Hoi An to Hue Day Trip – Private Tour
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Full Day
Private Tour
Hoi An
Hoi An
Hai Van Pass → Lang Co Beach → Khai Dinh Tomb → Hue Citadel → Thien Mu Pagoda


















Hoi An to Hue day trip offers an unforgettable experience for travelers short on time, exploring Hue’s stunning landscapes, rich culture, and warm locals. Situated in the heart of Central Vietnam, Hue is famous worldwide for its ancient citadels, serene rivers, unique festivals, and welcoming people. Perfect for a day adventure, this tour lets you discover the city’s historical landmarks and vibrant culture effortlessly. Join the Hoi An to Hue tour now and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Highlights:
- Day trip that includes everything you need.
- Visit the famous Hue Imperial City in just one day.
- Enjoy convenient door-to-door service.
- Stop at the stunning Hai Van Pass summit.
- Learn from our knowledgeable tour guide.
- Experience excellent value for money.
Price For Hoi An To Hue Day Tour
| Tour Option | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | >=8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning with lunch | $160 | $94 | $76 | $72 | $64 | $58 | $54 | $51 |
Child policy:
- Children under the age of five: free.
- Charge 75% for children aged 5 to 10 years.
- Children over 10 years old: as adults.
Itinerary For Hoi An To Hue Day Trip
In the morning
08:00 AM: Our car and English-speaking tour guide will pick you up at your Hoi An hotel and transfer you to Hue City. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at that time.
Cross the breathtaking Hai Van Pass, praised by Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson as one of the best coastal roads in the world, and stop for a photo at Hai Van Quan, the highest point between Da Nang and Hue.


As you descend toward Hue, enjoy the stunning view of Lang Co Beach.


Upon arrival in Hue, visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, built for the emperor in 1920 following Feng Shui principles. This tomb is renowned for its intricate porcelain and glass decorations, blending Western and Eastern architectural styles.


In the afternoon
12:30 PM: Enjoy a delicious local lunch, sampling a variety of authentic Hue specialties.


Continue to explore The Citadel, Hue’s historic royal city and a must-see landmark. This Imperial City was home to the last ruling emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty and showcases the city’s unique cultural heritage.


Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, a Buddhist monastery founded in 1601 and considered an unofficial symbol of Hue. Located along the scenic Perfume River, it is a peaceful spot rich in history and local folklore.


