This long driving day trip combines a bit history of Vietnam War and the natural beautiful landscape of Phong Nha National Park. Take a walk on the Freedom bridge - once the dividing line between North and South Vietnam, walk into the ground of Vinh Moc tunnels where the Vietnamese lived for years under the bombing and explore one of the world's best cave systems of Phong Nha cave. Admire the stunning stalagtites and stalagmites formed over millions of years and explore inside the cave on-board a boat as well as on foot.
Private Phong Nha cave tour from Hue
Private Phong Nha cave tour from Hue We meet you up from your hotel at 7.00am and head north to Phong Nha. En-route, we briefly the Demilitarized Zone ( the DMZ ) with historic Freedom Bridge over the Ben Hai River - the former border crossing between tNorth and South Vietnam. Then, continue to the Vinh 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. Ater that, depart to Phong Nha national park. On arrival at Phong Nha, have lunch break at a local restaurant before taking a boat ride to visit the majestic river cave of Phong Nha. We spend about 50 minute breezy boat ride through the poetric scenery on the either side of Son river before being rowed into the cave for about 1,5 km to view the stunning stalagtites and stalagmites of the cave. We spend about 3 hours for the cave and drive all the way back to Hue. We are due to get back in Hue at about 7.00pm. End of the trip.
Private Phong Nha cave tour from Hue
Price: $210
The price quoted is for 1-2 person(s). First extra person: $60, further extra person: $40
Included features:
• Private transfer ( 7 seater SUV cars or 15 seater minivans )
• English speaking guide.
• Entrance & permit fee for all sites.
• Private boat ride for Phong Nha cave Excluded features:
• Lunch