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The Perfume River (Song Huong River)—so-called due to the aroma released by blooming flowers in autumn—provides visitors with a wealth of activities. The river affords spectacular photo opportunities at sunrise and sunset, and it is flanked by cycle and walking paths that offer a cooling escape from the humidity of Hue.
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Full-day HUE IMPERIAL CITY from DA NANG
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Spend the day touring Hue's culture, heritage and traditions on this memorable tour that showcases the best of the city's top attractions. In addition to checking out historic landmarks, religious temples and city streets, you'll savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch as part of this all-inclusive tour.
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$88.00
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$88.00
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Hue: Deluxe group tour
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Get an in-depth look at Hue on this guided group tour. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city sits on the Perfume River and boasts citadels, palaces, and royal tombs. The itinerary includes a dragon boat ride to the Thien Mu pagoda, the Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market, Khai Dinh King’s Tomb, and more.
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$48.90
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$48.90

Daytrip to Hue Imperial Palace, Royal King Tomb &Perfume River via Hai Van Pass
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This full-day tour to Hue via the Hai Van Pass, considered one of the most scenic roads in Asia, places emphasis on both the journey and the destination. Taking a private tour means you’ll receive the undivided attention of your guide and have the freedom to request photo stops whenever a view captures your attention. Plus, all entrance fees, lunch, and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.
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$128.21
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$128.21

Full-day HUE HERITAGE from HOI AN
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Spend the entire day exploring the culture, history, and traditions of Hue on this memorable tour from Hoi An. Follow your expert guide to UNESCO World Heritage sites and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch as part of this journey through time.
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$92.00
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$92.00
Price varies by group size

Half-Day Hue City Tour
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Explore a pagoda that helped make Hue a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a 4-hour city tour that includes a boat cruise to Thien Mu Pagoda, hotel pickup and drop-off in the city center, and entrance fees. After visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda, you’ll get a taste of Hue’s bustling modern culture at Dong Ba Market, where vendors display colorful produce, handicrafts, and local wares. Morning and afternoon departures are available.
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$57.70
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$57.70
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Private Tour: Best of Hue City Sightseeing
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Relive the glory of the Imperial City and cruise the romantic Perfume River on this private 8-hour tour of Hue’s best bits. Stand in awe before the UNESCO-listed monuments of Hue Citadel; learn how the Perfume River earned its evocative name as you cruise to the Thien Mu Pagoda; and put your haggling skills to use at the Dong Ba Market. After a typical Vietnamese lunch (included), explore the grand Tu Duc Tomb and visit a crafts village where conical hats and incense are made.
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$83.08
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$83.08
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Hue city from Da Nang Private tour
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The imperial capital of the Nguyễn dynasty in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Huế is a scenic riverside city with generations of history represented in its architecture and culture. Get to know the city intimately on this day trip from Da Nang. Step back in time when you visit to the Huế Citadel, where the Imperial City and other historic sites have been preserved for future generations.
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$85.90
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$85.90

Hue Specialty Food Taste
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Its local experience at local places with unique experience with local to taste local food as local people eat daily. Sharing and learn about culture during the food trip to know insight Hue Royal cuisine. Guaranteed refund if you not enjoy the tour
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$28.72
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$28.72

Shore Excursion to visit Hue City & Perfume River from CHAN MAY or TIEN SA Port
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DURATION : 8 HOURS
– 8:00 a.m ( or Depending on Cruiseship Timetable , Please let us know your arrival & Departure Time to arrange well ). Pick up OUTSIDE CHAN MAY or TIEN SA port ( You walk about 15 minutes to go ENTRANCE of CHAN MAY to meet our tourguide & avoid Port fee ) . Our Tour guide will hold a welcome Board with your name .
– 10:00. Arrive to Hue and visit the Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor’s Private Residence.
– 12:00. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Considered by many as the unofficial symbol of Hue, Thien Mu is an active Buddhist monastery with origins dating back to 1601. t monks and followers.,
- 12:30 : Take 30 minute boat trip on perfume River
– 13:00 : Authentic LUNCH in Hue
– 14:00: Visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui.
– 16:30 :Return to the ship for sure.before departure time one Hour ( Flexible )
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$155.77
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$155.77

Full Day Imperial Hue from Hoi An
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Get to know Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, on a full-day city tour with a knowledgeable guide. Learn about Hue’s history as the religious, economic and cultural heart of the country under the Nguyen dynasty as you see attractions such as Thien Mu Pagoda, Dong Ba Market and the tombs of emperors. You’ll also take a boat ride on the Perfume River.
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$106.16
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$106.16
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Private DayTour to Hue Citadel, Royal King Tomb, Perfume River via Hai Van Pass
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TOUR PROGRAM :Minimum :2 Person
– 8:00 a.m:Our Tour guide will pick you up at Hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang city.
Then drive via the Hai Van Pass. This is one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam ,It also consider as a TOP GEAR SHOW in 2008 & stunning views.
Passing the end of Hai Van Pass and stop at Lap An Lagoon.You can stop here to see Oysster farms and Enjoy fresh Air
- 11:00: Arrive to Hue and visit the Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor’s Private Residence.
- 12:30:Authentic LUNCH in Hue
- 13:30:Visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Considered by many as the unofficial symbol of Hue, Thien Mu is an active Buddhist monastery with origins dating back to 1601. monks and followers.
- 14:30 :Take 30 minute boat trip on perfume River
– 15:30: Visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui.
– 18:30:Return to your hotel (Flexible)
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$138.47
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$138.47

