Vietnam DMZ Tour from Hue With The Best DMZ Guide

5.0 (31 reviews) Hue, Vietnam
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Excellent English-speaking guide who is fluent in Vietnam war history.

Learned many things about the resilient will and creativity of Vietnamese people in fierce wars.

Dakrong bridge – this bridge was rebuilt in 2001 and bears a marker hailing its importance as a conduit for the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Khe Sanh combat base – a United States Marine Corps outpost south of the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) used during the Vietnam War.

Learn more about Vietnam's history and people's solidarity during the war. Understand more about the loss of people in the war.

Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River – a symbol of the everlasting desire for peace, national independence, and reunification.

Doc Mieu Base – regarded as the most important outpost of defenses Mc Namara, aimed to prevent infiltration of South Vietnam by forces from North Vietnam.

Vinh Moc Tunnel, the tunnel shelter Vinh Linh county people from the intense bombing in the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone.

Options

Vietnam DMZ Tour Half Day

Duration: 5 hours
No lunch
Half Day Tour: Hue hotel - La Vang church- Hien Luong Bridge- Ben Hai River- Vinh Moc Tunnels- Hue hotel.
Door to door private car: Depends on the group size, so we will use sedan/ SUV or Minivan.
Pickup included

Vietnam DMZ Tour from Hue

Duration: 9 hours: Vietnam DMZ Tour from Hue full day tour
Hue DMZ Tour full day: Hue hotel- La Vang church- Hien Luong bridge, Ben Hai River- Dakrong bridge- Khe Sanh Combat base- Vinh Moc Tunnles-Hue hotel
Dooor to door private car
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • DMZ tour guide
  • Personal expenses.

What to expect

  1. La Vang Church
    30m
    At 7:30 am, our driver will come to pick you up at your hotel/ homestay in Hue city and we start the Hue DMZ tour. Our driver will stop at La Vang church for you to visit and capture photos.

    La Vang church is a famous pilgrimage place for Catholics in Vietnam. A story of the Virgin Mary came out in this area in 1978 to bless the Christians in difficulties and accidents. So they built a holy shrine close to the three banyan trees.
  2. 40m
    After that, we will pick up our local guide to visit Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai river is a very clear boundary that separates Vietnam into two parts.

    During the France and Indochina war, it was made on the 17th parallel to divide Vietnam into northern and southern parts with two different governments who work independently.
  3. 15m
    Dakrong Bridge is the beginning point of one of the main trails of Ho Chi Minh that leads to the border with Laos. This was the main access point during Vietnam war.
  4. Khe Sanh Combat Base
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Keep doing the Vietnam DMZ Tour, we will explore Khe Sanh Combat base is a very important and famous site. It is the place where most popular of Vietnam was fought for almost 75 days.

    There is a small museum on the old camp site that contains old fascinating photographs of Vietnam war, American aircrafts and a few reconstructed bunkers.
  5. Vinh Moc Tunnel
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Vinh Moc Tunnels network was not constructed for war purposes whereas they were only used as shelters for civilians. They are considered as the most successful tunnels plan during war.

    We will get compete guidance about the place and ample of time to explore the museum, underground tunnels, village with family rooms, clinics, wells, stoves, meeting rooms, exits to the sea and more.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at your hotel/ homestay in Hue city center.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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