Hue Overnight (Double)
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Port
Da Nang (Hue), Vietnam
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$329
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
2 Days/ 1 Night
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Meals Included
Meals included
Day 1 (L/D) Da Nang - Hue
Drive by motorcoach for approximately 2.5 hours to Hue. The route to the Imperial City of the Nguyen Emperors takes you through the Hai Van tunnels.
Upon arrival in Hue, you will visit the Imperial Citadel -- the place where Hue’s glory was embodied from 1802 to 1945. Passing through the impressive Mon gate, you will reach the main pavilion -- the Palace of Supreme Harmony. It was here that important ceremonies took place. Recent reconstruction has seen this building restored to its former splendor with regal red and gold columns and ornate furnishings. Much of the grounds beyond the Palace suffered damage in the Tet Offensive of 1968. You will see the immense Dynastic Urns, each depicting a different Vietnamese region and the Pavilion of Benevolence.
A Vietnamese lunch is served at a local restaurant. Your meal features Asian specialties, including some specific to Hue, where Vietnamese cuisine is more extensive than anywhere else in the country.
After lunch, drive through pine forests and orchards to visit one of the numerous imperial tombs that dot the surrounding countryside. Built by the Nguyen Dynasty Emperors, each tomb served as a place of recreation before being used as a final resting place. The Tu Duc Tomb resembles a miniature royal palace with an attractive pavilion overlooking a tranquil lake, ornate buildings, fragrant gardens and hunting grounds. Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, founded in 1601, overlooking the Perfume River.
Dine at a local restaurant and overnight at your hotel in Hue.
Hotel: Indochine Palace Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 (B/L) Hue - Da Nang
After breakfast, board your motorcoach for a morning visit to Dong Ba Market. Many aspects of this market are typically Vietnamese and it is closely aligned with the city’s cultural identity as it showcases traditional delicacies and crafts.
The drive back to Da Nang is approximately 2.5 hours. Make the most of a photo stop en route at My Khe (China) Beach -- a wartime recreational hangout for American GIs immortalized in a popular television series.
Notes:
Bring sturdy non-skid walking shoes. The tour is guided; an escort from the ship’s staff may or may not also accompany the group. You must book this overland PRIOR to sailing. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants. The cut-off date is 60 days before the ship’s call at Da Nang. Due to the popularity of this tour and strict booking conditions, cancellation fees start 59 days prior to the call at Da Nang. Accommodation is included (hotels are subject to change). Airport assistance and transfers (if any), transportation by air-conditioned coach, any flights and entrance fees indicated in the itinerary, an English-speaking guide (unless otherwise noted), water on the vehicle, and meals (as indicated) are also included. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included. Bring your passport with you on tour.
Important information regarding visa requirements:
It is solely each participant’s responsibility to obtain any necessary visas, tourist cards and vaccinations, if required, to participate in Overland Adventures and/or Overnights and to keep apprised of any policy changes. Visas may be required for any/all countries your tour departs from and travels through and for the country where you will rejoin the ship. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the cruise. Your travel agent can assist you with your visa needs. If you require further assistance, Holland America Line’s preferred visa service is CIBTvisas. US and Canadian citizens can reach them by phone or email: US citizens: 866 788 1100 or email customerservice@cibtvisa.com. Canadian citizens: 866 935 8472 or email customerservice@cibtvisas.ca. CIBTvisas phone numbers and email addresses for Dutch, German, Australian, United Kingdom, Belgian, Singapore, Spanish, Swiss and French citizens can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of Holland America Line’s website, in the Cruise Preparation area. Applications and additional information can be downloaded from the CIBTvisas website at https://CIBTvisas.com/hollandamerica. You must advise CIBTvisas of your Overland Adventures or Overnights, as the visa requirements for these vacation enhancements may vary from those required for your cruise.