Hue Private Full Day City Tour
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Vietnam Shore Excursions offers the best Hue Private Full Day City Tour for various valued customers in Hue City, Vietnam. We guarantee a local perspective that will give you and your family a once in a lifetime experience.
ITINERARY:
Itinerary:
Pick-up at your hotel in Hue city
Take dragon boat trip on Perfume River
Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda
Transfer to visit the Royal Palace of Hue Citadel
Take Trishaw along streets in Hue city
Visit the Dong Ba market
Have lunch at local restaurant
Transfer to visit Minh Mang Tomb
Transfer to visit Khai Dinh Tomb
Stop over to enjoy Vietnamese coffee at local shop
Drop-off at the Hotel
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$320.00
per group
From
$320.00
per group

Hue Private Shore Excursion from Da Nang/ Hue (Chan May), Vietnam
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Adventures Travel Vietnam offers the best private Hue Shore Excursion for cruise ship passengers from Da Nang/ Hue (Chan May), Vietnam. We guarantee a local perspective that will give you and your family a once in a lifetime experience.
ITINERARY:
07:00 – 08:00 Pick-up from Chan May port and transfer to Hue city
09:00 Take dragon boat trip on Perfume River
10:00 Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda
11:00 Transfer to visit the Royal Palace of Hue Citadel
13:00 Have lunch at local restaurant
14:30 Take the Trishaw along all streets in Hue city
15:00 Be free on shopping in Dong Ba market
16:00 Transfer back to the port
17:00 Dop-off at the Chan May port and finish your shore excursion
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$410.26
per group
From
$410.26
per group

Hue Private Shore Excursion from Da Nang (Tien Sa), Vietnam
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Adventures Travel Vietnam offers the best private Hue Shore Excursion for cruise ship passengers from Da Nang (Tien Sa), Vietnam. We guarantee a local perspective that will give you and your family a once in a lifetime experience.
ITINERARY:
07:00 – 08:00 Pick-up from Tien Sa port
80:15: Transfer to visit Hai van Pass (Top gear of Vietnam by BBC)
10:30 Take dragon boat trip on Perfume River
11:00 Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda
12:00 Transfer to visit the Royal Palace of Hue Citadel
13:30 Have lunch at local restaurant
14:30 Take the Trishaw along all streets in Hue city
15:00 Transfer back to the port (through Hai Van Tunnels)
17:00 Drop-off at the Tien Sa port and finish your excursion to Hue City
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$461.54
per group
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$461.54
per group

Hue Private Full Day City Tour
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Adventures Travel Vietnam offers the best Hue Private Full Day City Tour for various valued customers in Hue City, Vietnam. We guarantee a local perspective that will give you and your family a once in a lifetime experience.
ITINERARY:
Itinerary:
Pick-up at your hotel in Hue city
Take dragon boat trip on Perfume River
Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda
Transfer to visit the Royal Palace of Hue Citadel
Take Trishaw along streets in Hue city
Visit the Dong Ba market
Have lunch at local restaurant
Transfer to visit Minh Mang Tomb
Transfer to visit Khai Dinh Tomb
Stop over to enjoy Vietnamese coffee at local shop
Drop-off at the Hotel
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$320.00
per group
From
$320.00
per group

Hue Private Shore Excursions From Tien Sa Port Danang City Vietnam
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Hue known as the capital city of Vietnam where Nguyen dynasty ruled from 1802 – 1945. Hue owes its charm partly to its location on the Perfume River – picturesque on a clear day, atmospheric even in less flattering weather. This location is also the destination of palaces, pagodas, tombs and temples, culture and cuisine, history and heartbreak – there’s no shortage of poetic pairings to describe Hue (pronounced ‘hway’) which were recognized by Unesco World Heritage site. This private shore excursion gives you an opportunity to explore not only the Imperial citadel of Hue, Thien Mu Pagoda and Perfume River, but also the real life of local people which is off the beaten track in rural village. Do experience your private excursions with local experts from Hue Booking Tour.
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$189.75
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$189.75

Sunset on Perfume River and Ancient Hue City Tour by Bike
Departing from Hue, this 4-hour tour begins with a 2-mile (4-km) bike ride through the imperial city. Follow your guide along small paths to Bao Vinh, a village featuring traditional Vietnamese houses. Pedal to Dieu De Pagoda, then board a boat for a sunset cruise along the Perfume River. You’re served a complimentary cup of Vietnamese coffee or tea before cycling back to Hue.
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$49.00
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$49.00

