Vietnam DMZ Tour from Hue With The Best DMZ Guide

5.0
(19 reviews)

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

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

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

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Phong Nha Locals Travel & Transport

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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