9-Hour Hue Imperial City Tour from Da Nang via Hai Van Pass

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy the picturesque beauty of Hai Van Pass
• 02 Explore Hue Imperial City and its ancient Vietnamese architecture
• 03 Experience the peaceful setting of Thien Mu Pagoda by the Perfume River
• 04 Admire the unique design and architecture of Khai Dinh Emperor's Tomb
• 05 Learn about the Nguyen dynasty in Viet Nam

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese history and beauty on this day trip from Da Nang to Hue. Travel along the scenic Hai Van Pass, stop at Lap An Lagoon, and explore the architectural wonders of the Imperial City, the former residence of the Nguyen Emperors. Find peace at Thien Mu Pagoda beside the calm and poetic Perfume River, then visit the striking Tomb of Khai Dinh before returning to Da Nang.

Find peace at Thien Mu Pagoda beside the calm and poetic Perfume River, then visit the striking Tomb of Khai Dinh before returning to Da Nang.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hue, Danang

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hue Imperial City and Hai Van Pass Day Tour from Da Nang

• 7:30 - 8:00: Pick up from your hotel in Da Nang city center and depart for Hue city.
• Morning: Enjoy a scenic drive along Hai Van Pass with photo stops.
• Visit Lap An Lagoon for photos and a short rest break.
• 11:00: Explore the Imperial City, the former residence of the Nguyen Emperors.
• Lunch: Enjoy Hue specialties at a local restaurant.
• Afternoon: Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue city, located beside the calm and poetic Perfume River. Your soul will feel calm here.
• Tour the Tomb of Khai Dinh, the tomb of the final emperor and the last emperor's tomb in Viet Nam. Here, you will be impressed by how the tomb was built and have the chance to take wonderful pictures.
• 17:30 - 18:00: Return to your hotel in Da Nang city center. Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Friendly English-speaking tour guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang city center
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
• Entry/admission - Imperial City
• Entry/admission - Khai Dinh Tomb
• Entry/admission - Thien Mu Pagoda
• 1 lunch with Hue local specialties
• Bottled drinking water

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Tips for the tour guide and driver

What to bring

• Appropriate and comfortable clothes for the weather
• Comfortable shoes for walking
• A camera for taking nice pictures

Know before you go

• Hue Imperial City is quite large, so you are required to walk around.
• There are about 127 stairs at Khai Dinh Tomb.
• The detailed pickup time will be confirmed the day before departure via WhatsApp message.
• Please be ready in the lobby at pickup time. The tour guide will wait no longer than 10 minutes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Đà Nẵng, Hải Châu District, Da Nang, Vietnam

Tour start

Hải Vân Pass, Lăng Cô, Phú Lộc, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.