Half-day HUE IMPERIAL CITY TOUR
Golfing enthusiasts, this one is for you. Spend the day playing golf at the five-star Diamond Bay Golf & Villas in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The 7244-yard championship layout course was designed by American golf course architect and developer Andy Dye, and features fun and interesting hitting surfaces and finishing holes. Pricing includes all 18 holes.
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$49.00
Price varies by group size
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$49.00
Price varies by group size

Hue Full-Day Private Tour from Da Nang and Hoi An
Visit the Imperial city with this Private VIP tour full of culture, history and beautiful memory for your taste buds.
Hai Van Pass:
Visit the Imperial city with the private VIP tour full of culture, history and memory for your taste buds.
Find your zen along the tranquil tropical mountain-sea view, take photos of the scenic route as your private ride takes you to Hue, the Imperial city via Hai Van Pass.
Arriving in Hue:
- Walking around the historical Imperial Citadel (Forbidden Purple City) and learning about Vietnamese Royal Culture with the local expert guide.
- Visiting the most well-known 7 Floor Thien Mu pagoda & Royal tombs and learning about significance of Buddhism in our Vietnamese life. Enjoy yourself on the revitalizing Dragon Boat trip along the romantic Perfume River.
- Treating your taste buds with the inherited Imperial cuisine from Hue that is well-known across the nation.
Your private driver returns you to the starting point in Da Nang, Hoi An or Hue city.
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$95.86
Price varies by group size
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$95.86
Price varies by group size

Hue City Private Tours Include Imperial City ,Royal Tomb, Perfume River Cruise
Enjoy a journey through time on a private sightseeing tour of Hue City that includes all of the highlights. Explore the famed Hue Imperial City (known as The Citadel) and wander through Hue’s Royal Tombs with an informative guide. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site before relaxing on a short but scenic cruise along the Perfume River (Huang River). Once you arrive on shore, stop at two of the Nguyen Emperors’ most ornate tombs. Your guide will provide key insights into the city’s royal history and regal architecture.
- Private Hue full-day sightseeing tour with river cruise
- Take a private tour of Hue Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy a scenic river cruise on the Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Explore Hue’s Royal Tombs: Tu Duc Tomb or Khai Dinh Tomb
- Eat a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by private, air-conditioned car
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$114.24
Price varies by group size
From
$114.24
Price varies by group size

Hue Imperial City And Cruise on Perfume River Private Tour
You will visit Hue Imperial City – the ancient capital of Vietnam as well as the accommodation of 13 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty - the last feudatory Empire of Vietnam.
Taking the trip with Dacotours, you will see how enthusiastic and passionate our tour guides are as we always try our best not only to bring the happiness and to deliver great stories about culture to our customers but also to devote to sustainable tourism development.and give hand to reserve the world heritage.
Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda will give you a clearer view of the spiritual culture of the Vietnamese people and sightseeing the majestic scenery of the Perfume river.
It is also a special spotlight to admire the tombs of Khai Dinh King and experience the architectural & religious influence of France. Such a nice experience to know more about the old time of Southeast Asia culture.
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$139.00
Price varies by group size
From
$139.00
Price varies by group size

Hue city tour for King Palace and royal tombs then taste local food like locals
Only local guide can show you exactly what the real local is in Hue – an ancient city located in Vietnam’s central region is renowned for its many romantic and beautiful landscapes. In 1993 it was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. It is one of most popular tourists destinations for local and foreign tourists alike, featuring many traditional festivals and has been awarded the title “The City of Festivals”.
The special colour of Huong River and the living of dragon boat with home based fishermen ...That's what makes Hue beautiful.
Thien Mu Pagoda - A gorgeous view of the land of Than Kinh (Mysterious Capital).
Gourmet dining is serious served along streets and the royal style restaurants, with Vietnamese fusion experience. For those who want to delve further into Vietnam’s varied culinary traditions, there’s an entire Vietnamese discovery selection showcasing elaborate regional delicacies.
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$69.75
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$69.75

Exploring Hue Imperial City, Tu Duc tomb and Thien Mu pagoda With lunch
Our team of professional guides and drivers will give you a great day by exploring the architecture, history, culture and cuisine of Hue.
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$82.82
$14.62 savings
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Shore Excursion: TIEN SA or CHAN MAY Port :Hue City Tour,Perfume River,King Tomb
TOUR PROGRAM:
- 8:00 a.m : (or Depending on Cruiseship Timetable, Please let us know your arrival & Departure Time to arrange well ).Pick up at CHAN MAY or TIEN SA port ( You walk about 10 minutes to go ENTRANCE of CHAN MAY to meet our tourguide ).Our Tour guide will hold a welcome Board with your name .
– 10:00. Arrive to Hue City and visit the Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor’s Private Residence.
– 12:00: Visit Thien Mu Pagoda.Considered by many as the unofficial symbol of Hue, Thien Mu is an active Buddhist monastery with origins dating back to 1601.
- 12:30 :Take 30 minute boat trip on perfume River
– 13:00 : Enjoiy Authentic LUNCH in Hue city
– 14:00:Visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui. It took 11 years to build
– 16:30 :Return to the ship for sure.before departure time one Hour ( Flexible time )
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From
$145.00
From
$145.00
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