Quang Tri province in North Central Vietnam is famous for its breathtaking scenery, unique local culture, and friendly local people. The Demilitarized Zone Quang Tri tour from Phong Nha/Dong Hoi City will take you to war relic sites (Quang Tri Citadel, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Hien Luong Bridge) and help you understand the battles that took place in those places. In addition, you can also visit La Vang Church to bask in the peaceful atmosphere.
Must Know about DMZ Quang Tri Tour
- Start time: 7:30 AM (group tour), flexible (private tour)
- Duration: full day
- What to wear? Comfortable clothes and footwear (shorts and T-shirts, shoes and sandals are recommended), cap (or sun hat), thin coat,…
- What to bring? Sunglasses, sports shoes, sunscreen, camera,…
- Inclusion: transfer by car (driver, fuel, modern car with A/C,…), lunch, foods and drinks mentioned in tour program, water, tour guide, entrance fees, travel insurance, pick up and drop off at your hotel in Dong Hoi City/Phong Nha Town
- Exclusion: personal expenses, foods and drinks not mentioned in tour program, pick up and drop off outside Dong Hoi City/Phong Nha Town
- Highlights: Vinh Moc Tunnels, Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, the 17th parallel, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, La Vang Marian Sanctuary
- Price: $75 USD/adult (from Phong Nha Town), $66 USD/adult (from Dong Hoi City), 50% off for child
Itinerary
7h30 – 8h00: Our tour guide and car driver will pick you up at your hotel in Phong Nha/ Dong Hoi City, starting the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Quang Tri tour.
9h00: Tour guides of Phong Nha Explorer will take you to Vinh Moc tunnels. Vinh Moc Tunnel is 14km east of National Highway 1A. The tunnel is nearly 2km long and includes 3 levels deep underground. The 13 entrance doors are also the ventilation doors for the tunnel. This place was once the steel fortress of the socialist North during the years of resistance against America. Vinh Moc Tunnels are designed like a miniature underground village including 94 family apartments, with fresh water wells, a hall, a canteen, a maternity home, an operating room, bomb shelter. Especially, the Hoang Cam stove is a type of stove that can cook underground to limit the amount of smoke rising.
11h00: After visiting Vinh Moc area, you will come to Hien Luong Bridge. Hien Luong Bridge crosses the Ben Hai River, which divided
Vietnam became North and South during 21 years (1954-1975) of the Vietnam War. This is where struggles with flags, loudspeakers, and banners took place during the Vietnam War. You will walk on the Hien Luong Bridge, imagining the historical years of Vietnam.
12h00: You will have lunch at the restaurant in Dong Ha City, Quang Tri. After lunch, the group will depart to visit Quang Tri Ancient Citadel.
Quang Tri Ancient Citadel is located 500m east of Thach Han River. The citadel was built at the beginning of King Gia Long’s reign. In the 4th year of Minh Mang’s reign, the citadel was covered with soil. By the 8th year of Minh Mang, it was built with bricks.
This is where a fierce battle took place for 81 days and nights of smoke and fire to protect the ancient citadel, causing heavy losses to both sides. The Quang Tri Ancient Citadel is one of the special national monuments in Quang Tri.
The next stop to visit is La Vang Marian Sanctuary. The sanctuary is referred to as the Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang and is also the significant worship haven of the Catholics, legally recognized by the Vietnamese government.
16h00 – 16h30: The car will transfer you back to your hotel in Phong Nha Town or Dong Hoi City. End of (DMZ) Quang Tri tour.
Price of DMZ Quang Tri Tour
Group DMZ Quang Tri Tour:
- Adult:
- $75 USD/adult (from Phong Nha Town)
- $66 USD/adult (from Dong Hoi City)
- Child (1.1 – 1.3 m): 50% off
- Child under 1.1 m: free
- Child from 1.3 m: as adult
Private DMZ Quang Tri Tour: contact us
Please contact Tracy Do & Bill Bui at +84938314386 (Whatsapp/iMessage/Viber/SMS) for the best price for your group
DMZ Quang Tri Tour includes
- Transfer by car with A/C
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch, foods, and drinks mentioned above
- Bottle of water
- Entrance fees
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Dong Hoi City or Phong Nha Town
- Travel Insurance
DMZ Quang Tri Tour excludes
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Foods and drinks not mentioned above
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel outside Dong Hoi City or Phong Nha Town
