Hue City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour
Overview
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Let's take a walk around the Imperial area & imagine a day as a King of Vietnam, see the remnants from centuries of a war-torn area- targeted for its strategic location.
Take a trip with us, you'll see how enthusiastic & passionate our guides are as we always try best to bring the happiness, deliver great stories about our country to beloved travelers, and to devote to sustainable tourism development and give hand to reserve the world heritage as well.
You'll visit Hue Imperial City – the former administrative center as well as the accommodation of 13 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty - the last feudatory Empire of Vietnam.
Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda will give you a clearer view of the spiritual culture of the Vietnamese people and sightseeing the majestic scenery of Perfume river.
It's also a special spotlight to admire the tombs of Khai Dinh King & experience architectural & religious influence of France. Such a nice experience to know more about the old time of Southeast Asia culture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by at least an adult
It's a daily tour. In case if it has to be cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Check the weather forecast (we also check & inform you) in advance to prepare weather-appropriate clothes
You'll receive a confirmation at the time of booking
Please provide us your WhatsApp or phone number for us to easily contact and confirm the pick-up time & location
Don't hesitate to ask us if you have any question about accessibility. For quick support, contact us 24/7.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Da Nang
Thank you for coming to our fantastic Da Nang. Be ready for a 1-day memorable adventure with our local expert! 7:30am: We'll pick you up from the hotel in Da Nang city center and drive along the coastal beach of Da Nang Bay before coming to Hue for our amazing trip.
Hai Van Pass
On the way to Hue City, we'll stop to visit the magnificent Hai Van Pass for its breathtaking natural beauty & stunning panoramic views. As one of the most scenic coastal roads in Vietnam, it offers a mesmerizing blend of lush green mountains & crystal-clear blue waters of the East Sea. Additionally, the pass is steeped in history, having been a strategic military location during the Vietnam War. Don't forget to listen many unique & interesting stories about it from our local guide. From there, you can enjoy the panorama view of Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port and Son Tra Peninsula. It stands at 500m above sea level, making it the highest pass in Vietnam.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch - Vietnamese Local Cuisine (vegetarian food available)
Enthusiastic, experienced & professional English-speaking local guide
Entry tickets to attractions (if you select the option " Tour with entry tickets")
A two-way hotel transfers pick up & drop off in Da Nang city center
Travel Insurance
Modern Air-Conditioned bus/coach with Safe Driver
Tips for tour guide & driver
Surcharge in Vietnam public holidays (we'll inform you in advance via Whatsapp message)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Danang: Tour with entry ticket
Pick up from Da Nang center: Free pick up & drop off at your hotel in Da Nang city center.
Tour with entry tickets: This option includes entry tickets to Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Pickup included
Danang: Tour no entry tickets
Pick up from Da Nang center: Free pick up and drop off at your hotel in Da Nang city center.
Tour without entry tickets : This option doesn't include entry tickets to Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda. You will buy on-site.
Pickup included
HoiAn: Tour no entry tickets
Pick up from Hoi An center: Free pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hoi An city center.
Tour without entry tickets: This option doesn't include entry tickets to Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Pickup included
HoiAn: Tour with entry tickets
Pick up from Hoi An center: Free pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hoi An city center.
Tour with entry tickets: This option includes entry tickets to Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Pickup included
Reviews
349 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hue and Hai Van Pass December 2025
V8104WJandreak,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00My trip Hue via Hai Van Pass with Sky was phenomenal! Sky was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and caring that everyone could keep up. The trip was definitely long: make sure you get a good sleep the night before, and bring rain gear if you’re going in December!
Awesome train ride
339litof,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sky was very informative during the tour. The weather wasn't great but it didn't hinder us from enjoying the tour. Lunch was pretty good as well. The train ride was awesome!
Great time in Hue !
Karthikeyan B,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ms Oanh was a great tour guide :) , definitely can recommend this tour. This tour will spend a half day in Hue (10:30 to 3:30 in Hue) + 2 hours extra for travel to and from Da Nang, but I would recommend that people stay in Hue for a full day because even after the tour there are other things nearby that you can do for the rest of the day.
Wonderful Hue Experience
TONYP3859,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miss Duyen gave us a wonderful and educational tour of the history of Hue. Her excitement and funny nature gave us all a fun and loving time. Everything was included and the food was great. Time was crucial so getting all of us to visit everything and back on time was perfect. Pace was perfect. Couldn’t be happier and would book again!
Worth it!
tinabZ8456TU,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.002.5 hours long drive but worth it! Our guide Duyen aka Ms Banana is very knowledgable and has great sense of humor. She gave a lot of trivias on Hue's history even teaching us few Vietnamese words. The food was great as well plus we had good weather.
Interesting Experience in a Small, Well-Managed Group
S TheSwagger88,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was interesting, with a good group size that was not too large. The lunch was also very good, and dietary preferences were well accommodated. Overall, it was a well-organized and enjoyable experience
Excellent trip to Hue city
SAJadhav,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Harry enriched the whole trip experience with complete background history of various sites that helped us appreciate Vietnam's cultural heritage much better.
Adjust a day trip
hoohya,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Followed by a good tour guide, Sky, a very passionate, pleasant day, learned a lot of knowledge.
Exciting
Wander06705483820,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Harry was passionate, energetic and fun the entire trip. Was such a pleasure being able to see all of the historical sites
Excellent Tour for History Buffs!
gabrielbO7563OK,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful time with Thinh and the group learning lots of history about Hue and Vietnam in general. Thinh is very knowledgeable and a great communicator! I would definitely recommend his tour to anyone looking to visit the ancient city. Thank you Thinh and Thung!
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