Chan May Port To Hue City Tour by Hoi An Private Car is a private shore excursion created for cruise passengers docking at Chan May Port. Your group will travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver, while a professional English-speaking local tour guide accompanies you throughout the sightseeing program.
During the journey, you will explore Hue’s royal heritage at Khai Dinh Tomb and the Imperial Citadel before visiting the historic Thien Mu Pagoda. The tour also includes lunch featuring local Hue specialties and a dragon boat ride along the Perfume River.
Unlike a shared excursion with a fixed schedule, this private tour can be adjusted according to your ship’s arrival and departure times, your group’s interests and your preferred sightseeing pace. If the ship arrives late, we can shorten the itinerary to prioritize the most important attractions.
Hoi An Private Car will arrange the return journey around your confirmed cruise schedule. We aim to bring you back to the original pickup point at least 60 minutes before the ship’s scheduled departure.
Furthermore, other Vietnam Shore Excursion options are available, such as:
- Chan May Port To Hoi An Tour – from 60 USD/pax
- Chan May Port To Hue To Hoi An Private Car – 107 USD/sedan
- Tien Sa Port To Hoi An To Da Nang Private Car – 72 USD/sedan
- Phu My Port To Saigon Private Car – 159 USD/sedan
Quick Booking Summary
| Tour Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Tour Type | Private guided shore excursion for your group only |
| Route | Chan May Port – Khai Dinh Tomb – Hue Imperial Citadel – local lunch – Thien Mu Pagoda – Perfume River dragon boat – Chan May Port |
| Tour Duration | Flexible according to your cruise schedule, with a maximum duration of approximately 8 hours |
| Travel Distance | More than 60 kilometers, or approximately 37 miles, each way |
| Outside-Port Pickup | Walk approximately 200 meters to the port gate; no additional port fee |
| Inside-Port Pickup | Pickup near the docking area with a permitted vehicle; an additional fee of 25 USD per passenger applies and advance booking is required |
| Tour Team | An experienced driver and a separate professional English-speaking local tour guide |
| Transportation | Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the journey |
| Included | Lunch, bottled water, entrance tickets for the confirmed attractions and a Perfume River dragon boat trip |
| Baby Seat | One complimentary baby seat is available when requested in advance |
| Schedule Adjustments | The itinerary may be shortened if the ship arrives late or the available shore time changes |
| Return Target | Arrival at the original pickup point at least 60 minutes before the ship’s scheduled departure |
Distance From Chan May Port To Hue
The Chan May Cruise Port to Hue distance is more than 60 kilometers. It takes roughly an hour to 1.5 hours to travel directly by car.
Chan May Port is the major seaport in Thua Thien Hue Province which Hue City also belongs to. It provides almost all marine services, and cruise agency management is one of them. It welcomes lots of tourists docking and taking shore excursions to central Vietnam’s cities, such as Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An.
We believe our Hue tour from Chan May Port by car offers one of the best trips for cruise passengers who love to spend some idling time ashore.
Chan May Port Pickup Options
Hoi An Private Car provides two pickup options for cruise passengers arriving at Chan May Port. Please select your preferred option when booking so we can prepare the vehicle, welcome board and port arrangements in advance.
Option 1: Pickup Outside The Port Gate
After leaving your cruise ship, please walk approximately 200 meters to the outside of the Chan May Port gate. Our driver and English-speaking tour guide will wait at the confirmed meeting point with a welcome board displaying the lead passenger’s full name.
This option does not require a port access fee and is included in the standard tour price.
Option 2: Pickup Inside The Docking Area
For greater convenience, our driver, guide and private vehicle can meet you inside the port near the cruise ship docking area. All vehicles assigned to this option have the required permits to enter Chan May Port.
An additional port access fee of 25 USD per passenger applies. This fee is charged for each person in the group, not once per vehicle.
Inside-port pickup must be requested at least five days in advance so we can complete the necessary port arrangements. When booking, please provide your cruise ship name, docking date, scheduled arrival time, departure time, group size and lead passenger’s full name.
Chan May Port To Hue City Tour Highlights
Hue was once the capital city of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty, the last feudal governance of Vietnam. Therefore, this city now boasts many valuable heritage landmarks dating back to its royal time.
On our Chan May Port to Hue City 1 day tour with local tour guides, you will discover its imperial vibes through the highlighted attractions, such as:
- Khai Dinh Tomb—the most luxurious among the 7 Hue royal tombs.
- Hue Imperial Citadel—a great architectural masterpiece where the Nguyen royals lived.
- Thien Mu Pagoda—an ancient holy pagoda established hundreds of years ago.
- Perfume River—the soul of Hue City, perfectly enjoyed when you take a dragon boat trip.
CHAN MAY PORT TO HUE TOUR ONE DAY
The following itinerary is flexible and will be arranged according to your cruise ship’s confirmed arrival and departure times. The order and duration of the attractions may be adjusted to protect your timely return to Chan May Port.
Pickup At Chan May Port
Our driver and English-speaking local tour guide will meet you at the pickup location selected during booking. They will hold a welcome board displaying the lead passenger’s full name.
