Hue Heritages tour and boat ride on the Perfume River with lunch
Do this because
- Visit Hue's prime attraction, the ancient Citadel, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City, and the Emperor's Private Residence
- Take a boat trip on the beautiful Perfume River and stopover at Thien Mu pagoda
- Explorethe 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 sights of the Eastern Sea to the top of the world-famous Hai Van pass
What to expect
Be picked up from your hotel and heading to Hue together with your guide, along the North coast of Da Nang to the top of Hai Van Pass where bunkers remaining from the war can be explored. Upon arrival 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 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 is a lot of different construction works such as Imperial City gates, Purple Forbidden City, Temples and places of worshipping, pavilions, gardens, etc.
Enjoy your short break with lunch, after lunch takes a boat trip on the Perfume River with a stopover at Thien Mu pagoda, which is an active Buddhist monastery with origins dating back to 1601. One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who is 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its cruel treatment of Buddhist monks and followers. From here, we will go to visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui. Drop off at routed hotel in Hoi An city center. End of tour.
Important to know
- The minimum number of participants required per booking is 2 adults
- The pickup time is varies depending on the hotel location
- The participants are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants covering knees to visit the Hue Citadel
What’s included
Boat cost
Travel insurance
Entrance fees
Lunch
Guided tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What’s not included
Tips (optional)
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Pick-up from hotels in Hoi An city center only (except South Hoi An area such as Duy Hai, Thang Binh, and southwards). You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm the pick-up details directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.
Provider
HOI AN EXPRESS BUSINESS TRAVEL SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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