After getting picked up at the Chan May port, drive straight to Hue city then on to the other side of the Perfume River. There, admire the magnificent Noon Gate of the Royal Citadel, where Nguyen Kings used to declare the results of national examinations and the New Year calendar. Walk into the Imperial Citadel and the recently reconstructed Palace of Supreme Harmony.

Then, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest Buddhist pagodas in the area. Here, learn more about Buddhism in Vietnam and discover the spiritual life. Continue your tour with a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River, picturesque on a clear day, atmospheric even in less flattering weather.

After your boat trip, savour lunch at an ancient restaurant. In the afternoon, drive straight to Minh Mang Tomb. Marvel at its ancient architecture in harmony with beautiful landscapes, and appreciate the fusion between traditional Vietnamese and contemporary European in Khai Dinh Tomb. After exploring local coffee drinking culture back in Hue city, finish your private excursion by being taken back to the Chan May port.