have given us your e-mail address and phone number. As soon as we receive your request we will contact you to confirm the reservation. It is our policy to reply to all requests within 24 hours.
Almost all of our tours are daily departure. To make a booking, you must submit a reservation form. Then we process the booking and reply to you within 24 hours.
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Yes, of course if you would like to make a reservation directly with the tour operator or travel agent, you will need to contact them directly. However, we are in good position to make the offer, make the booking and run the trip as we are a local tour operator.
You will be notified via an e-mail (within 24 hours after placing your order) and we will do our best to suggest or book an alternative similar hotel based on your preferences and our experience.
We can only guarantee bookings made at least 3-working days (not including Sun & Public holidays) before the departure date.
You can book as far as 24 months in advance, but please ensure you remember you have made the reservation. We will charge 30% of total rate is required upon the confirmation of services require full payment 60 days before departure.
You can expect to receive the invoice as a reminder well in advance of your trip.
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Please inform us and the hotel immediately as any changes or fee will depend on the hotel policy. We will also try our best to offer you similar ground services.
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Every booking with us will add 1$ US to our humanitarian project to help increase development capacity for ethnic groups in northern Vietnam. At the meantime, we are focusing on helping children in remote mountainous villages in Vietnam, major destinations of our tours.
As travelers, you can join us too. Donations of unwanted clothes, books and toys are welcome and warmly appreciated. You can also take part in our regular mission trips to these hill tribal communities.