On this private overnight tour, you will learn history from the artifacts left behind by those who in lived in former warzones during the Vietnam War. You will learn how people prepared and protected themselves from bombings. See the longest underground rivers, the largest caverns and passageways, the widest and prettiest sand banks, and the most astonishing rock formations in the world.
- Explore the Vinh Moc tunnels, a complex network of tunnels
- See the longest underground river listed as a World Natural Heritage Site in July of 2003 by UNESCO
On this private overnight tour, you will learn history from the artifacts left behind by those who in lived in former warzones during the Vietnam War. You will learn how people prepared and protected themselves from bombings. You will explore the Vinh Moc tunnels, a complex network of tunnels made with basic tools that housed and protected an entire village resulting in no bombing casualties. Besides the grotto and cave systems, Phong Nha has the longest underground rivers, the largest caverns and passageways, the widest and prettiest sand banks, and the most astonishing rock formations in the world.
Day 1: Hue - Vinh Moc Tunnels - Dong Hoi (L)
8am Hotel pick up by private car and local guide. En route to the tunnels at Vinh Moc we stop at Quang Tri. This town was once an important citadel city but was heavily damaged in 1972 during a spring offensive. Still, some of the original ramparts and gates remain. From here we proceed to Vinh Moc and the amazing 2.8kms of tunnels. Unlike their counterparts in Cu Chi in Southern Vietnam, the Vinh Moc tunnels remain unaltered and therefore offer an authentic view of underground life. We enter the tunnels and explore the subterranean passageways. Later we drive on Ho Chi Minh Trail to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park for the night. Overnight at Dong Hoi.
Day 2: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha National Park - Hue (B,L)
8am We take a boat trip to the famed caves at Phong Nha. The park has some beautiful limestone formations, grottoes and caves and forest. The park also contains the largest primeval forest in Vietnam and the biggest limestone mountain range on the planet. The most impressive cave - Phong Nha cave is probably the most beautiful with many fascinating rock formations with imaginative names such as The Lion, Fairy Caves, Royal Court and Buddha. Phong Nha also boasts underground rivers, large caverns and passageways and broad pristine sandbanks. Following our exploration of the caves we return to Dong Hoi for lunch before driving back to Hue arround 5pm
- All accommodations and meals specified
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at selected hotels in Hue
- English-speaking guide
- Land transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission fee
- Boat ride
- Meals: 2 lunches
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks unless specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
- Hotel in Hue on day 2
- Travel insurance
- Children below 2 years old are free of charge.
- Exact pick-up time to be advised upon reconfirmation.
- Pick-up is available for clients staying at selected hotels as meeting point only: Duy Tan, Midtown, Eldora and La Residence. Clients staying at the others must proceed to the meeting point.
- To select your travel date, you are advised to choose at least 03 days prior to start date of activity.
- The regular tour has a 2 passenger minimum requirement for operation and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. You will be informed at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm schedule. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, guests may request another tour, a different travel date or a refund.
- Free cancellation: 15 days or more prior to start date of activity.
- 25% Cancellation Fee (75% reimbursement): between 7 to 14 days prior to date of activity.
- 50% Cancellation Fee (50% reimbursement): between 4 to 06 days prior to date of activity.
- 100% Cancellation Fee (no reimbursement):less than 04 days prior to date of activity.
