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Travel from Hue into Quang Tri Province on a full-day historical tour through Vietnam’s former Demilitarized Zone. Designed for travelers interested in wartime history, this route connects battlefields, memorial sites, tunnels, and landmarks linked to the country’s divided past.
With an English-speaking licensed guide, hear the history of Horror Highway and visit the scarred remains of Long Hung Church. Continue to Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, remembered for the 81-day battle, then travel toward Khe Sanh Combat Base museum to see wartime aircraft, tanks, and battlefield relics.
After lunch, stand at Hien Luong Bridge over the Ben Hai River, the symbolic line that once separated North and South Vietnam. Conclude at Vinh Moc Tunnels, where local communities sheltered underground during heavy bombing.
With transfers, entrance fees, guided assistance, and lunch included, this 12-hour tour offers a focused journey through Quang Tri’s major wartime heritage sites.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the hotel lobby. The guide will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
Itinerary
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Step back in time on a powerful journey through Vietnam’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the historic buffer that divided a nation from 1954 to 1975. Led by an expert war history guide, this full-day small-group tour from Hue offers deep insight into the country's wartime legacy as you travel through Quang Tri Province. You'll hear the chilling history of 'Horror Highway', visit the war-torn ruins of Long Hung Church, and explore the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, site of a brutal 81-day siege. The journey continues to Khe Sanh Combat Base museum to view captured tanks and aircraft, alongside a brief glimpse into local life at a Paco ethnic minority village. After lunch, you will stand on Hien Luong Bridge at the Ben Hai River—the actual dividing line of the war—before concluding at the incredible Vinh Moc Tunnels, a massive underground network that sheltered entire communities from heavy bombing. It is an immersive, unforgettable day for history enthusiasts.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobility Limitations: This activity is not wheelchair accessible. The tour involves walking across rugged outdoor battlefields and descending into narrow, low-ceilinged underground tunnels.
- Claustrophobia Alert: The Vinh Moc Tunnels are a tight, enclosed underground environment. If you experience severe claustrophobia, you can comfortably opt to relax at the outdoor garden cafe near the site entrance instead.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobility Limitations: This activity is not wheelchair accessible. The tour involves walking across rugged outdoor battlefields and descending into narrow, low-ceilinged underground tunnels.
- Claustrophobia Alert: The Vinh Moc Tunnels are a tight, enclosed underground environment. If you experience severe claustrophobia, you can comfortably opt to relax at the outdoor garden cafe near the site entrance instead.
- Insurance Registration: To arrange your complimentary travel insurance, you must provide the full name, date of birth, and passport number of every guest in your party prior to departure.
- Dietary Requirements: Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or special dietary preferences, including vegan or vegetarian meal requests for lunch.
- Flexible Itinerary: While the tour guarantees a full and complete experience, the order of stops may be slightly adjusted on the day based on local weather or traffic conditions.
- Smart Casual & Respectful: Choose lightweight, breathable clothing suitable for the hot climate. Because you will be visiting historical sites, war memorials, and an ethnic minority village, modest attire that covers your shoulders and knees is highly appreciated.
- Original Passport: A valid passport is strictly required for security checkpoints and to arrange your mandatory travel insurance
- Comfortable Footwear: Wear sturdy walking shoes, sneakers, or hiking sandals with good grip. You will encounter uneven, damp, and slightly muddy ground inside the Vinh Moc Tunnels.
- Sun & Rain Protection: Bring a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a lightweight raincoat or umbrella for sudden tropical showers.
- Small Flashlight: While the tunnels have low lighting, a phone flashlight or small torch is very helpful for navigating the darker underground corridors
- Eco-Friendly Refill Station: As part of our commitment to reducing single-use plastic, complimentary drinking water will be provided via large refillable containers throughout the tour. Please bring your own reusable water bottle to top up along the way!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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