After the welcome, the driver will help you board the private air-conditioned vehicle. You can relax during the approximately 60-kilometer journey to Hue while your guide provides an introduction to the city, its royal history, and the day’s sightseeing program.
Khai Dinh Tomb
The first historical attraction is the Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh, the burial place of Khai Dinh, the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Although it is the smallest of Hue’s seven royal tombs, the complex stands out for its combination of Vietnamese and European architectural influences. Its most impressive structure is Thien Dinh Palace, where the walls and ceilings are decorated with detailed ceramic and glass mosaics.
Your local guide will explain the tomb’s design, construction, and symbolism while helping you identify its most significant architectural details.
Hue Imperial Citadel
Continue to the center of Hue to explore the Hue Imperial Citadel, an important part of the UNESCO-listed Complex of Hue Monuments. The Citadel served as the political and ceremonial center of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945.
As you walk through the complex, your guide will share stories about the dynasty’s 13 emperors and daily life within the Imperial City. Depending on the available time, you can visit prominent structures such as Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, the Nine Dynastic Urns, the Forbidden Purple City, and the restored Kien Trung Palace.
Local Lunch
After exploring the Citadel, you will enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant. This is an opportunity to sample several Hue specialties and take a short break before continuing the tour.
Vegetarian meals and other dietary requirements can be arranged when requested in advance. Please inform us of any food allergies when booking.
Thien Mu Pagoda
The journey continues to Thien Mu Pagoda, a historic Buddhist site overlooking the Perfume River. Founded in 1601, the pagoda is closely connected to the cultural and spiritual development of Hue.
Your guide will introduce the history of the pagoda and explain the significance of its seven-story Phuoc Duyen Tower. You will also have time to appreciate the peaceful grounds and riverside scenery.
Perfume River Dragon Boat
From the pagoda area, you will board a traditional boat for a Hue dragon boat tour along the Perfume River. The cruise provides a relaxing view of Hue from the water, passing tree-lined riverbanks, local homes, gardens and riverside landmarks.
While you enjoy the boat ride, the driver will reposition the same private vehicle and meet you at the agreed landing point. The boat trip may be shortened, rescheduled or replaced when river or weather conditions are unsuitable.
Return To Chan May Port
After leaving the boat, you will rejoin your driver and return to Chan May Port in the same private vehicle. The departure time from Hue will be calculated according to traffic conditions, your original pickup option, and the ship’s confirmed sailing time.
We aim to bring you back to the original pickup point at least 60 minutes before the cruise ship’s scheduled departure. If your ship arrives late or your available shore time is reduced, the itinerary may be shortened to prioritize a safe and timely return.
Upon arrival, the driver will help you exit the vehicle and check the passenger and luggage areas to ensure that no belongings have been left behind. Hoi An Private Car wishes you a safe return to your cruise ship and a memorable experience in Hue.
Travel Thoughts
- Baby seats are available for small passengers. Please tell us in advance if you need kid seating (free for one).
- Two pickup options are available: inside the port for $25 per pax (port customs fee) and outside the port for free.
- We will try our best to accommodate your vegetarian diet or food allergies, if any. Therefore, please let us know for your own sake.
- We recommend comfortable clothes and sports shoes as Hue’s weather is usually hot.
- Moreover, please try to respect the culture in pagodas, tombs, and temples by wearing clothes without your chest and knees revealed.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is The Chan May Port To Hue City Tour Private?
Yes. This is a private guided shore excursion for your group only.
You will have a private air-conditioned vehicle, an experienced driver and a separate English-speaking local tour guide. You will not share the vehicle or sightseeing program with passengers from another booking.
2. Where Can You Pick Us Up At Chan May Port?
We offer two pickup locations. For the standard option, please walk approximately 200 meters from the docking area to the outside of the port gate, where our driver and guide will wait with a welcome board.
You may also request pickup inside the docking area. This option must be arranged in advance and requires an additional port access fee.
3. Is The 25 USD Inside-Port Fee Charged Per Vehicle?
No. The additional 25 USD port access fee is charged for each passenger, not once for the entire vehicle.
All vehicles assigned to inside-port pickup have the required entry permits. Please request this option at least five days before the tour so we can complete the necessary arrangements.
4. Are The Driver And Tour Guide The Same Person?
No. They perform different roles throughout the tour.
The driver is responsible for transportation and waits with the vehicle while you visit the attractions. The English-speaking guide accompanies your group, provides historical and cultural explanations and assists with the sightseeing program.
5. What Is Included In The Tour?
The tour includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, an experienced driver, an English-speaking local guide, bottled water, entrance tickets for the confirmed attractions, lunch and a Perfume River dragon boat trip.
One complimentary baby seat is also available when requested in advance. Personal expenses, tips, travel insurance and the optional inside-port access fee are not included.
6. What Happens If The Ship Arrives Late Or The Weather Is Unsuitable?
Please contact us as soon as the cruise schedule changes. We will adjust the pickup time and may shorten the itinerary to protect your return to Chan May Port.
The dragon boat trip may be shortened, rescheduled or replaced if weather or river conditions are unsafe. We aim to reach the original pickup point at least 60 minutes before the ship’s scheduled departure.
