Vietnam's narrow waist is bulging with things to do. This journey takes in some of the region's star attractions such as the heritage site of Dong Hoi and the Lesser-known highlights, meanwhile, include the Vietcong tunnels at Vinh Moc and De militarized Zone of Ben Hai River
Highlights
- Travelling in an air-con sleeping berth sure beats a hairy overnight bus journey along Hwy 1. And of course, there’s some spectacular scenery to lap up too.
- Exploring the enormous caves and towering karst formations of Phong Nha, where the blockbuster Kong: Skull Island movie was filmed
- Sightseeing the former De militarized Zone (DMZ) is revisiting an important chapter of Vietnam’s history.
Phong Nha Cave - Paradise cave & DMZ 4 days
Day 1: Arrive in Dong Hoi
Upon Arrival our driver will transfer you to hotel for check in. Hotel rooms may not be ready until 14:00 hrs but an early check-in would be guaranteed with a surcharge.
- Meals: NA
- Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi
Day 2: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Dong Hoi
Phong Nha cave and Paradise cave are the two most famous caves in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, which was listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003 for its geological values. Both of them have created a special attraction for the “Kingdom of the caves”, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Nowadays, there are a lot of tourists not only domestic but also international coming to visit and admire their beauty. If you are a person who likes exploring caves, Phong Nha is really an ideal place for you.The boat will take you as far inside the wet cave to the entrance of Bi Ky chamber and then return to visit the “Fairy Lady” and “Royal Palace” cave. Back at the pier, you will have lunch at a local restaurant and then drive about 25 km to visit Thien Duong Cave (Paradise Cave), another huge and beautiful cave just opened to the public. In the end trip to return to Dong Hoi City and take time at leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi
Day 3: Dong Hoi - Vinh Moc Tunnels, Hien Luong, Dong Ha, Quang Tri
Sightseeing the former Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is revisiting an important chapter of Vietnam’s history. As the dividing line between North and South Vietnam, the area along the Ben Hai River saw some of the heaviest fighting of the entire war.
The tour will take you to visit to Ben Hai River; Exploring the DMZ; Ho Chi Minh Trail and Dakrong Bridge; Khe Sanh Combat Base and The Rock pile
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi
Day 4: Depart
Breakfast at hotel and free at leisure until departure time.
Our driver will transfer you to the airport/railway station for departure flight or train
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: N/A