Central Vietnam / Hue Imperial City & Royal Tombs Day Trip
Hue · Small group day trip
Vietnam’s royal past, in a single full day from Da Nang.
Full day, approx. 7:30 AM, 6:00 PM · Round-trip shuttle
What to expect.
A full day from Da Nang into the former imperial capital of Hue. Travel through the Hai Van Tunnel, the longest in Southeast Asia, to reach the riverside Thien Mu Pagoda, the grand Imperial Citadel and the ornate tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, with a Vietnamese set lunch along the way. An English-speaking guide brings the Nguyen dynasty’s history to life.
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Good to know before you go.
A full day from Da Nang to the old royal capital: the Imperial Citadel, the Khai Dinh royal tomb, the Thien Mu Pagoda and a set-menu lunch, with craft and coastal stops on the drive.
Around two to two and a half hours each way, so it is a full day of roughly 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM with a round-trip shuttle.
The walled Imperial Citadel, the ornate Khai Dinh tomb on its hillside, and the riverside Thien Mu Pagoda, the symbol of the city.
Yes, a set-menu lunch is included, along with the transfers and the stops along the way.
Yes, the coastal railway is a scenic alternative for one leg. See the Hue to Da Nang heritage train.
It is the easiest way to see Hue if you are based in Da Nang or Hoi An. See things to do in Hue and browse more Hue tours; we will fold it into your private itinerary.
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