DMZ FULL DAY TOUR: Vinh Moc Tunnels & Khe Sanh Combat Base

The Ben Hai River was demarcation line between North and South Vietnam During Vietnam-American War. This makes a DMZ- Demilitarized Zone of five km each from the river.  However during the war, the death was happened near here. This tour to DMZ will take you back to the war sites.

1. 1

   Khe Sanh

   45 min

   Khe Sanh Combat Base (Quang Tri Province) is located 63km to the West of Dong Ha City, and 20km to the East of Lao Bao Border Gate. During Vietnam War, it has been known as a fierce battlefield that has marked numerous glorious victories of our Vietnamese army Khe Sanh Base is in a red-soil valley located 400 meters above sea level. At the beginning of the Vietnam War, the US Military found out the important position of base de Khe Sanh. It is situated on No.9 Road – a strategic road in the north of South Vietnam. This road has led to both Laos and the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail.

2. 2

   Vinh Moc Tunnel

   1 hour

   Deep beneath the dark earth, hidden from screeching bombers and harbouring desperate soldiers, the people of Vinh Linh, Quang Tri lived for many years in the now famous Vinh Moc Tunnel. They survived, and even prospered in their makeshift underground community. During that time, 17 children were born in the tunnels, each of whose lives is a testament to just how perfect the complex network of caves and warrens were at protecting those forces within. As time goes by, it has become both a historical evidence and a tourist destination for discovering a heroic period of Vietnam’s history.

3. 3

   Hien Luong

   45 min

   Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River are two “historical witnesses” carrying the pain of dividing the country into the North and South for more than 20 years. They are located on the banks of the relic cluster at the intersection of National Highway 1A and Ben Hai River The North belongs to the Hien Luong village, Vinh Thanh commune, Vinh Linh district. The South belongs to Xuan Hoa village, Trung Hai commune, Do Linh district, Quang Tri province.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• 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

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