HALF DAY HUE CITY TOUR
Located in Central Vietnam, Hue was the former capital of the last Dynasty of Vietnam and has an elegant setting on the banks of the Huong Giang or Perfume River surrounded by lush green hills. Founded as a Royal city in 1687, this small and quiet city is known for the magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen dynasty. The city has preserved its cultural heritage including music, the arts and many other traditions and is probably the best place in Vietnam to get a sense of the past and imperial court life.
Explore the Imperial City of Hue. The first stop is the Hue Citadel. The Hue Citadel is situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River and built by Emperor Gia Long it was designed for the exclusive use of the Emperor and his household. The Citadel is a square 2 km wall encompassing 3 walled enclosures; the Citadel, Kinh Thanh Hue, the Yellow Imperial city, Hoang Thanh and in the centre the Forbidden Purple city Tu Cam Thanh where the Emperor lived. The Hue royal complex has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Afterwards, you will visit one of the three most beautiful mausoleums around Hue:
Minh Mang Royal Tomb
Tu Duc Royal Tomb
Khai Dinh Royal Tomb
Fast Facts:
Tour departure: |
Daily from Hue hotels |
Duration (approximate): |
08:00 – 12:00 hrs 13.30 – 17.30 hrs |
Transfer from/to hotel included: |
YES |
Meals included: |
NO |
Private tour: |
Minimum 1 person |
Our tour prices are inclusive of: |
Transportation in A/C vehicles Entrance fees English or French-speaking local tour guide (other language guides are available on request and surcharges apply) |
PERFUME RIVER BOAT TRIP
Enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue. Then cruise upstream to visit the Minh Mang Royal tomb, set amidst a lush pine hill by the river and considered to be one of the most beautiful mausoleums. Each ruler of the Imperial City built his own tomb during his reign.
Fast Facts:
Tour departure: |
Daily from Hue hotels |
Duration (approximate): |
08:00 – 12:00 hrs 13:30 – 17:30 hrs |
Transfer from/to hotel included: |
YES |
Meals included: |
NO |
Private tour: |
Minimum 1 person |
Remarks: |
The boat trip may not be operated due to bad weather conditions. |
Our tour prices are inclusive of: |
Transportation in A/C vehicles Entrance & boat fees English or French-speaking local tour guide (other language guides are available on request and surcharges apply) |
ROYAL FINE ARTS MUSEUM, CONICAL HAT-MAKING AND ANCIENT BONSAI GARDEN
Visit the Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts which is dedicated to Vietnam’s imperial past and arts of that era. It is located in the former imperial capital of Hue.
Get hands-on experience on how conical hats – the symbol of South East Asia – are made. Visit one of Hue's beautiful Bonsai Gardens.
Fast Facts:
Tour departure: |
Daily from Hue hotels |
Duration (approximate): |
08:00 – 12:00 hrs 13:30 – 17:30 hrs |
Transfer from/to hotel included: |
YES |
Meals included: |
NO |
Private tour: |
Minimum 1 person |
Our tour prices are inclusive of: |
Transportation in A/C vehicles Entrance fees English or French-speaking local tour guide (other language guides are available on request and surcharges apply) |
IMPERIAL CITY AND CYCLO TOUR THROUGH OLD HUE
Explore the Imperial City of Hue. The Hue Citadel is situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River and built by Emperor Gia Long it was designed for the exclusive use of the Emperor and his household. The Citadel is a square 2 km wall encompassing 3 walled enclosures; the Citadel, Kinh Thanh Hue, the Yellow Imperial city, Hoang Thanh and in the centre the Forbidden Purple city Tu Cam Thanh where the Emperor lived. The Hue royal complex has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Then, the cyclo will take you through the narrow lanes of old Hue, passing homes, shops, hidden cafés, bonsai gardens and parks.
Fast Facts:
Tour departure: |
Daily from Hue hotels |
Duration (approximate): |
08:00 – 12:00 hrs 13:30 – 17:30 hrs |
Transfer from/to hotel included: |
YES |
Meals included: |
NO |
Private tour: |
Minimum 1 person |
Our tour prices are inclusive of: |
Transportation in A/C vehicles Entrance fees English or French-speaking local tour guide (other language guides are available on request and surcharges apply) |
THE EMPERORS' TOMBS
Hue’s environment is dotted with tombs of past emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Construction of the tombs was meticulous carried out starting whilst the king was still alive in order to ensure his comfort in the next life. Most of the tombs have courtyards, a temple for worship, statues of elephants and figures and a pond, but the layout of each is different reflecting differing each king’s personality and style. They have a lovely peaceful atmosphere. Visit Minh Mang, Khai Dinh and Tu Duc Royal Tombs, considered to be the three most beautiful mausoleums around Hue.
Fast Facts:
Tour departure: |
Daily from Hue hotels |
Duration (approximate): |
08:00 – 12:00 hrs 13:30 – 17:30 hrs |
Transfer from/to hotel included: |
YES |
Meals included: |
NO |
Private tour: |
Minimum 1 person |
Our tour prices are inclusive of: |
Transportation in A/C vehicles Entrance fees English or French-speaking local tour guide (other language guides are available on request and surcharges apply) |
FULL DAY HUE CITY TOUR
Enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue.
