From 1945 to 1975, the Ben Hai River served as the demarcation line between North and South of Vietnam. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) consisted of a 5 km to north and south of the demarcation line. This motorbike tour is suitable for those who want to learn about the severe Vietnam War and those who want to “Make Love Not Make War”…
Itinerary
Hue Motorbike Tours to DMZ, Khe Sanh, and Vinh Moc Tunnels: Tour detail
Our motorbike tour departs from Hue in the morning for a motor ride on HW1 heading North for Quang Tri Town. En route, visit the Long Hung Church Ruins.
Long Hung Church
Then, while motorcycling on National Highway 1, we will visit to some infamous places in the Vietnam War, such as Doc Mieu and Con Tien Bases, the McNamara Fence, Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River (the 17th Parallel).
Hien Luong Bridge
We will have a chance to see how the Vietnamese people survived the War when visiting the Vinh Moc Tunnels, known as “the Underground City”. The Vinh Moc Tunnels are what is left of a set of tunnels that once held the entire population of the village of Vinh Moc. Vinh Moc located next to the DMZ, became such a target for US Naval ships and planes that the locals went underground during the war.
Vinh Moc Tunnels
Lunch and relax at Cua Tung Beach. In the afternoon, take HW 9 to visit the Rock Pile, Dakrong Bridge, Bru ethnic minority village, Khe Sanh Combat Base, and Takon Airport, which were the main battle in 1968 of VC & US troops.
Back to Hue City in the late afternoon.
Hue Motorbike Tours to DMZ, Khe Sanh, and Vinh Moc Tunnels
The best time to visit Vietnam is spring (February to April) and autumn (August to October). The temperatures are more moderate and rainfall is lighter.
You must have a valid Vietnamese driver's license to drive in Vietnam, including for motorcycle 50cc or more. International Driver's Permits issued in Australia are not recognized in Vietnam.
Long term UK residents of Vietnam can qualify for a Vietnamese driving licence when they are in possession of a diplomatic ID, temporary residence card or residence card validity for 3 months or more.
It's quite safe if you respect local rules. Stick to the basics: ride on the right side of the road, keep your eyes on the road, be alert, and always wear a helmet.
We can rent out manual dirt bikes at the cost of US$ 18/bike/day, US$ 28/bike/day and US$ 50/bike/day for the bikes of 125cc, 150cc & 250cc respectively.