Hue: Royal Tombs, Pagoda, Perfume River by Dragon Boat & Car

Brilliant

Booked with short notice, but quick confirmation from the provider. Picked up on time from hotel, in a spotlessly clean air-conditioned car by Leo. A really nice guy, gave us plenty of information, water and hand wipes. Waited for us patiently and dropped os off safely after our tour. Very happy to recommend.

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Excellent

We were lucky Austin was our your guide. He made our tour very special. His English is very good. We learnt a lot about Vietnam, the dynasty and the Pagodas. Austin answered all our questions patiently, he even helped us with Railway booking. All places we visited, the Pagodas, the Tiger Arena, Incence village and Dragon boat ride was very nice!

Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you so much for your excellent review! We’re delighted to hear that Austin made your tour special with his excellent English, patience, and knowledge of Hue’s history and culture. We’re also glad he could assist with your railway booking. Thank you for choosing Samtour Vietnam, and we hope to welcome you again! Samtour Vietnam

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Very Interesting Tour.

We had the opportunity and good luck to have Austin as our guide for this half day tour of the tombs. He is excellent,Knowledgeable,polite and very helpful. Inspire of the morning rain,heavy at times, he guided through the historical places,describing the history, the major events that happened during the rule of this dynasty. He patiently answered all our questions not only about the places we went but general questions about Vietnam and the customs here. The tour to the incense village and Dragon boat ride was good. He recommended good places for dinner,dropping us to the place we chose to have lunch. He went over and beyond in helping with the Rail reservations.Last but not the least his English is excellent!

Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour despite the morning rain. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Austin—he’ll be very happy to know that his knowledge, helpfulness, and English made your experience special. It was our pleasure to assist with your dining recommendations and train reservations as well. We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you back to Hue again! Warm regards, Samtour Vietnam☺️

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Expensive for this type of activity. On-site admission is not included.

The tours can be done without a driver.

Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, We are truly sorry that your experience did not fully meet your expectations, and we sincerely regret any disappointment you may have felt during the trip. We would also like to clarify a few important points for future travelers. This customer was traveling alone and specifically booked a private car and a private Dragon Boat, which naturally results in a higher price than a shared group tour. The customer was fully informed of and accepted the price before confirming the booking. Our product description clearly states which services and expenses are included and which are not included, including entrance fees. Our operations team also reconfirmed the services, itinerary, and additional costs with the customer before the tour. No concerns or complaints were raised by the customer at that time. If the customer had felt that the price or arrangements were not suitable, they were free to cancel before the tour started. We never pressure or force any customer to proceed with a service they are not comfortable with. The customer chose to proceed, and we provided exactly what was booked: a private car, a private Dragon Boat, and the agreed itinerary. There were no hidden charges, and no promised services were omitted. Throughout the trip, our driver also provided enthusiastic and attentive support, doing his best to assist the customer and ensure a smooth and comfortable journey. We fully respect every customer's right to share their experience. However, we sincerely feel that this 2-star rating does not fairly reflect the service provided, as we fulfilled the booking exactly as agreed and all relevant costs and inclusions were clearly communicated in advance. We sincerely thank you for choosing us and kindly ask you to reconsider your review based on the services actually provided and the support you received throughout the trip. Thank you so much. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Tombs dragonboats and the Guide!

We have done many tours in Vietnam. Sam tours is the operator. This guide we had(Long) was the best one. Because his English was spot on and he had the right type of humor. He was not in your face but knew when to be there and be quit Of you book a tour ask for Long. I wish we had him all the time Not that the others were bad but Long stood out!

Response from the operator: Dear Rayens, thank you for your amazing review! We’re truly honored that, after many tours in Vietnam, you chose Samtour Vietnam and rated Long as your best guide. Your kind words about his English, sense of humor, and ability to perfectly balance guidance with personal space mean a great deal to us. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Vietnam! 🇻🇳😊

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