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Hue to DMZ Day Tour: Vinh Moc Tunnel & Khe Sanh Combat Base

Hue, Quang Tri

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If you're interested in exploring the history of the Vietnam War, the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) tour is an excellent choice. This full-day excursion from Hue City offers insights into the Vietnamese struggle for independence. Along Highway One, you'll visit significant sites such as the Highway of Horror, Quang Tri Citadel, and Ai Tu Airfield before reaching the DMZ, a crucial strategic area during the war. Explore historic battle sites including the Khe Sanh Combat Base, Hien Luong Bridge, and Vinh Moc Tunnels, gaining a deeper understanding of the war's impact.

 

Highlights

  • Gain historical knowledge of the Vietnam War and its people.
  • Visit key locations like the Highway of Horror, Quang Tri Citadel, and Ai Tu Airfield.
  • Discover the stories behind battle sites such as Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc Tunnels, and Khe Sanh Combat Base.
  • Explore Dong Ha town and enjoy a local lunch.
  • See the Rockpile, Van Kieu ethnic minority villages, and the Ho Chi Minh Trails.
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By Day Transfer Destinations Activities Meals
Day 1 Hue, Quang Tri Drive to Dong Ha, Visit the Rockpile and visit Van Kieu ethnic minority’s people, Continue to Khe Sanh Combat Base, Discover the Hien Luong Bridge and Vinh Moc tunnels, Back to Hue L
1 Hue, Quang Tri
Transfer: Car
Activities: Drive to Dong Ha, Visit the Rockpile and visit Van Kieu ethnic minority’s people, Continue to Khe Sanh Combat Base, Discover the Hien Luong Bridge and Vinh Moc tunnels, Back to Hue

Drive to Dong Ha, Visit the Rockpile and visit Van Kieu ethnic minority’s people, Continue to Khe Sanh Combat Base, Discover the Hien Luong Bridge and Vinh Moc tunnels, Back to Hue

Pickup from Hue and travel north on Highway One toward Dong Ha, stopping at significant sites along the way, including the Highway of Horror, Quang Tri Citadel, and Ai Tu Airfield. Continue to Dong Ha, which served as the headquarters for U.S. Marine elements, then proceed west on Route 9.

Your first stop will be the Rockpile, a former U.S. Marine Corps lookout. Next, visit the Van Kieu ethnic minority community in Central Vietnam before heading to Khe Sanh village to explore the Khe Sanh Combat Base.

Enjoy lunch in Dong Ha. Afterward, continue north to see the Hien Luong Bridge over the Ben Hai River, which marked the boundary between North and South Vietnam during the war. Then, visit the Vinh Moc Tunnels, which provided refuge for around 400 North Vietnamese civilians during the “Rolling Thunder” bombing campaign.

Back to Hue. End of the trip.

 

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Inclusions

Meals

1 lunch

Accommodation

Transport

Car

Included services

  • Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)

  • Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles

  • Professional local English-speaking guides

  • Local leader

  • Water on coach

  • Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions as mentioned

Exclusions

  • International in/out flights
  • Travel insurance

  • Vietnam Visa Stamp fee

  • Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations

  • Single supplement surcharges

  • Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15

  • Christmas Eve surcharges: Dec. 24

  • New Year Eve surcharges: Dec 31

  • New Year surcharges: Jan 01

  • Lunar New Year surcharges

  • Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day

  • Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)

  • Beverage

  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Other services not mentioned above

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