Step inside Vietnam's last imperial dynasty on a fully private journey through the UNESCO-listed Citadel, the hauntingly beautiful Khai Dinh Mausoleum, and the perfume-scented Thien Mu Pagoda — Central Vietnam's most regal day out.
What to expect
Your private car collects you dockside at Chan May and whisks you over the scenic coastal hills to Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital. Inside the Forbidden Purple City you'll walk throne halls that once housed emperors, while your expert guide brings the Nguyen dynasty's intrigues to vivid life. The hillside Khai Dinh Mausoleum, encrusted in glass and porcelain mosaic, is one of Southeast Asia's great architectural surprises. A dragon-boat drift along the Perfume River to the pagoda — with a bowl of Hue's famous bún bò — rounds out a truly immersive afternoon before your private transfer returns you to the ship.
Good to know
Chan May is roughly 70 km from Hue (~1.5 hrs each way). Book at least a week ahead; confirm your ship's all-aboard time and share it with the operator so the return transfer is built with buffer. The Hue Citadel entry fee (VND 200,000 / ~USD 8) and Khai Dinh ticket (VND 150,000 / ~USD 6) are typically separate.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Chan May — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.