From Hue: Quang Tri Citadel, Hien Luong Bridge & Phong Nha Cave

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9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This journey takes you from the former imperial capital of Hue through central Vietnam’s most significant historical sites, including La Vang Sanctuary, Quang Tri Citadel, and Hien Luong Bridge at the former 17th parallel, where powerful stories of division and resilience come to life. The tour then transitions into nature at Phong Nha Cave, where you relax on a scenic boat ride along an emerald-green river and explore a cool, tranquil cave filled with magnificent stalactites and stalagmites, offering a perfect balance of history, culture, and natural beauty.

What's Included

Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park
Admission to Phong Nha Cave.
Dragon boat tickets on the river
English-speaking guide specializing in tours for the entire route.
Modern air-conditioned vehicle for sightseeing and transfers throughout the program.
Continuous assistance from our customer care team before and on departure day
Lavie bottled water 500ml: 2 bottles per guest per day.
Entrance ticket to Hien Luong bridge
Entrance ticket to Quang Tri ancient citadel
Entrance ticket to La Vang Holy Land
Far pick up surcharge if you stay out of the pick up area

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Before the tour starts, Sovaba Travel's customer service staff will contact you to exchange necessary information. The bus will pick you up at the hotel around 4:30 AM and take you to Dong Hoi city.
*Note: Please provide an accurate phone number for easy communication.

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Meeting point
Hue

Our driver and tour guide will be wearing hats and black shirts with the Sovaba Travel logo to welcome you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hue

    4:30 - 6:00 – Departure from Hue The guide and vehicle will pick you up at the center of Hue City. Begin the journey north along National Highway 1A toward the DMZ – the former Demilitarized Zone that divided Vietnam for over 20 years.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    07:00 – Visit La Vang Holy Land Stop at La Vang, a major Catholic pilgrimage site in Vietnam, believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary appeared in the late 18th century during a time of religious persecution under King Canh Thinh (Tay Son Dynasty).

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    07:40 – Visit Quang Tri Citadel Continue the journey to Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, this was the site of the fierce 81-day battle in the summer of 1972 between the Liberation Army of South Vietnam and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. Now a memorial cemetery, it is the final resting place of thousands of unidentified soldiers – a solemn symbol of sacrifice and loss during wartime.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    08:40 – 10:30 | Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River (17th Parallel) Travel north along National Highway 1 to the historic 17th parallel. Visit Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River, the site that marked the temporary division of North and South Vietnam under the 1954 Geneva Accords. Learn about the intense psychological warfare between the two sides, including propaganda loudspeakers, competing flagpole heights, and bridge color schemes. Explore key symbols of division such as the white demarcation line, dual flagpoles, and the war relic museum.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Phong Nha

    10:00 – Transfer to Phong Nha via the Western Branch of the Ho Chi Minh Trail On the way, your guide will share stories about the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail – the vital supply route for food and weapons from North to South during the American War.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

    12:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant in Phong Nha Enjoy a meal and rest before the cave exploration.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Phong Nha Caves

    3:30 – Visit Phong Nha Cave Recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site, Phong Nha Cave is known for: • The longest underground river in Southeast Asia • Spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations dating back millions of years • Serving as a hiding and storage place for the Liberation Army during the war You’ll take a motorized boat on the Son River and travel about 1.5 km deep into the cave, where a guide will provide insightful commentary on the cave’s geology, formation, and historical significance.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Dong Hoi

    6:00 – End of Tour Guests will be transferred to one of the following: • Dong Hoi (city center, train station, or airport) • Phong Nha (for those staying overnight) • Or return to Hue upon request

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide the name and address of your hotel in Hue for pick-up arrangements.
  • You need to provide the tour leader's phone number and preferred method of contact so the tour operator can reach out to you directly after booking.
  • If you're vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, please let the local operator know in advance.
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