The Hien Luong Bridge over the Ben Hai River
Visited places: DMZ, Hue
Tour Theme/Activity: History, Battlefield

Travel back in time for one day to the former battlefields at Vietnam's former DMZ once marked fierce battles during the Vietnam War (or American War as known in Vietnam).

Vietnam Battlefield Tour Hue - DMZ Overview

DMZ or Demilitarized Zone was where Vietnam was divided into the North and the South during the period 1954-1975. Ironically, the area was the most heavily bombed in Vietnam throughout the war and the battles took place here were among the most brutal, the consequences are still left nowadays.

Quang Tri Ancient Citadel

{Inclusions
English-speaking guide as per itinerary; 
Private car for all airport transfers and tours as indicated in the program;
Lunch; 
All admission fees during guided times in the program;}
{Exclusions
Insurance of any types; 
Others not clearly specified clearly in the inclusions;}

Detailed itinerary

0800 A.M Picked up from your hotel and road trip northwards the former DMZ. We'll visit the site of Quang Tri Ancient Citadel and recall the fierce battle in 1972. Then, proceed to the once infamous Route 9 and visit: Rockpile, the Dakrong Bridge and traces of the once legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, Khe Sanh Combat Base with the former airfield of Ta Con.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the sites around Route 1: Con Tien, Doc Mieu, Gio Linh, Ben Hai River which was the former demarcation line between North and South Vietnam and the famous Vinh Moc Tunnel. Travel back to Hue and conclude our trip in the early evening. End of service.

 

 

Khe Sanh Combat Base
Khe Sanh Combat Base

 

Vinh Moc Tunnel
Vinh Moc Tunnel