EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
This Hue tour is a must-do for history buffs and those who enjoy architecture.
Your private, guided tour starts with a peaceful boat ride up the Perfume River, aptly named from the aromatic orchard flowers that fall into the river every autumn. Stop and take photos of the stunning, seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda; built-in 1601, this religious building is the tallest in Vietnam and is the unofficial symbol of the former Imperial capital. Inside this pagoda is the Austin car that carried Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc on his way to his self-immolation in 1963.
From there you will visit the Imperial Citadel. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Citadel is a system of three-walled circles that enclose the Imperial City. Hidden inside the Imperial City is the Forbidden Purple City, reserved exclusively for the Emperor and his family. The perimeter of the Citadel is guarded by a moat, as is the Emperor’s Palace. Any unauthorized person who managed to slip through the elaborate wall gates, cross the moats, and enter the Forbidden Purple City was put to death.
Stop for a traditional Hue lunch at a beautiful garden house then view the Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Divided into a temple area and a tomb area, the tomb complex was completed before Tu Duc’s death and used by him as a residence in his final years. Tu Duc’s remains are not encased there, however, but are in a secret location known only to the 200 laborers who were beheaded after their return from burying the king.
If time permits, head over to the Dong Ba market to test your bargaining skills and chat with the locals before your return back to Chan May port.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
