Da Nang – Hue Tour 2 Days 1 Night

Travel Style: Classic Tours
Trip length: 2 days

Embark on a captivating 2 days 1 night journey from Da Nang to Hue, where Vietnam’s imperial past meets breathtaking coastal beauty. Begin your tour winding through the iconic Hai Van Pass, where misty mountain roads hug turquoise seas, and pause for panoramic photos of Lang Co Beach and its serene lagoon.

Tour the majestic Minh Mang Tomb and the ornate Khai Dinh Tomb, each offering a unique glimpse into Nguyen Dynasty architecture. Next, step inside the Imperial Citadel, and wander through its historic gates, royal halls, and bustling Dong Ba Market. As the day wanes, immerse yourself in a peaceful dragon-boat cruise on the Perfume River, accompanied optionally by a mesmerizing royal music performance, all the highlights of Hue.

What to expect

• Traverse the scenic Hai Van Pass, with panoramic views and a stop at Lang Co Beach & Lagoon.
• Explore the grand Ming Mang and unique Khai Dinh royal tombs, steeped in history and architecture.
• Discover the majestic Imperial Citadel, followed by a stroll through lively Dong Ba Market.
• Enjoy a dragon-boat cruise with optional royal music performance on the Perfume River.
• Scenic boat trip on Perfume river, visit the spiritual Thien Mu Pagoda, traditional garden house, and local handicraft villages.

Day 1. Da Nang – Hue city (L)

8.00. Pick up at hotel in Da Nang, depart to Hue (2.5 hours land transfer), on the way to stop for sightseeing the high mountain pass of Hai Van; Lang Co beach; the lagoon far below with Da Nang spread out.

On arrival in Hue, start driving to visit the tomb of Nguyen Emperors – Minh Mang tomb, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes and tomb of Khai Dinh, a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. Then return to the city to have lunch at a typical Garden House restaurant.

Afternoon, go on to visit the Imperial Citadel with the Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, Forbidden City (Tu Cam Thanh).. Continue to visit Dong Ba market.

Your optional for joining a Royal traditional music performance on Dragon boat sailing along the Perfume River (Hue royal music also recognized as Cultural World Heritage).

Overnight in Hue.

Day 2. Hue - Da Nang (B, L)

This morning you board a dragon boat for a cruise on the Perfume River giving you a taste of the scenic countryside, as well as an enjoyable stop on Hen Islet to learn about the daily life of local people in one of the most traditional parts of Central Vietnam.

Continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, situated on Ha Khe hill, on the north bank of the Perfume River. The pagoda features a seven successive tiers, each of which is dedicated to a human form taken by the Buddha. Continue to Thuy Bieu village, visit the first local garden house and discover the aloes wood work by local people, the ancient houses which are called “Nha Ruong” with the history of over 100 years.

On the way back to Hue, stop to visit an incense-making village and hat-making village to learn more about traditional handicraft of local people.

Check out your hotel and have lunch at restaurant before driving back to Da Nang.

End the tour at your hotel around 17.00.

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