day tour
Tour Level: Relaxed / Easy
Tour Comfort: Budget
Tour Period:
tour highlights
- Tour the historic war sites of the former Demilitarized Zone
- See the demarcation point at the Ben Hai bridge
- Learn about the personal stories and history of the Vietnam War
- Visit the Ancient Citadel of Quang Tri
tour details
Get a glimpse into the history of the Vietnam War as you explore some of its most poignant sites.
During the Second Indochina War (also known as the Vietnam War), the Ben Hai River was the demarcation line between North and South Vietnam. Located at the ’17th Parallel’, this created a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of five kilometres each-way from the river. Notably, the southern section of the DMZ was one of the bloodiest battlefields of the whole war. As you tour the DMZ you’ll visit a selection of the most poignant war sites including the Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Khe Sanh military base and Dong Ha Town. You’ll also see the fascinating and almost unbelievable Vinh Moc Tunnels. Next you’ll have picnic lunch at a local restaurant. On the way back to Hue you’ll stop at the Ancient Citadel of Quang Tri, built in 1824 during the reign of Minh Mang.
tour description
During the Second Indochina War (also known as the Vietnam War), the Ben Hai River was the demarcation line between North and South Vietnam. Located at the '17th Parallel', this created a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of five kilometres each-way from the river. Notably, the southern section of the DMZ was one of the bloodiest battlefields of the whole war. As you tour the DMZ you'll visit a selection of the most poignant war sites including the Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Khe Sanh military base and Dong Ha Town. You'll also see the fascinating and almost unbelievable Vinh Moc Tunnels. Next you'll have picnic lunch at a local restaurant. On the way back to Hue you'll stop at the Ancient Citadel of Quang Tri, built in 1824 during the reign of Minh Mang.
includes
- Transfer and tour with English speaking guide in private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fee as mentioned in the programme
- Picnic lunch
- Drinking water and cold towels available on the vehicle
- Service charges, Government taxes and 10% VAT
excludes
- Surcharges for other language guides
- Optional tours
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the program
- Drinks with meal
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday
- Tips for guide and driver (at your discretion)
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