01 day back to DMZ

Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Khe Sanh Combat, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Dong Ha Town, Rock Pile

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$145 $55/pax

Located north of Hue, Vietnam’s former Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the 17th Parallel was established under the 1954 Geneva Accords as a provisional military demarcation line between North and South Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, the region became one of the most heavily contested and bombed areas of the country.

This full-day DMZ tour from Hue takes you to key historical sites, including Hien Luong Bridge, the Ben Hai River and the Vinh Moc Tunnels. With insights from your local tour guide, learn about the military history of the former DMZ and the impact of the war on the communities who lived through it.

Duration: 1 day 0 night

Theme: History
War Memory

Suitable: Private
Veterans

From USD $55 /pax

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Explore Vietnam’s former Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on a full-day private tour from Hue.
Visit Hien Luong Bridge and the Ben Hai River, the historic dividing line between North and South Vietnam.
Discover the Vinh Moc Tunnels and learn how local villagers lived underground during wartime bombardments.
See the Rockpile, a former US Marine observation post, subject to route conditions and available time.
Learn about the Vietnam War’s impact on Quang Tri and the communities who lived through the conflict.
Travel with a knowledgeable local tour guide who brings the region’s wartime history to life.

Price and booking

Prices are in USD per person, based on a private journey for the group size shown

Tour & packages	2-3 paxs	4-6 paxs	Over 7 paxs
Private Tour	2-3 paxs$84	4-6 paxs$65	Over 7 paxs$53	Send inquiry

What’s Included & What’s Not Included

Private transfer by air-conditioned car or minivan
Entrance fees to the sites included in the itinerary
English- or French-speaking tour guide
Lunch at a restaurant during the tour

Itinerary

At 08:00 AM, your tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hue for a scenic drive north toward Quang Tri Province and the former Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

Doc Mieu Base: Begin your historical exploration at Doc Mieu, a former US military base that served as a key artillery position along the defensive system known as the McNamara Line. Your guide will explain its strategic role in monitoring and restricting movement across the DMZ.
Hien Luong Bridge & Ben Hai River: Continue to the 17th Parallel, where the Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge formed the provisional military demarcation line under the 1954 Geneva Accords. Learn how the division shaped life on both sides and why this border became one of the most heavily contested zones during the war.
Vinh Moc Tunnels: Head further north to the extraordinary Vinh Moc Tunnels, an underground complex engineered by local villagers to shelter from intense bombing. Step underground to explore where families lived, worked, and protected their community during the conflict.
Lunch: Enjoy a delicious set-menu lunch featuring regional Central Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
Quang Tri Ancient Citadel: In the afternoon, visit the historic Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, the site of the fierce 81-day battle during the 1972 Easter Offensive. Today, the citadel stands as a solemn memorial honoring the soldiers and civilians who lost their lives.

In the late afternoon, board your private vehicle for the comfortable drive back to Hue. Arrive back at your hotel around 05:30 PM.