From Da Nang: Hue Day Trip with Train Ride & Lunch

Thuy Bieu Village, Hue, Vietnam



Discover Hue on a day trip from Da Nang with a scenic train ride across the Hai Van Pass. Explore the Hue Imperial Citadel, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, and enjoy a lunch of local specialties.

Highlights

  • Experience a Heritage train ride across the Hai Van Pass from Da Nang
  • Explore the Hue Imperial Citadel and learn about the Nguyen Dynasty
  • Visit the ancient Thien Mu Pagoda by the Perfume River and Khai Dinh Tomb
  • Enjoy a lunch of local specialties and relax with a traditional foot soak
  • Discover the charm of Central Vietnam on a day trip from Da Nang to Hue

Description

06:30 - 07:00: Pick up from Da Nang Hotel. Arrive at Da Nang Train Station. 07:45: The Heritage Train departs via Hai Van Pass, taking you along Vietnam’s most scenic coastal route.

09:30: Arrival at Lang Co Station, where a private vehicle will be waiting to take you to Hue.

11:00: Begin your exploration of the Imperial City - a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.

13:00: Enjoy a local lunch and footbath at a local restaurant.

14:00: Continue the visit to Thien Mu Pagoda - an ancient temple located by the Perfume River.

15:00: The last stop is Khai Dinh Tomb - a remarkable fusion of Eastern and Western architectural styles.

16:00: Drop off at Hue City / Return to Da Nang.

17:30 - 18:00: End of tour

Includes

  • High-quality transport
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Local lunch
  • All entrance fees
  • Bottled drinking water

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

Important Information

  • The tour only offers pickup and drop-off at hotels in central Da Nang. If you want to be picked up from Hoi An, please pay an extra 250,000 VND for a 4-seat car one way, 350,000 VND for a 7-seat car one way, or 500,000 VND for a 16-seat car one way
  • The tour includes a mix of train travel and private vehicle transfer
  • The trip offers a blend of natural scenery, cultural heritage, and local cuisine

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The trip includes a heritage train ride across Hai Van Pass, visits to Hue Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb, lunch of local specialties, and a traditional foot soak.
You travel from Da Nang to Hue by a heritage train that crosses the scenic Hai Van Pass.
The train ride starts at Da Nang Train Station and ends at Lang Co Station near Hue.
Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Hue Imperial Citadel where you can learn about the Nguyen Dynasty.
Yes, a lunch featuring local Vietnamese specialties is included during the trip.
The tour includes a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda located along the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam.
The heritage train departs from Da Nang Train Station at 7:45 AM.
This day trip visits Hue Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb.
No, the heritage train ride is included as part of the bookable Hue Day Trip package.
The train journey takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes, crossing the Hai Van Pass en route to Lang Co Station.

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