Vietnam Express Northbound | Intrepid Travel

Today’s adventure will be on the back of a motorbike. You’ll have your own driver who will take you first on a drive around the Imperial Citadel, then to the Thien Mu Pagoda, the unofficial symbol of Hue. This site dates back to 1601 and is still an active Buddhist monastery. Here you’ll also see the car left by a monk who set himself alight to protest the treatment of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese regime. Ride to a special lunch spot at a convent or Buddhist monastery for a delicious vegetarian feast, then drive to the royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, set amid a lake, frangipani bushes and pine trees. In the evening, board an overnight train to Hanoi (approximately 12 hours).

Accommodation

• Overnight sleeper train (1 night)

Included Activities

• Hue – Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
• Hue – Highlights & back streets by motorbike
• Hue – Motorbike Tour Lunch

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch

Special Information

Although conditions are basic, overnight trains are a true Intrepid experience and the best way to travel long distances with the locals.

Shared day use hotel rooms are available today after check-out if you would like to freshen up or organise your luggage. There is one room provided between up to 6 members of the group. Single supplements exclude day rooms.

This motorbike activity has been assessed for safety and is closely monitored. To participate please ensure your travel insurance covers riding pillion on a motorbike up to 125cc. If you prefer not to participate, please let your leader know and they will arrange car transportation (cost included).

In 2020 we will no longer be including a cruise along the Perfume River due to poor feedback from past travellers. If you would like to do this activity during your free time in Hue, your leader can assist you with booking it.

Sleeper trains typically have four or six berth compartments with bench seats that convert into sleeping bunks. A sheet, pillo

Although conditions are basic, overnight trains are a true Intrepid experience and the best way to travel long distances with the locals.Shared day use hotel rooms are available today after check-out if you would like to freshen up or organise your luggage. There is one room provided between up to 6 members of the group. Single supplements exclude day rooms.This motorbike activity has been assessed for safety and is closely monitored. To participate please ensure your travel insurance covers riding pillion on a motorbike up to 125cc. If you prefer not to participate, please let your leader know and they will arrange car transportation (cost included).In 2020 we will no longer be including a cruise along the Perfume River due to poor feedback from past travellers. If you would like to do this activity during your free time in Hue, your leader can assist you with booking it.Sleeper trains typically have four or six berth compartments with bench seats that convert into sleeping bunks. A sheet, pillo