DMZ Tour from Dong Hoi: Journey Across the Parallel – Unforgettable Memories
Quang Tri
1 day
Highlights
DMZ Tour – A special journey taking you back to the historic land of Quang Tri, where the country was divided at the 17th Parallel. Discover Vinh Moc Tunnels, Hien Luong Bridge, and various war relics; the DMZ tour is not just a trip, but an opportunity to relive a heroic part of the Vietnamese nation's memories.
Detailed itinerary
The tour guide and bus will pick you up at the designated meeting point in central Dong Hoi City, beginning a journey back in time to the historic land of Quang Tri.
Visit the Ancient Citadel Relic Site – the location of the fierce 81-day-and-night battle during the fiery summer of 1972. Your guide will share insights into its historical significance, the courageous fighting spirit, and the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers who fought to protect every inch of the motherland.
Travel along National Route 9, a road steeped in history from the resistance war against the US, connecting the Eastern and Western Truong Son ranges – part of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Admire the Da Krong Bridge spanning the Da Krong River, closely associated with campaigns supplying weapons and provisions to the southern battlefield.
Arrive in Khe Sanh and visit Ta Con Airport – a vital US military base during the 1968 Route 9 – Khe Sanh Campaign. Numerous artifacts remain here, including aircraft, artillery shells, and combat trenches...
You will be taken to lunch at a local restaurant to enjoy regional specialties and relax on-site.
Depart for the Vinh Linh coast – home to a spectacular underground tunnel system built to shelter local residents from bombings and protect lives during the wartime destruction.
Explore the 3-story tunnel complex spanning over 2km – a living testament to the resilient spirit of the soldiers and people of Vinh Linh. Learn about underground life, complete with a hospital, living quarters, meeting hall, and more.
Continue the trip to the historic bridge that partitioned North and South Vietnam for over 20 years.
Listen to commentary on the 17th Parallel, a symbol of the pain of division and the yearning for national reunification. Take photos at the relic site highlights, including the 17th Parallel marker, exhibition house, loudspeaker system, and more.
Take check-in photos at Our Lady of La Vang Holy Land. Afterward, the bus will transfer guests back to:
- Dong Hoi (city center, train station, airport)
- Or Hue upon request
Included
- Modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle for pickup in Hue and transport according to the itinerary.
- Professional Vietnamese or English-speaking tour guide throughout the route.
- Entrance tickets to sites in the tour:
- Hien Luong Bridge
- Vinh Moc Tunnels
- Ta Con Airport
- Quang Tri Ancient Citadel
- 1 lunch at a local restaurant (standard: 150,000 VND/person).
- Mineral water: 02 bottles/ 1 guest/ 1 day.
- Cold towels: 02 pieces/ 1 guest/ 1 day.
- Travel insurance, maximum coverage: 20,000,000 VND/ 1 guest/ 1 case.
- Sovaba Travel tourist hat.
Not included
- VAT invoice
- Personal expenses, dining costs, and sightseeing at points outside the itinerary.
- Tips for the driver and tour guide:
- If guests are satisfied with the service of the driver and guide, they may tip at their discretion. This tipping is entirely voluntary but customarily starts from a minimum of 50,000 VND/guest/day.
- Mandatory tip for foreign tourists: 3 USD/guest/day.
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:
- Immediately after registration (before 30 days prior to departure): 100% of deposit forfeited.
- Before 7 days (prior to tour departure): 50% of the total tour cost forfeited.
- Before 5 days (prior to tour departure): 75% of the total tour cost forfeited.
- Within 5 days (prior to tour departure): 100% of the total tour cost forfeited.
- No refunds, cancellations, or changes applicable for group bookings during Holidays and New Year.