DMZ Private Tour to Vinh Moc Tunnels & Khe Sanh Base Options

4.8 (15 reviews) Hue, Vietnam
Duration4h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

• Experience Vietnam DMZ and surroundings
• Learning about historical Vinh Moc Tunnels
• Visiting historical Khe Sanh Combat Base
• Understand more about the Vietnam War

Options

Private Car to DMZ Half Day

Trip with Driver Only: Basic English speaking driver take you for a trip to visit Paralel 17 (Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River) & Vinh Moc Tunnels.
Duration: 6 hours: Please note that you will have about 4.5 hours driving 2 ways, as DMZ is about 100km north from Hue City.
Option Inclusions: Private Air-conditioner Car or Mini Van with Basic English speaking for communication (not a tour guide with licensed).
Option Exclusions: Tour guide, Entry Fees, Food & Drinks (available to buy with basic local food in Vinh Moc Tunnels Area), Tips for Driver.
Pickup included

DMZ Half Day Tour from Hue

Trip with Tour Guide in DMZ: Driver take you to Dong Ha to meet local guide, then visit Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River (Paralel 17) & Vinh Moc Tunnels.
Duration: 6 hours: Please note that you will have about 4.5 hours driving 2 ways, as DMZ is about 100km north from Hue City.
Option Inclusions: Private Air-conditioner Car or Mini Van, English speaking guide in DMZ area, Entry Fee to DMZ Area.
Option Exclusions: Food and Drinks (available to buy with basic local food in Vinh Moc Tunnels Area or Dong Ha City), Tips for Guide & Driver.
Pickup included

Private Car to DMZ Full Day

Trip with Driver Only: Basic English speaking driver take you for a trip to Khe Sanh, Paralel 17 (Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River), Vinh Moc Tunnel
Duration: 10 hours: Please note that you will have about 7 hours driving 2 ways, as DMZ is about 100km north from Hue City.
Option Inclusions: Private Air-conditioner Car or Mini Van with Basic English speaking for communication (not a tour guide with licensed).
Option Exclusions: Tour guide, Entry Fees, Food & Drinks (available to buy with basic local food in Vinh Moc Tunnels Area), Tips for Driver.
Pickup included

DMZ Full Day Tour from Hue

Trip with Tour Guide in DMZ: Visit the Rockpile (from distance), Khe Sanh Combat Base, Paralel 17 (Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River) and Vinh Moc Tunnels.
Duration: 10 hours: Please note that we have long drive today (7 hours). Driver will take you 2 hours to Dong Ha to meet tour guide for the trip.
Option Inclusions: Private Air-conditioner Car or Mini Van, English speaking guide in DMZ area, Entry Fee to DMZ Area.
Option Exclusions: Food and Drinks (available to buy with basic local food in Vinh Moc Tunnels Area or Dong Ha City), Tips for Guide & Driver.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hue DMZ Full Day Trip: Visit Khe Sanh Combat Base, Vinh Moc Tunnel, Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River
  • Please check each option, as we have many options with different itineraries, inclusions and prices.
  • DMZ Private Tour Options: We include local English speaking Guide in DMZ Area, All Entrance Tickets.
  • Hue DMZ Half Day Trip: We visit Vinh Moc Tunnels, Hien Luong Bridge & Ben Hai River (Parallel 17th).

What to expect

  1. Khe Sanh Combat Base
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Khe Sanh had a very important strategic position in the war, so the US army set up Khe Sanh Combat Base (at Khe Sanh) with the expectation that it would prevent reinforcements from the North to the South of the People's Army of Vietnam and will cut the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Khe Sanh is located in a valley of red soil 400 m above sea level. In 1965-1966, the US Army and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam built Khe Sanh into the largest stronghold in the line of defense (National Road No 9 with many Army Bases: Con Thien, Doc Mieu, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Camp Caroll, The Rockpile, Ta Con Airport, Lang Vei, …). This is also one of the three "God Eyes" (Khe Sanh, Lang Vei and Ta Con Airbase) of the McNamara Electronic Fence. At Khe Sanh, major battles took place during the Road 9 - Khe Sanh campaign in 1968, and the Road 9 - Southern Laos campaign in 1971.
  2. 30m
    The Ben Hai River is best known for its location dividing the two regions: the South was controlled by the Republic of Vietnam and the North was controlled by the Democratic Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War from 1954 to 1976. Geographically, the river lies slightly south of the 17th parallel. The Geneva Convention stipulate this as a temporary demilitarized line in 1954.
  3. 30m
    Hien Luong Bridge crosses Ben Hai River, in Hien Luong village, Hien Thanh commune, Vinh Linh district, Quang Tri province, Vietnam. Also here, there were fierce " Loud Speaker War", "Color War", and “Flag War” during the Vietnam War. At that time, Hien Luong Bridge was to connect 2 banks of the Ben Hai River where it was the border area that divided Vietnam into two regions along the 17th parallel: the North was administered by the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, and the South was controlled by the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. managed by the State of Vietnam and then the Republic of Vietnam and then the Republic of South Vietnam, for nearly 22 years, from 1954 to 1976.
  4. Vinh Moc Tunnel
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Vinh Moc Tunnels (Vinh Moc hamlet, Kim Thach commune, Vinh Linh district, Quang Tri province) is a civil-military work during the Vietnam War of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam against the attacks from the Republic of Vietnam and the United States of America.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up service is included for City Center Located Hotels or Train Station in Hue and Dong Ha City (Quang Tri Province). There will be surcharge for pick up in Airports, Cruise Ports, or Hotels Located Outside of City Center. So please specify your address / Train / Flight Numbers for the convenience of pick-up service.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Meals is not included on tour prices
  • Entry tickets not included

Cancellation policy

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

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