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Full Day Hue – Dmz Tour By Private Car

4.9 (256 reviews) Hotel pick-up in Hue & drop-off in Hue 7 hours Private Tour

Discover the history of Vietnam’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on a full-day private car tour from Hue. Visit the sacred La Vang Holy Land, explore the historic Doc Mieu Base, cross Hien Luong Bridge over the Ben Hai River, and uncover the fascinating underground world of Vinh Moc Tunnels. Learn about Vietnam’s wartime struggles, heroic spirit, and journey toward reunification with a professional English-speaking driver. This meaningful journey offers a deeper understanding of the country’s history, culture, and resilience.

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Tour Overview

The Demilitarized Zone was removed upon the reunification of Vietnam. The zone holds most of the traumatic and heroic stories during the wars. Historical sites and war remnants are found in several places within the Demilitarized Zone. Citizens and tourists are still being urged to explore the area with caution as there still some undetonated bombs. During the tour, you will learn and come to love the formidable spirit of Vietnamese people.

  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Duration 7 hours
  • Start / End Hotel pick-up in Hue & drop-off in Hue
  • Departure Time 8:00 AM
  • Pick-up Area Hotel in Hue
  • Language English-speaking driver
Why choose this tour?

La Vang holy land, Doc Mieu, Hien Luong bridge and Ben Hai river, Vinh Moc tunnels

Tour Options & Vehicle Prices

Vehicle Type Price
Sedan 4 seats $55
SUV / MPV 7 SEATS $60
Optional Attractions & Extra Fees
Attraction / Option Extra Fee
Khe Sanh Base , Dakrong Bridge , Rock pile Hill

Itinerary

8 am

Pick up at your hotel in Hue city and travel to the Demilitarized Zone in Quang Tri Province. While on the road, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Central Vietnam

9:00 a.m

Arrive at La Vang Holy Land. The historical place is located in Hai Lang district, Quang Tri province. Catholics in Vietnam believe that Mary appeared in this area in 1798 and a church was erected near the three banyan tree and La Vang Holy Land became an important site of religious pilgrimage.

 

11:00 am

Basically French established the Doc Mieu Base in 1947 latching women called Doc. Following this, the US named it the impregnable fortress during the wartime. Bases were arranged and connected from coast to Gio Hai Ben, Con Tien and Doc to prevent any attack from the northern armies. US army built a fencing facility also with barbed wires and overlapping layers to prevent any untoward situation. Strong bumper lights were installed along the periphery to foil any attack of the aggressors. The ghost border was made and manned with the soldiers.

Records show that the Doc Mieu Base was the most significant defense post in Mc Namara. Bunker mobile system, hangars, and ground artillery fire mechanism was established along the northern bank of Ben Hai River. Even though it was a modern base, however, most of the electronic fence has been dismantled.

1:00 p.m

Visit the Hien Luong bridge over the Ben Hai river. The river that was the only true demarcation line between the North and South of Vietnam after the Geneva agreement. While the Hien Luong Bridge is recognized as a special national historical relics.

2:00 p.m

Visit the fascinating Vinh Moc tunnels. Vinh Moc tunnel is known for sheltering hundreds of unarmed villagers in the DMZ during the massive bombardments of American troops in the Vietnam War (1965 -1966). The tunnel is the largest in Central Vietnam and it includes wells, kitchens and family rooms and spaces for healthcare.

3:30 p.m

Drive back to Hue City Center. End of your full day Hue to DMZ tour.

* Itinerary is flexible and can be customized based on your preferences.

Optional Attractions

ATTRACTIONS DESCRIPTION EXTRA FEES ROUTE TIME PICK UP / DROP
 Khe Sanh Combats Base
  • Along the Highway No.9, you will have a glimpse of the Rock Pile Hill.  This US military base was strategically placed at the top of the hill that can only be reached by helicopter. It protected the American troops from wild animals roaming around the area and was used as a watchtower to observe the activities of the Vietnam People’s Army in the demilitarized zone in Quang Tri Province from 1966 to 1968.
  • Stop to admire the Dakrong Bridge. The bridge is one of the main branches of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which leads south to the A Shau valley and the infamous “Hamburger Hill”.
  • Visit the Khe Sanh Combat Base, a large Marine base camp in Demilitarized Zone that was attacked by forces of the North Vietnamese Army to distract the American and South Vietnamese Troops before the Tet Offensive in early 1968.
30 usd  Hotel in Hue –> La Vang Holy Land –> Khe Sanh Combat Base –> Hien Luong Bridge –> Vinh Moc Tunnel -> hotel in Hue 7 am – 5pm

What's Included

  • High Quality Private Car
  • English Speaking Driver
  • Petrol, Parking Fee, Road Tolls
  • Free Wifi on the car
  • Pick up door to door
  • Water Bottle and Tissue

Exclusions & Good to Know

  • Personal Expense
  • Tip
  • Entrance Fees
  • Tour guide
  • Food

What Our Travelers Say

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Emma L.
Emma L.
Canada

"Amazing experience! Our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. Absolutely worth visiting."

May 10, 2024
Michael T.
Michael T.
Australia

"Great tour from Hoi An. The car was clean and comfortable, and the driver gave us a lot of interesting information."

Apr 28, 2024
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