Deep beneath the dark earth, hidden from screeching American Rolling Thunder bombing, the fishmen of the fishing village of Vinh Moc, located just above the DMZ lived for years in an underground refuge of Vinh Moc tunnels. They survived, and even prospered in their makeshift underground community. Over the years 17 children were born in the tunnels. They had no choice; dig or die. This is an amazing example of the human will.
This half day tour covers the two significant historical sites in the DMZ area; the Freedom bridge over Ben Hai river at the 17th parallel and Vinh Moc tunnels. This tour can be started either from Phong Nha or from Dong Hoi. If you are heading south from Phong Nha to Hue, we would pick you up from there and drop you off in Hue.
Private DMZ tour from Phong Nha
Private DMZ tour from Phong Nha.Aerial view of Quang Tri Citadel in 1972 We meet you up at your hotel in Phong Nha at 9.00am and head south to the former Demilitarized Zone ( the DMZ ).
- 11.00am arrival atVinh Moc Tunnels - an underground refuge of the fishing village of Vinh Moc, located above the DMZ. In early 1965, the U.S began a massive bombing campain against North Vietnam with code name " Rolling Thunder ". The area above the DMZ became the most heavily bombed single piece of land on earth. Unable to live on the ground, the local inhabitants had to dig and move their homes into the ground. Vinh Moc tunnels is the best example of the tunnels system in the DMZ area. We visit the museum then walk underground, starting with an entrance on top of the clay cliff and finishing with an exit overlooking a wild beach.Aerial view of the DMZ in 1969 After this, we drive into the former DMZ where we would spend ample time visting the DMZ area with the Freedom Bridge over the Ben Hai River, the former border crossing between North and South Vietnam. Then, head south to Quang Tri city. Enroute, briefly stop at Gio Linh ( Alpha 2) firebase - an important fortified base of TheMcNamara Line. Continue
One of the Vinh Moc tunnels exit facing the sea
to Quang Tri where we would visit the ruin of Quang Tri Citadelto learn more about the East Offensive battle in 1972 when the North Vietnamsese Army forces launched an across- border offensive into South Vietnam and took over Quang Tri province . A fiece 81 day fighting took place in and around the Citadel of Quang Tri before the structure was reduced to rubble by bombing. We are due to arrive in Hue at about 4.00pm.
Private DMZ tour from Phong Nha Price: $160 The price quoted is for 1-2 person(s). First extra person: $30, further extra person: $20 Included features:
• Private transfer ( 7 seater SUV cars or 15 seater minivans )
• English speaking guide.
• Entrance fee for all sites. Excluded features:
• Lunch
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