Hue Trip Overview
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) was the site of some of the fiercest and bloodiest battles during the American War and a tour through this historic region is an informative glimpse in to the war time history. From Hue to the North, you will visit underground tunnels and bunkers, cross infamous battle sites and pass tranquil villages to discover the DMZ.
Highlights:
– Head to Dong Ha Town
– Visit Dakrong Bridge, and Khe Sanh Combat Base
– Learn about the war between the USA and Vietnam when coming to Vinh Moc Tunnels
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Hue, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hue, Thua Thien – Hue Province, Vietnam
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) was the site of some of the fiercest and bloodiest battles during the American War and a tour through this historic region is an informative glimpse in to the war time history. From Hue to the North, you will visit underground tunnels and bunkers, cross infamous battle sites and pass tranquil villages to discover the DMZ.
Highlights:
– Head to Dong Ha Town
– Visit Dakrong Bridge, and Khe Sanh Combat Base
– Learn about the war between the USA and Vietnam when coming to Vinh Moc Tunnels
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Đa Krông, Đa Krông District, Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam
The tour guide will greet you at the meeting point in Hue for the tour. You will drive to Dong Ha
Start with an early morning pick-up from the hotel in Hue and drive along the coastal area to Dong Ha town. The next stop is Dakrong Bridge – one of the starting points of Ho Chi Minh trails leading you to Hamburger Hill and Ashao Valley
Stop At: Khe Sanh Combat Base, Huong Hoa District, Khe Sanh Vietnam
Our main stop in the morning is Khe Sanh Combat Base, a large U.S Marines base attacked by The N.V.A Forces in early 1968 before TET Offensive. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is set in the rugged, jungle-shrouded mountains along the Vietnam – Laos border of South Vietnam.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hien Luong, Hien Luong, Phu Tho Province
Take a rest at a local restaurant and have lunch. In the afternoon, we will head to Hien Luong Bridge and the Seventeenth Parallel – the former borderline between North and South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vinh Moc Tunnel, Vinh Th_ch, Dong Ha 520000 Vietnam
After that, visit Vinh Moc Museum and Vinh Moc Tunnels, which were used to shelter people from the intense bombings during the Vietnam War and Con Tien Firebase area. Today, the tunnels are a tourist attraction and can be visited on organised tours.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Quang Tri Citadel, Phu_ng 2, Quang Tri Vietnam
Continue with a trip to Con Tien Firebase and Quang Tri Citadel before going back to your hotel in Hue.
Duration: 30 minutes
