Vietnam · Castles & Palaces

Imperial City, Hue: Small Group Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Da Nang. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel from Hoi An and Da Nang to Hue in a small group
  • 02 Cross the scenic Hai Van Pass with photo stops en route
  • 03 Visit the distinctive Khai Dinh Tomb
  • 04 Explore Hue Imperial City and the former Forbidden City
  • 05 See Thien Mu Pagoda on the Perfume River
  • 06 Enjoy lunch featuring Hue-style local dishes

Discover the highlights of Hue on a full-day small-group journey from Hoi An and Da Nang. Travel north via the scenic Hai Van Pass, with photo stops along the way, before exploring the former imperial capital of Vietnam and its most celebrated historic landmarks.

Visit the striking Khai Dinh Tomb, enjoy Hue-style dishes at a local restaurant, and explore the Imperial City, the former administrative and political center of the Nguyen dynasty. You will also stop at the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the Perfume River, making this a well-rounded day of history, architecture, and cultural discovery.

Begin your journey to Hue by crossing one of the best coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hue, Danang, Hoi An
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

We will collect all the guests in Hoi An City, please be ready at your hotel's lobby. Our tour guide will come to your place and call out your name in booking. So please ready!

After that, we will go to Da nang to pick up other guests on the wayOn the way, we will collect all the guests in Da Nang city before heading to Hue cityBegin your journey to Hue by crossing one of the best coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass. You will have a 30-minute stop at the peak and 5 – 10 minutes to take photos at Lap An lagoon which is a highlight of the beautiful Lang Co sea pictureWith more than 10 km long white sand beach and blue sea water. Lang Co beach is an ideal place for relaxing, swimming and taking photos.

From Hai Van pass, Lang Co beach is beautiful like a landscape picture that tourists travelling between Da nang and Hue cannot help stopping to admirevisit the Khai Dinh Tomb, a blend of Western and Eastern architecture constructed between 1920-1931. Then, enjoy lunch at a local specialty restaurant serving Hue-style dishes.Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Local Specialty Restaurant serving Hue style dishes.Continue to visit the most famous site in Hue city. The Citadel – Located on the northern bank of the inspirational Perfume River. Hue Citadel was built on an area of over 500 ha, including the Citadel and the Forbidden City, known collectively as the Citadel. This is the administrative and the political center of Nguyen dynasty and the home of the king and the royal family. The Citadel has a unique art architecture and garden.After visiting the Citadel, you will have a chance to visit one of the most beautiful and famous pagoda in Hue.Thien Mu Pagoda the oldest pagoda located on the bank of charming Perfume River in Hue city.Finish your Hue Imperial Tour, arriving in Da Nang at approximately 18:00/Hoi An at 19:00

Finish 1 day Group tour in Hue .

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Da Nang. 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up from hotel/stay in Hoi An and Da Nang
  • All Entrance fees
  • High-quality vehicle
  • English & Vietnamese – speaking tour guide during the trip
  • Lunch at local restaurant (Hue traditional food)

What's Not Included

Personal Expense

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We will collect all the guests in Danang City or Hoi An City, please be ready at your hotel's lobby. Our tour guide will come to your place and call out your name in booking. So please ready!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Da Nang.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Da Nang.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Da Nang..

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