PHU002 | HUE ROYAL TOMBS & IMPERIAL LEGACY(~4 - 5 hours)

From $38/Pax

Overview

Discover the fascinating legacy of Hue’s Nguyen emperors on this half-day private tour. Explore the royal tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, two remarkable complexes offering contrasting architecture, beautiful landscapes, and stories of Viet Nam’s last imperial dynasty.

Itinerary

Pick-up & Travel Time
Your friendly guide and driver will warmly welcome you at your hotel in Hue. Travel south of the city toward the royal tombs of the Nguyen emperors, located approximately 8–12 km from central Hue and around 20–30 minutes by road, depending on the site and traffic conditions.

Highlights & Activities
Begin at the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, one of Hue’s most graceful royal complexes. Designed during the emperor’s lifetime as both a retreat and a place for the afterlife, the complex features traditional pavilions, temples, courtyards, and a peaceful lotus-filled lake surrounded by greenery.

Continue to the Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, dramatically built into the hillside and strikingly different in style. Discover its fascinating blend of Vietnamese and European architectural influences, elaborate mosaics, richly decorated interiors, and impressive craftsmanship.

Along the way, your guide will share stories about the two emperors, their lives and reigns, and the different architectural styles and personalities reflected in their royal mausoleums.

Return & Drop-off
After exploring the royal tombs, enjoy a comfortable drive back to central Hue. We will drop you off at your hotel or any convenient central location of your choice.

Prices

No. of Guest(s) 1 2 3
Price/Person VND * 1,000 2,900 1,800 1,500
~USD $112 $69 $58
No. of Guest(s) 4 5 6
Price/Person VND * 1,000 1,300 1,200 1,100
~USD $50 $46 $42
No. of Guest(s) >=7 Child
Price/Person VND * 1,000 1,000 700
~USD $38 $27

Inclusions

● Private transportation (car, van, or bus, depending on your group size)
● English-speaking Guide
● Entrance fees
● Bottled drinking water
● Central hotel pick-up & drop-off

Exclusions

● Personal expenses
● Tips and gratuities (recommended)
● Beverages (beer, soft drinks…)
● Travel insurance
● VAT (if applicable)

Pick-up and Drop-off Locations

For private tours, we offer complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off within central Hue. For locations outside the central area or in surrounding areas, a small surcharge may apply depending on the distance. Please contact us in advance for further details.

Children Policy

● Adult: From 12 years old up
● Child: From 5 – 11 years old
● Kid: Under 5 years old (Free of charge)
● Notes: Only 1 free child per family. Additional children under 5 charged 50% each.

Cancellation Policy

● No-show: 100% of tour price
● Within 48 hours before departure: 100% of tour price
● 48 – 72 hours before departure: 50% of tour price
● More than 72 hours before departure: Free of charge

General Information

● Timing & Itinerary: Subject to change without prior notice, but we will do our best to keep everything on schedule.

● Public Holidays: A 30% surcharge applies to tours operating on public holidays, including Christian New Year, Lunar New Year, Hung Kings’ Festival, Reunification Day, May Day, National Day, Vietnamese Cultural Day, and other national public holidays in Viet Nam.

● Language: Our guides use both English and Vietnamese for all tours. If you require another language, please inform us at the time of booking for further assistance.

● Food Special Request: For day tours that include lunch, a Vietnamese set menu will be prepared for all guests. Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies, are vegetarian, observe Halal, or require a diet menu. Some special requests may incur an additional charge.

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!

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