Private DMZ tour from Phong Nha
Discover the natural beauty and historic depth of Vietnam with a day tour combining Phong Nha Cave, the DMZ, and Vinh Moc Tunnels. Begin with a boat trip into the breathtaking Phong Nha Cave, famous for its stunning rock formations and underground river. Then journey south to the DMZ, once the dividing line between North and South Vietnam, and visit historic sites that witnessed fierce battles. Finish the day exploring the Vinh Moc Tunnels, an incredible underground network where villagers lived and survived during the war. This tour offers a unique blend of natural wonder and wartime history.
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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