Visit the Hue Citadel. The Hue Citadel is situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River and built by Emperor Gia Long it was designed for the exclusive use of the Emperor and his household. The Citadel is a square 2 km wall encompassing 3 walled enclosures; the Citadel, Kinh Thanh Hue, the Yellow Imperial city, Hoang Thanh and in the centre the Forbidden Purple city Tu Cam Thanh where the Emperor lived. The Hue royal complex has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Continue your tour with a visit to Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Royal Tombs, considered to be two of the three most beautiful mausoleums around Hue. Construction of the tombs was meticulous carried out starting whilst the king was still alive in order to ensure his comfort in the next life. Most of the tombs have courtyards, a temple for worship, statues of elephants and figures and a pond, but the layout of each is different reflecting differing each king’s personality and style.
Fast Facts:
Tour departure: |
Daily from Hue hotels |
Duration (approximate): |
08:00 – 16:30 hrs |
Transfer from/to hotel included: |
YES |
Meals included: |
Lunch |
Private tour: |
Minimum 1 person |
Remarks: |
The boat trip may not be operated due to bad weather conditions. |
Our tour prices are inclusive of: |
Transportation in A/C vehicles Entrance & boat fees English or French-speaking local tour guide (other language guides are available on request and surcharges apply) |
DeMILITARIZED ZONE (DMZ)
During the second Indochina War (Vietnam American War), the Ben Hai River at the 17th parallel was the demarcation line between Northern and Southern Vietnam. This created a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of five kilometres north and south from the river. However, the Southern area of the DMZ was one of the bloodiest battlefields during the war.
The tour to the DMZ will take you to some of the war sites, including the Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Khe Sanh military base and Dong Ha Town. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a simple restaurant in Vinh Moc or Dong Que. On the way back to Hue, stop at the Ancient Citadel of Quang Tri which was built in 1824, during the 4th year of the reign of Minh Mang. The citadel is approximately 60 km north of Hue.
Fast Facts:
Tour departure: |
Daily from Hue hotels |
Duration (approximate): |
08:00 – 18:00 hrs |
Transfer from/to hotel included: |
YES |
Meals included: |
Picnic lunch |
Private tour: |
Minimum 1 person |
Our tour prices are inclusive of: |
Transportation in A/C vehicles Entrance fees English or French-speaking local tour guide (other language guides are available on request and surcharges apply) |
HOI AN AND SURROUNDINGS
The long journey to Hoi An will take you via the scenic Hai Van Pass. Have a short rest on top of the pass for photos and a spectacular panorama view of Danang, the economic hub of the central region.
Continue to drive to Hoi An. Known to early Western merchants, Hoi An was one of the major trading centres of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An has a mixed Chinese-Vietnamese atmosphere with low, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets is still virtually intact. Many of the houses are constructed of rare timbers and decorated with lacquer panels engraved with Chinese characters and pillars carved with ornamental designs. Take a short boat ride across the river to a boat builder’s yard and woodcarvers.
After lunch at a local restaurant, return to the town for a discovery tour on foot through Hoi An Ancient Town which has been enlisted as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage since 1999. You will visit some of the historic merchant and community houses, places of worship and famous bridges.
Return to Hue.
Fast Facts:
Tour departure: |
Daily from Hue hotels |
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Duration (approximate): |
08:00 – 19:00 hrs |
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Transfer from/to hotel included: |
YES |
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Meals included: |
NO |
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Private tour: |
Minimum 1 person |
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Remarks: |
Some tour elements may not be operated due to bad weather conditions. |
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Our tour prices are inclusive of: |
Transportation in A/C vehicles Entrance & boat fees English or French-speaking local tour guide (other language guides are available on request and surcharges apply) |
CANCELLATIONS
• Refunds will not be given for unused or cancelled services after the tour arrangements have commenced.
• FIT (Individuals): Cancellation charges are calculated from the day the written notification is received by the company or agent as a percentage of the net total tour price as shown plus any surcharges (e.g. ticketed air sectors, other penalties imposed by suppliers such as hotels):
• Between 29- 21 days before departure: According to the costs incurred will be charged
• Between 20 days and 15 days prior to departure: 25% of package price
• Between 14 days and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of package price
• Between 07 days and 2 days prior to departure: 75% of package price
• 1 day prior to departure or no show: 100% of package price
• GIT (Groups): Cancellation of tours due to minimum number of participants will be advised 6 weeks before departure of the tour; in which case Happy Go Travel will offer an alternative tour of a similar standard or a full refund. Cancellation policy for GIT bookings will be advised separately case by case.
• HOTEL ONLY
• Between 29- 21 days before departure: no charge
• Between 20 days and 15 days prior to departure: 60% of accommodation price
• Between 14 days and 0 days prior to departure: 100% of accommodation price
• Certain Hotels impose stricter cancellation policies which will be advised separately.
PLEASE NOTE
• For air ticket reservations, we require the guests’ full names AS THEY APPEAR IN THEIR PASSPORTS. Airfares and reservations are always subject to change until paid in full and ticketed.
• Airfares are subject to increase without prior notice.
• Please be advised that prices will be adjusted periodically in case of fuel price increase by our suppliers.
• This is a quotation only and neither reservations for services nor hotel bookings have been made.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
CONTACT INFORMATION OF HAPPY GO TRAVEL
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Certain parts of the tours on offer are provided by independent third parties, such as airlines, hotels, transport operators and local tourist offices. Happy Go Travel is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage caused thereby to the tourists, including those occurring outside of the normal touring programmes. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political actions and unrest shall be borne by the tourists.
Programmes, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of proposal submission and are subject to change thereafter without advance notice until all services have been paid in full.
We strongly advise to leave valuable items (money, passport, credit cards, jewellery, sensitive documents, laptop computer, etc.) in the hotel safe. During excursions and roundtrips, personal belongings, especially money and valuables should NEVER be left on vehicles, even during short breaks, and carried around at all times. Happy Go Travel is not responsible for any loss or theft.
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