04:00 PM: Our car will transfer you back to your Hoi An hotel, concluding your Hoi An to Hue day trip.
What's Included
- All entrance fees (Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Citadel, Dragon boat)
- High quality car
- Bottle of mineral water
- English speaking guide
- Local lunch
What's Excluded
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Additional purchases not mentioned (drinks, food, souvenirs)
EXCELLENT Based on 2678 reviews Posted on Dave PVerified Day trip to The Imperial City of Hue We had a lovely day today with Justine (our guide) and the driver, for the trip from Chan May Port to Hue, and the Imperial City. They met us on time, where you said that they would be, the car was clean and the air conditioning worked. They gave us bottled water. Justine explained the day and we set off. Justine queued for the tickets where needed and gave us detailed information at all the sites, not hurrying us along. Justine took lots of pictures of us, and was able to answer questions. The restaurant was lovely, the food very good, and they were aware of our request that my wife is a vegetarian. They even stopped for us to get some toiletries on the way back and he assisted us across a very busy road to the shop. A really good day.Posted on Emil KVerified Can recommend - great experience! Fantastic transfer with Luyt from VM Travel - kind, knowledgable and experienced driver. Kim from the company helped us out a bunch as well - we even got to store our bags at the office while waiting for our train in Hue.Posted on Lisa AVerified Reliable, friendly, all round excellent. Alex was a great driver, lovely to be met by his smiling face at the train station. Sadly a violent tropical storm meant some changes to the plan but he worked hard to keep us dry and away from any hard sell where we stopped.Posted on Pablo MVerified Good experience Alex was super punctual and friendly, drives very quietly and very well, made extra stops to take some photos, highly recommendedPosted on Swati NVerified Exceptional Service – Highly Recommend! I had an excellent experience with VM Travel during my stay in Vietnam. I first contacted them through the chat option on their website and received a quick and helpful response. As a solo traveller, I really appreciated how flexible and accommodating they were. My day trips were tailored entirely around my preferences. Both day tours were reasonably priced, and there were no issues with late drop-offs or pickups from my remote hotel location.A special mention to Mr Top, my driver for both days, who was friendly, professional, and reliable. The office staff, Jena, coordinating everything was equally outstanding — responsive, organised, and genuinely caring.Highly recommend their service for anyone looking for stress-free and pre-set or customised tours in Vietnam!Posted on Jason SVerified Day drive from Hue to My Son, via Hai Van Pass Very careful and excellent driver. Was helpful and attentive. Arrived early and helped with check out, waited while I went to My Son and explained things well. Very kind and nicePosted on Paul SVerified DMZ Full Day Tour From Hue Khe Sanh and more A great full day tour from Hue seen a lot of history and a deeper understanding of the Vietnam war and local culture.A early start we were picked up from our hotel .Greeted by Linh our guide and Ton our driver.We had a nice group of people from Europe New Zealand and Australia Visit to the Citadel and museum a very moving place alot of history there .On the way to Khe Sanh we were very impressed with Linh”s knowledge and was very inspired and informative history she told us .Explained everything we needed to know and answered our questions. The map Linh showed us was very helpful understanding the area we were in .Khe Sanh was the main place we weee interested in seeing and was a great experience to visit the site and view the museum and aircraft bunkers and tanks there .A highlight for us . The local lady also had great coffee must try on the visit there .After we had a nice local lunch close by nice and pleasant surroundings.We then headed off to see Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River important landmark splitting the country into north and south 17th parallel.Nice museum there to view .The last place was also a highlight the Vinh Moc Tunnels great to see amazing how they were made and the infrastructure there a lot of history.The underground miniature village was great to see .A great day out and a lot of historical places visited thank you for the excellent experience Linh and Ton the driving was challenging for him he did a great job for us getting us there on time and safely.Great value for money too .Thankyou for this great tour Linh and Ton can highly recommend.All the very best to you Kind Regards Paul and Tania Australia 🇦🇺Posted on Beatrice RVerified A very full and exciting day 👏🏻❤️ We had a very good experience with this day trip. Our guide tour was Nhi, who was really delightful and informative. The group was small and therefore it was easy to get around. The whole trip was very nice and included so much to see in one day! I would definitely recommend it, even more so if you don't have a lot of time in Huế.Posted on Mellissa SVerified I would highly recommend this company for transport and tours! We used VM for several Hoian day tours with Ms Dung as our guide, who was fantastic. Collected us from the hotel on time every day, and shared lots of interesting information. We also had several airport transfers. All drivers were prompt and friendly, and all cars were clean and tidy. VM was very flexible and kindly changed times when we needed to.Posted on sandraronildVerified Great service! We used VM Car for three longer trips between cities in Vietnam. Great service all around and especially from our driver Alex who drove us from Phong Nha to Da Nang with stops in Hue and Van Hai Pass.
Faqs About Hoi An To Hue Day Trip
For private tours, like the Hoi An to Hue day trip, the price is per person, not per car, and includes an English-speaking tour guide, 24/7 support via chat, email, or phone, toll and airport fees, door-to-door service, free onboard Wi-Fi, a bottle of water, and a buffet lunch.
If you’d like to book your Hoi An to Hue tour, simply fill out our trip booking form, or just share your email with us, and we’ll send you the detailed itinerary and pricing.
With a Hoi An to Hue private tour, you can add an extra stop. Please contact us in advance so we can adjust the itinerary and recalculate the price for you.
You can cancel your Hoi An to Hue day trip free of charge if you do so at least one day before your trip. Cancellations after that will incur a fee.
With a Hoi An to Hue full-day tour, the tour guide and driver will notify your hotel reception upon arrival. Your booking confirmation email also includes details about the pick-up location, time, and date. If you have trouble reaching the driver or finding our office, you can contact our support team anytime by phone or email.
All local taxes, service charges, and porterage are included in the Hoi An to Hue day tour. Gratuities, however, are not included and may be given at your discretion.
We accept the payment method as below:
– Paypal (pay extra 4% for transaction fee).
– Credit card at our office (pay extra 4% for banking fee): we have two offices in Hue or Hoi An, so you can pay where you feel the most convenient.
– Cash at our office or to the driver.