Vietnam DMZ Tour from Hue With The Best DMZ Guide

5.0 (31 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Ben Hai River — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Vinh Moc Tunnels. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Phong Nha Locals Travel & Transport

Ages: Children (6–9 years) · Adults (10–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: DMZ tour guide

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses.

Itinerary

La Vang Church

30 min

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.
Stop 2

40 min

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.
Stop 3

15 min

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.
Khe Sanh Combat Base

one hour Admission included

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.
Vinh Moc Tunnel

one hour Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Homeland Hotel Hue
Holiday Diamond Hotel
Huong Giang Hotel Resort & Spa
Hue Five Seasons Hotel
Azerai La Residence Hue
Thai Binh II Hotel Hue
Hue Nino Hotel
New Time Hotel
A Dong 2 Hotel
Cherish Hotel
Melia Vinpearl Hue
Rabbit Homestay Hue

and 169 more pickup points

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Vietnam DMZ Tour Half Day

Duration: 5 hours

No lunch

Half Day Tour: Hue hotel - La Vang church- Hien Luong Bridge- Ben Hai River- Vinh Moc Tunnels- Hue hotel.

Door to door private car: Depends on the group size, so we will use sedan/ SUV or Minivan.

Pickup included
Vietnam DMZ Tour from Hue

Duration: 9 hours: Vietnam DMZ Tour from Hue full day tour

Hue DMZ Tour full day: Hue hotel- La Vang church- Hien Luong bridge, Ben Hai River- Dakrong bridge- Khe Sanh Combat base- Vinh Moc Tunnles-Hue hotel

Dooor to door private car

Pickup included