Chan May Port To Hue Tour 1 Day

Best Hue City Tour offers the Chan May Port To Hue Tour for tourists looking to explore the ancient capital of Hue right after their cruise ship docks at Chan May Port. This exciting day tour allows you to visit the main attractions of Hue City with a professional local guide.

In addition, visitors will enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off in a high-quality private car throughout the journey. Your private driver will take you to each attraction on the itinerary, providing ample time for you to comfortably explore each location. Moreover, you’ll have the opportunity to experience a scenic dragon boat ride on the Perfume River, a symbol of Hue.

Plus, visitors can also consider some of our other Vietnam Shore Excursion services, such as:

• Hanoi City Tour From Halong Port – 71 USD/pax
• Cam Ranh Port To Nha Trang Private Car – 125 USD/sedan
• Phu My Port To Saigon By Private Car – 160 USD/sedan
• Phu My Port To Vung Tau Tour – 89 USD/pax

Tour Briefing

• Tour Type: Private Tour
• Departure Point: Chan May Port
• Duration: 8.5 hours
• Vehicle Type: Sedan/SUV/Minivan/Limousine
• Sightseeing Places: Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda.

CHAN MAY PORT TO HUE PRIVATE TOUR FULL DAY

Highlights Tour

• To start, a local driver with experience in picking up and dropping off in a high-quality private car.
• Next, a knowledgeable tour guide who speaks English well will accompany you, providing insights into historical sites. 
• You will have the opportunity to explore the unique architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb, the most luxurious and splendid tomb of the Nguyen Dynasty. 
• Additionally, you will visit the Hue Imperial Citadel complex, which features many impressive historical structures, including Ngo Mon Gate, Thuong Uyen Garden, Royal Theater, etc.
• Also, take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River and admire the natural scenery on both banks.
• Furthermore, you will visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a 400-year-old ancient temple, to learn about Hue’s Buddhist culture. 
• Finally, you can savor delicious local cuisine at an authentic restaurant on Western Street.

Chan May Port To Hue Tour Detailed Itinerary

To begin with, our private car and experienced tour guide will be waiting for you at Chan May Port at 8:00 AM. To help you identify, the tour guide will hold a Welcome Board with your full name on it. After a warm greeting, our driver will assist you in loading your luggage into the trunk if you have any. Thus, the Chan May Port to Hue Tour begins.

Note: Chan May Port has two designated pick-up locations: outside the port (about 500 meters from the cruise ship) or inside the port (near the cruise ship anchorage). If you wish to board the car immediately after disembarking from the ship, an additional customs fee of 25 USD/pax. On the contrary, you can save this fee by walking to the car.

Our Hue City Tour from Chan May Port will take you to visit some typical tourist attractions, including:

Khai Dinh Tomb

Our private car will take you to Khai Dinh Tomb, which is the first stop when arriving in Hue. This tomb is the final resting place of the 12th king of the Nguyen Dynasty and was constructed with great care and precision. Additionally, the architectural style is a tasteful fusion of European and traditional Vietnamese design.

During the visit to the tomb, our tour guide will share fascinating stories about King Khai Dinh as well as the intricate process of building this lavish tomb. Further, you have the opportunity to admire the impressive decorative art from porcelain, ceramic, and colored glass crafted by skilled artisans from the past.

Hue Imperial Citadel

At around 10:30 AM, visitors will explore the Complex of Hue Imperial Citadel Monuments. This attraction includes many notable historical structures that you should not miss, such as the Nine Cannons, Ngo Mon Gate, Thuong Uyen Garden, Duyet Thi Duong Theater, and Thai Hoa Palace. Each structure has its own unique purpose and significance. 

Although the locations may be spread out, you can rest assured that our knowledgeable local tour guide will lead the way. Not only that, but our guide will share intriguing information about the lives of the kings, concubines, and eunuchs of the Nguyen Dynasty.  

After 2 hours of exploring the Imperial City, our private car will take you to an authentic restaurant in the Western Street for lunch. This is a great opportunity to savor Hue’s special cuisine and recharge before continuing the Chan May Port to Hue tour.

Thien Mu Pagoda

At 2:00 PM, visitors will travel by Dragon Boat to Thien Mu Pagoda. As you navigate upstream on the Perfume River, you can enjoy the sight of ancient garden houses typical of Hue, along with temples and local fruit gardens lining both banks.  

Once the boat docks in front of the pagoda, our tour guide will lead your group to explore the grounds and architecture of this 400-year-old pagoda. You’ll learn about the history and feng shui of Thien Mu Pagoda, as well as hear an intriguing story about the mysterious love curse associated with this ancient site.  

Around 4:00 PM, our driver will take you back to Chan May Port as planned. Upon arrival, the driver will carefully check the back seats to ensure you haven’t left anything in the car. Finally, we will conclude the Chan May Port to Hue Tour here. Best Hue City Tour is pleased to have accompanied you on this journey.

Travel Thoughts

• Our private car service offers child seats upon request, with the first seat provided free of charge.
• We also offer a pick-up service inside the port upon request, which incurs a customs fee of 25 USD/person.
• In addition, you should dress politely when visiting Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Nguyen King Temple in the Imperial Citadel.
• Plus, please inform us if you have any special dietary requirements, and we will notify the restaurant to prepare suitable dishes for you.

PRICE

• It costs 164 USD/person.

Inclusion

• Private car transfer 2 way from Chan May port.
• A professional English-speaking guide
• All entrance tickets
• Bottles of mineral water and wet tissues.
• Lunch, Dragon boat trip on Perfume River.

Exclusion

• Drinks in lunch.
• Travel insurance.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips or gratuities.

Children Policy

• Children under 5 years old: Free
• Children under 11 years old: 75%
• Children from 11 years old: 100%