The Vietnam Backroads team is awaiting as the train arrives in Hue in the morning with its private vehicles. Have a transfer to the hotel for breakfast, enjoy tea, coffee, and be ready for your first day of adventures. Visit the Imperial Forbidden City was the feudalism center of the Nguyen Emperor with its 13 generations from 1804 until 1945. The Imperial Citadel was badly damaged during the Vietnam War. Afterward, have a short transfer to another side of the Perfume River to explore the rural villages of Hue.

Ride along the Perfume River, explore the daily life of villagers, ride past the ancient pagoda, and stop at Tiger Arena and the beautiful ancient Long Chau Temple. Then we'll continue the ride through the lively villages and stop at some families still earning mainly on traditional works, such as making conical hats, handicrafts, incense sticks, etc. The routes are well-maintained and through many traditional houses, temples, and lush rice paddy fields. Next, visit the colorful tomb of Khai Dinh, which took 11 years to complete the burial with a beautiful mixture of Western and Eastern architectural styles.