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15 Best Hue Day Trips from Da Nang

The Hue runs over the Hai Van Pass: the imperial citadel, royal tombs on the Perfume River and the coast road by train window on the versions that ride the rails one way. The pass viewpoint justifies the long day alone.

1.Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

Experience the stunning coastlines and imperial history of Hue on this full-day tour from Da Nang, including scenic train rides, UNESCO sites, and authentic local cuisine.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Amazing views of the Hai Van Pass during the train journey. I really enjoyed the emperor’s tomb it’s very striking and gothic. Fascinating. Travel van was well air-conditioned and they gave is water too. At lunch they catered for vegan/vegetarian which was much appreciated. Our…”

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2.Hue City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour

Discover Vietnam’s imperial past with this small-group Hue City and Citadel tour, including Hai Van Pass views, scenic stops, and cultural highlights for $57.

★ 5.0

“We had a great experience with our tour leader, Mariana and our driver. She was very informative and gave us some time to walk around and take photos at each of the stops. The lunch was good and had vegetarian options which were delicious. Overall,…”

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3.Hue Citadel tour by authentic Train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang

Experience the scenic Hai Van Pass by train, visit Hue's imperial sites, and enjoy local cuisine on this full-day guided tour from Da Nang for $79.

★ 5.0

“The train ride was the highlight of the trip. The imperial City was very interesting and beautiful. The lunch was very good but also very crowded. Seating was very cramped with so much food on the table there was no place to eat.”

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5.Hai Van Pass and Hue City Sites Deluxe Small Group Tour

Discover Vietnam’s stunning coast and historic sites on this small-group tour from Da Nang, featuring Hai Van Pass, Hue’s Imperial City, and more for just $43.

★ 5.0

“It was nice to be able to easily visit the ruins and heritage sites that I love. It was further than we expected… But the guide was also really fun, and the other people were very friendly and friendly, making for great memories. Thank you…”

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6.Hue Imperial City Daily Ingroup Tour via Hai Van Pass

Explore Hue’s UNESCO-listed Imperial City with a guided day trip from Da Nang, featuring stunning Hai Van Pass views, historical sights, and local cuisine.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed our trip to Hue. Our guide was well organized, very friendly and full of information. The lunch was filling and of good quality and it was great to stop for photos along the beautiful Hai Van Pass”

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7.Hue Imperial City Private Tour with Local Experts

Experience the highlights of Hue with a private guide, scenic drives, cultural sites, and delicious local cuisine—all personalized for a memorable day.

★ 5.0

“The Hue Imperial City tour was wonderful, especially because we chose to do a private tour. Our guide Khan was definitely they key to making our trip so enjoyable. He is knowledgeable, speaks English well, and relayed the history in a way that was not…”

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8.Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour with Easy Rider

Discover the scenic Hai Van Pass on a guided motorbike tour from Da Nang to Hue, with stunning views, cultural stops, and experienced guides — great value and authentic adventure.

“We had a fantastic private tour from start to finish. The journey was incredibly scenic, with beautiful views all along the way. One of the highlights was a stop for coffee — the coconut coffee there was absolutely delicious and refreshing. ThRead more”

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9.Hoi An or Danang to Hue via Hai Van Pass Tour

Discover Vietnam's stunning coastal landscapes on this private 8-hour tour from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue, featuring Marble Mountains, Hai Van Pass, and scenic beaches.

★ 5.0

“Best day ever! From the moment we set off to the end we saw so many things with our fun drivers Dan & Ron! They was really good drivers and made us feel really safe! What a way to see the coast of Vietnam !…”

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10.Day Trip Motorbike Tour in Hai Van Pass.

Discover Vietnam’s iconic Hai Van Pass on a guided motorbike day trip from Da Nang, with stunning views, cultural stops, and authentic local encounters.

★ 5.0

“We did the Da Nang to Hue motorbike trip with Dung and Hung. They were extremely accommodating, from going to fetch us breakfast in the rain to fixing my hat when it broke, as well as explaining the history of stops along the way. The…”

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12.Da Nang: Hue Imperial City and Hai Van Pass Small Group Tour

Discover Vietnam’s highlights on this small-group tour from Da Nang to Hue, exploring the Imperial City, Hai Van Pass, and historic sites with expert guides.

★ 4.4

“Overall, I had a positive experience with the Hue tour and Phuoc as my guide - it felt like a private tour as it was Phuoc as one guide with two visitors in total. Phuoc was attentive, proactively helped take pictures for us, and had…”

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14.Your Incredible Scooter Adventure On Hai Van Pass

Experience Vietnam's stunning Hai Van Pass on a guided scooter tour with breathtaking views, authentic stops, and local flavor for just $75.

★ 5.0

“Great day out. Best day tour I have done. Great secret spots for great pics. Tam takes an awesome snap. Taught me some things i can do on my phone when editing pics. Great swim stop. Some insta worthy photo ops. Bike was a bit…”

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15.Hue City Day Tour with Dragon Boat from Hue or Danang, Hoi An

Explore Hue’s imperial sites, pagoda, tombs, and scenic river cruise on this full-day tour from Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An. Authentic, well-reviewed, and value-packed.

★ 5.0

“Tranh was fantastic and guided us through a fascinating day exploring Tombs, the Citadel and Imperial and Forbidden cities. Would highly recommend.”

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More Hue Day Trips from Da Nang

5.0Da Nang: Full-day Imperial Hue And Scenic Hai Van Pass Discovery$95.00 4.1Da Nang: Imperial City of Hue Day Trip with Lunch and Ticket$51 5.0Full-Day Hue Imperial City with/without Hai Van Mountain Pass$38.58 5.0Group Tour: Visit Hue Imperial From Da Nang – Full Day Trip$49.00 4.9Top Gear Hai Van Pass Motorbike Adventure – by Motorvina$75 5.0Guided Private Hue City Tour from Da Nang or Hoi An$135.00 5.0Hue City Tour From Da Nang- Hue Day Trip From Danang$133.34 5.0Hoi An ( Da Nang)- Hue sightseeing- Hoi An ( Da Nang)$148.34 4.7From Da Nang: Explore Hai Van Pass by US Army Jeep$96 4.0HUE IMPERIAL CITY: Full-Day Guided Tour from Da Nang or Hoi An$50.00 5.0Hue Day Tour: Imperial Citadel, Khai Dinh Tomb & Thien Mu Pagoda$57.00 4.5Private Full-Day Tour of Hue from Da Nang or Hoi An City$139.00 5.0Hoi An: Private Car to Hue with Multi Sightseeing Stops6 hours - 9 days$14 5.0Danang/Hoi An to Hue Day Trip with English Speaking Driver$59.00 5.0Da Nang Airport To Hue Private Transfer$126.00 5.0Hai Van pass private car tour from Hue-Da Nang-Hoi An (1Way|Loop)$199.00 5.0Da Nang ( Hoi An)- Hue sightseeing- Return Da Nang ( Hoi An) with driver only.$98.00 5.0HOI AN TO HUE VIA HAI VAN PASS BY EASY RIDER$52 5.0Hue Imperial City Private Tour with Royal Lunch$109.80 5.0Day Trip Motorbike Tour in Hai Van Pass Round Trip$59.00 4.5Hue Imperial City Private Tour$128.00 5.0Da Nang airport to Hue By Private Car Transfer Via Hai Van Pass$80.00 4.2From Da Nang: Hue City Full-Day Tour with Lunch (Group tour)$46 4.9Hoi An To Marble-Monkey Mountain & Hai Van Pass by Motorbike$60

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