Hue City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour
by Dacotours Co.,Ltd
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This daily small-group tour departs from Da Nang and lasts between eight and ten hours. The tour begins with a hotel pickup in Da Nang city center around 7:30 a.m. Participants travel by modern air-conditioned bus with a professional driver and an English-speaking local guide. The first stop is Hai Van Pass, located 500 meters above sea level, where visitors spend about one hour enjoying panoramic views of Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port, and Son Tra Peninsula. The guide shares historical information about the pass, including its role during the Vietnam War. Next, the tour continues to Lang Co Beach and Lap An Lagoon for approximately thirty minutes. Lang Co Beach features a flat shoreline and blue waters, while Lap An Lagoon is a quiet area surrounded by mountains. After this, the group heads to Hue Imperial City, also known as The Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former administrative center of the Nguyen Dynasty. Visitors spend about two hours exploring the Forbidden Purple City, Royal Palace, and temples along the Perfume River. A local lunch with Vietnamese cuisine, including vegetarian options, is served at a nearby restaurant around noon. Following lunch, the tour visits key sites within the citadel. The first is the Noon Gate, the main entrance used for royal ceremonies, where visitors spend twenty minutes examining its traditional architecture. Then, the Mieu Temple is visited for twenty minutes; it is dedicated to the worship of past Nguyen emperors and features intricate carvings and decorations. The group then proceeds to Thai Hoa Palace for twenty minutes, the official reception hall for the Nguyen emperors, known for its wood carvings and colorful details. The afternoon continues with a forty-minute visit to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Vietnam's oldest pagodas. Visitors see the seven-story Phuoc Duyen Tower and explore the pagoda complex, including shrines and gardens overlooking the Perfume River. The final stop is the Tomb of Khai Dinh, where visitors spend about one hour viewing the mausoleum's blend of Vietnamese and European architectural styles, mosaics, and carvings set among hills. The tour returns to Da Nang city center between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. Included in the tour are bottled water, lunch, an English-speaking guide, entry tickets if selected, two-way hotel transfers within Da Nang city center, travel insurance, and transportation on an air-conditioned bus. Tips for the guide and driver, as well as any public holiday surcharges, are not included. The tour is not recommended for children under five years old. In case of poor weather, the tour may be rescheduled or refunded.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Da Nang
Pickup from the hotel in Da Nang city center at 7:30am starts the day. The bus drives along the coastal beach of Da Nang Bay heading towards Hue for the tour.
15 min
Hai Van Pass
Stop at Hai Van Pass, the highest pass in Vietnam at 500 meters above sea level. This coastal road offers views of lush mountains and the East Sea. The guide shares historical facts about its military significance during the Vietnam War and points out views of Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port, and Son Tra Peninsula.
60 min
Lang Co Beach
Visit Lang Co Beach, known for its flat, blue waters and diverse ecosystem at the foot of Hai Van Pass. The tour also includes Lap An Lagoon, located between mountains and the bay, noted for its peaceful atmosphere and natural setting along Vietnam's central coast.
30 min
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Explore Hue Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former center of the Nguyen Dynasty. Visitors see the Forbidden Purple City, Royal Palace, and temples situated along the Perfume River, surrounded by gardens. The local guide provides historical and cultural information. Lunch at a local restaurant serving Hue-style dishes is included around noon.
120 min
The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
Visit Noon Gate, the main entrance to the citadel where emperors entered during ceremonies. The gate is a large U-shaped structure built on a brick and stone base with a wooden pavilion and terracotta tiles. Its red color and design show traditional Vietnamese architecture and royal symbolism.
20 min
The Mieu Temple
See Mieu Temple inside the citadel, dedicated to the worship of past Nguyen emperors. The temple features detailed carvings and colorful decorations. The guide explains the history of the Nguyen Dynasty kings and the practice of ancestor worship in Vietnam.
20 min
Thai Hoa Palace
Tour Thai Hoa Palace, the largest and most important building in the citadel used for official receptions and royal events. The palace shows traditional Vietnamese architecture with intricate woodwork and bright colors. Inside are artifacts and decorations related to Vietnam's royal history. The grounds include gardens and ponds.
20 min
Thien Mu Pagoda
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Vietnam's oldest pagodas with a seven-story octagonal tower called Phuoc Duyen Tower. The site includes shrines, pavilions, and gardens overlooking the Perfume River. The guide shares information about the pagoda’s religious and cultural importance.
