From 1954 to 1975, the Ben Hai River served as the demarcation line between South Vietnam and North Vietnam. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) consisted of an area of 5 kms to either side of the demarcation line, running more or less parallel to national route 9 and perpendicular to the Ho Chi Minh trail. During the Vietnam War, the area just south of the DMZ was the scene of some of the bloodiest battles of the conflict. Dong Ha, Quang Tri, Con Tien, Cam Lo, Camp Carroll, the Rockpile, Khe Sanh, Lang Vay… became oft-repeated household names in Vietnam and the US.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
HCMC - HUE
AM: transfer to airport for morning flight to Hue. Arrival in Hue and transfer to hotel. PM: visit to Imperial Citadel, Tu Duc & Khai Dinh Tombs. Evening: Hue folk show on Perfume River. O/N in Hue.
Day 2:
HUE - DONG HA
Visit to ruins of old citadel in Quang Tri, war vestiges in Dong Ha, Ben Hai River, Doc Mieu base, Hien Luong bridge and Vinh Moc tunnels. O/N in Dong Ha.
(B)
Day 3:
DONG HA - HUE
Visit to Truong Son Cemetery, Con Tien base, Camp Carrol, Rock Pile, Khe Sanh, Ta Con airfield, Dakrong bridge and Ho Chi Minh Trail. Return to Hue. O/N in Hue.
(B)
Day 4:
HUE - HCMC
AM: one hour cruise on Perfume river to Thien Mu Pagoda, then visit to Minh Mang Tomb and Dong Ba market by coach. PM: flight back to HCMC. Transfer to and O/N at hotel in HCMC.
(B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
1. The rates are inclusive of
a. Hotel category A with breakfasts
b. Air-conditioned cars / minibuses / buses for ground transportation and transfers.
c. Sightseeing admission.
d. Boat ride(s), shows as indicated in the itineraries.
e. Local English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese-speaking guides.
f. Visa handling.
2. The rates are exclusive of
a. Meals (lunch & dinner) optional or at additional, except for the itineraries with meals clearly mentioned. Extra charge of standard meals served at local restaurants: US$ 15/day/pax (Hochiminh and Hanoi) & US$ 12/day/pax (Provinces)
b. Travel insurance
c. Int'l and domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
d. Visa stamp fee to be paid direct to Embassy (Consulate) of Vietnam.
e. Gratuities and porterage.
f. All of personal nature expenses.
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