07:00 Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in central Hue for a scenic drive to Dong Ha Town. Along the way, stop to visit Dakrong Bridge and the remains of a historic church, and gain insight into the daily life and culture of the Pa Co ethnic minority people in central Vietnam. The journey continues to the former Khe Sanh Combat Base, a key site of the Vietnam War.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore the most important DMZ historical sites, including Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River, the former Doc Mieu Base, and the impressive Vinh Moc Tunnels, where local villagers once lived underground to survive intense bombing. A visit to the Vinh Moc Tunnels Museum provides further historical context and moving wartime stories.
18:00 – Return to Hue. End trip.
Highlights
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Khe Sanh Combat Base – Explore one of the most iconic and intense battlefields of the Vietnam War.
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Hien Luong Bridge & Ben Hai River – Visit the historic landmark that symbolized the division of North and South Vietnam at the 17th parallel.
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Vinh Moc Tunnels – Discover the remarkable underground tunnel system where an entire village lived to survive heavy bombardment.