40 min
Tomb of Khai Dinh
This mausoleum, built for Emperor Khai Dinh, combines traditional Vietnamese and European architectural styles, reflecting the emperor's interest in Western culture. The interior is richly decorated with colorful mosaics, intricate carvings, and detailed ornaments. Situated among hills and lush greenery, the tomb offers a peaceful environment and insight into the Nguyen Dynasty and Emperor Khai Dinh's legacy. At 15:45, the group will leave Hue to return to Da Nang city. Between 17:30 and 18:00, the bus will drop guests off at their hotel, marking the end of the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Dacotours Office
End point
Dacotours Office
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hue City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour
by Dacotours Co.,Ltd
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$86Overview
This daily small-group tour departs from Da Nang and lasts between eight and ten hours. The tour begins with a hotel pickup in Da Nang city center around 7:30 a.m. Participants travel by modern air-conditioned bus with a professional driver and an English-speaking local guide. The first stop is Hai Van Pass, located 500 meters above sea level, where visitors spend about one hour enjoying panoramic views of Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port, and Son Tra Peninsula. The guide shares historical information about the pass, including its role during the Vietnam War. Next, the tour continues to Lang Co Beach and Lap An Lagoon for approximately thirty minutes. Lang Co Beach features a flat shoreline and blue waters, while Lap An Lagoon is a quiet area surrounded by mountains. After this, the group heads to Hue Imperial City, also known as The Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former administrative center of the Nguyen Dynasty. Visitors spend about two hours exploring the Forbidden Purple City, Royal Palace, and temples along the Perfume River. A local lunch with Vietnamese cuisine, including vegetarian options, is served at a nearby restaurant around noon. Following lunch, the tour visits key sites within the citadel. The first is the Noon Gate, the main entrance used for royal ceremonies, where visitors spend twenty minutes examining its traditional architecture. Then, the Mieu Temple is visited for twenty minutes; it is dedicated to the worship of past Nguyen emperors and features intricate carvings and decorations. The group then proceeds to Thai Hoa Palace for twenty minutes, the official reception hall for the Nguyen emperors, known for its wood carvings and colorful details. The afternoon continues with a forty-minute visit to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Vietnam's oldest pagodas. Visitors see the seven-story Phuoc Duyen Tower and explore the pagoda complex, including shrines and gardens overlooking the Perfume River. The final stop is the Tomb of Khai Dinh, where visitors spend about one hour viewing the mausoleum's blend of Vietnamese and European architectural styles, mosaics, and carvings set among hills. The tour returns to Da Nang city center between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. Included in the tour are bottled water, lunch, an English-speaking guide, entry tickets if selected, two-way hotel transfers within Da Nang city center, travel insurance, and transportation on an air-conditioned bus. Tips for the guide and driver, as well as any public holiday surcharges, are not included. The tour is not recommended for children under five years old. In case of poor weather, the tour may be rescheduled or refunded.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Da Nang
Pickup from the hotel in Da Nang city center at 7:30am starts the day. The bus drives along the coastal beach of Da Nang Bay heading towards Hue for the tour.
15 min
Hai Van Pass
Stop at Hai Van Pass, the highest pass in Vietnam at 500 meters above sea level. This coastal road offers views of lush mountains and the East Sea. The guide shares historical facts about its military significance during the Vietnam War and points out views of Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port, and Son Tra Peninsula.
60 min
Lang Co Beach
Visit Lang Co Beach, known for its flat, blue waters and diverse ecosystem at the foot of Hai Van Pass. The tour also includes Lap An Lagoon, located between mountains and the bay, noted for its peaceful atmosphere and natural setting along Vietnam's central coast.
30 min
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Explore Hue Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former center of the Nguyen Dynasty. Visitors see the Forbidden Purple City, Royal Palace, and temples situated along the Perfume River, surrounded by gardens. The local guide provides historical and cultural information. Lunch at a local restaurant serving Hue-style dishes is included around noon.
120 min
The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
Visit Noon Gate, the main entrance to the citadel where emperors entered during ceremonies. The gate is a large U-shaped structure built on a brick and stone base with a wooden pavilion and terracotta tiles. Its red color and design show traditional Vietnamese architecture and royal symbolism.
20 min
The Mieu Temple
See Mieu Temple inside the citadel, dedicated to the worship of past Nguyen emperors. The temple features detailed carvings and colorful decorations. The guide explains the history of the Nguyen Dynasty kings and the practice of ancestor worship in Vietnam.
20 min
Thai Hoa Palace
Tour Thai Hoa Palace, the largest and most important building in the citadel used for official receptions and royal events. The palace shows traditional Vietnamese architecture with intricate woodwork and bright colors. Inside are artifacts and decorations related to Vietnam's royal history. The grounds include gardens and ponds.
20 min
Thien Mu Pagoda
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Vietnam's oldest pagodas with a seven-story octagonal tower called Phuoc Duyen Tower. The site includes shrines, pavilions, and gardens overlooking the Perfume River. The guide shares information about the pagoda’s religious and cultural importance.
40 min
Tomb of Khai Dinh
This mausoleum, built for Emperor Khai Dinh, combines traditional Vietnamese and European architectural styles, reflecting the emperor's interest in Western culture. The interior is richly decorated with colorful mosaics, intricate carvings, and detailed ornaments. Situated among hills and lush greenery, the tomb offers a peaceful environment and insight into the Nguyen Dynasty and Emperor Khai Dinh's legacy. At 15:45, the group will leave Hue to return to Da Nang city. Between 17:30 and 18:00, the bus will drop guests off at their hotel, marking the end of the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Dacotours Office
End point
Dacotours Office
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.