Hue city: DMZ day trip

Experience a powerful journey through history on this full-day excursion from Hue to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). You will visit critical battlegrounds, historic monuments, and the intricate tunnel systems built for survival during the war.

Route: Hue city – Long Hung Church – Doc Mieu – Hien Luong Bridge & Ben Hai River – Vinh Moc tunnels – Hue city

Tour Highlights

• Explore Long Hung Church, the site of a fierce 1972 battle between North and South Vietnam.
• Visit the iconic Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, and the DMZ museum.
• Descend into the Vinh Moc Tunnels, a 1,500m underground maze reaching 23 meters deep.

Detailed Itinerary

Morning: Historical Sites of the DMZ

• Departing from Hue, we ride up Highway 1 to Quang Tri town, located south of the DMZ.
• Our first stop is Long Hung Church, a historic battleground from 1972.
• Next, we visit the Doc Mieu base and Gio Linh cemetery before entering the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
• Then, you will see the Hien Luong Bridge, the Ben Hai River, and explore the DMZ museum.

Afternoon: Vinh Moc Tunnels and the Coastline

• After finishing with the historical sites, we head to the Vinh Moc Tunnels.
• Following a lunch break and a museum visit, you will venture down into the three-level tunnel system. Between 1966 and 1972, the US Army dropped over 9,000 tons of bombs in this area, prompting locals to build this network to survive below ground.
• In the afternoon, we drive along the stunning coastline and countryside, featuring rice paddies, farms, and magnificent ocean views. We can stop on and off for photos, a swim, or a stretch before dropping you off at your hotel in Hue around 3:30 to 4:00 PM.

Inclusions & Exclusions

• Included: Pick-up and drop-off at your Hue hotel, private tour with an English-speaking rider, fees, and water.
• Exclude: ticket in Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River (2 USD), Vinh Moc tunnel (2 USD)