HUE - BATTLEFIELD (DMZ) - 1 day tour
The DMZ lay at the 17th parallel and was created by an agreement known as the Geneva Agreement. In reality, the DMZ extended 10
km on either side of the Ben Hai River and ran west to east from the Laotian border to the South China Sea. The DMZ was breached
by the North Vietnamese Army when they constructed the Ho Chi Minh Trail that allowed for the transport of troops and supplies to
the National Liberation Front in the south. The U.S, in an attempt to stop the flow of troops and supplies, built a series of fire bases
including Camp Carroll, Fuller, The Rockpile, Con Tien, Vandergrift, Khe Sanh Combat Base, Lang Vei Special Forces Camp….
along Route 9, about six miles south of and parallel to the DMZ. That series of bases became known as the “McNamara Line,” so
named for Robert S. McNamara”, then U.S. secretary of defense. Some of the war's fiercest fighting and bloodiest battles occurred
along that line. Such areas as Khe Sanh, Con Tien, and Hamburger Hill… are forever etched into the minds of the soldiers who fought
there and survived.
Pick-up at Resort, head north on Highway One toward Dong Ha, stop at sites along the way, such as Highway of Horror,
Quang Tri Citadel, the Ai Tu Airfield. Continue to Dong Ha, the former headquarters of the elements of the U.S
Marines, head west on Route 9. The first stop is the Rock pile, a look-out of the U.S Marine Corps, visit Van Kieu ethnic
minorities’ people in the Central of Vietnam. Continue to Khe Sanh village, visit Khe Sanh Combat Base.
Lunch in Dong Ha. After lunch, head north to visit the Hien Luong Bridge over the Ben Hai River at the middle of the
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), the river that was the only true physical demarcation between North and South Vietnam.
Continue to Vinh Moc tunnels, the refuge of some 400 North Vietnamese inhabitants during the bombing operation
“Rolling Thunder “. Back to Hue. End of the trip.
PRICE PER PERSON IN VIETNAM DONG:
Group
Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
USD
$220
$123
$99
$81
$78
$71
$64
$60
VND
4,620,000
2,583,000
2,079,000
1,701,000
1,638,000
1,491,000
1,344,000
1,260,000
Inclusions: Private car, Entrance fees, English speaking guide, Lunch
Exclusions: Insurance, Personal expenses, Tip .
General Policy:
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Booking must be book for 02 nights stay & book advance at less 01 days before arrival day.
Time of the tour: From 7.00 or 7.30 am & back 6.00 or 6.30 pm.
Guarantee this tours booking is required (before or during guest staying at Resort)
Please make Reservation at Reception Desk or email: [email protected]
HUE RIVERSIDE BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA
588 Bui Thi Xuan Str, Thuy Bieu Dist, Hue City, Viet Nam
Tel: 054.397 8484
Fax: 054.397 8485
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hueriversideresort.com