Are you traveling to Vietnam on an opulent cruise ship and dock at Tien Sa Port Da Nang and would like to have a day trip to explore the Hue Imperial City in Central Vietnam? The Tien Sa Port to Hue private tour with Hoian Locals Travel’s excellent tour guide is the best option for you.
You will have an unforgettable journey by booking our Hue city tour from Tien Sa Port. In addition to sightseeing magnificent views in Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, and exploring Khai Dinh Tomb as well as Hue Citadel Imperial, you will have a fabulous chance to enjoy delicious Hue specialties. Besides, you also have insight into the prominent culture, architecture, and history of the Nguyen Dynasty.
During your central Vietnam shore excursions by luxurious cruise ship, you may be interested in our best-quality Tien Sa Port shore excursions, such as
- Tien Sa Port To Bana Hills Tour – 160 USD/ pax.
- Tien Sa Port To Hoi An Tour – 150 USD/ pax.
- Tien Sa Port To Da Nang Private Car – 92 USD/ Sedan car.
TIEN SA PORT TO HUE TOUR 1 DAY
Following your requested departure time, our excellent tour guide and driver will pick you up at the Tien Sa Port Gate. You will easily recognize our guide with your full name on a welcome board. After greetings and paying the port customs fee, we start the Hue City Tour from Tien Sa Port.
The distance from Tien Sa Port to Hue is about 101km, so it takes around 2 hours to transfer by private car. Along the way from Tien Sa Port to Hue, we will take photos and admire the stunning views of some captivating natural attractions as follows:
Hai Van Pass (Ocean and Clouds Pass)
It is the first stop on your private tour from Tien Sa to Hue Imperial City. Surely, you will be surprised by the gorgeous beauty of one of the most enchanting and adventurous passes in the world, with spectacular panoramic views.
Hai Van Pass is the dream of many visitors, especially backpackers, who desire to conquer the outstanding curved road in majestic mountains, blue sea, and white clouds. Furthermore, you can overlook the clear and blue sea, Lang Co Bay and Da Nang city.
In particular, you will have a great chance to see the Hai Van gates from the Tran dynasty and some French blockhouses from 1926 on the pass peak. Therefore, don’t forget to take precious moments with many lovely photos in this picturesque background.
Lap An Lagoon
The next stop of our Tien Sa Port To Hue itinerary is the Lap An Lagoon, an 800 hectare brackish lagoon where you can admire the poetic landscape that is bestowed by nature. It is one of the largest brackish lagoons in Hue that has its own beauty every season.
Besides immersing yourself in the serene, peaceful, and tranquil atmosphere of the lagoon, you can also relax with the best Vietnamese coffee.
Moreover, you can witness the local daily life in a fishing village with boats, nets, and oyster farms. If you travel at sunrise or sunset, you will be enchanted by how charming the lagoon is with the soft light reflected on the water’s surface and the blue sky, clouds, and surrounding mountains.
Khai Dinh Tomb
After reaching Hue city center, we will visit the tomb of khai Dinh. In this Hue royal Tomb, you will have an excellent opportunity to discover the harmonious architecture that combines between Asian and European structural styles.
Khai Dinh mausoleum is the most magnificent and luxurious construction compared to other Nguyen dynasty royal tombs in Hue. Thus, you will have a deep knowledge of the history, culture, and lifestyle of the feudal stages from our knowledgeable local tour guide.
Then, we will take a short break by enjoying lunch with many traditional Hue dishes at a local restaurant to continue the Tien Sa Port To Hue Tour itinerary in the afternoon.
Hue Imperial Citadel
The final attraction of the tour from Tien Sa to Hue is the Imperial Citadel Hue complex. It is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites that is worth exploring to learn more about the Nguyen Dynasty.
Our excellent tour guide will tell you a lot of interesting information about the royal life of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors, concubines, and eunuchs.
Moreover, we will explore the highlight monuments in the complex, such as the iconic symbol of the Noon Gate with Ngu Phung Palace’s unique architecture, Truong Sanh residence, Thai Hoa Palace’s historic beauty, the beautiful Duyet Thi Duong Theater, Thieu Phuong Royal Garden, etc.
After that, we will finish your Tien Sa Port To Hue Tour by transferring you back to Tien Sa Port. Hoian Locals Travel & Transport wishes you a memorable trip with us.
Tien Sa Port To Hue Tour Travel Guides
- The baby seat is available following your request in advance and free of charge for one.
- Please tell us in advance if you have any food allergies or would like to enjoy a vegetarian diet.
- You will save 25 USD/pax if you get to the Tien Sa Port gate instead of pick-up from your cruise ship (inside the port) and vice versa.
- In addition, you should wear polite clothes to express respect when visiting the tomb of Khai Dinh Emperor and the Nguyen Royal Temple.
- Hai Van Pass’s weather is unpredictable, so remember to bring coats and sunglasses.
